Ruth's Yoga and Poetry Page

15/06/2026

When we're not dependant on anything or anyone, we can sustain a systemic equilibrium which is independent of external influences. Self-care is not selfish. When we are self-fulfilled, we become dependable without feeling depleted. Our yoga practice aims to fully fill our cup with kindness. It isnt easy to fill and keep filling our cup, but yoga shows us there's no need to roll out our mat, because each and every one of us is already fully filled and perfect in our own unique way. We may not feel perfect, but that's OK because we know that, in spite of how we feel, we are.☕️☕️☕️

26/05/2026

Everything takes its time, but nothing lasts forever.

27/04/2026

This week's we're orientating ourselves to and from now via the breath. When we take nothing personally, grace offers us everything we need in any given moment. If any direction feels wrong, don't see it as a bad thing, and do not feel like a loser; instead know all actions (good, bad or indifferent) are opportunities to learn. Each step we take is a step towards the future taken from the past. If we show up and breathe into any current experience, the breath will show us the potholes and reveal places where we're likely to get stuck in the mud. We still have to go down the road we're on, but it might be a smoother ride if we switch on the, non-bedazzling and well considered, beam of breath.

20/04/2026

Each monday I write myself a little prompt about the spiritual themes we might explore whilst adopting yoga inspired shapes and sequences (asana and vinyasa); This week my prompt says...
When vitality and enthusiasm integrate with responsiveness and consideration, it enables action without reactions. Movement equals liberation, and stability enables direction. Negotiate the incoming future from the grace of where you are and know that you are here because of directions you've taken in the past. There's nothing regrettable in accommodating each current experience with discering care that is devoid of condemnatory judgements. With the breath to sharpen our scattered minds, we may move without regret. Graceful patterns of movement are born of slow flow and steady direction.

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

Here's the current class timetable. All classes run all year round 🧘‍♀️ except Friday mornings at 10.45am at Crownhill, which is term-time only. If I'm on leave, classes are covered (whenever possible) by wonderful people who are excellent teachers and yoga practitioners. 🧘‍♀️ N.B. Friday mornings 10.45am at William Sutton Village Hall, Crownhill, require prebooking, please text Ruth Mielek on 07811 908502

05/04/2026

Jesus said "Love is anything but ownership!" Well- I think they would probably have said that, if I asked them what they meant by love. Here is a picture of The Beacon shrouded by a mist. The Easter Cross was probably there, but fear prevented me from disappearing into the mist to find it. I think fear and ownership may be clones in different costumes.

02/04/2026

Interesting take on the imagery of the crucifixion. Happy Easter!
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27/03/2026

Wise words, but if this time-tested, sage advice doesn't resonate or provide comfort, then practical help is available from this amazing charity, which is close to my heart. 💚