MEET RULENE
“Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.”
Right now, you’re in one of three places: if you are trying to fall pregnant, then it’s probably something that is consuming your every thought. You may feel isolated and alone. You may feel raw, torn open, defeated, as if your body has let you down. If you are pregnant, you may be trying to navigate through the whirlwind of changes your body is experiencing. You may feel disorientated, uncertain about how life is about to change. If you have recently given birth, you may be trying to re-root yourself again. To discover who you are within this new role as a mother, to feel into it, to re-connect with your body.
Transitioning from maiden to mother is an incredible journey of transformation. It changes us, emotionally, mentally, physically, and even spiritually.
Some mothers have the support of their husbands and family, whilst others go through life alone with no one to help them along the way.
The experience itself can be hard and challenging, and every maiden, whether pregnant or not, deserves to be guided, held, loved and nurtured through whatever she is going through. She deserves and needs to feel safe. Safe enough to feel, safe enough to breathe, safe enough to transition. That’s what I am here for.
Hi, I’m Rulene. I’m a mother, small business owner, a teacher, and healer with years of experience in yoga healing. It took me some time before I could fully embrace my talents, but this has become my passion and my purpose. I am here to help you transition from maiden into motherhood. I have been there. It was a rough and turbulent time for me as I transitioned into motherhood, and so I know first hand just how beneficial yoga can be during these times. Allow me to show you how these ancient yogic practices can assist you in connecting with the innate wisdom of the body. This is all about connecting with yourself, about journeying deeper within.
Vision and Approach
I strive to encourage self-empowerment and healing through the science of yoga. With over 2000 hours of training, I have an in-depth understanding and honor the innate wisdom that can be found within our bodies. I combine this with my knowledge from years working as a therapist who provided private sessions. I facilitate this process by incorporating mindfulness techniques into group classes or into one on one therapy. Together we work on balancing your mind-body system so that you may experience harmony in all ways – mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Trainings and Tuition
2005
Bachelors degree in applied maths and physics at the University of Pretoria
Started doing yoga
2006
2008
2009
2012
Yoga Academy
2014
100hr MYYO Practitioner training with Ananda Sanga Yoga
2015
Further MYYO studies
Visiting India for further studies under Swami
Vidyanand from the Sri Ma Transformational School of yoga
Pregnant with my first baby, who I found out had bilateral club feet at the 20 weeks scan.
100hr Prenatal teacher training
Visits an Ayurvedic healing centre in India
Move to Malaysia
2016
Advanced 500 Hour teacher training with Shakti Yoga Academy
Got pregnant with my second baby
2017
100hr Aerial Teacher training with Aerial Yoga South Africa
Qualify as a Internationally recognised Life Coach with Coleen Joy Page
2018
2020
Gurukul in India, Nasik
300 hours Yoga Therapy Diploma with Shakti
Yoga Academy
50 hours Chakra immersion course with Shakti
Yoga Academy
Mindfulness teacher certification with Almarie Venter
2021
2022
25 hour TCM and women’s health with Tiffany Cruikshank and Yoga Medicine
50 Hour aerial intermediate training with Julie Fowler snd Aerial Yoga SA
Doula course with Mama Bamba
Womb and fertility massage course with Bronwyn Lewis from Holsitic Womb Wellness
Doula training with MamaBamba
Trainings and Tuition
2005
Bachelors degree in applied maths and physics at the University of Pretoria
Started doing yoga
2006
2008
2009
2012
2014
200hrs Transformational Yoga Teacher training
100hr MYYO Practitioner training with Ananda Sanga Yoga
2015
Further MYYO studies
Visiting India for further studies under Swami
Vidyanand from the Sri Ma Transformational School of yoga
Pregnant with my first baby, who I found out had bilateral club feet at the 20 weeks scan.
100hr Prenatal teacher training
Visits an Ayurvedic healing centre in India
Move to Malaysia
2016
Advanced 500 Hour teacher training with Shakti Yoga Academy
Got pregnant with my second baby
2017
100hr Aerial Teacher training with Aerial Yoga South Africa
Qualify as a Internationally recognised Life Coach with Coleen Joy Page
2018
20hrs advance Aerial teacher training with Lindsey Nova from Rising Wings Aerial Yoga
2020
200 hours Pre and post natal Yoga teacher training at Yoga Vidya
Gurukul in India, Nasik
300 hours Yoga Therapy Diploma with Shakti
Yoga Academy
50 hours Chakra immersion course with Shakti
Yoga Academy
Mindfulness teacher certification with Almarie Venter