Online and In-Person
Chepstow Yoga - Abergavenny Yoga - Raglan Yoga
Yoga in Monmouthshire, Wales
Every Body Needs To Be Flexible & Specifically Active
Thank you so much for taking the time and interest to look around our website.
We're here for men and women over 50 who want to reconnect and become aware of their body’s needs so they can confidently take actions to feel stronger and more in control in adapting and staying physically well in daily life instead of feeling worried and angry about losing fitness and being mentally overloaded.
If this is you and you are curious about yoga or love gentle yoga, we have a home for you.
We teach classes from Monday to Friday online and in-person in Chepstow, Devauden, Monmouth, Raglan, Abergavenny, Wales.
You're in the right place if you....
- ...want your body to have less pain, more flexibility, feel stronger and confident.
- ...are a little angry with your body, that it can no longer do what you ask of it without discomfort & pain.
- ...want to fix your exhaustion and aches so you can garden with more energy and less pain.
- ...OR maybe your life has been super busy and you never had the time to take care of your body.
- ...perhaps you want a gentler form of yoga movement that is effective but doesn't require you to stand on your head!
We all experience discomfort at some time or another in the course of our lives, so know that you are not alone. We may notice we can't do the things we were once able to. Our body isn't co-operating and it seems to object with stiffness and pain.
So frustrating right? I bet you're wondering - How can we change this?
Yoga is being recommended daily by doctors for stiffness, everyday aches and joint pains that seem to have crept up on us even when we were active and eating healthily or maybe we've been too busy to look after ourselves.
We find ourselves with neck, shoulder, back, hip, knee or joint issues that stop us from doing activities that we enjoy.
Popping pills to keep going.
STOP!
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The regular practice of Yoga helps to improve posture, shoulder, back, hip and knee issues as well as repetitive aches & pains.
With increased muscular tone, strength and flexibility the whole body improves its capabilities allowing you to enjoy an even better quality of life.
Regular practice of yoga for over 50's can lower stress hormones and inflammation, boost the immune system, and decrease the chance of sickness.
Everyday Michael and I are so grateful for our yoga practice. We enjoy the variety, ease of movement, sense of calm awareness and enjoyment that yoga brings. We have both used yoga to relieve back pain, shoulder pain and knee issues over the years and continue to be surprised at the incredible effectiveness of yoga not only physically but mentally as well.
If you too are interested in gaining endless benefits from doing yoga, get in touch.
We'll be happy to help.
"...and I said to my body. softly. "I want to be your friend."
it took a long breath and replied.
"I've been waiting my whole life for this."
- Nayyirah Waheed
it took a long breath and replied.
"I've been waiting my whole life for this."
- Nayyirah Waheed
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Start Your Adventure Today
INTRODUCTORY OFFER - 3 CLASSES for £15
- Have regular, dedicated 'ME' time, to reconnect, find flexibility and strength in the body.
- Let go of the daily grind by moving, breathing and resting.
- Look forward to a friendly yoga class, that doesn't require you to perform or 'keep up'.
- Let go of the daily grind by moving, breathing and resting.
- Look forward to a friendly yoga class, that doesn't require you to perform or 'keep up'.
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ClassesWith 9 yoga classes on every week, you'll be sure to find the right class for you. Choose in-person or online to suit your lifestyle.
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Yoga Workshops & Courses
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WHY DO YOGA WITH US? SO YOU CAN...
- Wake up every morning with an improved range of movement, core strength & flexibility.
- Enjoy an active, full life, without the fear of your body, slowing you down.
- Transform your back, neck or shoulder pain.
INTRODUCTORY OFFER - 3 CLASSES for £15
UNROLL your Mat. Try a Dru Yoga class. You will be able to do it.
"Real People, Real Results"
"The first reply instantly relaxed me in terms of style of business, not too serious"
"Contact via the website was easy and prompt. The first reply instantly relaxed me in terms of style of business, not too serious etc. Michael's class was relaxed and welcoming with nice, chatty people. Micheal has a fantastic teaching style - we all really felt we could find our best version of each pose. Came out of the class feeling stretched and 'self-appreciating'. Would recommend to anyone looking to start yoga or to learn more and have a community! "
- Thea
"Contact via the website was easy and prompt. The first reply instantly relaxed me in terms of style of business, not too serious etc. Michael's class was relaxed and welcoming with nice, chatty people. Micheal has a fantastic teaching style - we all really felt we could find our best version of each pose. Came out of the class feeling stretched and 'self-appreciating'. Would recommend to anyone looking to start yoga or to learn more and have a community! "
- Thea
"The meditation and visualisation make me sleep better."
