Yoga with Diane Oliver

Yoga is for everyone and for me is a way of life.
​It is an ancient practice with many aspects and I love exploring the postures, pranayama, meditation, mantra and philosophy.
I invite you to join me on a journey through the elements - with dru yoga, shakti dance and sound at classes, workshops and online
These are opportunities to reconnect with our inner wild, our inspiration, stretch our bodies and our minds
​I look forward to hearing from you / meeting you

Dru Yoga classes and workshops

Dru yoga is a gentle, flowing yet powerful form of yoga
The heart centred sequences, postures and relaxation will leave you with a lovely sense of peace and calm

Yoga for Back Care

Yoga for Wellbeing

Chair Yoga
Developed over the past ten years, the Dru Back Care programme was created by a team of highly-regarded professionals including a physician, osteopath, physiotherapist and others with expertise in back care.

These 4-6 week programmes are for anyone who suffers from long term back pain and aims to provide you with the skills, movement and confidence to help care for your back and your overall wellbeing.
classes
​RECENTRE, OBAN
start 11th September
These are 4 week programmes - classes are live at RECENTRE, Oban but can be live-streamed if necessary. 
£48 / programme - includes handouts 
Complimenting the Yoga for Back Care, Yoga for Wellbeing uses movement and postures along with focussed breathwork to settle our mind and emotions. Bringing our internal environment into balance, enabling our outer world to be more harmonious.

These classes are for everyone. We all benefit from feeling better about ourselves and our life. Being able to find a sense of peace and know which practices work best for us, helps us cope with everyday life.
classes
​RECENTRE, OBAN
start 11th September
These are 4 week programmes - classes are live at RECENTRE, Oban but can be live-streamed if necessary. 
£48 / programme - includes handouts 
I love  the flexibility of yoga - when I wrecked the ligaments in my knee skiing several years ago, my initial, personal practice was done lying down with lots of breathwork and visualisation. I taught my classes from a chair, exploring ways to get myself up and down from the floor and I observed how well my body responded.

​Since then I have used what I learned to share yoga with a range of people with balance challenges, injuries, pain or who have been undergoing medical treatment.
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CRAIGNISH VILLAGE HALL, ARDFERN
start 12th September
Weekly classes with a focus on a bit of social as well - I'll be providing homemade, heartwarming lentil soup for after class.
£40 (4 week pass - lasts 6 weeks)
£12 drop in
Please contact me direct if you are struggling financially at this time and would prefer a donation option

Shakti Dance

This is the place where yoga and dance blend to bring harmony and balance to our lives. Bring an open mind, discover moving mantras, enjoy flowing movement, connect to your breath and have fun

No prior experience of yoga or dance required

Shakti Flow

Wednesdays 6:30pm - 7.15pm
ONLINE

No dates at the moment

 £7/class via zoom - recording available to watch for 7 days

Shakti Mini Flow Yoga sessions are are short versions of Shakti Dance - they are 45 minute classes which encompass moving mantra, shakti stretches and relaxation

​Please wear comfortable, loose clothing and have a yoga mat or similar, blanket, cushion and bottle of water. 

Yoga for Teens & Kids
Please contact me direct if you are struggling financially at this time and would prefer a donation option

What others have to say ...

Watch Anytime

New changes to Watch Anytime....
~ no time limit ~
~ full back catalogue available ~
~ directories of all classes ~

Can't make the live class - no need to stress  
Sign up for pre recorded classes
​These gentle, grounding classes are designed to help you release tension, stretch your body through easy movement and relax
Enjoy a choice of 4 classes in each collection to practise anytime
​and as many times as you wish

Choose from
Dru Yoga -  4 x 90 minute classes - £20
Shakti Mini Flow - 4 x 45 minute classes - £16
Gentle Yoga - 4 x 30 minutes classes - £16
- these classes are recorded live, edited and then uploaded to the internet -
Dru Yoga
​4 x 90 minute classes - £20
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Connect to body, mind and spirit — improve strength and flexibility, deeply relax and rejuvenate your whole being

Dru yoga is a gentle yet powerful form of yoga - with roots in ancient traditions, we explore postures (asana); breath work (pranayama); meditation and relaxation.
These classes are 90 minutes each and each has warm up movements, a sequence or two, some postures and always - a deep relaxation. Some of them also include breath work and / or guided meditations..the directory has a full list of each class.
Thanks for a good session.  I was feeling very stiff, grumpy and a bit down. 
​Now I feel fantastic and can move my body again
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Shakti Mini Flow Yoga
​4 x 45 minute classes - £16

