The beauty of The Yoga Lounge is that they are offering something slightly different from bikram…read moreyoga - as the classes don't follow the traditional 26 poses. I feel as though classes are lot more organic, allowing the teachers to really work with the class - I swear I'm making progress already in my first two weeks! The teachers are really great, I love the variety, as each practitioner has their own flows and style of teaching. Everyone is super friendly and happy to give tips and advice after classes too. Specialising in hot yoga, the classes last between 60-75 minutes and at the moment they have three classes per day with two a day at the weekends. They also offer hot pilates, which is a great workout for your core. And plan to open a full pilates studio in the next month or so with Stott pilates, reformer and GYROTONIC® classes. It's a great set up, really well designed space and the hot room itself is a nifty piece of kit - using heat panels on the roof that allows for continual fresh air and a germ free environment to practice in (or I've been told it's something along these lines). There's an online booking system to ensure you get onto the class you want. The evening practices book up pretty quickly, but the lunchtime hour always has a few free spaces. Each class has a waiting list and for every wait list I have been on so far, I've been offered a space in the class. This is a more modern yoga alternative that fits really easily into a busy lifestyle, uniquely balanced to help improve both your fitness and inner calm.

I've never done any kind of yoga before coming to The Yoga Lounge. When you first walk in you…read moreimmediately know you're in a great space for learning how to connect mind, body and spirit. You can tell they've spared no cost, everything is top quality- the radiant heat panels, the studios, the changing rooms... A wonderful atmosphere and the teachers are warm and friendly, so even the newest yogi won't feel intimidated. I was looking for something to fit in with my life in recovery. As an ex-addict following a 12 step programme, spirituality and meditation are fundamental to my life, as well as keeping some kind of balance which is hard in 'normal life'. I struggle to concentrate in normal meditation, and find the self discipline. My first four weeks attending The Yoga Lounge have had a massively positive impact on my life and my mental well being. I've found my place and my thing in life here. The teachers are great, all with their own style and pace, and every week I've felt an improvement in my yoga though their amazing guidance in classes. Everybody needs to try this. I hope to progress and commit to yoga now, and couldn't think of anywhere better.

I used to think that I could divide my friends between gym bunnies and those, like me, who detested…read morethe thought. I'm much more a fan of tennis, rounders in the park or a quick skip or so, all done ve-ery occasionally I might add. The Hayloft, for the few visits that I made (I never signed up, not a convert yet) was relatively painless. It seemed like more of a girl's gym and now has a hairdresser, yoga and pilates classes, aerobics and sunbeds proving my point. I literally couldn't even tell you what equipment I tried out. The treadmill and the rowing machine definitely. But anyone reading this knows more about what goes into a gym I'm sure. There were lots of scary looking black machines. That said, I got a good workout and the atmosphere was friendly as were the staff. If I were going to become a gym bunny any time soon this is where I would ... hop.

Nope. Not a fan of this one at all. I didn't feel comfortable here. It seemed too much was crammed…read morein one space. Their equipment is fantastic and modern but as a gym, I don't think it works. Once, a few of us ladies went for a whole day and had our makeup done, nails and hair. That was great but it was expensive! This is the bit I do not get. This business is positioned in a relatively small town so charging high street prices is a bit mean. It should be more for the locals instead of trying to be fancy and up-to-date. I can't see my Grandma going there for her haircut as the stairs are metal and too steep into the place.

Tonight was my first visit to this oasis of tranquility and I am looking forward to visiting again…read moresoon. Lovely surroundings and great people. The meditation class I went to has left me feeling more positive and energised than I have in a long time.

From the owner: The Karma Collective of Liverpool is a central place to explore all forms of spirituality, holistic…read moreworkshops, yoga/pilates/chi kung classes, group meditations, various therapies and nutrition for healing the body. For times and days please refer to the timetable on the website.

I am going to this class for about 3 months now. Laura is fantastic! I needed something radical for…read moremy neck and back and it helps a lot. Highly recommended.

It's a fabulous class;Judith make a real effort to include everybody across the ability range and…read moretake time with individuals too. I particularly enjoy the way she varies the pace and exercises from week to week to keep us motivated and working across the whole body. Friends commented on my figure within a couple of months of starting and I always leave with the feeling I've cleared my head after a busy Monday with two boys under four. Thankyou! Victoria (Leeds)

Suit all ages and abilities…read more Classes in Wistaston and Nantwich, both daytime and evening sessions available.