Santorini Dru Yoga

Santorini Dru Yoga Public and private Dru yoga classes in Santorini. Dru yoga classes held on the beach in Kamari, San

Here’s a benefit dump !!I’ve been so caught up in life these last days, I simple haven’t had chance to post. I have howe...
13/01/2026

Here’s a benefit dump !!
I’ve been so caught up in life these last days, I simple haven’t had chance to post. I have however still been practicing the pose everyday and it has been a life saver.
How’s it going for you ?

Benefit #8
Nervous System Reset
The Off-Switch.
Today is all about the Vagus Nerve. By reclining and slowing your breath, you flip the switch from “Stress” to “Rest.” It’s the ultimate nervous system hack.

Benefit #9:
Stress Reduction
Melting the Stress Away.
Stress isn’t just in your head; it’s in your muscles. Today, notice where you are holding tension while reclining. Is it your jaw? Your forehead? Your hands? By staying in this pose, you give your body permission to drop the weight of the week.
Try relaxing every muscle from toe to head next time in the pose.

Benefit #10:
Mental Clarity
Clear the Fog.
When the body is still, the mind follows. Use today’s session to sweep away the mental clutter and find a moment of “quiet.”
Check-in: Drop a “☁️” for a clear mind!

🌿 Yoga programme 🪴🧘‍♀️ ✨ Strengthening January 🧘‍♀️💪Whilst I’m visiting the UK, I’m keeping up the classes online. And...
12/01/2026

🌿 Yoga programme 🪴

🧘‍♀️ ✨ Strengthening January 🧘‍♀️

💪Whilst I’m visiting the UK, I’m keeping up the classes online. And we’re continuing to build up our strength throughout this month.

🇬🇧 For those that are nearby, don’t forget my in person pop up class in Windsor this Saturday 19th. Message me for full details.

💫 can’t wait to see you on the mat 🧘

Bookings for this week are now OPEN!

❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

🌿This weeks programme 🌿

💻 online Tuesday 🇬🇧 7pm
🇳🇱 🇮🇹 8pm
🇬🇷 9pm

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✨Lower Back Relief Benefit #7: One week in! 🐞If you suffer from lower back “twinges,” today is for you. When you use a ...
10/01/2026

✨Lower Back Relief

Benefit #7: One week in!
🐞If you suffer from lower back “twinges,” today is for you. When you use a bolster, it supports the lumbar spine while the legs are in a neutral, open position. This helps release the psoas muscle (the deep hip flexor), which is often the secret culprit behind lower back pain.

💣Task: Make sure your bolster is snug against your low back today.

⏱️Check-in: Tell me: On a scale of 1-10, how does your back feel?

Pelvic Health ✨Benefit #6: This pose is incredible for pelvic health. By opening the hips, you increase blood flow to...
08/01/2026



Pelvic Health

✨Benefit #6: This pose is incredible for pelvic health. By opening the hips, you increase blood flow to the reproductive and digestive organs in the pelvic bowl, which can help with everything from hormonal balance to general vitality.

⏱️Task: 8 minutes on the bolster today!

Check-in: Drop a “✨” if you’re done!

🐶 Milo is loving my setup 🛋️

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♥️ Heart Opener 🦋 Benefit #5: We often subconsciously “shield” our hearts by hunching our shoulders when we’re tired or...
07/01/2026

♥️ Heart Opener

🦋 Benefit #5: We often subconsciously “shield” our hearts by hunching our shoulders when we’re tired or guarded. Supta Baddha Konasana is a gentle heart opener. By exposing the chest and throat, you are physically practicing vulnerability and openness. It’s amazing how a physical shift can lead to an emotional one.

Task: As you recline, imagine your heart center softening and widening.

Check-in: Share a photo of your setup with a “❤️” tag!