Bring harmony and balance to your life through flowing movement, sound, meditation and relaxation 

Shakti mini flow is based on the principles of Shakti Dance (the yoga of dance) and involves sitting stretches, flowing movement and mantra - all to specially chosen music. It is great for releasing tension in the lower back as well as a fun way to move your body and gain confidence with chanting and Sanskrit. 
Another lovely evening, thank you for sharing your grace filled presence as you gift us with the flow of movements and music
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Gentle Chair Yoga
4 x 30 minute classes - £16

Create a sense of peace and calm through gentle movement, connection with your breath and relaxation

Gentle yoga sessions last 30 minutes and are mostly chair based - aimed at promoting peace and calm in your lives these sessions are gentle movement, visualisations and affirmations. 
I really enjoyed the yoga session today. It gets more enjoyable and beneficial each week
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Yoga workshops

​I love to run small workshops focussing on the elements, sound and energy. These are both live and online experiences and I usually run one a month - summer 2021 I am back out and about at festivals and running a few pop up events.  Please subscribe to my newsletter to ensure you hear about plans and events.

Future ​Events and Collaborations

~ transform your body, mind and soul ~
Running once a year, this journey begins at Lunar Samhain, following a new moon to new moon cycle.

Chakras are our energy centres connecting us to different aspects of ourselves and maintaining our connection to the divine. During this Journey we work with each chakra, supporting heart expansion, resilience, balance, empowerment and personal growth, experiencing the energy of each energy centre for a full moon cycle.

Experience different tools and practices including yoga, sacred sound with bespoke tuning forks, guided journeys and meditation, crystals and sacred geometry.

There are a choice of journeys and payment plans to suit your requirements and budget..
~ choose either special or mini edition ~
~ meet your guides ~
Ros Simons and I met online in 2013, introduced by a mutual friend. When Ros asked if I would join her to create a Journey through the Chakras, I was honoured and delighted.

As well as being a shamanic drum and ceremonial tool maker, her talents include Reiki, crystal healing and aromatherapy. When sound began to weave its way deeper into her lifelong work with the nature spirits, she channelled a series of bespoke sounds for the Elements and the Celtic and Elemental Trees; creating unique sets of tuning forks, incorporating wood and crystals. Working with sound now underpins many of her pilgrimages, workshops and retreats. Most recently Ros co-founded Infinity Holistic Health Training, offering training in sound therapy. 
​Adding to my yoga experience, I am currently training with Infinity Holistic Health Training as a Tuning Fork Sound Practitioner, have made my own ceremonial drums with Ros and been circling the wheel of the year with the Celtic Trees, the Elements and their sounds, for the last 6 years or so. If you've been along to my Elemental Balance workshops you will have experienced the wonderful sounds of Ros' Elemental Sound Pipes.
I love to work with others, I love to pop up in village halls and at festivals across the country. It's hard to plan at the moment, please subscribe to my newsletter to keep up to date with what is happening. Below are some pictures from previous events.

Dru yoga for a healthy back

Most of us know have experienced back pain at some point in our lives and know how much this hurts and gets in the way of the life we wish to live.
Learn how to care for your back - this introductory programme is suitable for anyone with chronic or long term low back pain, general aches and pains or you would just like to learn some self care techniques to support your back.
The programme involves completing a health check questionnaire; attending 4 classes; practice at home and completion of some feedback in order to track progress and ensure that you receive ongoing support and that the programme meets your needs.

Clinical trials in large organisations have shown that the Healthy Back Programme reduces back pain and while improving wellbeing and resilience to stress.
  • 90% users report less back pain
  • 97% recommended the programme
  • Workplaces report a 20-fold decrease in back-pain / musculoskeletal sickness-absence
  • Half as many back-pain-related visits to health professionals
  • More than 90% improvement in self-confidence during stress
  • 80% improvement in energy levels

​Please get in touch to register interest in future back care courses, ask any questions or find out more.

Shakti dance (the yoga of dance)

Shakti yoga dance classes are designed to help you move, destress and relax. We work with flowing movement, sound, mantra, meditation, relaxation to bring ourselves in to harmony and balance. The music is an important part of the session and selected especially for each class or workshop.

