Dru Yoga teacher Bel Connolly will be starting evening Dru Yoga classes at Leeds Gallery from Monday 27 February.

The classes will run from 6:45 to 8:15pm. 

They cost £6 per class with a discount for block booking.

For more information and to book please contact Bel directly on belspell@yahoo.co.uk or 07745822116 

Due to a new job in London I have had to close my two Leeds classes because I will be moving down south in January. I hope to be teaching in London from March onwards so if you are interested please do get in touch lucy@lucyoga.co.uk

I am looking for a yoga teacher to take over my Leeds classes and will post information here if this happens.

But in the meantime I would like to recommend the following classes if you are looking for Dru Yoga in Leeds.

Jane Brown, Yoga: Monday night, Unity Court, Meanwood Road, 19:30 – 21:00
Meditation: Wednesday evenings 18:30 – 20:00 in West Park. 

07725 814947 www.yoganearby.com/classes/england/west-yorkshire/2671/

Mona Fairholme runs Dru Yoga North, teaches classes in Otley and also has a full list of all Dru Teachers in the north of England
01943 467189 
www.druworldwide.com/yoga-teacher search=Leeds,+Bradford,+Harrogate,+Ilkley

Dru Student Teachers

Rachael Hattersley runs classes on Thursdays in Birstall and Fridays (from 2012) in Oakenshaw. aspiretobe.net/yoga 

Anita Knight runs pre-work classes at Leeds Methodist Church on The Headrow, Leeds City Centre, on Tuesdays and Thursdays 07769536388

Annie Raynor runs a class in Otley on Saturday mornings
www.yoganearby.com/classes/england/west-yorkshire/4510/

Both my classes are on the move again, hopefully for the last time before Christmas. 

The lunchtime and evening class will both be held at PHOENIX HOUSE, South Parade. This is off Park Row and just behind The Headrow, so is incredibly central.

LUNCHTIME CLASS 12:30 -1:15PM
£5 per class, payable as a block booking only.
This class runs until 5 December 2011.

EVENING CLASS *NEW TIME* 7:15 - 8:45PM
£6 per class, payable as a block booking only.
This class runs until 5 December 2011.

As the venue does not have a public entrance you MUST book in advance before attending. Please call me on 07751 520 889 to make a booking.

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I am delighted to announce that my lunchtime class has a new home. Thanks to East Street Arts my class will take place on the 7th Floor of City Exchange on Albion Street for the forseable future.

It is a wonderful large, warm and clean venue with lots of room for new students, private spaces to get changed in and absolutely stunning views across the whole of Leeds! 

The class runs from 12:30 - 1:15, must be booked in advance and costs £30 for a block of six sessions, payable after your first class. 

If you are interested in joining the class please call me on 07751520889 for a chat and to book your place.

And I highly recommend coming along 5 minutes early to check out that view!

Due to a roof collapse at Leeds Buddhist Centre my lunchtime class is seeking a new home.

I hope to have this confirmed before the end of the week. The class is still going ahead so if you want to attend please get in touch.

Starting something new can be intimidating, but don't be scared - every body is different (note the two separate words here) and that is something to celebrate.

Below I'll pose and answer some of the questions a total yoga newbie might ask. If I've missed one, leave a comment and I'll answer it if I can.

Q: I've never done yoga before, can I come to the class?

A: Absolutely. Everyone has to start somewhere! Both my classes are for all abilities and many of my students are total beginners.

Q: I'm not flexible at all. Is that OK? 

A: Yes. That is a very good reason to come to yoga. All the movements and postures in Dru can be modified so that everyone can do them. It is important though to let me know if you have any specific health problems so that I can advise you personally on what you should and shouldn't try. Safety is paramount.

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Both lunchtime and evening classes will start on 19 September. Classes are as follows:

Mondays 12:30 - 1:15pm
Leeds Buddhist Centre, Leeds Bridge House
£5

**Please note that due to structural problems with Leeds Buddhist Centre the classes are now taking place in a city centre new venue. Please get in touch for details***

Mondays 7:00 - 8:30pm
Leeds Gallery, Munro House, York Street
£6

This September the world will remember the terrible events of September 11 2001 as we mark it's 10th anniversary. But September 11 2011 will also mark a personal anniversary for me. 10 years ago, when I was just 23, I developed Shingles in my face and was subsequently left with debilitating nerve damage in my Trigeminal Nerve. 

In the run up to me developing Shingles my health had been rapidly deteriorating as I worked long hours in a fabric shop and had not fully recovered from my previous job which required me to drive hundreds of miles each week, surviving on a diet of ready meals, caffeine, doughnuts and stress.

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I am delighted to announce that I will be starting an evening class in Leeds at the brand new Leeds Gallery, Munro House, York Street - opposite the Bus Station and very close to The Wardrobe, the BBC and Aagrah.

The Leeds Gallery is a new venture and I am really pleased that I will be able to offer classes in this great setting.

More details to follow but classes will be from 7:00 to 8:30pm and cost £6 per class. Special offers to be announced.

Starting Monday 19 September.... 

Dru Yoga on Monday Lunchtimes

12:30pm – 1:15pm

Venue: Leeds Buddhist Centre, Leeds City Centre,
4^th Floor Leeds Bridge House, LS10 1JN
(opposite Adelphi pub, close to Lower Briggate and Leeds City station)

Weekly classes start 5^th September 2011

£5 per class or buy 6 classes for £25

Enjoy some time out of the office – de-stress and start the week with energy! Dru Yoga is suitable for all abilities. No previous experience of yoga is necessary.

Please bring a yoga mat. Cushions, blocks and blankets provided.

To book a place please phone, email, or come along early to a class.

Call: 07751 520 889

Email: lucy at itchyfingers dot org

For more information about Dru Yoga visit www.druworldwide.com 

These classes are taught by Lucy Bannister, registered STUDENT Dru Yoga Teacher