Birch Tree Yoga

Wickham, Fareham, PO17 6HY, United Kingdom.

Sports Therapy

Birch Tree Yoga, in Fareham

With over 20 years- experience in the health and fitness sector- Birch Tree Yoga is a small private studio based in Wickham - near Fareham- Founded in 2008- BTYS is rooted in the Hatha Yoga tradition and dedicated to pure YOGA- -no gimics - goats- trapezes or beer - - The Studio offers a beautiful- tranquil and clean environment in which your yoga practice can grow- Class size is small - 10 - which allows for individual attention to postural alignment and correct breathing- thus suitable for all levels- whether new to yoga or experienced yogis- Covid procedures are in place- Karen Percival is Birch Tree Yoga-s director and professional teacher- A talented gymnast and qualified to degree level -B- Ed- Phys- Ed- University of Sussex-she has led a very varied career teaching sport and fitness to adults and children in the UK- France and Greece- Yoga was a natural progression after taking it up in 1994- she then qualified as a teacher with FRYOG- When working as a PE teacher Karen introduced Yoga into the Secondary School curriculum and then into local primary schools as part of the Extended schools programme- to promote the benefits of yoga to young children- Karen left Mainstream Education in 2007 to pursue her passion for Yoga- Her experience and knowledge is very evident in her teaching- Classes are held in a purpose built studio that is warm- light- airy and conducive to relaxation- A one hour and 20 minutes lesson combines physical postures -asanas - breathwork - pranayama-and relaxation- Classes can be paid for on a drop-in basis or bought in a block of 7 these can then be used when it suits- no charge if a class is missed through illness- holiday -so long as a minimum of 48 hours advance notice is given --