I'm new to yoga but I've been to about 7 classes here so far and had lots of different teachers who…read morehave all been great. It's all Iyengar yoga but there's a lot of variation between classes. I have only been to beginner classes but have now been on every day they run (all except Friday and Sunday) and the teachers all have a slightly different style. Because of that you need to try it a few times on different days I think, see what pace of class suits you. The building is tucked away off Gloucester Road and is basic to look at but has a lovely atmosphere. It's very peaceful and smells of scented oil. You take your shoes off at the door and there's 2 studios and 2 changing rooms. You pay £10 for a one hour 15 min class but you can buy sessions in bulk to make it cheaper. I bought 12 classes for £84 so that's a hefty saving and after testing the water a couple of times in single sessions I knew I'd want to go all the time. You get 3 months to use the 12 classes. They provide all the equipment for free and they make sure you're happy and comfortable. There's no pressure to tie yourself in knots from day one and no judging - a 60 yr old woman regularly kicks my a*s and I'm half her age! It's first come first served so try and get there five minutes early. I haven't been turned away yet but the size of the class is quite unpredictable. I already feel stronger and today I did restorative yoga for the first time and I loved it. It's taken until now but I'm really into it and I'm historically unfit and don't go to the gym or do any exercise. I'd really recommend this place and yoga in general, I feel healthier every time I go.

I LOVE yoga west and everything about it!! Went for a…read moremeetup.com (Bristol thrive) group meet here for beginners yoga with Anne marie and it was hands down the best yoga class i've been to so far. It's just off gloucester road on denmark street, right at the end of the little side road. Shoes come off at the door and it's bare foot/socks around the studio. The nicest man ever greets you at reception telling you info. Cost is £10 per class which is the higher end cost wise- totes worth it! The class was busy with about 15 people attending, anne marie was amazing taking into account peoples various balances, hips and strengths. Easy to follow moves with definate pushing to achieve but without injury! Calming 5 minutes at the end left us all feeling calm but revitalised. Def will be booking more sessions, really really enjoyable :)

I am one of these sad people who has subscribed to every website to get discount vouchers and…read morecheap deals so when I got a bargain offer of 3 personal sessions for £33 at VibroStudio I felt that I had to give it a go. My regular gym has these vibrating plates and I didn't realise I could do anything other than stand on them and squat until the vibrations start to hurt my teeth. There is however an art to getting a finely toned bod with minimum effort and these personal trainers defiantly will get you on your way. The service was great, but the studio is just a small unit in the middle of an industrial estate and I kind of wanted a bit more glamour while I try and get that celebrity look. Besides a trip down the docks is a bit of out my way. Still I figure I've learned how more about how to use them now, so I'll be vibrating alone down at my local gym.

good friendly staff, old kit within the gym. Shame some staff stand outside smoking. fun classesread more

Great gym. Great for ladies. Warm relaxing and very welcoming. Not like some of the other…read moreintimidating gyms. Got all the important machines you need. Exercise on your own or get one of the experienced personal trainers to help you. Over 35 classes a month. Different classes to choose from.

I went for my first lesson and it was brilliant. They gave me exactly what i needed, a good kick in…read morethe teeth!

Esporta is a Health Club located just off Avondale Road in Cwmbran. It used to be Club Indigo, but…read morechanged to Esporta a few years back. It features a full modern gym, swimming pool, aerobics room, cafe and children's creche, and as part fo the building there is a health and beauty section, where you can get your hair cut, nails done, waxing and other beauty treatments. I used to be a member at this gym, and the facilities are of a high quality, the staff are very friendly and make a point of saying your name when you enter and it is a great place to relax after work or on weekends. The gym does get quite busy at 5 pm though.

This is a great club and an amazing style. It has striking and grappling techniques balanced with…read moreShaolin philosophy, meditation and Shiatsu style healing. A fun way to get fit and learn self defence. A really great club! 10/10

This brings yoga away from smelly yoga mats and old farts down the local sports centre or community…read morecentre and into the Heart of the city with fearsome challenge to your body. You get younger with every day not older surrounded by the occasional superhuman athlete to look up to not some anatomical failure. When I started, I was in regular pain and seeing myself in a pit of despair of losing my mobility due to back pain/fibromyalgia with a scoliosis about to set in. With a discounted membership for newbies, I went on a one year charge practising yoga nearly every day, sometimes twice a day, at their studio. For the most part, the effects were medical miracles, and though it took me many months to master some basic excercises, and some I am still only average at to say the least, the classes are powerful and stimulating and exhausting, and i have never found anything better. On the down side, i didn't lose any weight, and after you have been to that many classes of Bikram Yoga, even with the variety of friendly instructors, its difficult not to feel that the lack of variety to the program tends to take instructors and students into a realm of robotics, and its a shame that too few of the 'instructors' actually prove to us they can do the poses themselves on the day which is arguably immoral for a 'teacher'? Thankfully other classes are options, though too few of them make use of the heated room option. Whilst the statue of Indian Elephant-Head God Ganesh is cute, its not going to please all faiths. The changing rooms are often over-crowded especially in the most popular sessions. Special note must go to Vinyasa yoga teacher Jude Whitburn who is a breath of fresh air originality and surprise. Worth every penny, not cheap, but no complaints just suggestions.

BIKRAM - ok, this is not a class for the faint-hearted. You do indeed feel at some point you would…read morekill someone to be able to get out for a breath of cool air and I suspect that previous reviews alluded to this part of their experience. But there are two good news 1) it stops feeling 'masochistic' after a month of regular attendance as your body adapts 2) when you get out you feel absolutely fabulous ( from day one !) . It is the only intense exercise I have done where your body is buzzing with effort yet your parasympathetic system kicks in and you feel paradoxically relaxed. I have done various sports absolutely nothing compares to the sense of wellbeing at the end of a Bikram class. FACILITIES - I agree they could be a bit better; especially the showers. But overall there is a touch of care and gentleness - you find creams, deodorants, tampons in the bathroom for free. THE TEAM - I found the teachers wonderful: dedicated supportive and fun. There is a team feeling and sense of belonging. I have overshoot my 90days pass and all the unused entries were rescued added to my next subscription. I love this place!