Yoga with Ruth Balcombe

28/07/2025

I rarely take my yoga mat or props on holiday with me. Instead, I adapt my practice to suit the space I find myself in, using whatever surface, furniture or objects are available. I filmed this in a small hotel room where the walls, a small ledge and a cupboard door were perfect for creating resistance and/or containment. With a little creativity, I managed hip and shoulder openers, inversions, side stretches, twists and (of course) some quality relaxation time.

05/02/2025

Some heart-warming feedback from the recent weekend retreat at Casa Inspira:

✨ A breathtakingly wonderful weekend!

✨ I arrived at Casa Inspira on Friday afternoon and never felt the urge to leave even for a second.

✨ Everything was perfect!

✨ The opportunity to spend quality time together and discover such a special and motivating community is truly a gift.

✨ THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart ❤️

✨ I feel totally relaxed, replenished and well-nourished.

26/01/2025

*** Yoga Weekend Retreat January 2025 ***

What a joyous group to spend the weekend with. When I'm surrounded by open-minded, gracious and grateful people, it really doesn't feel like work. Thank you for joining me!

05/01/2025

Looking forward to meeting you on the mat in 2025 🧘🏻‍♀️✨

Starting this week:
Tuesday evenings @ Zoom
Thursday mornings @ Praxis Handwerk

Starting the following week:
Friday mornings @ Praxis Handwerk

PM me for 1-on-1 sessions 🧘🏻🧘🏽‍♂️

Weekend retreat in the Eifel 24-26 January ✨

31/10/2024

Today I learnt it’s not a good idea to record a video right before the dog’s dinner time.

20/08/2024

How to prepare for a deep backbend:

🕉 A few sun salutations to mobilize hips and open shoulders
🕉 Variations of cobra
🕉 Quad stretch (front of thigh)
🕉 Core-strengthing exercise

Cooldown:

🕉 Seated twist
🕉 Forward bends to stretch hamstrings (back of thigh)
🕉 Variations of pigeon to stretch glutes and widen lower back

20/08/2024

Seven months ago he was covered in snow. Now he’s shrouded in hydrangeas. He seems equally happy with both.

02/08/2024

This time ten years ago, I had completed my initial yoga teacher training with Nicole Konrad Yoga and jumped head-first into the world of teaching. I remember how daunting it felt and how much courage I needed simply to stand in front of a class for 90 minutes.

Some of you have been with me since the beginning and some of you have joined me along the way. It is a joy and a privilege to teach every single one of you.

Whether you are a student or a teacher, each class is an opportunity to learn something about yourself and how you interact with the world around you.

Thank you for being part of my journey. 🙏✨🧘

15/04/2024

*** Mellow Evening Flow on Zoom - Tuesdays 20:15-21:45 CEST ***

Designed to promote a peaceful night's sleep, my Tuesday evening sessions on Zoom incorporate lots of grounding hip openers, quietening forward bends and deep stretches that enable you to release tension and tightness that has accumulated during the day and prepare your body and mind to relax and restore during the night.

Join anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home!

18/01/2024

Buddha in a blanket of snow ☃️

22/12/2023

After four hours of being cooped up in the car (and another two to go), I’ll take any opportunity to get out for a quick stretch. Happy holidays and safe travels!

20/12/2023

Spring 2024 Yoga Weekend Retreat - book your space now :)

Casa Inspira is a beautifully restored 19th century farmhouse with fully converted barn and stables, adjoining courtyard and garden. The secluded nature of the house, with its traditional…