🌟 From the heart to the feet. ❤️ 🦶

I’ve been asked a few times about the ‘correct’ way to position your feet. The Simple answer is - the most comfortable way is the correct way !!
You should be able to completely release any tension in your ankles, knees and hips and feel thoroughly supported. Play around with a few ideas and see which one works for you.
🎥 I’ve attached some photo examples (they are not screenshots from 50 Shades !😎)

MentalWellbeing

💨Day 4: Deep Breathing ✨Benefit #4: Most of us breathe into our upper chest when stressed. In this pose, the chest is f...
06/01/2026

💨Day 4: Deep Breathing

✨Benefit #4: Most of us breathe into our upper chest when stressed. In this pose, the chest is fully open, allowing your diaphragm to drop and your lungs to expand to their full capacity.
Deep breaths = more oxygen = more energy!

⏱️Task: Take 10 slow, deep breaths today.

Check-in: Comment “BREATHE” below!

🙋‍♀️ who has got their furry friends joining the challenge ?
ArmchairPose

Day 4: Sit Tall, Recline Deep 📐The antidote to “Desk Slump.” By now, your body might already be starting to recognize th...
05/01/2026

Day 4: Sit Tall, Recline Deep 📐

The antidote to “Desk Slump.”

By now, your body might already be starting to recognize the “Armchair Pose” as a signal to relax. Today, we’re talking about your spine and how we carry ourselves.

Benefit #4: Better Posture 🦒✨
Think about how much of your day is spent leaning forward—over a phone, a laptop, or a steering wheel. This creates “closed” posture, where the shoulders round and the chest tightens.

• The Fix: In Supta Baddha Konasana, gravity does the work for you. By reclining over your bolster, you gently pull the shoulders back and down, opening the pectoral muscles and resetting your spine’s natural curve.

• The Result: You’ll walk away from your mat feeling an inch taller and much “broader” across the collarbones.

Your Mission Today:
1. Focus on your shoulders. As you lay back, consciously let them “melt” off the sides of your pillows toward the floor.
2. Stay for 5–10 minutes. Notice if your chest feels a little tight at first—that’s just years of “desk slump” letting go!
3. Evidence: Snap a photo of your view from the mat (up at the ceiling or your cozy room) or drop a “TALL” in the comments!

How is your back feeling today? Are you finding it easier to settle in? Let me know! 👇

Top Tip
If you are feeling a bit too much of a stretch in your chest, then you can add a thin blanket over their bolster to make the incline a little more gradual.

ArmchairPose

🌿 Yoga programme 🪴🧘‍♀️ ✨ Why were focusing on strength this month 🧘‍♀️💪We often praise yoga for its stretch, but we forg...
04/01/2026

🌿 Yoga programme 🪴

🧘‍♀️ ✨ Why were focusing on strength this month 🧘‍♀️

💪We often praise yoga for its stretch, but we forget that strength is the foundation of a safe practice. For the next month, we’re shifting our focus.

⛓️While lifting heavy at the gym is a gold standard for building muscle mass (especially vital for women 50+ to maintain bone density!), yoga offers something unique: Functional, full-body stability.

💣 We’ll be targeting those deep stabilizer muscles that improve your posture, tone your core, and keep your joints protected. Expect our signature flow, but with a lean toward building heat and resilience.

Ready to find your inner strength? Join us on the mat all month long. ✨

Bookings for this week are now OPEN!

❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

🌿This weeks programme 🌿

💻 online Tuesday 🇬🇧 7pm
🇳🇱 🇮🇹 8pm
🇬🇷 9pm

🧘 In person Tuesday 9.30am
& Thursday 9.30am , Kamari

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Day 2 or 3 (or even 1 for some of you!) Belly Love & Digestion 🌿Headline: Feeling a little heavy after the holidays? Thi...
04/01/2026

Day 2 or 3 (or even 1 for some of you!)

Belly Love & Digestion 🌿
Headline: Feeling a little heavy after the holidays? This is for you.

Welcome to our 30-day challenge!
How did your session feel yesterday? Even if you only managed 5 minutes, you’ve already started the habit.

