the research
Dru Yoga Research Results
university research
First randomised controlled trial into Dru Yoga
First randomised controlled trial into Dru Yoga
Research into the benefits of Dru Yoga was conducted at the University of Bangor (UK). 48 employees were randomised into a yoga group and a wait-list control group.
The yoga group were given Dru Yoga for six weeks with three 60 minute classes per week. The wait-list control group received no intervention during the six week study but were offered free classes after the trial.
Before and after measurements were obtained with the Profile of Mood States - Bipolar, and the Inventory of Positive Psychological Attitudes.
the science behind
Pioneering Dru Yoga Study
This study pioneers efforts to show that Dru Yoga benefits not just your physical health. Dru Yoga also enhances your emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being, likely improving your relationships, sense of purpose, and connection to what's important in your life.
There is now a plethora of randomised controlled trial research showing the benefits of yoga to a whole gamut of health conditions including heart disease, pms, breast cancer side effects, back pain, depression, and cancer and there are many more.
‘Dru Yoga reduced stress and back pain in 75 government workers, key factors in sickness absence.’
-Occupational Medicine, Sep 2012
Dru Research
Dru Research
Dru Yoga participants recorded substantial increases in eight key areas of well-being. Here are the results from a 2008 randomised control study into the effects of Dru Yoga
Dru Yoga participants recorded substantial increases in eight key areas of well-being. Here are the results from a 2008 randomised control study into the effects of Dru Yoga
120 %
More composed -
less anxious
500 %
More clear minded -
less confused
240 %
More elated -
less depressed
270 %
More energised -
less tired
100 %
More agreeable -
less hostile
210 %
More confident -
less unsure
330 %
Life purpose and
satisfaction
650 %
Self confidence
during stress
It's Safe & Effective
Dru Yoga is based on a foundation of safety, effectiveness and accessibility. Dru Yoga teachers show you how to prepare your body properly and how to use core stability and alignment.
It's Evidence-Based
In clinical trials, Dru Yoga has shown to increase energy levels, maintain a healthy back, improve resilience to stress, enhance emotional well-being and reduce sickness absence.
It Takes You Deeper
Discover the subtle energetics of yoga through the koshas. You can even delve into the science of yogic spirituality to find greater purpose and meaning in life through your yoga practice.
We asked 440 Dru practitioners
We asked people across the world what their experience was, and this is what they said
Dru Yoga is highly effective for helping reduce stress and tension
89% Stress Reduction
Say they are better able to handle stress.
84% Less Body Tension
Regularly experience less body tension.
91% Mental Well-being
Say that Dru transforms negative thinking.
69% Better Sleep
Report more positive sleep patterns.
Dru Yoga significantly eases back problems
72% Back Pain Relief
Experience a positive change in back pain.
93% Improved Flexibility
Experienced more flexibility in spine & joints.
84% Body Tension
Experience an improvement in overall body tension.
In a survey of 450 Dru Yoga students, 72% found Dru Yoga reduced their back pain. Dru is designed to be very safe, balancing your back muscles to bring ease and avoid injury.
Dru Yoga is particularly effective in transforming painful emotions into positive and solving conflicts
83% Emotional Handling
Notice a greater ability to handle emotions.
84% Mood Improvement
Experience a positive shift in mood.
72% Conflict Resolution
Have a better ability to deal with conflict.
Dru Yoga & Meditation boosts wellbeing in your body, mind and emotions. It gives you control over your health and transforms your mind and emotions to benefit everyone around you.
Dru Yoga helps people have more harmonious relationships and find greater peace within
79% Serenity
Experience higher levels of serenity.
82% Strength & Stamina
Say strength and stamina improved.
79% Patience & Openness
Report being more patient and open with others.
82% More Tolerance
Feel more tolerant towards others.
76% Compassion
Feel greater compassion for others.
74 % Communication
Report improvement in communication skills.
74% Better Relationships
Report improvement in relationships.
