Kind Heart Yoga with Ruth
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Badby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
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+447591166551
About Kind Heart Yoga with Ruth
Classes are held in Badby, near Daventry, on Thursday evenings from 7pm to 8pm. I often have beginners / refresher classes on Wednesday evenings, available as a short course, or there will be a couple of places for one-off bookings (subject to availability).
My style is mainly hatha, with flow, a little yin and some somatics so you can really get the most from this beautiful practice of getting to know yourself better and focusing on all-round wellbeing.
Each class is a sixty minute invitation to breathe deeply, forget any tensions and enjoy the feel of yoga through your body. This is time for you to step away from the busyness of day to day life, give yourself time to undo any knots and niggles in your body, and restore your energy levels.
I also offer half day retreats from time to time, and this year, 2024, I'm planning to extend that to full day with options such as open water swimming in a nearby lake.
All my classes are small, friendly and accessible, but please note that you need to be able to get up and down from the floor (not necessarily fast) to get the most from the class. Beginners are welcome, but if you're a complete beginner, why not have a one to one or small group session first, to give you a feel for some basics? From time to time I also offer Welcome to Yoga courses for beginners or those with some experience who'd like a bit of a refresher.
If you have them, please bring a mat, cushion, small blanket and a strap (a dressing gown belt is suitable if you don't have an exercise strap). I have a few mats and straps I can lend you for the class if you don't have one.
I also offer one to one or small private group classes in a cosy local cedarwood clubhouse with beautiful country views, or in your own home, if suitable. If private classes or daytime classes are of interest, please contact me to discuss this in more detail.
Full details of classes and courses are on my booking site:
https://bookwhen.com/kindheartyogawithruth#focus
I also have a Facebook page, where I talk about the things I find interesting about yoga, classes and specials, and my other line of work as a celebrant.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092666858089
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I’m really enjoying our yoga sessions and leave them feeling stretched and relaxed
thank you Trish, really pleased you are enjoying class and feeling good as a result
thank you Trish, I’m really pleased you’re enjoying class and feeling the benefit
I started to attend Ruth’s yoga due to struggling with pain and not having the best movement in my joints for a very long time which was getting worse. I was told that it could help. Well l have been going about 5 weeks now and although l am not very flexible and l do struggle to do some of the moves, l am feeling the benefits already. l feel like l am standing taller and my movement is improving. Thank you Ruth for the very warm welcome and making me feel like l can do it. l am loving… Read more »
thank you Diane, I’m so pleased you took the plunge and came along, as I know it can be quite daunting to start with. It’s been a pleasure sharing the practice with you, seeing you find your way into the poses, and I’m so pleased to hear that you feel better for the practice. Thank you for taking the time to review my class.
Ruth is a very friendly and welcoming yoga instructor. Her classes always make me feel so relaxed but like I am getting stronger and more grounded at the same time too. I’m very glad I joined 🙂
Ruth is the most wonderful yoga teacher! As a beginner myself I was quite apprehensive to start, but she helped guide me through each position and made sure I was at ease. I feel such a benefit to both mind and body after a session on the mat with Ruth
hi Alex, thank you. It’s a pleasure to teach you, even though it’s online it’s really important to get the basics right, and it’s been fun exploring the use of the bolster!
Ruth puts so much thought and preparation into her classes, nothing is just thrown together! She has a real knack of explaining a pose or a flow so that its possible to follow it with your eyes closed …although I can’t close my eyes and balance at the same time ….yet. I first came to Ruth’s classes about 15 months ago , I couldn’t even sit on the floor in easy pose. She showed me that you don’t need to sit cross legged on the floor to achieve it so I bring my trusty bolster to class and this has… Read more »
ah, thank you Siobhan. it’s lovely being able to play around with different options and find things that work for individual students. yes, the bolster is a game changer. Always lovely to have you in class. thank you
Ruth is an amazing yoga teacher. I’m a more mature lady and find Ruth’s classes invaluable in keeping my body supple and my mind at peace. Highly recommend Ruth to both young and old.
ah thank you Jenny, you’re right, yoga is great for us at any age, it’s a shame lots of people don’t find it till they’re older. But it’s lovely teaching you, and hearing that you feel so much better as a result.
I’d tried yoga before and found it hard to ‘get it’.
Ruth’s knowledge, enthusiasm and encouragement have helped me to enjoy the time to stretch, switch off and relax.
If you’re a beginner or more experienced, Ruth’s takes time to make sure she provides the right level for everyone.
Yes, I know you struggled with “getting it”, and switching off isn’t your natural choice, so it’s been lovely to see you relaxing into the asanas, not being so competitive with yourself, and even enjoying savasana! thank you
Ruth is a brilliant yoga teacher, so lovely, warm and welcoming. I always feel at ease during her classes, no pressure, no worries – just lovely poses and stretches which I can choose to ramp up or tone down (Ruth is great at tailoring everything to our needs and abilities, especially so when I was pregnant last year). I really appreciate the friendly, no-judgement atmosphere and feel lucky to have Ruth’s classes so local to me. I leave feeling relaxed and calm in mind and more comfortable in body – absolutely recommend Kind Heart Yoga with Ruth!
ah, thank you Katie … it was a pleasure having you in class, and so lovely to hear that you and baby enjoyed the classes before he was born. Finding some time for yourself is so important, and I’m pleased that you found some calm in my class. x
Ruth is such a lovely yoga teacher, so welcoming and immediately puts you at ease with her warm and friendly nature.
The classes are always so enjoyable, never any pressure, you can work at your own pace but Ruth is always there to guide you and give advice.
I always come away feeling relaxed but stronger in my mind and body.
Thank you Ruth.
hi Wendy, thank you – great that you can find the balance between feeling strong and a little bit challenged when you want to be, and being relaxed. Lovely to have you in class x
Thank you Ruth for continually encouraging me to practice more. Your classes and perfectly balanced at at a level I can feel comfortable while still being challenged. Your classes always make me feel so relaxed and I am getting stronger, more grounded and balanced than at any time in my 71 years..
Fantastic half day yoga retreat with Ruth on Saturday was just what I needed. My back feels so lovely today and it was a chance to spend some ‘me’ time, as well as visit a new village and meet lovely people. Thank you.