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The response to my book, Rise and Shine - How to transform your life, morning by morning has been nothing short of amazing. My co-author and sister Kate and I, are still pinching ourselves to believe it's true. Read all about it!
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The final series of weekly Dru Yoga and Meditation classes in 2021 begin soon. They offer the perfect way to end your year. Why not give yourself the gift of greater health, harmony and happiness? And enjoy the seasonal stress-busting benefits of Dru Yoga, the illuminating power of candle gazing and the dreamy delights of Yoga Nidra.
Read moreI am excited to announce the launch of a new Dru Meditation Class starting on Saturday 24 April 2021. It will run weekly on Saturdays, live and online via Zoom, from 9-10.30am in fixed terms of mostly six weeks. In these classes you will discover the benefits of Dru Yoga’s uniquely effective approach to meditating that blends together movement, relaxation, concentration and meditation.
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Two years ago I not only featured in OM Yoga magazine, I was teaching eight classes plus private 1-2-1 sessions a week and they were all in person rather than online. Times flies and how things change. I teach almost as many now classes (and far more specialist 1-2-1 sessions) now although all from home and all through a screen.
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Have you always wanted to discover the benefits of meditation? Well, now's your perfect chance. I'm starting a new five week Introduction of the Magic of Meditation course. It starts on Wednesday, 24 February from 10.30-11.30am. And free replays are available for home practice or if you aren't able to join us live. Meditation is an natural technique that can help us to cope better with the stresses and strains of modern life. In this introductory course you will discover the magic of meditation by learning about and trying-out different styles of meditation. It is fun, informative and practical.
Read moreEnjoy all the benefits of yoga from the comfort of a chair. Chair Yoga is a great way to release tension and improve flexibility whatever your age or stage of life. It’s also great when you have limited space available or reduced opportunity to get up and move around. This 30 minute, introductory class is fun and informal. You simply sit, stretch and strengthen your way to a happier, healthier you.
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‘Thirst aid for the soul.’… I’m thrilled to partner with the wonderful Brew+Bear, Sheffield's eco friendly tea service. When you subscribe to their new tea home delivery service you can enjoy your cuppa with a side helping of mental health wellbeing. They provide the highest quality loose leaf tea and I provide the weekly meditations to listen to whilst you wait for the kettle boil and your tea to brew.
Read morePracticing mediation is a wonderfully simple way to improve your quality of life, even if you only have a few minutes to do it each day. There are a growing number of evidence-based research studies into the many benefits of meditating. Here’s my top 10 scientifically proven reasons that meditation can make such a difference to you and your life.
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More and more people around the globe are enjoying the benefits of Dru Yoga. This therapeutic and trauma sensitive style of yoga has been shown to offer a wide variety of benefits for your body, mind and emotions.
As you would expect, Dru Yoga can help reduce physical tension in the body, bring greater flexibility, improve posture, build strength and increase agility. But it can also help to increase positive thinking and give you the tools to transform your life in a way that ripples out to benefit all of those around you.
Read moreWe all know laughter makes us feel good but there is also a growing body of evidence that shows that is also does us good. Laughter Yoga is so called because it combines simple and enjoyable Laughter Exercises with the deep, restorative breathing techniques of yoga. It’s not just great fun, it’s seriously good for you too. Who’s laughing now?
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As a registered therapist and a teacher of yoga and meditation, I see many people who are affected by stress, anxiety, panic and overwhelm. The good news is that there are things you can do to help. In this blog, you’ll discover seven simple yet effective ways to calm yourself. These are all things that I have used myself and shared with clients. And they all work.
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We are experiencing a significant period of change and uncertainty. Everything is different and we have lost ‘normal’ life. Even though we know that the COVID-19 virus will eventually pass, we know that things will never be quite the same. It is a time of profound and significant grief. Understanding what we are going through can provide comfort and reassurance.
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All the benefits of your weekly Dru Yoga class, live from the comfort of your own home. This class is suitable for all ages and abilities, and is the perfect way to relax, relieve tension and reduce stress. Now more than ever we need our yoga practice to help us cope, build resilience and find balance. I want to ensure that everyone is able to take part, regardless of their financial circumstances, which is why I’m running these classes on a ‘Pay What You Can’ basis.
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This is a time of great change and uncertainty. It’s a new situation that none of us are used to dealing with. Many of us are experiencing shock, disbelief or even denial, as we grieve for the way things used to be and for the things that now won’t be. However, by being proactive we are taking steps to reduce our anxiety and overcome our fear. Here is something practical you can easily do to help you find some certainty in these uncertain times.
Read moreSo many of us are dealing with stressful situation at home or work that it’s good to use ‘power postures’ to help us step from worriers into warriors. These dynamic triangle postures can be performed individually or combined into a flowing sequence. Physically they build strength and stamina, whilst emotionally they give an increased sense of vigour, courage and resilience.
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As a child with ADHD I found it almost impossible to still (let alone be quiet) for more than a few seconds. So, meditation was not something that I felt would be right for me. I couldn’t even understand why anybody would want to do it. I now have a morning meditation practice and recently qualified as a Traditional Yoga Meditation Teacher. Find out why…
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People regularly ask me where the name Dru Yoga comes from, so I thought I write a short blog to tell you. Read on to find out for yourself…
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I’m marking International Day of Yoga, on Friday 21 June, by spearheading an initiative to see yoga offered on prescription as part of the NHS social prescribing initiative. The campaign will see me join yoga teachers across the UK offering free yoga classes at GP surgeries, hospitals and community centres in South Yorkshire and across the UK.
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When times are fraught and emotions are running high, we can find our emotions like dark clouds racing across a stormy sky. This is when Privthvi Namsaskara (the salutation to the earth) comes into its own. This unique Dru Yoga sequence is the perfect way bring yourself gently back down to earth.
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Taking a look at one of yoga’s best known postures, Adho Mukha Svanasana - the downward facing dog. Why it can help put a spring in your step and set your tail wagging.
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