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Ruth Irving Acupuncture & Yoga

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture, British Acupuncture Council member (MBAcC) since 2007. Degree level trained. Yoga teacher.

Special interest in the holistic management of menopause, fertility and IVF support and anxiety and stress. Ruth Irving holds daily clinics from her holistic health centre, Carlisle Therapies in Carlisle city centre. Her services include traditional Acupuncture, deep tissue massage, cupping, other massages including pregnancy massage etc. She is a yoga teacher and mindfulness coach. She is a member of the British Acupuncture Council. Traditional Acupuncture is a complete medical system in itself and Ruth is familiar with a broad range of conditions. If you have any questions as to what conditions acupuncture maybe suitable for, please contact us: 077 88 616 488, ruth@carlisletherapies.co.uk

14/03/2026

My 2 year Qi Gong training starts this weekend …glorious day for new beginning

09/03/2026

My garden seems to be growing logs 🪵 still no space for outdoor yoga …but there’s time to get it cleared before Spring 🧘

06/03/2026

Some good news for traditional acupuncturists like me. Chinese medicine is becoming popular amongst Gen Z.

‘Chinamaxxing’ is the latest health, wellness and cultural trend sweeping social media as younger people embrace this ancient, holistic medicine.

Some of us have been ‘Chinamaxxing’ for a while now!

As Americans embrace ‘alternative’ remedies, people online joke that they’re ‘Chinamaxxing’ their wellness routines

01/03/2026

A favourable start to March …following a rainbow down Ullock Pike. Fingers crossed for a good month for us all

23/02/2026

Yoga starts back tomorrow at 5.45 pm. Beginners welcome. 5 week block £50. Unusually, there is space to join this class at the moment. Small, friendly group

19/02/2026

Farewell Falmouth …heading back to the fells! In my Carlisle acupuncture clinic tomorrow

13/02/2026

There was no yoga tonight as I’m in Falmouth visiting my gorgeous niece Zoe. Yoga starts back on 24th Feb. It’s a new 5 week block and there are spaces for new people to join the class. Contact me if you’d like to join this class: 07788 616488.

08/02/2026

Where there’s a will …there’s a way! I’m hoping that the dynamic energy of the Fire Horse year which emerges mid February will help me clear my garden of wood 🪵 and transform it into a peaceful space for some Spring outdoor yoga sessions in the sunshine 🌞 can’t wait! ☀️

06/02/2026

A mid-week treat and quality time in the woods with my mum. Back in clinic next week ❤️

02/02/2026

Did you know that “FREE” acupuncture treatments might be available to you? Have you checked your health insurance policy?

So often hear, “I didn’t realise I could claim acupuncture back!”

This time of year I get a flurry of people booking in for acupuncture before their annual health insurance renewal.

Many people have health cash plans provided by their employed that sit unused.

Not all acupuncturists are covered as you have to be registered with a regulatory body, which I am – the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC). They list providers such as Axa, Health Shield and Simply health on their website here:

https://acupuncture.org.uk/about-acupuncture/private-healthcare/

How it works:

- check your policy
- book and pay for your acupuncture session
- I provide you a receipt with my BAcC
member number
- you send this to your health insurer and they reimburse you.

Simple! For more information on my acupuncture treatments you can visit my website here:
www.acupuncturecumbria.co.uk

29/01/2026

I just love this time of year …another opportunity for new beginnings, this time influenced by the dynamic Yang energy of the Fire Horse.

Tuesday 17th February marks the start of the Chinese new year of the Fire Horse. Follow the link to this article from the BAcC for a summary of how this year may influence your life: health, business, relationships …the weather! All my favourite topics. You might find it Interesting.

https://acupuncture.org.uk/acu/articles/happy-new-year-of-the-yang-fire-horse/

26/01/2026

The stiller energy of January is perfect for making plans for the year ahead. Once the days lengthen and warm up I find I have less time to gather my thoughts and set new intentions.

This year I’m excited to be starting my Qi Gong training on a two year course based at Samye Ling. I’ve tried for many years to develop this mindful practice, but it’s only now that I’m in my 50’s that it is compatible with my inner landscape. I can’t wait to share my journey with you in my clinic and classes.
What plans have you made for the coming year - before Spring sweeps us towards Summer?

Address

34 Lowther Street
Carlisle
CA38DH

Telephone

+447788616488

Website

https://www.carlisletherapies.co.uk/, https://www.acupuncturecumbria.co.uk/

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Ruth Irving BA (hons) PGCE Dip Ac MBAcC YTT traditional acupuncture, acupressure, yoga

Why do I have so many letters after my name? Because my evolution to yoga teacher has taken some time.

I have been a professional acupuncturist (tCM) and body-worker for nearly 15 years. As lifestyle changes are integral to a tCM (traditional Chinese Medicine) approach to health and wellbeing I set up yoga classes from my holistic centre Carlisle Therapies over five years ago - to encourage my patients to include mindful movement and breathwork into their lives. I have completed 300 hours yoga teaching training (YTT) specialising in Slow Flow yoga. Normally I run classes and workshops from Carlisle city and Keswick. In response to the current pandemic I now also provide an online platform for my classes, which include acu-yoga - a unique blend of the ancient healing traditions of acupuncture and yoga.

a yoga class for every body

Yoga means "union" of mind and body through breath. It is more than simply stretching and differs from a fitness class.

All my yoga classes include breath-work (pranayama), yoga flow (asanas) and relaxation (shavasana). Yogic mindful movement with the breath helps build up physical strength without injury, increase flexibility and calm the mind. People of all ages and those who cannot get up and down from a mat can hopefully benefit from my Beginners Chair Yoga video.

If you are completely new to yoga then I recommend my popular Absolute Beginners Yoga 5 week course. New dates coming soon. I also offer private virtual yoga tuition.

acupressure for health

Acupuncture without needles, all you need is your hands! Normally I include acupressure into my face-to-face acupuncture and massage treatments.

Now, I am sharing some general self-help pressure point routines for home use. Afterwards I recommend a deep relaxation session such as my Body-Scan meditation. Acupressure is most effective when accompanied by deep breathing. A complete online consultation can be arranged. This will include taking a full case history and you will receive tailored acupressure and lifestyle advice. For fees and to arrange an appointment contact me on 077 88 616 488 ruth@acupuncturecumbria.co.uk Remember, acupressure is not a substitute for medical help.