Meditation Foundation in Snowdonia

22 November, 2018

What is Dru Meditation?

Dru Meditation is about developing techniques and practices that will help you to remain calm and focused whilst navigating the challenges of life. It will help you discover a mindful awareness, or a still point within, by exploring the science of meditation. This is done uniquely in Dru Meditation, by focusing on the different levels, or koshas, through which we experience the world, taking the awareness from the physical through to the deepest layer of our being.

‘Dru Meditation enables you to bring your practice to the next level, leaves you feeling light and gives you a way forward.’

Karan, Dru Yoga teacher, Cheltenham

Dru Meditation foundation course

Thinking of joining the Dru Meditation teacher training course, but want to try it out first? Come and explore Dru Meditation in more depth on this Dru Meditation foundation course in Snowdonia.

The Dru Meditation course

On the Dru Meditation course you will learn a holistic process of meditation, from its most physical techniques to the most subtle awareness of your own energy. You will explore different styles of meditation through your own practice will find real inner peace. You’ll explore movement to prepare for meditation as well as the breathing and relaxation techniques that are an important preparation for sitting. You will also learn the art of teaching meditation to others, and guiding them through that same process. This is more than just a course – it is also a powerful transformational journey. It provides you with the tools to examine and transform ways of being that you find unhelpful so that you can transform them and engage with your life in a positive and successful way.

Amongst other things, you will learn:

Meditations for awakening each kosha
A deeper understanding of subtle energy
Dru prana kriyas
Pranayama to enhance meditation practice
Mudras for meditation, health and emotional wellbeing
Structuring and planning meditation classes
Meditative prayer and contemplation techniques
Chanting/singing and mantra meditation
Meditation for healing the body and the earth
Meditation in the workplace
Concentration techniques to develop your focus for successful meditation

‘Dru Meditation helps me calm my thoughts and navigate my life.’ Raj, yoga teacher

'I find Dru meditation really helps to bring balance in myself in this hurly burly world. It is a wonderful tool to take out and share with others.’ Judith, remedial therapist, Abergavenny

How do I prepare to come?

We encourage you to have attended two Dru Meditation retreats before the Meditation course. It helps if you are familiar with some of the basic Dru Yoga and Meditation techniques taught on those retreats, and helps us move the whole group ahead at the same pace. These include:

Working knowledge of Energy Block Release 1, 2 & 3 and other Dru Yoga sequences
Experience of the Prana Kriya techniques
Good knowledge of the Vertical Alignment, Blue Mist and other Dru techniques
An established meditation practice
Knowledge of the chakras and subtle energy systems

More details can be found on our website www.druyoga.com. If it’s not possible to achieve these preparations, you can catch up with a mentoring session from one of the tutors.

For more information call 01248 602900
or email: hello@druworldwide.com

Course structure

This course consists of two five-day modules. Modules run from Thursday evening to Tuesday after lunch. The course is residential, held in the beautiful location of Snowdonia Mountain Lodge in North Wales. This is the dedicated Dru Yoga Centre, a beautiful venue which contributes to the process of meditation. Time in nature forms an important part of our meditation experience, and the stunning mountains and fresh air bring an extra sense of stillness!

What if I miss a module?

While there is some flexibility around the course (if you miss a module in Wales you can catch up in London, the Midlands or Scotland)

What does it cost?

There is a one-off Registration Fee of £150 which is due once your Application Form is accepted.

Course Tuition

Option 1: £305 payable 4 weeks before each module

Option 2: One payment of £130 and 17 payments of £100 (tuition fees paid off in 18 months)

Option 3: One payment of £105 and 23 payments of £75

Residential Fees

£300 per module which includes accommodation, all meals and refreshments during breaks. There is a supplementary charge for a single room of £150 per module. Payable 4 weeks before each module. There may be a small annual increase each year in course or accommodation fees.

Info & contact

Apply now!

Dates

Thursday, November 22, 2018 - 17:00

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 - 14:30

How to apply

Applying is easy!

Simply download and fill in the application form

Then ask your yoga teacher, a colleague or friend to write you a reference

Send your application and reference back to the Dru team

We will be in touch to arrange an interview or a session at a nearby try-out day.

Reserve your place on the course by paying your registration fee*

What now?

