Classes / Workshops

Classes in Bath

Wednesdays & Fridays: 10.00-11.00

Next block of classes:

Wednesday dates: Feb 26th, March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, April 2nd. (6 classes)

Buy Wednesday 6-class-pass HERE (£11)

Buy Wednesday drop-in class-pass HERE (£14)

Friday dates: Feb 28th, March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, April 4th. (6 classes)

Buy Friday 6-class-pass HERE (£11)

Buy Friday drop-in class-pass HERE (£14)

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

*Please note: from April 2nd classes will take place at 3 Abbeygate St (above HAUS) with a new time of 9.30-10.30.

Classes/Workshops

at Yoga Bodhi

Flow (9.00-10.00) & Yin (10.30-12.00) - upcoming dates: March 2nd, April 6th, (first Sunday of the month ongoing).

Asana Lab - Exploring the Biomechanics of Everyday Asana - 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.

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.

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

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”