About Dru Yoga

Dru originates from north India. The name derives from the Sanskrit word DRUVAM which means ‘immovable’ or ‘fixed’. Dru yogis often refer to their practice as leading them to a `point of inner stillness’ hence the translation, so Dru yoga is about creating a state of serenity and calmness within yourself.

Dru yoga also focusses on the energy flow within your body with the aim of releasing trapped and blocked energies which if left, may lead to imbalances or illness.

When you come along to a Dru Yoga Devon session, you will become familiar with the following exercises.

1. ACTIVATION

Dru yoga activation sequences are very easy-to-do warm-up exercises using the whole body. They are designed to increase circulation, warm up the body and to help create an awareness of our physical body.

BENEFITS

  • Acts as an ice-breaker
  • Loosens the physical body
  • Prepares you for the yoga session
  • Gets the circulation going
  • It’s fun to do!

2. ENERGY BLOCK RELEASE SEQUENCE (EBR)

Soft gentle and nurturing. Incorporating graceful flowing movements designed to help release and dissolve emotional and physical blockages within the body. These subtle sequences work alongside the natural flow of the body using the joints and muscles. With regular practice, Dru yoga EBR sequences will release unwanted and trapped energies.

BENEFITS

  • EBR’s act as a detoxifier
  • Works on a combination of physical and emotional level to help restore the mind and body to equilibrium
  • Creates a sense of well being
  • Feel energised

3. YOGA POSTURES (ASANAS)

Dru yoga postures help to strengthen, align and tone the body. Breathing techniques are used to create a deeper awareness and understanding of each posture. Some postures will be performed using mudras to help enhance energy levels and emotions. (In particular working with the heart to help harmonise and stabilise every part of your body)

BENEFITS

  • Strengthens and tones body and muscles
  • Creates flexibility
  • Aligns the spine
  • Better overall posture
  • Aids with breathing

4. DRU MOVEMENT SEQUENCES

Keeping the body soft and the mind calm. Each sequence is designed to relate the energy flow of our bodies to the flow of life. In doing so, these sequences allow us to tune into and draw upon the earth energies and our surroundings as a whole.

BENEFITS

  • More attunement and awareness of our surroundings
  • Creates a calming effect
  • Slows down the body and mind

5. MEDITATION

To continue promoting the inner balance, calmness and stillness we have already created in the form of gentle visualisation exercises. Ujjahi breath and mudras may be used to deepen and enhance awareness.

BENEFITS

  • Settles the mind
  • Creates an inner peace
  • Enhances concentration
  • Helps with breath control
  • Helps to find the ‘still point’ within ourself

6. RELAXATION

To allow time for the energy which has been activated to settle in the appropriate place. Also relaxes the body even more into a feeling of unconditional love and kindness. A gentle visualisation will help guide you into creating a wonderful sense of appreciation and awareness of everyone and everything that surrounds us.

BENEFITS

  • Helps retain a sense of inner peace and tranquillity
  • Restores body to equilibrium
  • Stress relief
  • Body and mind feels more relaxed and calm
  • Instils harmony and inner peace