Why Dru?

'The benefits that Dru Yoga has brought me have dramatically reduced my stress levels and increased my awareness of the daily pressures that are faced by most of my colleagues. I am more conscious of not taking on this stress myself. As a result, people value my increased creativity, clarity and calm and my client base has expanded.' J.M., Senior Financial Management Consultant The Dru Yoga teachers' training course has reached into every part of my life, relationships and business. And every part has benefited.

P.K. - IT consultant

Having just been to a brilliant Dru retreat in North Wales I am 'chilled', yet fully charged! The style and quality of presentation is excellent, the presentation content fascinating, the dedication and enthusiasm of the staff without question and the organisation has a track record approaching thirty years. I have been to three Dru retreat events now and can highly recommend them.

Damian C., Managing Director, Lancashire, UK

Before I started Dru Yoga, I had pain in my neck and shoulders every evening. Now it's pretty much gone - and if it reappears I know how to get rid of it. Also, my sleeping is much better - before if I woke in the night I would lie awake for hours. Now I just do some deep breathing and it helps me relax and go back to sleep - magic! Dru Yoga has really made a big difference to me. I feel that it is a really useful tool to help deal with problems. Many thanks!

H.T., Solicitor, Yorkshire, UK

If everybody did Dru Yoga once a week, the world would be a healthier and easier place to live in. Natasha Cowan, Newspaper Journalist

My first introduction to Dru Yoga left me feeling so calm and contented that I wasn't even annoyed about the parking ticket I got while I was in the session. I realised soon afterwards that my calm acceptance hadn't been coincidental. Here was a body of simple exercises and techniques that could reduce stress levels, bring calmness and clarity and help me to work with aspects of my life that I'd previously struggled against.

J.H. - research scientist

Working in high profile political and public sector circles has given me the chance to pass on Dru stress-relieving techniques. Many of the people I meet are now searching for this relief.

J.K. - film producer

Dru gives me more energy and makes me a brighter and a more creative person all round. I have clearer focus to prepare and organise my busy schedules, and as a result I seem to have more time in a day. My added energy made my recent move to Dubai to join the nerve centre of design at the World Trade Centre a breeze.

H.Y. - architectural designer

I believe the calm centred presence I gain from my Dru Yoga contributes greatly to the lives of my colleagues and family and has made a vast difference to my personal and professional life. My professional mentor has also recently joined the Dru Yoga teachers' training course after I introduced her to Dru.

J.M.S. - senior consultant

As a chronic fatigue sufferer I have slowly but surely regained my strength with the help of Dru Yoga. But, more than that, I have gained an inner strength and balance in my life.

A.S. - foster carer

This is what I've gained and wish to share with you: * I feel healthier and stronger than I did at 20. * Because of the sedentary nature of my job before doing this yoga, when I stood up for any length of time I would experience lower back pain. Core strength is of primary concern in Dru Yoga. Now when I stand for any length of time my core supports my whole structure and I have no discomfort. * I suffered from asthma but no longer take any medication for this condition. * I fill in a daily diary to chart my progress with the postures and sequences and the three gauges are Active, Proactive and Reactive. For the last two years, except for a few days, I've charted Proactive (you need a bad day to make the good ones even better!). * I've always viewed myself as chunky, but when I do Dru Yoga I feel graceful and calm. * My daily practice allows my mind to be still yet active and focused.

M.S., Yoga Teacher, NSW, Australia

'I have never known any one thing that has made such a huge difference to my life as the de-stressor breath'.

Dru Yoga student, London

When I was first introduced to Dru Yoga and meditation I immediately felt something unique and special about the practice. It was like I had been introduced to a new part of myself, something pure and unchangeable. What I actually discovered was a part of myself I felt I had lost, but had always been there, patiently waiting to be found. Dru Yoga has the utmost respect for each individual's ability to transform themselves. With Dru Yoga's tools, I have been able to gain greater awareness about who I am and how I want to be in the world. This has helped me immensely as I've been able to make choices about how I can attain greater authenticity in my professional and personal life. The Dru Yoga journey has been a wonderful challenge and has led me to feel a greater sense of integration and ease.

A.G., Former TV Producer

I hardly recognise myself as the same person I was 6 years ago. The bouts of depression, anxiety and low self-esteem I used to suffer from on a regular basis have gone, to be replaced by increasing levels of self-confidence, and a joyfulness in life that I'd forgotten was possible.

Catherine C., Yoga Teacher, Derbyshire, UK

The Teacher Training Course is of an extremely high standard. The tutors have an immensely deep knowledge of the science of Yoga and it is obvious that they practice what they teach. For me, the difference between the Dru Yoga Teachers and other schools of Yoga is that the Dru Team actually live and breathe their work rather than it being something they do separately. My family life has definitely been enriched by all things that I have learned.

M. F., Reflexologist and Yoga Teacher, W Yorkshire, U.K.