Welcome to “Yoga in Somerset”.

Everyone needs a sense of purpose, and also the space in which to develop and grow. Here at Extons Barn, near Milverton, I offer a range of weekly yoga classes, weekend workshops, a 3 month yoga intensive course and a yoga teacher training programme, all of which teach people to form clearer thoughts, focus their energies and so to make the most of the individual potential they have. In its peaceful rural setting, with not another house in sight and an expansive outlook over fields and hills, the venue offers the space to help people step out of past constraints and open up for new, future ideals.

I also offer weekly classes in Taunton, and online classes.

The teaching style

All classes are taught by me Karen Patterson. My aim is for my students to develop the clarity and strength to take charge of their lives as individuals. We do this by developing mental clarity and physical strength in yoga. In the exercises, we strengthen certain parts of the body to give core stability, whilst other parts become more relaxed, flexible and free.  Structuring the movements in this way gives the positions a graceful, artistic form.

I always base the weekly classes around a central theme with a main learning step each week. This means that you understand what you do and why you are doing it and can make better progress.

Wheel with leg raise

The effects on body and mind

Some of the exercises are light and energising, others work more to build up strength, and others again emphasise a calmer, more focused awareness. This combination of calmness, strength and energy creates a feeling of centred alertness and aliveness.

This approach to yoga encourages us to focus our thinking, refine our awareness and strengthen our will power. This gives us valuable tools for life. The weekend workshops, yoga intensive course and teacher training course all provide an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the personal strengths for life that we can develop through this practice. To find out more about this form of personal self-governance, visit my sister site https://self-governance.co.uk/.

The source of inspiration

As inspiration for my teaching I work with the interpretations of the yoga positions described by the spiritual teacher Heinz Grill . In his books and videos he describes in detail the forms and meanings of the poses. In shaping them artistically we develop both physical and personal, creative strength.

Here at Yoga in Somerset I invite you to experience how some of the ancient and wisdom-filled gestures of yoga can be shaped into a creative expression through the body.

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Watch artistic yoga videos