A Space for Healing, Connection & Renewal
At Birch Moon, I offer a gentle invitation: to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. Whether through yoga, healing chant, or the stillness of a retreat, my work is about creating spaces where you can find balance, nurture your wellbeing, and listen to the quiet wisdom within.
My Journey
I’m Sarena Mason, founder of Birch Moon. My own path with yoga and chant began over 40 years ago, but it wasn’t until my 50s that I felt the calling to teach. Encouraged by my own teachers, I completed a 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training with the respected Devon School of Yoga, and I’ve continued learning ever since – studying Yoga for Stress, Burnout & Fatigue, Subtle Yoga for Resilience, Vedic Chant, and more.
What I love about these practices is their accessibility. They meet you where you are. My role isn’t to tell you what your practice should look like, it’s to give you tools and support so you can explore, adapt, and discover what works best for you.
Just before my mother died she introduced me to her Oncology nurse: “This is my daughter… she is a healer.” It was the only time she acknowledged exactly what I did… and it was the best of parting gifts.
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The Story Behind Birch Moon
I created Birch Moon to bring together everything I’ve learned – and lived – about healing, wellbeing, and the power of yoga and chant.
My own journey wasn’t straightforward. Years ago, when I was living with ME/CFS, I discovered a very different kind of yoga than the fast, fitness-focused classes I’d known before. This was slow, therapeutic yoga – gentle practices that soothed my nervous system, rebuilt my energy, and gave me space to breathe, heal, and begin again.
Alongside yoga, I had already been studying and teaching chant for many years. During my illness, chant became a lifeline – a way to reconnect to myself, find stillness, and feel a deeper sense of peace. I call this practical spirituality: simple, grounding practices that make a real difference to daily life.
Over time, as my health returned, I knew I wanted to share these tools with others. Too many people feel stressed, exhausted, or disconnected – believing they have no options. But there are options. Through yoga, breathwork, meditation, and healing chant, we can feel more balanced, resilient, and connected – physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Today, Birch Moon offers a welcoming space for people to rest, restore, and reconnect – through classes, retreats, and workshops. My work is grounded, heart-led, and rooted in the belief that when we care for our whole selves, we create the space for real change, growth, and joy.
Why "Birch Moon"?
The birch tree has always had a special place in my heart; in the Celtic tradition it is symbolic of new beginnings and renewal, regeneration and hope. The white of the trunk represents cleanliness and determination in overcoming difficulties. Do we not all need to draw on the wisdom of the birch tree at some point in our lives?
The moon reminds us of cycles, rest, and reflection. Together, they hold the essence of what I hope Birch Moon offers: a return to balance, a deep breath, a fresh start.
The Birch Moon Approach
Everything I offer is rooted in the belief that wellbeing comes from balance—mind, body, and spirit.
- Holistic Yoga for strength, flexibility, and peace of mind
- Healing Chant to soothe the nervous system, bring inner calm, and connect to your innate spirituality
- Retreats & Workshops to rest, reflect, and reconnect with nature and community
Whether you join a weekly class, an immersive retreat, or a one-to-one session, my aim is the same: to create a safe, nurturing space where you feel welcome and supported.
You don’t need to be “good” at yoga, chanting, or meditation to begin. You don’t need to be flexible or spiritual or know all the right words. All you need is a willingness to pause, breathe, and be open to the journey.
Explore Holistic Yoga & Healing Chant, or discover upcoming Retreats & Events. Wherever you start, you’re warmly welcomed.