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Yoga Teacher Training 12 Frequently Asked Questions 16 Online Training Support 18 PROSPECTUS yoga training yoga therapy meditation training online courses yoga online ayurveda The great thing in life is not so much where we are but in which direction we are moving... Life is not so much where we stand life thing in The great but in which direction we are we are where is not so much moving but in which direction we are moving we are which direction but in 4 PILLArs OF Dru—ABouT Dru YOGA 5 Dru YOGA—7 KEYS 6 DRU YOGA FOUNDATION 8 Dru Yoga TEACHER training 12 Frequently asked questions 16 Online training support 18 DRU Yoga THEraPY DIPLOMA 20 Dru MEDITATION—3 STAGes 24 DRU MEditation FOUNDATION 26 DRU MEditation TEACHER Training 30 Frequently asked questions 34 AYURVEDA CERTIFICATE 36 AYURVEDA MASSAGE 38 DRU ONLINE yoga ONLINE 42 Gita onlinE CoursE 43 MEDITATION ONLINE COURSE 43 POWER OF YOUR DREAMS onlinE 44 Yoga application form 47 Meditation application form 49 www.druworldwide.com Contact details 51 2 3 4 P THE 4 Pillars of Dru... of Dru illars 1 living with purpose 3 giving back With yoga and meditation at our core, We founded Dru on the idea of giving back we’re an honest, energetic and fresh- to the world, and this continues to be an thinking organisation eager to inspire ideal that burns brightly in us today. With a naturally healthier way of living. the help of our volunteers we support Dru works for everybody, from young a variety of global community projects, to old and from all walks of life, by such as free medical camps in India and giving people the tools to transform peace education programs in schools themselves. throughout the UK, Europe and Australia. 2 working together 4 positive health Since our birth as an organisation Here at Dru we’re passionate about almost four decades ago, when a small positive health and wellbeing. Over the group of university students came years we have trained thousands of together to make a difference in the yoga and meditation teachers and, with world, we have grown internationally hundreds of undergraduates now in into a dedicated team of hundreds training, Dru has grown to become one of of Dru teachers and thousands of the largest yoga organisations in the UK. volunteers. We believe that together we can make a difference. About Dru Yoga... Dru Yoga is a graceful and potent form of yoga, based on flowing movements, directed breathing and visualisation. With its foundations set firmly in ancient yogic tradition, it works on body, mind and spirit—improving strength and flexibility, creating core stability, building a heightened feeling of positivity, and rejuvenating your whole being. Designed to be practised by people of all abilities, it is a style of yoga that can be quickly dipped into or learned in more depth over a lifetime. Dru’s increasing popularity is due to its effectiveness at relieving the enormous pressures and stresses of modern life. In three separate research studies published in scientific journals, Dru Yoga has been found to reduce stress and back pain, improve wellbeing and prevent injuries. As a result, Dru is now being integrated into schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies and professional sports. BODY HEALTH PRODUCTS NOT FOR PROFIT & MIND & NUTRITION PROJECTS 4 5 YOGA The 7 Keys of Dru Yoga 1 flow 4 core stability 5 spinal wave 6 spinal twist Aim to create a continuous flow of Muscles have a primary Life and vitality are Twisting movements movement and breath during each function either to create brought to the spine by always start from the stage of your Dru Yoga practice. stability (stabilisers) or to the natural wave-like base of the spine, flowing This will help you release your help generate movement movements created from upwards into the neck so latent energy more quickly (mobilisers). When these the base to the top of the that the head turns last. and more completely. two kinds of muscles spine when we move and Reversing the twist also function correctly, there is breathe correctly. begins at the base and harmony—but if one type flows into the neck as you These movements also becomes weak the other come to look forward. 