Dru Yoga will add many new dimensions to your life combining strength with
flow grace with power through yoga will help you gain full access to the body's
energy at every level physical subtle emotional and mental a number of keys
will help you harness this power
always make sure you have warmed up the body before you begin we call this
activation it also makes energy available for the rest of your program
we all have different limitations and strengths so remember drue yoga's golden
rule enjoy the stretch and never strain
keeping the joints soft enables your body's natural energy to flow unhindered
by tight muscles or rigid joints when standing keep the knees soft by
holding them slightly forward from the locked back position without bending
them raising on side waves keep your hands
within the periphery of your vision when your arms are above your head to turn
elbows to the front
in many standing postures you will be asked to stand with feet hip-width apart
so that if you bend forward your closed fists just fit between your feet
correct back alignment also aids your drew yoga experience this includes
bringing your pelvis into neutral position to do so tilt the top of your
pelvis forward then back then let it rest in the middle where your lower back
feels supported and lengthened hold your lower abdominal muscles with firm
control throughout your yoga practice
correct posture prepares you for the fifth vital key to drew yoga the spinal
wave in the system of drew yoga all movements originate from the spine great
a wave-like ripple of movement along your spine rising and unrolling from the
base to the neck during forward bends always keep the muscles of your lower
abdomen firm and soften your knees to protect your back roll your spine down
one vertebra at a time unless otherwise directed uncurl up starting at the base
of the spine and progressively stack the vertebrae on top of each other enjoy the
extra flexibility strength and vitality the spinal wave brings to your body
motions in mind when twisting start with the hips turning from the lowest
vertebra bend the mid-back and finally the upper back shoulders and neck as you
return again start from the hips letting the upper vertebra follow
mudras are hand gestures to use to focus or direct intention and power within the
movements they have been used for thousands of years to enhance our
experience of life to rapidly change the way we feel
in drew yoga we normally relax at the end of movement work this is your time
for letting go allowing your muscles to relax stress to evaporate in your mind
to rest enjoy yourself and now we come to one of drew yoga's most important
keys drew points in yoga practice you may experience points in your movement
where you suddenly feel deeply peaceful these are drew points at these times
pause so you can rest in the sensation and absorb the benefits these profoundly
healing moments can help you feel at your personal optimum throughout the day
in conclusion these principles will greatly enhance your experience of drew
yoga you'll benefit by reviewing this section frequently as your drew practise
develops
you