Meet Ruth, a Canadian transplant making an impact in the Chicago suburbs. With her passion for yoga and years of experience, she is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and expertise with those seeking refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Through her own experiences with trauma, surgeries, and cancer, Ruth turned to yoga and found a path to recovery and growth. She has completed multiple 200HR and a 500HR training, specializing in Vinyasa, Power, Restorative, Yin, Hot Fusion, Trauma-Informed Yoga (Y12SR), Sound Healing, Yoga as Medicine, Meditation, Private Yoga Coaching, and Life Coaching. With this diverse and extensive background, Ruth draws inspiration to mentor Yoga Teachers and lead both 200HR and 500HR Yoga Teacher Trainings. Offically she is E-RYT® 500 and a YACEP with Yoga Alliance. Ruth's teaching journey has taken her to various settings, from prisons to private pilot conventions, she has worked with corporations, home-schooled children, and individuals struggling with addiction. Her experience enables her to provide classes, workshops, and group and individualized coaching to clients dealing with significant trauma and recovery. With 17 years of sobriety and degrees in Biology and Nursing, Ruth is not only an expert in yoga but also a well-rounded individual with the capacity to help those in need. Ruth takes pride in her unique abilities and has been praised for her artistic perspective. As a professional artist and published poet, her creativity extends beyond the yoga studio. She also reads Tarot Cards and Human Design charts, always ready to provide an additional perspective to those willing to expand their horizons. What sets Ruth apart is her highly personalized, adaptive, and inclusive teaching style that caters to a wide range of individuals, with a special emphasis on trauma survivors and people who don’t think they can ‘do yoga’. She offers a broad spectrum of yoga styles, including Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Vinyasa, and Power Yoga. Ruth integrates innovative techniques like Trauma Releasing Exercises and sound therapy, making her workshops unique. Ruth creates a safe, accepting, and playful environment where all students feel seen and heard. She encourages self-awareness and mindfulness by focusing on the experience of yoga, rather than the aesthetic of the poses. Her commitment to inclusivity is demonstrated through extensive volunteering in various community spaces, including jails and youth groups, where she shares the benefits of yoga with those who may not typically have access to it. With Ruth, you can expect a compassionate, inclusive, and innovative space where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities can explore yoga as a tool for personal growth, healing, and self-awareness. She is aware of the discomfort that some individuals may have experienced in yoga spaces due to factors like gender and sexual identity. Ruth is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can feel comfortable and accepted. By fostering a space that celebrates diversity and respects individual identities, she ensures that all participants can fully embrace their yoga practice. She has a deep understanding of her clients' challenges and concerns. Many individuals feel excluded from traditional yoga spaces due to disabilities, injuries, body awareness, or a history of trauma. Others may find discomfort in competitive environments or feel overwhelmed by the variety of yoga styles available. Ruth is dedicated to addressing these concerns by providing personalized guidance and tailoring the yoga experience to meet the unique needs of each individual. If you're looking for a yoga teacher who prioritizes community involvement and social engagement, values ongoing education and background knowledge, and fosters a playful and accepting environment to alleviate stress and anxiety, Ruth is the perfect choice. Her mission is to celebrate your individuality and guide you on a transformative journey through the true power of yoga.