How do I get to Snowdonia Mountain Lodge?
Tell me about the location
What's the weather like?
What facilities are available?
What are the rooms like?
I'm travelling alone, will I feel awkward?
Can I have a single room?
What's the food like?
How do I book for a retreat?
I'm a complete beginner - is that a problem?
Will I be bored?
Am I too old/overweight/out of shape to try Dru Yoga?
I'm not flexible - can I do Dru Yoga?
Will I lose weight doing Dru Yoga?
How is Dru different from other types of yoga?
Is Dru Yoga a religion or cult?
I'd like to stay in the area with my family. Which attractions are nearby?
What's a typical timetable for the Dru Taster weekend?

How do I get to Snowdonia Mountain Lodge?
Snowdonia Mountain Lodge is situated on the A5, eight miles south of Bangor in the Nant Ffrancon Valley, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. It is easily accessible by rail from London and Manchester, since Bangor is on the main Holyhead rail link to Ireland.
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Tell me about the location
Set amidst the ancient Celtic landscape of Snowdonia, with mountains all around, the Centre is in the glaciated Nant Ffrancon valley. Snowdonia Mountain Lodge was previously a motel, and has been transformed into a beautiful course centre with accommodation for bed and breakfast. It is the home of the World Peace Flame monument. The whole venue has a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

What's the weather like?
It varies seasonally, with summer temperatures sometimes going up to 25 degrees, while in winter it can be a little cooler and wetter than many other parts of the United Kingdom. As we're in the middle of Snowdonia the weather can change quickly. The best advice is to bring a fleece and waterproof jacket and trousers throughout the year.

What facilities are available?
* Peaceful area with outdoor seating
* Lounge where you can relax and read
* Ample car parking spaces in private car park
* Laundry, drying and ironing facilities available
* Bicycle shed
* Shop with soft drinks, snacks, gifts, CDs, books
* Yoga clothing and products
* Wifi Internet is accessible from the guest lounge
* Payphone
* No pets allowed
* No smoking policy in buildings

What are the rooms like?
Snowdonia Mountain Lodge has 21 bedrooms, with a selection of double, twin bedded and family rooms. All our rooms have ensuite facilities (w.c. and shower), and are on ground level. All our rooms have recently been refurbished and have tea & coffee-making facilities. Bed linen, hand and bath towels are provided in the rooms.

I'm travelling alone; will I feel awkward?
Not at all. Many people come to the Dru Retreats alone and quickly feel comfortable in the group.

Can I have a single room?
The standard quoted price is based on sharing a (single sex) twin room. At Snowdonia Mountain Lodge we have a small number of single rooms, which cost slightly more. Most people are surprised to discover that the rooms are spacious and that sharing with someone is actually very pleasant and a great way to make new friends.

What's the food like?
Our catering gets rave reviews from our course participants. It's delicious lacto-ovo vegetarian cuisine, tasty and healthy, to complement the courses we run. We also cater for vegans and other special diets, such as gluten-free etc.

How do I book for a retreat?
Phone us on 01248 602900 and we'll be happy to take your booking and deposit. Alternatively email hello@druworldwide.com, with your preferences and we can call you back.

I'm a complete beginner; is that a problem?
Not at all! We recommend the 'Dru Yoga and Wellbeing' weekends, although all of them are suitable for beginners. Phone us if you'd like to come to any other courses and are not sure if you have the appropriate experience.

Will I be bored?
Certainly not. There is always something to do at Snowdonia Mountain Lodge yet many people discover that its magic is about learning to simply be. Your day can be filled with yoga sessions, guided meditations, talks on nutrition and health, extra treatments or one-to-one sessions, talks or walks in the valley. There are always many interesting people to chat to. However, if you want to be alone - it's easy to find a peaceful spot, by the World Peace Flame monument or sitting under a tree in the garden.

Am I too old/overweight/out of shape to try Dru Yoga?
Definitely not! People of all ages, shapes and sizes really enjoy Dru Yoga. If you have a medical problem that you're not sure about, phone or email one of our tutors for a chat.

I'm not flexible; can I do Dru Yoga?
Dru is for everyone and you'll be surprised how quickly your body becomes more flexible when you practise regularly. Always listen to your body and don't overstretch or strain.

Will I lose weight doing Dru Yoga?
Many people have found that Dru Yoga has helped them achieve a balanced lifestyle, including losing a few excess pounds. They have also experienced that they feel better about themselves and more in control of their thoughts, which has also helped them to sort the problems that may have caused the weight problem in the first place.

Is Dru Yoga a religion or cult?
Dru Yoga is not a religion or a cult. It is a philosophy that began in India an estimated 5,000 years ago. The father of classical yoga is said to be Patanjali, who wrote the Yoga Sutras. These scriptures provide a framework for spiritual growth and mastery over the physical and mental body. Yoga sometimes interweaves other philosophies such as Hinduism or Buddhism, but it is not necessary to study those paths in order to practise or study yoga. It is not necessary to surrender your own religious beliefs to practise yoga. In fact, many people find that yoga helps them find greater depth in their chosen faith.

I'd like to stay in the area with my family. Which attractions are nearby?

* Betws-y-Coed
* Mount Snowdon
* Electric Mountain
* Conwy and Conwy Castle
* Llechwedd Slate Caverns
* Moel Siabod
* Llandudno
* Caernarfon Castle
* Beddgelert
* Anglesey
* Penrhyn Castle
* Portmeirion

What's a typical timetable for the Dru Taster weekend?

Friday evening
7.00pm: Evening meal
8.15pm: Welcome, introduction to Dru & guided relaxation

Saturday
8.30am: Breakfast
10.00am: Dru Yoga for stress relief- the key principles that make Dru work!
Tea and Snacks
12 noon: Dru Yoga sequences for Vitality and well-being
1.30pm: Lunch
3.00pm: Walk with outdoor yoga in the valley
4.00-4.30pm: Tea break
4.30- 5.30pm: Releasing Stress and Fatigue: Relaxation/Meditation
5.30-6.45pm: 10 steps to Vitality - health and nutrition
6.45pm: Evening meal
7.30-9.30pm: Time for personal study, or to book personal coaching and pampering therapies

Sunday
7.30-8.45am: From Head to Heart: Dru Yoga & Meditation
8.45am: Breakfast
10.30-11.15: Dru Yoga Dance - feel-good dynamic yoga moves with music
11.30-12.45: Making your life a success: Yoga and Meditation off the mat
12.45-1.15: Your way forward
1.15pm: Lunch