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 conducts her sessions in an inclusive manner with a personal touch. The sessions are educational, practical, engaging and fun. Ruth is a highly accomplished leader and great facilitator. Whether new to meditation or an old hand, I am sure that your personal growth will flourish. I have completed both one on one and group sessions and highly recommend both.

The mental health benefits of meditation are well documented. The iRest meditation course with Ruth Oliver provides a safe and supportive environment to learn and practice the fundamentals of meditation and bring stillness and clarity to our often turbulent minds.

Ruth’s meditation classes have given me the tools to de-stress my life, by creating a mindful realisation and awareness of how our minds can sabotage our well-being.  Our thoughts are our interpretation of events due to beliefs and habits that may not necessarily be true or serve us now.  We have the power to be aware and not get caught up in the story of these thoughts, thereby acknowledging and accepting them through meditation we can allow them to pass on.  This opens space and calm for a more constructive mindful existence.  I would highly recommend Ruth’s course as the tools are very simply explained by practical application.  I feel empowered with new independence and confidence to move forward in life, alleviating conscious and unconscious anxiety with the tools I have learned and applied in my daily life.  Thank you 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!