Dru Yoga in Eastbourne
At the Natural Health and Fitness Centre by the Sea – Royal Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7AQ – 01323 732024
Classes with Jan Styles – Suitable for beginners to intermediate
Wednesday
11 am-12 pm and 12.15-13.15
Friday 11 am-12 pm
An Introduction to Dru Yoga
Dru Yoga is a unique style of yoga that emphasizes flowing sequences, gentle postures, and mindfulness, which promotes both physical relaxation and emotional resilience. It’s especially known for combining movements with breathwork and affirmations to create a comprehensive approach to well-being. Below are some specific benefits and distinctive features of Dru Yoga:
1. Physical Benefits:
- Strength and Flexibility: Dru Yoga sequences improve muscle strength and flexibility, particularly benefiting the spine, core, and shoulders. This can enhance posture and reduce tension-related pain.
- Enhanced Energy: It uses dynamic, flowing movements that are believed to balance the body’s energy systems, often leaving practitioners feeling both invigorated and relaxed after a session
- Low-Impact Movements: Because of its gentle, flowing style, Dru Yoga is accessible to individuals of all fitness levels and ages, making it suitable even for those with limited mobility or chronic pain.
2. Mental and Emotional Benefits:
- Stress Reduction: Dru Yoga emphasizes mindfulness and deep relaxation techniques that reduce stress by focusing on breathing and mental clarity, fostering a sense of inner calm.
- Emotional Resilience: By encouraging positive thinking through affirmations and visualizations, Dru Yoga can help develop emotional resilience and a positive outlook, which distinguishes it from the more physically intensive forms of yoga.
- Connection to Meditation: With roots in meditation, Dru Yoga integrates mindfulness into its physical practice, making it especially beneficial for those seeking stress relief and a deeper mind-body connection
3. How Dru Yoga Differs from Other Yoga Styles:
- Flowing, Sequential Movements: Unlike styles like Hatha or Ashtanga, which focus on holding static poses, Dru Yoga incorporates flowing sequences called “Energy Block Release” sequences. These movements are designed to release physical and emotional tension and improve energy flow throughout the body.
- Holistic Approach: Dru Yoga aims to address the physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions of well-being through a comprehensive practice that combines movement, affirmations, breathing techniques, and visualization.
- Accessibility: While some forms of yoga may require a high degree of flexibility or stamina, Dru Yoga is specifically designed to be accessible, which makes it a good fit for all age groups, including seniors and those recovering from injury.
Dru Yoga can be an excellent choice for anyone seeking a gentle yet transformative practice that supports mental clarity, physical wellness, and emotional health, differentiating it from other yoga styles that may focus primarily on physical strength or flexibility.
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Contact Jan Styles for more information:
Email: jayjan21@gmail.com
Phone: 07852 992150
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