Testimonials

"I have always been taught to be kind and caring towards others, but I was never taught how to be kind and caring towards myself. I was always hard on myself, always beating myself down and never giving myself the time of day. I couldn’t treat myself the same way I treated others because I was my own biggest critic. It was rough but I thought it was just a part of life. However, I didn’t realise just how much this negatively impacted to my quality of life until I met Ru. 

When Ru introduced me to the art of inner compassion, my life changed for the better. She taught me how to be kind and caring towards myself through one-on-one lessons and guided meditations. Since I began learning to allow myself to feel, to understand and to comfort myself for the first time, my whole world has started to feel calmer and clearer, and less cloudy and chaotic. Turns out, life isn’t so rough! 

Although becoming self-compassionate is difficult, each session with Ru feels like you are on a retreat with your closest friend. She is incredibly personable and passionate about her work, and it was privilege to be a part of it. It was a wonderful experience that has greatly benefited me. I will forever be grateful for this journey and to Ru."

Iris

"I think this course may be one of the most important things I could have done for myself and for those in my life. My anxiety has reduced dramatically. My ability to relate with others has improved, and my understanding and compassion for my inner critic has made way for a growing and wise compassionate self. Ru is a wonderful guide, explaining each concept with great knowledge, and patience. She draws upon both research as evidence and her own experiences, bringing a personable and approachable feel to the sessions. I can’t wait to continue my practice and hope that many others do the same – I truly believe the world will be better for the work Ru and others in this space are doing."

Tess

"As the eldest daughter in my family and an overwhelmed PhD student, I found myself dealing with a lot of self-criticism and perfectionism in my daily life, striving to meet everyone’s expectations, standards, and deadlines. “The Life-Changing Art of Inner Compassion” program really came to me at a moment in life where I was ready to let these pressures go; I was tired of experiencing feelings of inadequacy, failure, and suffering all the time. In only two months, this program has been very transformative for me as it has allowed me to step onto a path of radical self-acceptance and has taught me that through practice and patience, I can gradually develop into a less critical and more compassionate self.

Ru was truly the most caring, affirming, and attentive coach and mentor I could have asked for as I begin my healing journey. Beyond learning about self-compassion, through the supportive meditation practices and thoughtful personalized conversations that Ru facilitated, I was able to pinpoint unhealthy generational cycles I wanted to break within my own family, for a great teaching Ru delivered is that compassion is not only about how we relate to ourselves, it is also how we relate to others, such as our loved ones. Through this program, I have learned that inner compassion work involves learning to accept that while we are not responsible for other people’s emotions and beliefs, we are responsible for our own and have the opportunity to make an active caring commitment to nurturing our own well-being, self-kindness, and radical self-acceptance. It was so empowering and liberating to learn that I have the tools and ability within me to soothe and support myself during life’s challenges, for I know myself best and can treat myself with the same love and care I extend to the world.

Ru also did an amazing job at modeling compassion, especially as she kindly guided me toward identifying areas in my life that I wanted to nurture, heal, and grow. For instance, while I had always thought I was good at labeling and sitting with my emotions, channeling her genuine compassion and non-judgement, Ru helped me realize that I was still not allowing myself to fully feel my negative emotions, for I often undermined or overlooked feelings of sadness or anger and tried to avoid them as much as possible. Reminding me that all emotions are valid and worthy of being felt, she encouraged me to map out how certain emotions physically felt in my body. I now do a much better job of releasing judgement toward my negative emotions, and I let all my emotions flow through me freely, which has been very healing. Reminding me that body and mind are highly interconnected, Ru taught me that to soothe your mind, you must also gently tend to your body. I am endlessly grateful for the soothing techniques and practices I have learned through “The Life-Changing Art of Inner Compassion” program, and I am empowered and committed to continuing this life-long journey of healing and growth!"

Clarissa