2 the breath encourage the free flow has to compensate. You will discover how of cerebrospinal fluid and Twisting increases to use your breath to In Dru Yoga, muscle other body secretions. blood flow to the direct your awareness balance is improved Muscles receive their spine—increasing to specific parts of your naturally. The emphasis instructions from the spinal flexibility body in order to heal or on flowing movements brain via the spinal and mobility. energise yourself and in a wide variety of cord. Therefore it is vital to release tightness and positions strengthens to maintain a healthy, pain. The general principle the postural muscles flexible and strong spine 7 Dru points and gives the main through this natural is to breathe in with upward Within the flow of movement muscles a full wave-like movement. movements, and breathe out as movement, there are stretch. In particular, you lower down. Breathe in by points of stillness where the major core muscles filling your lungs from the base to the energy can become which stabilise and the top and breathe out by emptying powerful for you. You may strengthen the spine— your lungs from the base to the top. experience these ‘Dru pelvic floor, transversus This is called the vyana breath. still points’ during and abdominis and lumbar especially after you have multifidus—are activated completed a movement. when the movements are 3 soft joints practised with a gentle contraction of the lower Keep your joints strong, yet relaxed abdomen. This helps and flexible during movement. develop good posture and When you raise or lower your arms, greatly improves spinal your shoulders and elbows remain alignment. relaxed with hands held slightly forward so they are within your peripheral vision. When standing, your legs are strong and your knees remain ‘soft’ not locked. 7 Yoga Foundation Yoga Dru Yoga Foundation course Gain an excellent grounding in the essential foundations of Dru Yoga. The Dru Yoga Foundation course is an opportunity to deepen Dru Yoga your understanding of Dru Yoga and take your Foundation personal practice to a new level. Course The Dru Yoga Foundation course will enable you to practise with confidence. It has the added benefit that you can continue directly onto the ‘Dru Yoga is accessible Dru Yoga Teacher Training Course. to everyone; you don’t have to be able to do the lotus This course is designed for: posture to start to > yoga newcomers who want a more practise. Just Dru it!’ Heather, architectural designer confident personal practice > yoga students who want to explore Dru in more depth > yoga students who want to try out the Dru Yoga Teacher Training Course > yoga teachers from other schools who want to experience Dru Yoga’s unique style. visit druworldwide.com 8 9 Yoga Foundation Yoga What you will learn... PRINCIPLES OF DRU YOGA SEQUENCES > principles of activation > prithvi namaskara > foundation Energy Block Release (salutations to the earth) sequence (EBR 1) > surya namaskara > body preparation (salutation to the sun) > establishing a regular practice MEDITATION PRANAYAMA > what is meditation? > pranayama Energy Block Release parts 1 & 2 > pigeon breath > how to sit properly > windmill > ‘relax the whole body’ > diaphragmatic breathing meditation > mechanics of breathing > deep yogic breath—lying & sitting ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY > overview of the nine systems ASANAS > the muscular system > tadasana (mountain) > vrksasana (tree) SUBTLE ENERGETICS > marjariasana (cat) > understanding the koshas > savasana (corpse pose) > understanding the chakras > adho mukha svanasana and nadis (downward facing dog) > the spiral of empowerment > bhujangasana (cobra) > chakra dharana sadhana > setubandhasana (bridge) > chakra awareness > simple inversion > ajna centring > utkatasana (chair of the heart) > paschimottanasana PHILOSOPHY (sitting forward bend) > makarasana (the crocodile) > a brief history of yoga > patanjali’s eight limbs of yoga > practical application of the yamas and niyamas 10 11 DYTT—Dru Yoga Teacher Training course Choosing the right yoga school to train with is a big decision and will shape your entire career Training Teacher Yoga as a yoga teacher. Since 1987 we have trained thousands of Dru Yoga teachers world wide, with many hundreds currently in training. The DYTT course is designed for: > yoga newcomers who want a more confident personal practice > yoga students who want to explore Dru in more depth > yoga practitioners who want to learn to teach > yoga teachers from other schools who want to experience Dru’s unique style. ‘Having practised yoga on and off for a couple of decades, I am astounded by the richness of the Dru Yoga Teacher Training course. It has helped me establish a daily practice—and as a result more depth has arisen in my life. I am more joyful, peaceful and at ease in the world.’ L G, national charity manager 12 13 The International School of Dru Yoga is registered with the Yoga Alliance (200hrs, yogaalliance.org) and the Independent Yoga Network (UK) so you can be confident that your training... > includes a comprehensive, in-depth syllabus Yoga Teacher Training Teacher Yoga > provides clear, easy-to-follow illustrated manuals > is taught by top international tutors > receives recognition from both national and international yoga organisations > leads to membership of a vibrant global network of Dru teachers and a connection with like-minded friends > includes Dru online resources to support your learning and
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