Reviews and Testimonials

Before discovering Somatic Yoga, I had tried many routes to deal with my fears and anxieties—especially traditional counseling—but nothing seemed to truly shift the way I felt in my body or my day-to-day life. Working with Emma through Somatic Yoga has been a profound turning point. Just being able to motivate myself to attend the class was a breakthrough for me in its self. They have helped me reconnect with myself and through simple, mindful movement and breath, I have begun to feel safer in my body and more in control of my responses to stress.

Little by little, the fear and anxiety that used to feel overwhelming has started to soften and is becoming manageable. I now move through life with more calm, clarity, and confidence—not just mentally, but physically too. I’m deeply grateful for this journey and for Emma's steady, on going, non judgemental support. I genuinely look forward to my class every week.

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 I have been attending Emma's Yoga/step/somatics for coming up 12 years now and I can honestly say best classes I’ve ever attended in Cornwall. You don't just turn up and exercise, Emma talks you through and adjusts if needed in certain exercises to make sure it's right for you and everyone is friendly.

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"I have been practicing yoga with Emma for about 7 years now and have really benefited both emotionally and physically as a result.  She is a brilliant teacher who always brings a sense of fun to her classes. She is constantly expanding her knowledge which she readily passes on to us 'yogis' with infectious enthusiasm.  I really wouldn't go anywhere else!"

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My Social Prescriber told me about the Chair Yoga sessions with Emma, although I was unsure about going as yoga had always seemed to me to be quite a specialist activity. However, the way Emma runs the classes makes it accessible for all. I have a brain injury as well as osteoarthritis, and I am in constant pain. I am no longer able to go to conventional exercise classes. Due to short term memory problems, I can never remember all the exercises we do and going to a class is an immense help. Emma incorporates both Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercises in her classes, things that I used to do. With the calming music and not too many repetitions of each exercise, Emma's class has helped me relax and lets me go at my own pace. You do not feel as if you are being judged either and the hour goes by so quickly.

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“Emma is a hugely experienced teacher and has an in-depth knowledge of each subject that she offers. Her method of teaching is easy to understand and her attention to each individual ensures that the lesson is absorbed correctly”.

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“I have been attending Emma’s classes for some time now, her classes are varied so as to reach all parts of the body. She is very  focused on each individuals personal needs. When you walk out you truly feel revitalised”

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“My teenage daughter and I love Emma's fitness and step classes.  They are well-structured, challenging and fun.  It's an hour of positive energy and focus, which transports you away from the humdrum and into a vibrant world of sound, dance moves and sweat!   I'd love to do more of them.

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I have been doing Somatics for nine months now and have found it really helpful. At first I was nervous and a bit sceptical but Emma soon made me feel at ease and she creates a very relaxed atmosphere. I had a longstanding issue with my neck and shoulders, unresolved by doctors, and within a couple of weeks I felt much better and have been pain free since, which also means I sleep much better. But I also discovered it helps with my general mental wellbeing as well, which lasts throughout the week and I always look forward to classes. Very grateful to Emma! 

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“I had been looking for a suitable exercise class locally for a long time before I came across Emma's by pure luck! Past experiences were usually ok but, not enough to keep me going.  I started with Emma's somatics class to help me with the extreme pain and lack of movement I had for months due to frozen shoulder as well as lower back pain, and after not much luck with physio nor medication.    I could see a difference within weeks and my arm & shoulder are still the best they've been! I can't thank her enough”.

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“Emma is an amazing teacher, keen to tailor exercises that will both support and look after your body.

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Emma’s yoga classes are great and the best testament for me of how beneficial and enjoyable I've found them is I actually convinced myself to go even on a day I was in a lot of pain and would have been easy to just stay home. Emma, once again, tailored the class to meet everyones needs in that moment and worked her miracles.  Her knowledge and skills are incredible and you can tell she loves what she does!