I run online short versions of Shakti Dance - these are 45 minute classes which encompass moving mantra, shakti stretches and relaxation. Please note these are not full shakti dance classes - see above for more information 

Dru yoga for kids and teens

I love sharing yoga with young people. I'm happy to run a programme or pop up class or workshop with your group or in your school.
I previously taught kayaking and canoeing to children for over 20 years and have experience of teaching folks from all backgrounds, abilities and learning types.

There are no dates at present.
​Please get in touch to register interest or discuss ideas for the future.

​Customise Your Yoga Practice

Chakra Affirmation Cards
Create sacred space
I have created these gorgeous affirmation cards based on the qualities of each chakra to support you and your practice. Enjoy the sacred geometry, colours and words of each card. Work with the affirmations. Place the cards where you see them every day or carry them with you. They make great gifts for the yogis in your life. 7 chakra cards + 1 explaining how to work with them, presented in a drawstring linen bag. £18/set - P&P available.
​Offer - buy 2 sets and receive a hand felted heart; buy 3 sets and receive a hand felted heart and sample bottle of anointing oil.
Please Select
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Yoga Session (1:1)
£45 (1 hour)
Totally tailored for you.
Are you finding it challenging to get to yoga classes or would like to focus on a personalised programme, delve deeper into your practice or try yoga for the first time?  Then a private session is ideal. Contact Di to discuss options. ​
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Yoga Session (1:2)
£65 (1 hour)
Custom planned session for you and a friend.
These sessions are great if you want to introduce someone to yoga, have friends or family visiting, or like the idea of a more personalised practice? Contact Di to discuss options and ideas.
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Small Group Yoga or Shakti Dance Workshop
 £ Contact Di (1.5 - 3 hours)
Session for you and a group of 3 or 4 friends. 
Are you looking for a dru yoga or shakti dance experience? A small group workshop is great if you have never tried yoga before, for when you have friends to visit or to arrange a class or workshop at a time that suits your group. I am happy to travel for longer workshops so please contact me to explore ideas.

​Yoga is for Everyone

Yoga is for me a way of life, it is not just about the postures or how I look - its about showing up, experimenting with how my body works in this moment, how I feel, what arises for me through my practice, how can I apply the philosophy? It's an opportunity to continuously learn and share and connect.
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There are so many ways to connect with yoga and dru yoga can be very therapeutic, working with visualisation where the physical feels impossible or impracticable; finding different ways to reach the same outcomes; exploring all the different aspects of yoga - the postures, breath work, stillness, meditation, connection, relaxation, our energy and the philosophy.
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Shakti dance (the yoga of dance) for me brings freedom to my life, I have discovered the power of mantra, the courage it takes to stand up, show up and be present, the stories, myths and legends we can infuse in to our practise. It feels expansive and releasing.

I believe yoga is for everyone - whether you have never tried it, think it's weird or have a longstanding practice (in any yoga tradition) you are welcome to come to class. If you are nervous or unsure or your body hurts too much to try - please get in touch and we can chat through how yoga might be of benefit to you.

Being a bit of a nomad, I run classes and workshops across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Regular blocks of weekly classes are held in Craignish Village Hall, Ardfern and I work collaboratively with others to run retreats and workshops. 

Dru Yoga

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Dru Yoga is a graceful and potent form of yoga, based on flowing movements, directed breathing and visualisation.
Set firmly in ancient yogic tradition, Dru works on body, mind and spirit—improving strength and flexibility, creating core stability, building a heightened feeling of positivity, and deeply relaxing and rejuvenating your whole being.

Dru comes from the Sanskrit word dhruva, which refers to the stillness that can be experienced in Dru Yoga and Dru Meditation. In this stillness we are able to sit back from anything that may be happening around us, and see and act from a point of clarity and inner calm.

Shakti Dance

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Shakti Dance is the point where yoga and dance meet – transforming dance into yoga. Our dance becomes a conscious practice, heightening awareness and bringing together all aspects of our being. 
 
With a blend of flowing asanas, stretches, breathwork, energising dance exercise, free dance, relaxation, stillness and moving mantra meditations we can connect to inner selves.  Fusing breath, motion and mindfulness expands our consciousness, encouraging free, organic and creative expression, facilitating harmony and balance.

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