–Ruthie Blacksea
- It doesn't matter what your style, your age, your body type, or your specific daily challenges, because Balance Works is the most accessible and highly effective way to instantly feel better wherever you work, travel, or play. Using simple, adaptable yoga techniques, Balance Works customizes energizing moves to fit just about everyone.
About Balance Works
Meet Ruthie Blacksea, Balance Works owner-founder. Ms. Blacksea is a highly trained Hatha Yoga instructor who has created a program designed to take yoga into the workplace-offering people all the advantages of this ancient, healing practice right when and where they need it the most. Balance Works provides a proactive approach to employee wellness. The result of this healing program within the workplace is an overall effectiveness that's unparalleled. The moves Ruthie teaches are so simple they can be done at work, home, a hotel room, the airport and just about anywhere. The practice has been proven time and again to reduce stress and the effects from chronic illness, creating a sense of renewed wellness, enhanced clarity, creative thinking and improved communication skills. And the entire, easy process begins with learning how to breathe.
- Use a desk, chair, or wall
- Learn how to breath correctly
- No mats needed
- Wear everyday clothes
- Lower your heart rate
- Lower your blood pressure
- Strengthen your spine
- Detoxify your internal organs
- Reduce stress, increase productivity
Breathe Into Wellness
Most people aren't getting nearly as much from their breath as they should. Over time, most of us have become shallow breathers, only taking in enough air to get us through to the next breath. Balance Works teaches the art of deep breathing which cleanses and replenishes the entire body. It's amazing how fast you reach an immediate state of peacefulness and clarity just knowing how to breathe properly. Right away you are able to embrace that sense of control you thought you lost. "Balance Works-with every healthy breath you take."
Ask Ruthie
Q: Why practice yoga in the office, rather than a studio?
A: While yoga in a studio is wonderful, I realize that most of us are extremely busy and have little time left in our day to "do one more thing" or "go to one more class". So incorporating this wellness practice into your workday is a simple solution. Basically, you don't have to "go to the mountain," I've made it easy for "the mountain" to come to you!
Q: What's the most effective aspect about Balance Works in the workplace?
A: Balance Works brings yoga to the workplace, making it comfortable for employees to participate-often while simply sitting at their desks. Designed to be easy and highly effective, Balance Works works for everyone. There are no special clothes to wear, and no mats or towels to bring.
Q: What if our office has limited space but we still want to participate?
A: No problem. By using chairs, desks, walls, conference tables, I will adapt to your surroundings and make it work.
Q: Can everyone participate?
A: Absolutely. I will customize everyone's experience by modifying each technique to fit your personal health, body and scheduling issues. You will feel like you have your own personal yoga instructor-and indeed you do.
Q: I heard that you sweat a lot during yoga...What if we don't have showers on site?
A: This is not a rigorous, sweat-inducing program-unless you choose it to be. The moves are designed to work with you at your workplace.
Q: What do we need to host or sponsor Balance Works in our office?
A: Four walls, some chairs and a desire to bring wellness into your workplace.
Q: How often should we offer yoga in the workplace?
A: It's up to you and your team. There is no limit as to the positive effects of yoga in the workplace. Once-a-week is better than none at all. The more you do these moves, the more centered, balanced, calm and stress-free you'll feel.
Q: Can we sign up for a trial run?
A: Yes, contact me with your vision for your group and I can give you several suggestions that will work for your employees and your workplace.
Satisfied Clients
- "Yoga in the Workplace" is a brilliant concept whose time has come! Like everyone else, my life moves much too fast, and my body bears the brunt of my crazy schedule. The yoga exercises presented were simple to adapt to the office and transported me away from the immediate stress of my surroundings. With very little space, equipment or time, you can achieve a wonderful sense of well being that will improve the quality of your workday.
Rosemarie Diamond
Phelan, Hallinan, Schmeig & Diamond
Philadelphia, PA - I have now had the pleasure of sitting in on several of Ruth's "Yoga in the Workplace" sessions. As someone who leads a stressful and busy life, finding time for Yoga classes is not always easy. Having now been taught easy, practical exercises that can be done in only a few minutes at work is a fantastic benefit, one that can relieve the stress and allow one to refocus the day. I highly recommend the sessions and the instructor.
Caren Jacobs Castle
Castle Meinhold & Stawiarski, LLC
Denver, CO - As a runner, I brought yoga into my life about 2 yrs. ago, to help with my flexibility and strength. I practice on a regular basis, but every time I see Ruthie, I learn something new...whether it's a new way to stretch in my office/on the place, or perfecting a posture I have done so many times before. Better yet, I know I can take this practice with me, everywhere I go. I feel calm, focused, flexible...and ALIVE...Thank you Ruthie.
Suzanne Bologna
Trott & Trott
Detroit, MI - "Balance Works", it does! After sitting at my desk for hours at a time, Ruthie showed me how, in just 10 minutes, I could relax my tensed up neck, back and shoulders, by stretching and breathing. Rather than dragging through the day, I feel energized, relaxed and happier to go back to work. I feel like a new person having had Ruthie show me how to get clarity and focus, particularly at work...I also use her techniques on the plane and in my hotel room as I travel so much for my work. You have to try it!!
Glenda Smith
Baer-Timberlake
Tulsa, OK - "Breathing has always been confusing. I feel so anxious about it." This quote from one of our members highlights one important reason to practice yoga. Ruth would say "just breathe, slow down, and let the breath lead your movement." Ruth gives members at Del Norte so much helpful information during yoga practice that they not only breathe better with less anxiety, but they gain internal confidence, experience better balance, have lower blood pressure, better sleep habits, on and on...The "gifts" of yoga practice are infinite and vary from person to person. Ruth keeps it fresh, she's our "gift".
Judy Harrison, Group Fitness Manager
Del Norte Club
Sacramento, CA - I haven't done much yoga so I enjoyed the new experience. I found Ruthie's breathing tips to be helpful. I was stretching in new ways and was left energized! Thanks!
Janet Scherr, Balance Works Participant
Augustine & Associates
Rocklin, CA - I loved it! And LOVE Ruthie! What a joy she is! I feel like I finally have some "tools" to help me in my life. Ruthie is a gold mine of information and guidance, teaching each of us and working with our own challenges so gracefully. She's kind and gentle and I really am thrilled with this opportunity to grow and learn through yoga and a wonderful yoga teacher. As Ruthie warned us, I did feel a little woozy after the session but it was a good woozy. I realized I was squeezing out much needed toxins and will continue doing so. Can't wait until she returns!
Cara Wilson-Granat, Balance Works Participant
Augustine & Associates
Rocklin, CA
Make Balance Works for You
Are you interested in Ruthie working with you at a conference, in your office, on a retreat? What kind of group sessions would work best for you and your staff? Would you like private sessions in addition to group sessions? Would you like Balance Works to be included into your work group on a daily, weekly, monthly basis? Let Ruthie know what works best and she'll create a custom designed program. Remember, Ruthie comes to you, any state, any city.
