The improvements in my health have been amazing! Stuff that I have been struggling with for years (10+) has gone! I have also been seeing a naturopath and chiropractor over the past 3 months, but I know that Dru has played a key role in the shift I have experienced – I am sleeping so much better, waking up earlier, with more energy and in a positive mood.

My flat mate commented really early on (a couple of weeks after the retreat) that I seemed much happier. My brother has commented that I have become the big sister that he always wanted. I have such an amazing sense of self, I am much more comfortable in my own skin, have a lot less judgment towards myself and others (though it’s still there and gets rather triggered this time of year especially!!) and for the first time in my life have 100% confidence to do what I want to do with my life – I’m not worried about what other people think about me (most of the time!) I have the confidence and focus to walk my path and not get distracted by what others are doing around me.

I have experienced the power of the Archer in EBR 3 – I haven’t found any other yoga that encourages me to focus on my goals and help make them a reality. Dru has so many incredible benefits. I have spent my whole life comparing myself to others and now I want to and love being me! I am not academically qualified and have always had a sense of being less than because of that. The reason I moved to Canberra was to study at ANU, but I have now realized that it is not academic study I need, and I feel just so completely right about studying Dru. I feel very blessed to have been given a place for the 2006 course. Dru yoga is so much more than an exercise program – it is a way of life, I can’t tell enough people about it or recommend it highly enough. It’s magic! You know what I mean, don’t you?! I am very confident I will have many more wonderful stories of transformation to report as my journey continues, as I know how deeply and profoundly this beautiful yoga works – it is a true gift.

Over 20 years ago I met the Life Foundation. Since then I have become involved with homeless people and people with alcohol and drug addictions. I also take yoga classes for disabled people. Twenty years ago I was afraid of doing any of these things. Mansukh Patel helped me discover my own self-esteem – helped me to realize I could be someone other than a wife/mother/sister/auntie etc. My life has been full and blessed. He and his team have given me the tools to help myself and I am passing them onto others. I am now in my 65 th year and can look back on the last 20 with great gratitude to them all.

People who are here for a few days become calm, more focused and find themselves being part of nature. Stress falls away and strangers become friends in an atmosphere of openness, harmony and laughter.

I am writing to express my thanks and gratitude for all the wonderful times I have spent with you, at the North Wales Course Centre, both as a participant and a volunteer. I have continually been impressed with the high quality of teaching and inspiration that is offered. The tool and skills that are taught to empower lives create remarkable transformations in the lives of all who are touched by them. I personally have experienced significant changes in my life, as a consequence of involvement with you all and have passed on those skills and insights to those I work with both in the homeopathic practice and my yoga teaching.

I have found all members of the Life Foundation to be totally supportive and accepting of all who attend the centre, welcoming everyone without any discrimination.

I believe your way of being is an excellent model for all of society, in that you live your lives with integrity and truth, practising, on an everyday basis, what you teach.

Please continue to hold this space so that others, like me, can benefit from your vision and practise of a peaceful world.

As a participant myself, I have found that the key to the genuine feeling of increased wellbeing I always experience after attending a course, can be attributed to the unique skills offered by members of the Life Foundation team. The skills in question combine flowing Dru Yoga sequences that can be practised by all; the most caring and nurturing relaxation techniques I have ever come across; the availability of healing therapies on site; the inspirational discussions on health matters; leisurely walks on the doorstep in the beautiful Nant Ffrancon valley; and the most delicious vegetarian food I’ve ever tasted.

Snowdon Lodge is highly recommended to anyone who is looking for a special place to recharge, revitalise and rejuvenate.