85% Physical Energy
Experience a boost in energy levels.
the research
Dru Yoga helps Liverpool soccer players reduce injuries
Dru Yoga is supported by scientific research demonstrating its amazing benefits.
In an article published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, Dru Yoga is quoted as being part of a successful 7 point plan, used by physiotherapists on Liverpool Football (soccer) Club’s players to reduce hamstring injuries.
Recurrent hamstring injuries are a major problem in sports such as soccer. The research followed a professional soccer player who had sustained five hamstring injuries. Liverpool’s doctors and physiotherapists successfully used a seven point programme which included Dru Yoga. The player started regular sessions of yoga-based stretching and relaxation with a qualified Dru yoga instructor. These consisted of Dru fascial warm-up techniques; intense hamstring and low back stretches; guided Dru relaxations and Dru breath training (techniques to improve lung capacity, stamina and to activate the relaxation response through the body). Sessions were undertaken for 60 min twice per week. The player soon reported subjective improvement in his hamstring freedom.
the research
Dru Yoga helps Liverpool soccer players reduce injuries
Dru Yoga is supported by scientific research demonstrating its amazing benefits.
In an article published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, Dru Yoga is quoted as being part of a successful 7 point plan, used by physiotherapists on Liverpool Football (soccer) Club’s players to reduce hamstring injuries.
Recurrent hamstring injuries are a major problem in sports such as soccer. The research followed a professional soccer player who had sustained five hamstring injuries. Liverpool’s doctors and physiotherapists successfully used a seven point programme which included Dru Yoga. The player started regular sessions of yoga-based stretching and relaxation with a qualified Dru yoga instructor. These consisted of Dru fascial warm-up techniques; intense hamstring and low back stretches; guided Dru relaxations and Dru breath training (techniques to improve lung capacity, stamina and to activate the relaxation response through the body). Sessions were undertaken for 60 min twice per week. The player soon reported subjective improvement in his hamstring freedom.
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Benefits of Dru Yoga in the workplace
A study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment and Health showed that Dru Yoga significantly improved wellbeing and resilience to stress in the workplace, compared to a control group. More research is being done on the benefits of Dru Yoga for back pain and other health challenges.
In the world's first randomised controlled trials into the benefits of yoga in the workplace, Dru Yoga has been shown to significantly decrease back pain, increase performance under stress, boost confidence and emotional wellbeing.
UK research, published in the Journal of Occupational Medicine, shows that Dru Yoga can reduce perceived stress and back pain at work.
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Reduce stress in the workplace
Wellbeing programmes that include yoga have a significant impact on absence through stress.
Stress and back pain are two key factors leading to sickness absence at work, costing the British economy an estimated £17 billion per year. This study by researchers at Bangor University suggests to employers that wellbeing programs that include yoga can have a significant impact not only in reducing stress, but also in preventing back pain.
More than 80 participants in the study were recruited from Conwy County Council and randomised into a yoga group who received one 50 minute Dru Yoga session each week for 8 weeks along with a 20 min DVD for home practice, and a control group who received no intervention.
Dru Yoga is one of the UK’s largest schools of yoga, and includes therapeutic stretches and postures to ease back pain, flowing movements designed to relieve stress, and breathing exercises which calm the mind.
When compared with the control group, the yoga group scores were significantly lower for perceived stress, back pain, sadness and hostility, and much higher for feeling self-assured, attentive and serene.
Community Engagement Officer for Conwy County Council who participated in the yoga group, said:
“I found that the Dru Yoga programme had a positive influence on my level of confidence. I felt more in control, ready, aware, dynamic, even recognizing my own power. I was happier, and it was so much easier to manage my circumstances.”
The study authors concluded: "The results indicate that a workplace yoga intervention can reduce perceived stress and back pain and improve psychological wellbeing.
"Larger randomised controlled trials are needed to determine the broader efficacy of yoga for improving workplace productivity and reducing sickness absence."
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