Birch Tree Yoga Studio

I didn’t know what to expect when starting yoga. Karen is approachable and was happy to answer any questions. The classes are interesting, fun and I enjoy the physical and spiritual aspects of the classes. Birch Tree Yoga Studio is located in a beautiful setting tucked away in woodland and well kept grounds. I look forward to yoga every week as my escape from busy life.

I have been practicing yoga with Karen for over 10 years. The class is small so easy for Karen to check we are doing the postures correctly. Karen themes the class each week so we can cover postures incorporated into the theme & keep the classes varied. I have enjoyed my classes over the years & would throughly recommend Karen to anyone wishing to try yoga no matter what level you are at.

Having made the decision to return to practising yoga after many years, I took time to read reviews of many different classes. I initially chose Birch Tree because it had a dedicated Yoga Studio in an amazing setting - and having started the classes I soon realised that I had made the right decision. Karen is an excellent teacher and provides the perfect balance of support and challenge and I love the fact that each session is different. The class is small enough for Karen to offer guidance to the group to ensure poses are being performed correctly which I find really helpful.
I now prioritise the classes in my busy week as they have made such a difference to me - both physically and mentally. I would wholeheartedly recommend Karen and her team to anyone.

I’ve been coming to Birch Tree Yoga for nearly 10 years. I highly recommend this studio and teachers. The classes are of an exceptional standard. The studio itself is peaceful and ambient and I have not found another class in the area that can equal what this studio provides.

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 absolutely love Birch Tree Yoga Studio that I have been going to recently. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed and at ease. Karen the owner is friendly and helpful, giving you advice as you are developing in your yoga.

One of my favorite things about this studio is that every class is different. There are so many different types of yoga offered, and each class is tailored to meet the needs of the students who attend. I love that I can challenge myself physically and mentally, with each class allowing you enough time to do both comfortably as Yoga should be.

I always leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, both physically and mentally.

Overall, I would highly recommend Birch Tree Yoga Studio to anyone looking to improve their physical health and mental well-being. It is a welcoming and inclusive community that offers something for everyone. I have found it to be both fun and challenging, and I always look forward to my next class.

Namaste 🙏

Karen is a phenomenal teacher. Every week I come out feeling stretched and walking taller. She is always there to support through positions with variations and modifications for all body types and injuries.

The Birch Tree studio is beautiful. A tranquil haven in stunning surroundings. Such a local treasure.

The studio has a variety of classes on throughout the week as well as weekend workshops.

I am so grateful to have found Karen and Birch Tree yoga 🙏🏼

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 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.

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 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've been going to Karen's classes for over 12 years now and love them. I always feel so much better after one of her classes. The setting is lovely and peaceful (great for outdoor classes in the summer) and Karen is very experienced. Her classes are always varied with just the right amount of challenge for me. Would definitely recommend giving them a try.

I cannot recommend Birch Tree Yoga highly enough! I have been going to Karen’s lovely studio since it opened in 2008 and thoroughly enjoy her classes. She is an excellent teacher, who is very experienced and knowledgeable, and yoga sessions are always creatively put together with a good mix of asana practice, pranayama, meditation and relaxation, in a Vinyasa flow style. Classes are simultaneously challenging and stimulating, but also relaxing and calming, and I always leave feeling uplifted. The studio is friendly and relaxed and is set in peaceful countryside with plenty of hassle-free parking, all of which enhance attendance at yoga sessions. All round a great yoga experience!

Karen is a great yoga teacher and Birch Tree Yoda Studio is a very calm space to practise both indoors and outdoors in the summer. I recommend anyone thinking of starting yoga to book one of Karen's classes.

I have been to many yoga classes in gyms and village halls over the years, all these lacked the element of a calming and relaxing environment. Then I found Birch Tree Yoga! A fantastic tranquil studio set in a beautiful woodland garden. This is how yoga should be practiced! Karen has many years of experience in teaching. Her classes are inspirational and always slightly different. She is very down to earth and teaches from a western perspective.

Birch Tree Yoga is in a lovely setting with plenty of space to practice yoga, I’ve been attending Karen’s classes for about 10 years and I absolutely love it! Karen is an amazing teacher who has several years of knowledge and experience of teaching, fitness, health and wellbeing, she provides a variety of classes to suit everyone, so thankyou!! Karen 🧘🏻‍♀🙏😁

Lovely studio in a beautiful location and always great teaching from Karen. Classes are varied and adaptable to whatever level of yoga you are at from, beginner to more experienced.