Birch Tree Yoga Studio

In a bright, tranquil setting Karen's well structured, varied classes encourage you to enjoy all aspects of yoga to the best of your ability. Her experience in teaching and her passion for yoga shines through in every class. After trying many yoga classes over the years, I am delighted to have found Birch Tree Yoga Studio.

As a trained yoga teacher myself I am very particular about where I go to practice when I want to be taught by someone else. I struck more than gold when I found Karen and Birch Tree Yoga Studio! In my opinion if you are new to yoga or are a seasoned yogi Karen has the experience and expertise to accommodate all levels in her classes. Yoga isn't all about being bendy. It is important that your yoga teacher is well versed in anatomy and physiology and understands how the body works. Karen’s richness of knowledge shines through with regards to this in all her classes.Karen has a wonderful way of bringing together all her knowledge and teaching experiences so that you can access the class on many different levels, physically, spiritually AND always with humour. You can decide to what depth you explore these and this is a special gift of a yoga teacher who allows you to engage with yoga how you wish to. Karen creates a space for you to enjoy the elements of yoga that work for you! The classes are softly structured, flow beautifully and are always different.A side note about the other participants in the class – the space Karen has created and the friendliness of the other participants is testament to what a genuine and authentic studio this is. There is no competitive nature in the classes and I think this is particularly important for any new Yogi’s out there thinking of trying one of Karen’s classes, you have the space to be yourself - your mind and body will thank you for it!

I searched and tried many yoga classes before finally finding Karen at Birch Tree Yoga. These classes are perfect in every way. Karen is a superb yoga teacher and adapts her classes to suit the individual. Every aspect of yoga is covered from meditation, relaxation, strength, flexibility and mindfulness. The classes are totally unique, you never know what you are going to do next and I can not recommend them highly enough.

Karen's classes are not just great yoga classes, but also fun and educational. I really can't praise them enough. Sometimes you just know when you've found the right teacher and class and for me that's Karen at Birch Tree Yoga.

I have been practising yoga with Karen for 25 years now! She has always run a safe, professional studio, each week giving a different focus so that the lesson is never boring, and helping you adapt the lesson to how your body is at that time (which has varied a lot from 20's to 50's and through two pregnancies!) The studio itself is delightful - you feel stress disappearing as you drive down the Birch tree drive. Karen is always welcoming and friendly and communicates really professionally. She also has a back catalogue of some 150 great online lessons recorded during lockdown which you access as a member of her studio if you want to top up your practise. Can't recommend her enough!

Karen is a very experienced and knowledgeable teacher of yoga who makes every class enjoyable and interesting. Doing yoga in her garden in the summer is an added bonus. I always leave feeling calm, relaxed and uplifted. Birch Tree Yoga Studio is a beautiful space in which to practice yoga on a regular basis.

I am really enjoying the classes Birch Tree Yoga Studio. I have only been going for a few weeks but have learnt so much already. Karen uses all her teaching skills and knowledge of yoga to ensure we each get the most out of a class based on our individual ability and capability. The studio is a bespoke dedicated space, providing an ambience ideal for yoga and I look forward to taking our practice outside beneath the trees in the beautiful gardens.

I have been attending yoga classes at Birch Tree Yoga for just over a year now. Karen puts a lot of thought and effort into each lesson helping to promote physical, mental & emotional well-being. The class has a good mix of ability and exercises have various levels of difficulty, so you can push to your own personal threshold in a non-competitive environment.The studio has a warm and welcoming atmosphere where you can relax and forget about your busy life. The small class sizes and beautiful setting all help to get you in the right frame of mind.I had not tried yoga before attending Karen’s classes, but I now look forward to my Thursday night class and would highly recommend Birch Tree Yoga.