Classes / Workshops

Classes at Widcombe Social Club

Wednesdays 10.00 - 11.00 (Flow)

Fridays: 10.00-11.00 (flow)

Anyone can drop in to my classes at any time. Please purchase a class-pass before you drop in.

Dates in the next block of classes:

Wednesday dates: Jan 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th. Feb: 5th, 12th. (6 classes)

Friday dates: Jan 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st. Feb 7th, 14th. (6 classes)

Any time drop-in class-pass: buy HERE (£14 per class)

1 class per week: buy an 6-class pass HERE (£11 per class)

2 classes per week: buy a 12-class pass HERE (£9 per class)

Class passes must be used on the above dates. However, if you book up for a whole block and you miss your usual day, you can make up for it on a different day. So if you usually come on a Wednesday and you can’t make it one week, you can come on Friday instead.

Address: Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath, BA2 6AA

Classes/Workshops

at Yoga Bodhi

Flow (9.00-10.00) & Yin (10.30-12.00) - upcoming dates: February 2nd, March 2nd, (first Sunday of the month ongoing).

Deep Winter Self Care : Saturday 11th January - 6.00.-8.00 pm

January can be a tough month! After the frenetic festivities of the Christmas and New Year period, we can be left feeling depleted and in need of radical self care. This workshop will provide a sanctuary for you to sink into soft and nurturing practices designed to help you rest, recover and rejuvenate in the coldest and darkest part of the year. We’ll incorporate gentle mindful movement, self massage, breathing techniques and a guided relaxation (Yoga Nidra) . This workshop is suitable for anyone in need of some deep winter TLC. Like ripples in a pond, the benefits of self care extend far beyond the individual. When we feel calm, relaxed and energised, we make better decisions and we’re more fun to be around. My aspiration is that you come away with some experiential knowledge and practical ideas around self care that you can easily implement at home day-to-day.

Asana Lab - Exploring the Biomechanics of Everyday Asana: see dates/times below

In this series of workshops (each of which can stand alone) we’ll put the postures we practice regularly under the microscope to see what’s happening from a movement science perspective. We’ll ‘workshop’ each posture in turn and in detail to answer the following questions:

  • What position are the joints in?

  • Which parts of the body are being loaded/stretched?

  • How can we progress/regress postures to make them more/less challenging?

  • How can we adapt postures depending on our intention in the moment?

These workshops are open to any yoga student who would like to deepen their understanding of the physical postures in yoga. They might also be of interest to yoga teachers or yoga teacher trainees who’re looking to refresh their knowledge. My hope is that all participants will come away with a clearer idea of the biomechanics involved in some of our everyday asana and potentially have some new ideas around how to adapt postures to meet different intentions.

Asana Lab - workshop 1: Saturday, February 8th: 10.30-12.30

We’ll dissect the sequence of postures which often show up in ‘vinyasa’ styles of yoga: downward facing dog, plank, chaturanga (and variations), cobra and upward facing dog.

Asana Lab - workshop 2: Saturday, March 29th: 10.30-12.30

We’ll take a closer look at backbends including: bridge, wheel, locust, bow and camel.

Asana Lab - workshop 3, June 7th: 10.30-12.30

We’ll explore hip openers and seated forward folds including: pigeon, double pigeon, seated forward fold, wide stride forward fold, hero pose and bound angle pose.

Address: Yoga Bodhi, Studio 1, 8a Bartlett Street, Bath, BA1 2QZ. T: 01225 46 48 48 E: info@yogabodhi.co.uk

Workshop at Robyn’s Yoga Studio

Thai Yoga Massage Workshop (3 hours)

In this relaxed and practical workshop, you’ll take it in turns to give and receive Thai massage and assisted yoga stretches so that you can experience the techniques from both perspectives. You’ll go home having received some blissful Thai Yoga Massage and you’ll have learned a few techniques to try out on family and friends.

In traditional Thai Yoga Massage, the recipient remains clothed while the body is compressed, pulled, stretched and rocked. The practitioner uses thumbs, palms, forearms, elbows, knees and feet to create a dance of movement on the body, which is part massage and part assisted yoga. The overall effect is one of deep relaxation, rejuvenation, physical and mental wellbeing.

Please dress as you would for a yoga class in soft, comfortable clothes and be ready to partner up with other workshop participants.

Up coming dates: WATCH THIS SPACE!

Price: £48 for each 3 hour workshop

Book here: https://www.robynsyoga.co.uk/workshops--events.html

Address: Robyn’s Yoga Studio: 28 Milsom Street, Bath, BA11DG

In my flow yoga classes, we move mindfully from posture to posture through sequences designed to develop healthy body mechanics. There will always be a good balance of both energising and calming postures and participants will always be encouraged to listen to the guidance from their own bodies, first and foremost.

In my yin classes, we stay close to the floor in mostly sitting or lying postures. Postures are held passively for three minutes or more as we focus on exploring the body’s sensations. After yin yoga, participants often describe feeling like they’ve been for a massage. This is because stretching the body in this way, breathing deeply and tuning into the felt sense of being in the body is a way to down-regulate the nervous system which often induces a calm, tranquil state of being.

Whether you are a complete beginner, or have more experience, you’re always very welcome in my classes.

What people say:

“Ruth is a lovely teacher - she gently guides the class with grace and attentiveness.”

“Very clear, thoughtful and well prepared practice. She makes a big effort to keep things fresh. Poems and good music add to the relaxation at the end.”

“A wonderful, kind, sensitive teacher who weaves yoga wisdom and mindfulness together with some fabulous flow.”

“Just wonderful - I love the way Ruth builds on the asanas and integrates them throughout the class and the readings and teachings are so helpful!”

“It’s great how Ruth combines the physical practice of yoga with deep philosophical insights from her own experience. Her teaching reaches far into my life in a beneficial way.”

“I’ve been suffering with back pain for years and Ruth is very considerate to my needs - making me aware of alternative postures. I find her class extremely beneficial, physically and mentally”

“I’ve been to Ruth's classes for a couple of years now.  She’s thoughtful and considerate - always encouraging you to do what’s right for you.  I always leave feeling vibrant and energised in my mind and body”

“Ruth is a wonderful teacher! She makes each class interesting and challenging. I’ve learnt so much from her”