"I have tried various yoga classes with different instructors in the past, but used to leave the classes feeling as though I was not good/supple enough. Having practiced with Kari for the last two and a half years, I can honestly say that I feel I am making good progress.
Kari creates a warm and friendly atmosphere, where all abilities are catered for and the balance between physical and relaxation is just right.
The meditation and visualisation make me sleep better and it's helping me to deal with the negative occurrences in my life, as my mind feels calmer.
I can also see an improvement in my posture, core fitness and flexibility. I feel the weekly sessions - Rachel Kellar
reset my equilibrium, and have improved my immunity. It's an all round winner!"
"Dru Yoga has formed an important part of my recovery from a stroke 18 mths ago"
"Kari’s considered and empathetic approach to teaching Yoga has also been a major contributor to my enhanced health and wellbeing.
Although Dru Yoga is a very measured form of the exercise, it is amazing how, with Kari’s patient tuition, our group has developed a sense of confidence and self belief that wasn’t necessarily there when I first joined the class.
Kari’s pragmatic and sensitive demonstration of techniques of varying degrees of difficulty has also helped me understand the importance of breathing and stretching muscles that would otherwise get little use!
I’m grateful to her for showing me a different pathway to exercise - the benefits of which I probably would’t have recognised, had I not been unwell." - Martin
"Kari’s considered and empathetic approach to teaching Yoga has also been a major contributor to my enhanced health and wellbeing.
Although Dru Yoga is a very measured form of the exercise, it is amazing how, with Kari’s patient tuition, our group has developed a sense of confidence and self belief that wasn’t necessarily there when I first joined the class.
Kari’s pragmatic and sensitive demonstration of techniques of varying degrees of difficulty has also helped me understand the importance of breathing and stretching muscles that would otherwise get little use!
I’m grateful to her for showing me a different pathway to exercise - the benefits of which I probably would’t have recognised, had I not been unwell." - Martin
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"I had never tried yoga before and found the classes to be a perfect introduction." "I have been attending Michael's classes for a couple of months now. I had never tried yoga before and found the classes to be a perfect introduction. Classes take a gentle approach in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Michael is a fantastic teacher and always makes sure we do our poses correctly giving alternative methods depending on your ability, and any aches and pains you may have making the class suitable for everyone." - Sarah G |
"I thoroughly recommend anyone to try it out - whether your 18 or 80"
"I've been attending Dru yoga classes for around six months now and really look forward to the informal and wonderfully relaxing class each week. I was concerned before taking up yoga that I would find it a daunting physical challenge but teacher Kari van Eden manages to get the balance right.
I definitely feel the benefits of the many and varied exercises, and I've definitely become more flexible, plus, it's made me much more conscious of simple things, such as posture and breathing in my everyday life. I thoroughly recommend anyone to try it out - whether your 18 or 80."
- Chris Glynn-Jones
"I've been attending Dru yoga classes for around six months now and really look forward to the informal and wonderfully relaxing class each week. I was concerned before taking up yoga that I would find it a daunting physical challenge but teacher Kari van Eden manages to get the balance right.
I definitely feel the benefits of the many and varied exercises, and I've definitely become more flexible, plus, it's made me much more conscious of simple things, such as posture and breathing in my everyday life. I thoroughly recommend anyone to try it out - whether your 18 or 80."
- Chris Glynn-Jones
"Kari’s class is an inspiration each week."
"Her gentle, thoughtful approach teaching us and her sense of fun makes each session a delight.
She guides us through each movement so carefully that every week we find ourselves developing more and more and discovering we are capable of achieving so much. Thank you."
- Anne
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REMEMBER...
The best way to gauge the “correctness” of your yoga practice, is by checking your inner compass. Do as much as you can, and remember to smile! 😊
If you feel comfortable and can smile, you are doing it right!
Discomfort, pain, and unhappiness indicates an 'incorrect' practice.