Heart Centre Yoga

Heart Centre Yoga is owned and operated by Julie Beynon and Michael Chester. We graduated from the four year Dru yoga teacher training course in April 2007 with a Diploma of Dru Yoga. Heart Centre Yoga provide General and Prenatal Dru Yoga and Infant Massage classes for the Northern Beaches with our Yoga Studio located in Collaroy Plateau.


About Dru Yoga

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Dru Yoga is essentially yoga of the heart. It is tailored for the 21st Century yet rooted in ancient yoga tradition.

• Each class has a theme or focus.
  
• It is taught in a circle in a gentle and nurturing manner.

It incorporates flowing yoga moves to release energy blocks from your body. Joints are kept relaxed and soft during movement (as in Tai Chi). This creates flexibility and a free flow of subtle energy. We start with an activation to warm up the body and “shake off” your stresses. We continue with stretches, postures or a sequence. And finish with a complete body relaxation.

It brings you unique flowing sequences, directed breathing, visualisation, and relaxation techniques.

Dru yoga is one of the most effective antidotes for the stress of modern day living. It is perfectly suited for any age, state of health or level of fitness. Its graceful yet powerful sequences enable you to relax, re-energise and develop a calm, clear mind.

Benefits of Dru Yoga

Here are researched benefits of what you can expect from a regular practise that ripple out into your home and work life.

• Enhanced emotional wellbeing and resilience to stress
  
• Reduced back pain and improved spinal flexibility
  
• Increased energy levels
  
• Greater confidence and self-empowerment
  
• Peace of mind for overcoming negative thinking

General Classes

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The new term begins on Thursday 8th of March 2012. To express your interest please phone or email Julie beforehand.

Dates: March 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th (4 weeks).

Time: Thursday evening 7.30 - 9.00 pm.

Cost: $72 for the term. $20 per class for casual attendance.

Place: "The Venue" and is part of St Faith's church premises, corner of Acacia and Claudare St, Collaroy Plateau. The Yoga room is alongside the church so please make your way via the "childproof" gate.

Small classes with individual attention. Invest in yourself and feel the difference. Bookings are essential.


Meditation Class

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Meditation in its many forms has been practiced for thousands of years as a means to calm and focus the mind. Come and discover how to meditate. Explore another dimension of your being and experience the health benefits of a regular meditation practice.

The term begins on Monday 23rd of April 2012.

Dates: April 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and June 4th (7 weeks).

Time: Monday evening 7.30 - 9.00 pm.

Cost: $126 for the term. $50 deposit to secure your place.

Place: Collaroy Plateau.

Small classes with individual attention. Invest in yourself and feel the difference. Bookings are essential.


Prenatal Class

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For expectant mums who would like to

• Tone and strengthen their body
  
• Ease pregnancy related aches and discomforts
  
• Connect with their baby
  
• Mentally prepare for labour by building confidence
  
• Learn useful breathing and relaxation techniques
  
• Learn practical life skills to manage the challenges of being a Mum.

Private classes to be arranged on request. Invest in yourself and feel the difference.


Infant Massage Class

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• Infant massage is a wonderful way to connect and bond with your baby
  
• It can strengthen the immune system
  
• Prevent and relieve colic, constipation, painful wind and help with gastric reflux
  
• Helps with skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis
  
• Great for the parent's wellbeing and can help overcome post natal depression.

Attending an infant massage class is a fun and rewarding activity for both you and your baby. Join a group and meet other local parents and join in the fun with easy to follow, step by step instructions as you massage your baby. Or have private classes.