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Frequently Asked Questions...
- I'm a complete beginner - is that a problem?
- Will I be bored?
- Am I too old/overweight/out of shape to try Dru Yoga?
- I'm not flexible - can I do Dru Yoga?
- Will I lose weight doing Dru Yoga?
- How is Dru different from other types of yoga?
- Is Yoga a religion?
- What's a typical timetable for the Dru Taster weekend?
I'm a complete beginner is that a problem?
Not at all! We recommend the 'Dru Taster' weekends, as well as the Holistic Back Care and Detox, Vitality and Superhealth weekends. Phone us if you'd like to come to any other courses and are not sure if you have the appropriate experience.
Will I be bored?
Certainly not. There is always something to do at Snowdon Lodge yet many people discover that its magic is about learning to simply be. Your day can be filled with yoga sessions, guided meditations, talks on nutrition and health, extra treatments or one-to-one sessions, talks or walks in the valley. There are always many interesting people to chat to. However, if you want to be alone - it's easy to find a peaceful spot, by the World Peace Flame monument or sitting under a tree in the garden.
Am I too old/overweight/out of shape to try Dru Yoga?
Definitely not! People of all ages, shapes and sizes really enjoy Dru Yoga. If you have a medical problem that you're not sure about, phone or email one of our tutors for a chat.
I'm not flexible can I do Dru Yoga?
Dru is for everyone and you'll be surprised how quickly your body becomes more flexible when you practise regularly. Always listen to your body and don't overstretch or strain.
Will I lose weight doing Dru Yoga?
Many people have found that Dru Yoga has helped them achieve a balanced lifestyle, including losing a few excess pounds. They have also experienced that they feel better about themselves and more in control of their thoughts, which has also helped them to sort the problems that may have caused the weight problem in the first place.
How is Dru different from other types of yoga?
Dru Yoga emphasises accessing the power of the heart by combining asana (posture), pranayama (the science of breath) and the ancient Eastern tradition of mudras (hand gestures). All of these come together to create flowing sequences that balance the energy centres of the body. Accessing the power of the heart is essential to the process of healing painful emotions. Within Dru Yoga there are specific, easy-to-practice sequences that work to transform different negative emotions into their positive counterparts. Dru Yoga sequences simply take the trapped energy caught in such a pattern and release it - safely - through the heart.
Is Yoga a religion?
Yoga is not a religion. It is a philosophy that began in India an estimated 5,000 years ago. The father of classical yoga is said to be Patanjali, who wrote the Yoga Sutras. These scriptures provide a framework for spiritual growth and mastery over the physical and mental body. Yoga sometimes interweaves other philosophies such as Hinduism or Buddhism, but it is not necessary to study those paths in order to practise or study yoga. It is not necessary to surrender your own religious beliefs to practise yoga. In fact, many people find that yoga helps them find greater depth in their chosen faith.
What's a typical timetable for the Dru Taster weekend?
Friday evening
- 7.00pm: Evening Meal
- 8.15pm: Evening welcome, introduction & relaxation
Saturday
- 8.30am: Breakfast
- 10.00am : Yoga for stress relief
- Tea and Snacks
- 12 noon : Dru Yoga sequences for Emotional Detox
- 1.30pm : Lunch
- 2.30pm : Walk
- 4.00 - 4.30pm: Tea break
- 4.40 - 5.30pm: Conquering Stress and Fatigue: Relaxation/Meditation
- 5.30 - 6.15pm: Focus Groups
- 6.30pm: Evening Meal
- 7.30 - 9.30pm: Time for personal study, personal coaching and pampering therapies
Sunday
- 7.30 - 9.00am: From Head to Heart: Dru Yoga & Meditation
- 9.00am: Breakfast
- 10.30 - 11.15: Yoga wisdom for inner balance
- 11.30 - 12.45: Making your life a success: Yoga and Meditation off the mat
- 12.45 - 1.15: Your way forward
- 1.15pm: Lunch
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Why Dru?
If everybody did Dru Yoga once a week, the world would be a healthier and easier place to live in.
Natasha Cowan - Newspaper Journalist
