Gary Crees

Yoga teacher

Gary is a musician, teacher and somatic therapist.

In 1984 Gary discovered the therapeutic and health-giving benefits of yoga when RSI brought his music career to an abrupt halt. After trying different therapeutic approaches he found that yoga not only relieved the symptoms but immediately began to restore functionality and wellbeing. Since then he has practiced and studied yoga including Iyengar & Dru styles and has qualified as a Dru Yoga teacher. As well as teaching yoga he has incorporated yoga into his wellbeing workshops for teachers and young children.

In 1986 Gary and his partner Carol started performing Theatre in Education music shows in schools and preschools aimed at involving young children in expression through music & dance.

They currently specialize in Early Childhood educational resources and professional training for teachers and carers in music, dance, movement and wellbeing. Together they've developed a yoga program for young children YogaPlay and Relaxation for Young Children, 3-8 years (Book & audio CD) Available through their website: www.crees.com.au.

DRU Yoga - Wellbeing with ease

Dru (from the Sanskrit word dhruva, the fixed star) which translates as stillness, refers to the still place inside that we befriend & nurture through yoga, pranayama and 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. In the tradition of mindfulness practice we can be who we really are, rather than acting out old habits & reactive patterns.

Dru Yoga is a graceful and potent form of yoga, based on soft flowing movements, directed breathing and visualisation.

With its foundations 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.

Designed to be practised by people of all abilities, all fitness levels and all age groups, Dru is a style of yoga that can be quickly dipped into or learnt in more depth over a lifetime. Dru also incorporates contemporary research & approaches to wellbeing and stress management.