Kokoro Yoga

Ruby is an excellent yoga teacher. I always feel like her classes are an intentional offering and I look forward to experiencing them each week. I leave her classes feeling re-balanced and energized.

Ruby is a beautiful, light presence. She clearly cares deeply for her studio and clients, offering the most lovely details: wonderful tea, a clean, loved space and props. Her classes are filled with mindful breathing and yogic philosophy, bringing many elements of the practice to light which are lost in many Westernized yoga studios. It's lovely to see someone bringing the true meaning of yoga to a Western environment. Very soothing to the soul.

When I am in Bellingham I make it a priority to attend Ruby’s Kundalini class!!! Her pure joy, enthusiasm and commitment to her students experience is inspiring! I love her ease in teaching and I always benefit from her expanding expertise with her use of energy and sound healing with the Crystal Bowls and Gong!

Ruby is my favorite yoga teacher of all time. She creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and offers skilled, varied, and insightful instruction. Ruby's studio is in a great location, in a beautiful space, and she really brings people together. Her warmth and creativity, her voice and sense of humor, always make my day better.

Ruby is the most enthusiastic and attentive yoga instructor I've ever had the pleasure of learning from. Her classes are the highlight of my week as they leave me feeling energized and confident. The modifications she provides during class are suitable for people of any skill level or body type. I highly recommend her vinyasa classes. Thank you Ruby!

I took my first yoga classes at Kokoro Yoga studio with Ruby and her classes have profoundly influenced my personal growth and helped to create a continual practice of yoga in my daily routine. I would highly recommend this yoga studio to everyone.

I find myself feeling more and more joyful about the Kundalini class or Full Moon Mediatation I am about to attend, with each step I take up the stairs to Ruby's studio! I appreciate that the class is not all about the asana but also incorporates breath work, chanting and meditation. Ruby has created a sweet and supportive community around her offerings and it is truly a pleasure to attend everything she offers. In fact, her classes have become so important in my life that little, very little, trumps my going!

I’ve been attending Ruby’s yoga classes for several years. My favorite classes are her Tuesday morning womens’ Kundalini and Saturday morning mixed Kundalini classes. Each month Ruby does a different kriya which focuses on strengthening the nervous system, balancing the glandular system, purifying the body, and calming the mind. At the end of each class we sing a lovely song and have tea. What a great way to start the day!Ruby is a great teacher and one of the sweetest and caring people I know. She takes the time to get to know her students and is very good at incorporating their needs into her lessons and showing modifications.Ruby’s studio is conveniently located in downtown Bellingham. It is very spacious and well-lit. The exposed bricks and beams and wood floors give it a rustic feel. Recent renovations include new facilities and heating.Thank you Ruby!

I have been attending Ruby's classes since January 2015. At first I only went once a week, but beginning in February I started going twice a week. I have "practiced" yoga half-heartedly, off and on, with several different teachers. Ruby is the best teacher I have ever had. There are several reasons why I will continue to work with Ruby. First, she is patient with those of us who are not so adept; she helps us find ways to participate without feeling left out by those who are more advanced. Second, she is very good at adapting each day's practice to accommodate the needs of her students whether they are having lower back, neck, shoulder (or whatever) problems; she begins the class with a plan and works in poses that will help the students there that day. This is especially true of the Gentle Yoga session. Third, she completely understands the various systems of the human body and teaches us how the various poses will benefit these systems. Fourth, she has a thorough and complete knowledge of the practice of yoga. Finally, her spirit of calm confidence and peace permeates each session. In sum, Ruby is a wonderful teacher!

Ruby Koa is a very gifted teacher with a beautiful studio. Classes are offered for all levels of yoga practice. Ruby's wisdom and love has increased my awareness and allowed me to keep growing in yoga. If you're curious about Kundalini yoga this is a great place to learn!