The most powerful yoga is often the most quiet.

Yoga for rest & renewalRestorative and slow flow classes with Ruth Shoge in San Francisco and Oakland. Free classes begin September 8th.
About Ruth

Formally trained, devoted to rest.

Ruth is a 200-hour Vinyasa-trained yoga teacher, trained at Folk Yoga in San Francisco under Martin Scott. She has completed both Level 1 and Level 2 Rest and Restore® training with Judith Lasater, and continues to deepen her practice through ongoing training in the Iyengar tradition, an approach that emphasizes sustainable mobility, thoughtful alignment, and taking time within each pose.

She is especially drawn to the art of rest and finds deep joy in helping others truly relax. She has a special interest in working with people living with chronic pain, offering practices that prioritize comfort, accessibility, and ease.

Ruth teaches in the Bay Area. She welcomes students at all levels. Beginners, people recovering from injury, people managing chronic pain, and anyone craving more rest and ease in their bodies and lives.

Teaching philosophy

I believe yoga is for every body, especially bodies that are tired, in pain, or in need of deep restoration.

Ruth Shoge

Classes

Nourish your body and mind with gentle movement and restful poses, perfect for all levels. Styles are slow flow and restorative, and no experience is needed.

Most props are provided, including mats, bolsters, and blankets. Limited supplies, so please bring your own if you can.

SFCM students

Free weekly classes at the Conservatory

These two classes are held at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and are open to SFCM students. Enter the class password to see the days, times and rooms.

By arrangement

Private and small group

  • In the Bay Area, at your place or mine
  • Iyengar-informed alignment, adapted to your body
  • A fully restorative session built around rest
  • Also available for private gatherings
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In the works

Workshops

Longer sessions on rest, breath and accessible practice, for groups and organizations.

Coming soon

Come to a class, or reach out first.

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