Dru Yoga - Sydney Course

We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.

• Please see scheduled class for delivery format.
• Online classes delivered via livestream video over Zoom.

Many everyday activities rely on using core muscle strength. Having a stronger core could mean better posture, balance and less injuries.

This Dru Yoga course seeks to strengthen and train the muscles in the pelvis, lower back and abdomen. Using simple, graceful, invigorating movements combined with breath, you will feel stronger and more relaxed.

This course is suitable for beginners. Yoga poses and core exercises can be modified for all levels.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

Course Outline

This course is delivered in a hall with the instructor showing and explaining each yoga pose. Modifications for poses will also be shown as required.

In this course you can learn:

• Different yoga poses
• Specific core exercises
• Warm up activations
• Energy block releases
• Body preparations asanas (postures)
• Breathing techniques
• Relaxation techniques

We begin with gentle warm-up activations to get the body prepared before the energy block releases spread warmth to the muscles to allow for the movement of energy to flow smoothly through the body.

Breathing techniques are taught but each student is encouraged to breathe to their own capacity and breath rhythm.
The body preparation asanas (postures) are sometimes within the activations and energy block release movements.

Throughout the term, you will come to understand the purpose and benefit of stretching and strengthening exercises.

Please note: This is a guide only.

Course Outcome

This core strength yoga session builds on your physical and mental coping mechanisms from the inside out. Tension is released, the body/mind soothed and core strength enhanced through physical awareness of postural alignment and relaxation.

What to Bring

• Bottle of cool water
• Blanket
• Yoga mat
• Small pillow

Important Information

• This course is not designed for people who are pregnant.
• Students sign a medical/ information form at the first class.
• If you are new to exercise or have a pre-existing condition, please seek information from their GP before participating.
• Avoid eating a heavy meal two hours before the class. Please do not drink for one hour prior to class or during the class. Please have plenty of water earlier on during the day.
• Ladies: For comfort, avoid bras with underwire for yoga classes.
• Student's health needs are considered and alternative postures are provided to meet individual health issues, level of strength, flexibility and fitness.

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Prerequisite: Desirable

No prior experience of yoga is needed. You will be asked to complete a general health questionnaire in the first class.

Delivery Mode

• We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.
• To check the delivery mode of the course you are interested in please view the class timetable.

Classroom based: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material face to face.

Classroom based learning for this course includes:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Interaction with your trainer and other students

Please note: Government COVID-19 regulations and recommendations, including appropriate social distancing measures, hand washing and other hygiene protocols will be in place at all times and may result in course delivery changes.

Remote learning: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material via interactive livestream video classes online.

Remote learning for this course includes:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Livestream video classes online
• Interaction with your trainer and other students during livestream video sessions

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!