We'll review your application and references and get back to you shortly. We’d normally want to meet you or speak with you by phone or skype, so we’ll be in touch to arrange an interview. Alternatively, you could attend a session at a try out day.

* On some occasions we may suggest that you do some more preparation before joining the course, or that another stream of Dru would better serve you. If that happens your deposit is fully refundable.

Where to send your application form:

Post application form to:

Dru International Training Centre, Snowdonia Mountain Lodge, Nant Ffrancon Valley, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 3LX

Email application form to: hello@druworldwide.com

One of your tutors will then call you to answer all your questions and a short phone interview.

What is included in the course?

Course contents

The course has been designed as a foundation to the Meditation teacher training course and you will experience the beginning of a powerful transformational journey that provides you with the tools to examine and transform ways of being that you find unhelpful so that you can engage with your life in a positive and successful way.

It takes you deeply into the science of meditation, showing how to bring your awareness from the physical body, through to the deepest layers of your being. It’s a systematic approach to working with the five koshas, which are the different levels through which we express ourselves in the world.

Looking at the physical level, you’ll experience the body as a gateway to the quiet mind.

Working with the energetic layer, you’ll establish and deepen your awareness of energy flow within the body. You’ll also learn how to access the individual and universal life-force that enables you to maintain, generate and store internal energy.

You’ll explore how to engage creatively with emotional energy.

Moving on, you’ll examine the different levels of the mind and the nature of thought. As you reconnect with your original dynamic energy and passion for life you’ll discover that you have access to a constant flow of creative ideas and an understanding of your place in the world.

Amongst other things, you’ll learn:

Meditation essentials e.g. optimising your sitting posture and environment as well as overcoming resistances to your practice

Dru prana kriyas, pranayama, mudra and visualisation techniques

Meditations for each layer of awareness (kosha) – physical, energetic, emotional, intellectual and connectedness

A deep understanding of subtle energy

Contemplation techniques

Chanting/singing and mantra meditation

Meditation for healing the body and the earth

Meditation in the workplace

Structuring and planning meditation classes

Managing group energetics in a meditation class

What to expect

What if I’m new to Dru Meditation?

Previous knowledge of meditation is not necessary as there are several options to help you gain the necessary experience. Generally, as a precursor to the foundation course, we suggest that you:

attend a preparatory Dru Meditation retreat

book a personal mentoring with a senior Dru Meditation tutor

purchase a copy of the Dru Yoga book Stillness in Motion and join the Dru Yoga Online Studio, particularly learning the main Energy Block Release sequences

have a basic knowledge of the chakras and subtle anatomy

attend a Dru Yoga class regularly if possible

subscribe to the Dru Meditation Online course

Teaching skills

There will be on-going brief teaching practice assignments throughout the course. Your tutors and peers will assess your final teaching practice. For this you’ll be asked to teach at least three different aspects of meditation to your fellow students.

Assessments: projects and assignments

If you wish to graduate from this course and continue with the Meditation teacher training course there are a number of assessment processes built into the course. On this course the emphasis for your assignments is on your personal practice, and a meditation journal that we ask you to keep as a record of your personal practice. There will also be a written assignment, as well as revision exercises during the course days. These revision exercises will help you keep up to date with the course syllabus. They are organised in a stress-free, informal way.

Course manuals

We provide detailed course manuals to assist your home learning process, although much of what you learn will come directly from your tutors. The notes in the manuals are intended as aids to help you remember; they are a foundation to support your own experience. They can never substitute for live tuition.

Venue

Snowdonia Mountain Lodge

Nant Ffrancon Valley

Bethesda

North Wales

LL57 3LX

Annette

I not only enjoyed it, I loved it! Thank you. It really helped me to feel my core stability muscles. I'm looking forward training them ;-)

Wendy

Dru Yoga Teacher, UK

If you want to physically strengthen your body and emotionally enhance your mind, Dru Yoga will give you the tools to take into your daily life and help you cope with the stresses of modern living.

Hilary

Thank you, this was lovely. It was great to have your teaching in my home! Great production also - good picture, good sound, easy to fast forward and great that I could see what was happening as I fast forwarded so I knew when to stop. I also like the way Dru Online is bringing us more specific subjects like this one, that before we have only seen in the workbooks. Thank you.