Today, we are focusing on what’s happening inside while we rest.

Benefit #2: Digestive Ease 🧘‍♀️✨
Because Supta Baddha Konasana creates a gentle stretch and opening in the lower abdomen, it actually stimulates your internal organs.
• The Result: It helps move things along, eases bloating, and relieves that “tight” feeling in your stomach.
• The Bonus: By relaxing your nervous system, you move out of “stress mode” and into “digest mode,” which is where your body does its best work!
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Your Mission Today:
1. Set up your “armchair” space.
2. Focus on breathing deep into your belly. Feel it rise as you inhale and soften as you exhale.
3. Check-in: Share a photo of your setup (maybe your favorite cozy socks today?) or just comment “DONE” below.

I’m loving seeing your setups—keep them coming! Who’s feeling a little lighter after today’s session? 👇

📸 Photo: Stella in Italy, with a lovely comfortable set up.

Day 2 :So happy more have joined in, let’s think about what good we are doing to ourselves whilst in this pose. Bene...
03/01/2026

Day 2 :

So happy more have joined in, let’s think about what good we are doing to ourselves whilst in this pose.

Benefit #1: The Nervous System Reset 🧠✨
Most of us spend our day in “Go” mode (Sympathetic Nervous System). This pose is like a physical “off-switch” for stress. By supporting your body and opening your hips, you’re telling your brain: “It is safe to relax.”

Your Mission Today:
1. Grab your pillows, cushions, or a bolster.
2. Get into the “Armchair Pose” (check my photo for the setup!).
3. Stay there for at least 5 minutes.
4. Take a photo! It can be a selfie, a shot of your cozy setup, or even just your feet.

How to check in:
Post your photo to your Story or Feed and tag me, send me a message it’s your photo, or simply drop a “DONE” in the comments below!
Let’s see those setups. Who’s already on the mat? 👇

Ready to find some balance? Our pop-up class is happening in exactly two weeks! 🌿 Check 'self-care' off your to-do list ...
03/01/2026

Ready to find some balance? Our pop-up class is happening in exactly two weeks! 🌿 Check 'self-care' off your to-do list and book your place today.

£10 deposit will secure your mat

02/01/2026

📖 How to get into "The Armchair Pose"
(Supta Baddha Konasana)

✨You don’t need fancy yoga gear! Grab whatever you have at home to make this as comfy as possible.

1️⃣. The Setup: Place a firm pillow or a yoga bolster lengthwise behind you. This will support your spine. Folding a softer pillow and placing it on top of the first pillow, will give you support for your upper back and provide that incline position.
2️⃣The Seat: Sit on the floor with your lower back touching the edge of the pillow.
3️⃣The Legs: Bring the soles of your feet together and let your knees fall open like a book.
• Top Tip: If your hips feel tight, tuck extra cushions under your outer thighs for support!
4️⃣. The Recline: Slowly lean back until your entire spine and head are resting on the pillow.
5️⃣The Arms: Let your arms rest at your sides, palms facing up fingers curled. You can place cushions or folded towels under your forearms.
6️⃣The Finish: Close your eyes, take a deep breath in through your nose, and exhale a long sigh.

⏱️Total Time: Aim for 5–10 minutes. If you feel a "good stretch," you’re doing it right. If you feel pain, add more pillows!

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Dru yoga on Santorini & online

My name is Mickey and I have been teaching Dru for nearly 20 years now.

About my classes...

My classes are fun and I like to create a relaxed atmosphere as I believe smiling and laughing are crucial to a healthy life style. I consider a class successful if every student leaves relaxed, a radiant smile on their face and feeling good about themselves. Adapting every class to include all my students whatever their ability is a challenge I rise to.

In the Summer I offer regular evening classes on the beach and mornings on an open yoga terrace. Also private one to one sessions at villas or hotel accommodations (by the pool or on the balcony). And since lock down I have now branched out to online lessons. In the winter I offer a class in a warm community hall.