Have you already tried Dru Yoga? Is meditation your next step? Then learn the calming, energizing effects of Dru Meditation on this in-depth course, and at the same time, make a living doing what you love.

This advanced course will take you through the process of meditation, from its most physical techniques to the most subtle awareness of your own energy. You will explore different styles of meditation and will find real inner peace through your own practice. You will also learn the science of teaching meditation to others, and guiding them through that same process. 

Amongst other things, you will learn:

•    Structuring and planning meditation classes
•    Dru prana kriyas, pranayama, mudra and visualisation techniques
•    Meditations for each kosha
•    Meditation in the workplace
•    A deep understanding of subtle energy
•    Meditative prayer and contemplation techniques
•    Chanting/singing  and mantra meditation
•    Meditation for healing the body and the earth

How do I prepare to come?
In order for us to be able to move the whole group ahead at the same pace, we expect you to have attended two Dru Meditation retreats before the teacher training course, and to be familiar with the basic Dru Yoga and Meditation techniques found on those retreats.
•    Knowledge on the chakras and subtle energy systems
•    Working knowledge of Energy Block Release sequences 1, 2 & 3 and other Dru Yoga sequences
•    Experience of the Prana Kriya techniques
•    Good knowledge of the Vertical Alignment, Blue Mist and other techniques taught on the preparatory retreats
•    An established daily meditation practice

Alternatively, you need to attend at least a term of Dru meditation classes with a qualified Dru meditation teacher, in place of one of the retreats.

What’s the course structure?
The teacher training course consists of three, five-day modules per year, for two years. You will develop a regular meditation practice and will be given detailed guidelines for optimising your personal experience of meditation. Home study will consist of refining your practice.

You need to attend two qualifying Dru meditation retreats in order to apply for this course.  Alternatively, you need to attend at least a term of Dru meditation classes with a qualified Dru meditation teacher, in place of one of the retreats. Mentoring with our senior meditation teachers may be arranged if you can’t attend the required retreats.

What does it cost?
You’ll need to pay a £130 registration/course admin set-up fee (non-refundable) which secures your place on the course, which you pay once your application has been accepted. In addition, there is a course fee of £560 per module for tuition, course manuals, food and accommodation at Snowdonia Mountain Lodge, North Wales.  There will be an annual increase of around £20 per year in course fees.

When is it?
The course starts 20th-25th November 2008 in North Wales.  The modules will be approximately every four months. To apply, please complete an application form, or for more details, please contact hello@druworldwide.org or phone 01248 602900

When are the next meditation retreats I need to attend to apply for the course?
October 31-November 2 – North Wales

I’ve not done any Dru Yoga before – is this course right for me?
Many of the people on this course are already Dru Yoga teachers, so you’ll need to catch up on Dru Yoga through attending a weekly class and using Dru DVDs and books. You will also need to come to the 2 retreats to get to know our style of meditation and learn the pre-requisite techniques.

I am a Dru Yoga graduate – do I have to attend both retreats to apply?
Please contact the tutors (hello@druworldwide.com) and we can assess whether you’ll be able to manage with just one retreat as a preparation. 

Course Dates
North Wales
20th-25th November 2008
26-31st March 2009
2-7th July 2009
14-19th October 2009
2010 dates to be confirmed

For more details, please contact hello@druworldwide.com or phone 01248 602900

For details on the Dru meditation teacher training course in The Netherlands, email: info@dru-nl.org or call: 0031 26 4721881