Book a session or retreat with Ruth
" Some issues with breathing and intonation led me to Ruth and last week I embarked on a 4 day journey under her encouraging and empathic guidance at her home in Provence. At first, I was a bit unsure about what to expect, but as we explored a wide range of aspects from grounding to breathing to non-doing, I soon realised that I could completely trust Ruth's deep understanding of the human body and of cello playing. She is a gifted teacher and was able to identify deep-seated patterns and helped me to question old habits. Touching the place of just allowing a movement felt like magic to me and is un-forgettable.I am very grateful to Ruth for all the precious wisdom she shared with me and have already begun to play with this inspiring material on my own. The result so far is a richer and more variable sound and a new freedom and ease in playing. It is so satisfying!" - Nicole 2025
Individual retreats in Provence
I offer in person retreats at my home near Avignon, in the beautiful South of France. You can come alone, with a friend or colleague, with your quartet or with your family. Come for a relaxing break, a reboot or a pre-concert or audition intensive. The timetable and content is entirely up to you. We can work for anything between one to four hours a day and sessions can incorporate meditation, simple yoga and relaxation, technique and repertoire study. Accomodation can be had in our typical Provencal gite. To book a retreat please get in touch with me via the contact form.
Upcoming retreats
June 2, 2025, Mindfulness for Musicians in Amsterdam, Holland
with Alex Welch, Lucy Russell and Ruth Phillips
More info and to bookJune 13-15 2025, Mindfulness for Musicians at Benslow, UK
with Lucy Russell and Ruth Phillips
More info and to bookOnline Sessions
If you would like to work with me and you are not sure if we are the fight fit, feel free to book a free 20 minute introductory session. You can do this by sending me a message via the contact form. Alternatively, you can simply go ahead and book a full session, and we will fix up a time as soon as I receive your order. In both cases, a zoom link will be sent prior to the session. I look forward to working with you!!!
Single
session
A single 60 minute Breathing Bow and/or mindfulness session
€90
payPack of six sessions
Six 60 minute or four 90 minute sessions in your own time and at your own pace. Mindfulness and/or The Breathing Bow.
€500
payA word about pricing:
What we are 'worth' is hard to determine in a world that says that classical music has no value. As someone who does not want to contribute to upholding this myth, my prices reflect the worth I believe I have based on my experience, and are no higher than a massage in my local spa. And....just as I appreciate people who can give this in exchange, I also appreciate that some cannot. If this is the case, please contact me. I do not like to turn anyone away who would benefit from working together, and we can usually find a way forward. Thank you for your understanding.