I`m lucky enough to have done many of Ruth’s classes for some years now and more recently iRest Meditation. Ruth has a strong knowledge of the body and how to keep it in shape but more importantly knows how to help us connect to our deeper selves and quiet our minds both through exercise and meditation. i have always found it difficult to meditate but with Ruth`s excellent instruction, incredibly soothing voice and openness with her own experiences of how to integrate a quiet mind into our lives, I`m getting there. To me she is a mentor and an inspiration. I would highly recommend her classes to anyone wanting to develop a deeper mind body connection in a really safe nurturing environment.

I enjoyed the course immensely as it was set in a very relaxed environment, but little did I know that within weeks of the course ending my strength of character and everything Ruth taught me would be put to the test.
 
I learnt that my health was in severe danger with a reoccurrence of a tumor that was aggressively invading my back, ribs and hip and getting very close to vital organs. I was booked in for a very gruelling 10 hour surgery and I woke up in ICU 24 hours later. Yes, I had a tough road ahead of me.  Immediately after waking I meditated. I meditated in that hospital day after day, night after night.  I used all of Ruth’s techniques multiple times a day.  When I felt anxious I meditated, when I was in pain I meditated and when I felt alone or in pain I meditated. I’m 3 months along now and I need to express my sincere gratitude to Ruth Oliver for (unknowingly) helping me through the toughest time of my life. Her lessons are life long and what I gained from her classes will stick with me forever.
 
Thanks so much Ruth!

Ruth’s course is structured and easy to follow, presented in her comfortable, welcoming studio.  Supporting notes and recordings give you something to refer to and practice during the week. Of course, it will take ongoing practice to gain all the benefits of meditation, but I am definitely on my way now, so thank you Ruth, I am so pleased I signed up!

I look forward to my iRest Meditation sessions with Ruth, they are beneficial for my overall wellbeing. Instead of going to the gym, it has become my exercise for my mind, body & soul.

I found Ruth’s meditation sessions very comforting, instructive and peaceful.  I have learnt a lot.  As a beginner, I have much more to learn, but I have been able to use some of the theories and practices of iRest in my everyday life.  I have been assisted to deal with some issues that have been hanging around for a while, and the meditations have allowed me to be calm and deal with issues that come up in everyday life.  I particularly found your sessions on finding opposites to negative feelings and beliefs very helpful, and I find that I can reassure myself when negative thoughts, situations, and feelings come my way.  Thank you for your wisdom, your easy nature, and your ability to be a good teacher.  Thank you Ruth.