Dear Ruth

I just wanted to flick you a very quick email thanking you so much for today.  The class was great and you appear to have a lovely bunch of ladies who attend as well.  Your guidance is brilliant and gentle and your home has a lovely ambience which lends so beautifully to yoga.

As I said, I did yoga for a few years when I was 19, but the funny thing is when I was 19 I was very strong and fit with no ailments at all (as one should be - particularly at 19) - all I knew at that time was how great I felt after every class. 

But now that I'm ageing (rapidly) I couldn't believe today when I left your class how invigorated and full of energy I felt.  I even felt STRONG again as though I could do anything!

Funnily enough, after my spinal fusion five years ago, the physiotherapist couldn't believe how supple I was and how quickly I was walking up and down stairs after the operation.  Jokingly I said it was "years of yoga".  His comment - "probably was!"

I look forward over the coming months to strengthening my body again and although I'm realistic enough to know it will never be that 19 year old body again, I'm committed to make it as strong as it possibly can be for a 51 year old.

Thank you being such a lovely teacher and for reminding me how great yoga really is.

Warm Regards

Rita Oct 2007

Hi Ruth

I just thought I would take this opportunity to say " Thank you" for allowing me to participate in your "yoga" classes this passed year. You are an excellent teacher; and a wonderful dedicated, caring person. Your clear instructions and your gentle personal encouragements motivates the whole room!!!

For me, it has been a wonderful, very beneficial first yoga experience and although I still find some of the routines difficult and while I still have room for improvement, my core strength and flexibility has increased greatly!!..( and every Monday & Thursday evenings I sleep well!)......thanks again

Cheers

Jenny Nov 2006

Dear Ruth

Since returning to yoga after taking a break of almost 18 months, I must say that I am feeling immediate benefits. While I was away from yoga, I would wake up in the morning and the backs of my legs and knees were very stiff and sore. Some mornings I would feel almost 100 years old as I hobbled around. I also went through a period of insomnia but this appears to have eased since returning to yoga.

I enjoy your teaching very much as you are mindful of our individual limitations but at the same time urge us to do our best. I look forward to another great year of yoga.

Regards

Judy Feb 2007

Ruth

George Harrison wrote in one of his songs:

“Without going out of your door,

You can know all things on earth,

Without looking out of your window,

You can know the ways of heaven.

The farther one travels

The less one knows

The less one really knows.”

Profound really. And for me, the journey “outside” has begun by first understanding more about “inside”.

Thank you for helping me learn.

Best Wishes for 2005 and the future.

Regards

Paul.

Dear Ruth

I’m moving to Graceville this weekend with my boyfriend, so I’m sad to inform you I’ll be too far away to come to your yoga class.

I want to tell you that when I first came to your class I was going through a very difficult time. I felt so much better after that first session and want to thank you for that!

I enjoy each class you hold and I will recommend you to anyone I know that is looking for a yoga class in that area.

Best Wishes

Marika