Meet Ruth
Ruth Stender, Writer
I’m Ruth Stender — writer, functional breathing specialist, certified meditation and yoga teacher, and LLM (AI) Quality Evaluator.
My path has always been about helping both people and systems perform at their best. With over two decades in the aerospace industry, I developed a strong foundation in technical rigor, attention to detail, and complex problem-solving. Today, I blend that background with wellness practices and creative writing to support others in living and creating more mindfully.
In my writing life, I craft essays, memoirs, and self-help content. I’ve also written lyrics for six original songs brought to life with AI music generators. My functional breathing work, meditation guidance, and yoga teaching help people reduce stress, improve focus, and access deeper creative flow.
I recently stepped into the world of AI as an LLM (Large Language Model) Quality Evaluator (sometimes called AI data annotation or model evaluation work). In this role, I write targeted prompts, generate responses, compare outputs across different models, and evaluate them against detailed rubrics covering criteria like coherence, accuracy, helpfulness, instruction-following, and safety. This hands-on work contributes directly to AI labs and engineering teams as they refine and improve large language models.
I’m relatively new to this side of the AI world and find it fascinating — it perfectly combines my love of clear communication, analytical thinking, and curiosity about emerging technologies. I’m actively enjoying the work and eager to take on more projects.
Whether I’m guiding a writing workshop, teaching breathwork for calm focus, or evaluating the latest AI outputs, my goal remains the same: to help humans create, connect, and grow with greater ease and authenticity — sometimes with a little help from our AI collaborators.
I offer writing workshops, one-on-one coaching, and wellness sessions, and I’m excited to announce that writing retreats are forthcoming. If you’d like to work together or just say hello, I’d love to hear from you.
I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.” ~William E. Henley
“Breath is our life force—the link to our sacred essence. It is a gateway to the soul, where we find wholeness, joy, and inner peace.”
“I remember how free it felt to have a place where the air flowed, the energy wasn’t thick, and every breath
felt clean.”
Clearing Spaces
Soon after I started practicing energy medicine; I was contacted by a family to clear their home. Their five-year-old daughter was having nightmares and sometimes acted them out, which put her and the rest of the family at risk. After assessing the entire home, I cleared every room. I put extra focus on Amy’s little space. In addition to suggesting they adjust the location of a few physical items, I used a small amount of sage, moldavite incense and voice toning to clear the area where Amy slept. I returned two more times within a two-week period. A few weeks after my last visit, I received an update:
“Amy had started sleeping through the night for the first time in her life.”
I have worked to clear a wide range of spaces over the years. Getting feedback from clients like Amy’s family is affirming and reminds me of how important it is to our health and wellbeing to have a space where you feel safe and happy.
Sometimes we can’t name what feels like bad energy, but we know it’s there. I am very sensitive to “invisible” energies and can work with you to clear your space.
“I can teach you how to do it yourself…!”
Just like cleaning out the fridge, sweeping the floor, or putting away piles of clothes, you can make it a habit to clear the energy in your space. I’m happy to show you how!
“Breathing habits can change the trajectory of an athletic career, which can be a game changer. Literally.”
Breathing
Breath is our life force—the link to our sacred essence. It guides us through challenges and reignites our light on the other side. Our breath is a gateway to the soul, where we find wholeness, joy, and inner peace. In this sacred space, answers to our deepest questions emerge.
My hope is to inspire you to connect with the power of breath as a path to health, harmony, and happiness—no matter where life’s journey takes you!
Proper breathing is critical in athletics. Breathing habits can change the trajectory of an athletic career, which can be a game changer. Literally.
“When you master your breath, your athletic abilities auto-magically improve because your body operates more efficiently.”
You don’t “gas out” so quickly and you feel stronger, longer. In my observations, most athletes (especially youth) do not breathe correctly, which means they are missing out on that extra bit of juice. If you want an edge over your competition, master your breath. It’s your secret weapon.
My Experience
Health & Wellness
private sessions and group classes for breath work, energy medicine, yoga and meditation (pranayama)
East West Bookshop, Seattle:
private sessions for energy medicine, yoga and meditation. Group classes called “Chakra Talk” using my book The Eight Aspects of God as the textbook
The Pujari Center, Seattle:
private sessions for energy medicine, yoga, and meditation (breathing/ pranayama), including group classes
Swedish Hospital, Issaquah:
group and private classes for yoga and meditation, with a focus on breathing
Plymouth Housing Group, Seattle:
group classes for yoga and meditation
Lake Union Crew, Seattle:
group yoga and meditation
Corporate Workshops
teaching breathwork and meditation techniques
My Writing
East West Bookshop, Seattle:
Writing memoir classes and workshops. Chakra Talk workshop series teaching about the body’s energy centers using my book, The Eight Aspects of God
Columnist For Spiritual Journals
on meditation, self-healing, energy medicine and breathwork
Pacific Northwest Writing Association:
presenter for writing memoir workshop
Private Coaching, Editing & Ghostwriting
for a wide range of clients
Technical Writing & Editing
in the aerospace engineering industry
Books & Writing
To support you on your writing projects, I offer coaching, ghostwriting and editing. It’s true that everyone has a story to tell—sharing it can be transformative, even miraculous.
“The breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness.”
- Thich Nhat Hanh
What I’m Reading…
My reading pile includes a diverse mix of genres—from spirituality to political to science-fiction—but, mostly, I read nonfiction. I am currently studying with Patrick McKeown, and his books are part of the coursework but are written for anyone interested in learning more about the science of breath. I have discovered a love for philosophy and recommend a few books that have captured my attention. As a student of the art and science of yoga, I recommend writings by Paramhansa Yogananda; in particular, his books on the life of Jesus.
“When you own your breath, nobody can steal your peace.”
- Unknown
Learn More About My Services
My services integrate all the things that have helped me improve my health and sense of wellbeing. These include writing, meditation, Hatha yoga, energy medicine, and space clearing. At the heart of everything, though, is the breath. All of life needs to breathe in order to expand, contract and evolve.
Yoga
Meditation
Seattle Energy Medicine
Clear Energy Spaces
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Each of Patrick McKeown’s books explore breathing techniques grounded in science to improve physical and mental health, whether you're an athlete, a yogi, or just someone looking to feel healthier.