It really saddens me to hear from far too many of my friends how increasingly difficult life seems to be for their teenage children. More and more research shows that teenagers nowadays are experiencing unprecedented and increasing levels of stress, anxiety and self-doubt. This new program is especially designed to help empower teens to build self-esteem, self-confidence, self-respect, and to find happiness in their lives, despite current issues and challenges they may be experiencing.
Read moreYou, me and Dru - 40 Fabulous Years!
Dru Yoga celebrates its 40th birthday this year. In just four decades Dru has opened centres around the globe and become the 2nd largest yoga school in the UK. In this blog, I look back to the creation of Dru Yoga and the key steps on our remarkable journey from the Seventies to the present day, and beyond.
Read moreDo you end the week on your knees? Help is at hand!
So many people seem to end the week on their knees. So tense and exhausted that they can't enjoy the weekend. That they're missing out on the joys in life. This special new mid-week Dru Yoga class will help you relax, unwind and sleep better.
Read moreMy burning desire (or, quick hide the matches!)
Many yoga teachers use candles or incense to bring a sense of occasion and a special space for their teaching. (I suspect as many don’t for all sorts of reasons, because the venue won’t allow them, they don’t have time or can’t be bothered.) I do it because I like candles. (Ask my mum, she was forever hiding matches from me when I was a child!) Well, OK there are other reasons.
Read moreYoga for people affected by an illness that has no cure
I am really chuffed to have been asked by Luke's Clifford House to teach Dru Yoga to people affected by an illness that has no cure. Clifford House is something Sheffield should be hugely proud of. It is far more than a grand and welcoming old building with an impressive history. It is a wonderful resource with a bright future in bringing joy to many, many people across the city.
Read moreDru Yoga Is Good For You. And That's A Fact!
A lot is talked about the mind-blowing, body-bending and soul-stretching benefits of yoga without a great deal of evidence to back up the claims. Well, there are many benefits of Dru Yoga physically, mentally and emotionally and we have the research to prove it!
Read moreLet The Sunshine In – Celebrating Surya Namaskara
Exploring the background and benefits of Surya Namaskara, the Sun Salutation or Sun Sequence. discover what makes the Dru Yoga version extra special and some hot tips for lighting up your practice of this golden yoga favourite.
Read moreThe Ten Rules For Being Human
I recently came across 'The Ten Rules For Being Human' from Dr. Chérie Carter-Scott’s 'Rules of Life' at a yoga workshop. They really resonated with me, so much so that I have a copy posted on the wall above my desk. I’m sharing them because I’m hoping they might speak to you too.
Read moreLove Yourself, Heal Your Life®
I am now a certified and fully qualified Heal Your Life® Teacher and am excited to be able to offer empowering workshops, study groups and seminars. Live the life you dream of and deserve. You can do it!
Read moreThe 7 Secrets of Dru Yoga
How does Dru Yoga differ from other forms of yoga and what makes it so effective? The answer lies in the seven secrets ingredients that make up Dru. Find out more about this magnificent seven and how we put them into practice in our TOBY YOGA classes.
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