Yoga at The Oaks Guildford

I have been doing yoga with Sarah for over 10 years now and it never ceases to amaze me how she makes each class totally unique. Her studio is an oasis of calm and tranquility where you can feel safe and nurtured under her expert guidance. Sarah’s yoga style is gentle and restorative, yet strengthening and powerful, as well as inducing a deep sense of calm. The visualisation tools and breathing techniques she uses are extremely effective at opening and releasing areas of the body which may at first appear stiff or resistant, safely and mindfully. I can honestly say that I have found Sarah’s classes totally life changing for my body and soul and I feel lucky to know her.

I have been attending weekly yoga classes with Sarah since 2002.They have been a joy and a blessing making a difference to all aspects of my life, encompassing physical, spiritual and mental well-being. Her calm and gentle approach working with the natural rhythm and movement of the body have strengthened and increased the flexibility of my limbs helping me to protect my body from the rigours of everyday life. Her holistic approach has also given me mental resilience through difficult times.I can wholeheartedly recommend Sarah’s lessons.Katie W - Milford, Surrey.

For the last nine years, Sarah's yoga class has been an oasis of tranquility, and my weekly sanctuary from life's ups and downs. The studio and surroundings are beautifully relaxing but more importantly, Sarah creates a calm nurturing environment where you can let go of everything and just be with yourself. She expertly guides you to tune in to your own body's needs, both physical and emotional, so the class feels like it is designed just for you. You leave feeling relaxed, replenished and renewed; yoga with Sarah truly is a loving gift to yourself.Rebekha, near Guildford.

I have been practising yoga with Sarah for 19 years now and Sarah's approach to yoga is different to any other class I have attended due to her knowledge of the body combined with her mindful approach and visualisation techniques. She enables you to discover and release tension, opening up flow in the body for a calmer and healthier way of living. Sarah's 1:1 lessons were an essential part of my post-surgical recent recovery that I would thoroughly recommend to anyone needing to get back to full fitness.Jane Sampson, Normandy, Guildford.

I have always loved going to yoga at The Oaks. The studio is an attractive building where I immediately feel calm and safe. It’s a private space that overlooks a peaceful garden. The under-floor heating makes it comfortable and cosy and helps to ease my stiff joints before I begin the yoga poses. In the summer we often go outside into the secluded garden for part, or sometimes all, of the class. This is special and adds another dimension to meditation when you have Nature all around you.”Deirdre, Guildford.

Each month for half-an-hour Sarah's online Relaxation and Meditation class lets me stop my busy-ness, slow down and become more peaceful inside. What a great feeling that is! Whether by introducing us to different ways of breathing, visualisation or other techniques, Sarah ensures that each session is helpful, enjoyable and calming, sometimes so calming that I find myself almost nodding off at the end! With supportive thoughts or ideas to take away and reflect on if I wish, Sarah's class provides a gentle pick-me-up each month which I always look forward to and would certainly recommend.M. Stewart, Guildford

Sarah is highly professional in her approach. Her lessons are carefully considered and you are gently guided through the movements. She has a caring manner and her meditation is particularly soothing.

I have been going to Sarah Church - Yoga at The Oaks for over 7 years. When I started my movements were quite restricted but over time I have become increasingly flexible. Due to Sarah's skill, I continue to feel the benefits whether it's in person" yoga or online. I feel improvements both psychologically and physically and am quite disappointed if I have to miss a session. When in a small class Sarah manages to both demonstrate and keep an eye on each member of the class so that sessions remain tailored to the individuals present. She is always happy to provide ideas for practice. Thank you Sarah!S. Norton

I have been attending Sarah's yoga classes for almost 10 years now, and in that time I have learnt to adopt a more mindful approach to every day life. Listening to my body, understanding how or why things may seem out of sync, adopting a better approach in the way I move. Continued yoga practice has naturally leant me towards a healthier way of living overall.These classes are the highlight of my week and Sarah is an excellent teacher with a huge amount of experience.Vicki Martin, Normandy, Surrey

I have been attending Sarah's yoga classes for more years than I can remember now. It is a very peaceful environment and although in a group, Sarah is careful to tailor her teaching to suit individuals. The classes offer a very holistic approach to yoga and you are encouraged to work at your own pace.