The Sangha House

01/03/2026

Taunton runners - you absolutely smashed it today! What an incredible turnout for the Taunton Half today, and I hope you're eating Whatever. You. Want for tea tonight. If your feet are protesting this week, why don't you book for my bespoke Sports Pedicure, value £65? I'll help to relieve any ingrowns or damage from your shoes, blackened nail, soreness and muscle pain. Just call us on 01823 428156 to book, and if you bring your finishers' medal, I'll gift you a bottle of my bespoke Runners' Relief Mist to cool and soothe your feet and legs, usual value £8.99. We're in central Taunton, at the County Hall end of Corporation Street. In the meantime, though, please dissolve into a long hot bath, do your post-recovery routine, and get someone to keep the pizza or chips coming - you've totally earned it! (Pic of my busted ATFL from earlier in the year for relatability) Taunton Half Marathon Bethan Turner

28/02/2026

UK‑Wide Buddhist Mentoring — Online, Personal, Transformative

I’m Andy Spragg, a Buddhist meditation and Tai Chi teacher with 35 years of dedicated practice. My work spans community teaching, interfaith leadership, and guiding individuals through the Dharma with authenticity and compassion. I am author of the book - The Magic of Noticing.

My one‑to‑one mentoring sessions (via Zoom) are designed for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of:
- Core Buddhist teachings
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Buddhist approaches to stress, uncertainty, and emotional patterns
- Integrating wisdom into everyday life

Whether you’re new to Buddhism or looking to deepen a long‑term practice, this is a supportive space to explore your path with clarity and confidence.
Enquire today to book your first session.

Message the Sangha House here or call - 01823 428156

28/02/2026

21/02/2026

Just a little reminder - our Winter Warmth pedicure is only available until the end of February, then it leaves forever! If the wet weather has left you feeling cold, damp and in need of cheering up, then let us help. A foot soak, warm sea salt scrub and massage, warm wax and some time in heated boots to help your skin feel truly warmed, moisturised and cared for could be just the thing. DM us to book - but hurry!

20/02/2026

A new Tai Chi class is starting at The Sangha House, Taunton.

Tai Chi: Returning to the Heart of a Misunderstood Art
In recent years, Tai Chi has been swept into the slipstream of modern wellness marketing. Social media adverts promise rapid weight loss, toned muscles, and “total body transformation in 4–6 weeks.” Online courses claim to teach the art through a handful of video clips. And the practice is increasingly packaged as a gentle fitness routine for the over‑50s — a kind of slow‑motion aerobics.
But Tai Chi is not a fitness fad or a six‑week makeover.
And it is certainly not something that can be mastered through a screen.
To understand Tai Chi, one must step outside modern advertising and return to the roots of the art for its true purpose come into view.

A More Authentic Way to Begin: Meditation and Tai Chi Together
For those who wish to explore Tai Chi in its true depth — as a contemplative, embodied, and transformative practice — I’m opening a new weekly class in Taunton that honours the art’s roots.
Meditation & Tai Chi — A Sunday Practice Sundays, 12.00pm – 1.30pm
30 minutes Buddhist meditation + 1 hour Tai Chi
The session begins with Buddhist meditation, settling the mind and cultivating the stillness that Tai Chi grows from. This prepares the body and mind for the hour of Tai Chi that follows, allowing the movements to arise from a place of clarity and presence.
This class is not about quick fixes or physical transformation.
It is about depth, awareness, and genuine learning.
It is about reconnecting with the body, calming the mind, and stepping into a lineage that stretches back centuries.
Whether you are new to the practice or returning after time away, you will be welcomed with patience, guidance, and respect for the tradition.
Andy Spragg is a long‑standing Buddhist practitioner and Tai Chi teacher with over 35 years of dedicated meditative and internal arts experience.
Just call - 01823 428156 to book in.