Love everything about Inner Beauty Yoga Studio. It set up at the back of the garden away from all…read morethe noises. Maninder is an excellent Yoga instructor she take you through your strength and flexibility. She is very encouraging and able to meet everyone s required. Her 90 min Yoga classes and complete bliss. Highly recommend!! Namaste

I'd started practicing yoga to compliment my actor training, though recently it dawned on me that I…read moremight learn a lot more from a teacher rather than going through the same positions every day that I'd learned from a book. In the first session there were some familiar postures, and a lot of new ones too that included a sequence of postures, (like the sun-salutation variations), or ones that bordered on the contortionist where my arms were wrapped round each other and my legs too... Claire's varies each session so you don't get stuck into standard routines; no two classes are the same. You can guarantee a solid amount of 'downward dogs' to stretch out the spine and hamstrings and lots of work on the core (if you are aiming for a six-pack you might get see results much quicker from incorporating yoga into your work out). There's is always a good ratio of each exercise in each class, including balance postures, and often a new posture will be introduced. The last ten minutes of each class is dedicated to relaxation, lying in 'coffin pose' to absorb all the benefits of the practice. Claire Hatchell takes yoga classes most days at venues throughout the Birmingham area. Email claire_yoga@yahoo.co.uk for more or visit her website.

After having had previous experience of yoga I decided I needed some de-stressing, as I have two…read morelittle "angels" I look after, so I contacted Jill. Jill is an excellent teacher who is very considerate to others, she takes us through the exercises with simple explanation and is always careful to ensure that nobody overreaches themselves. She is extremely professional and very knowledgeable and it has been a real boon in my life to go back to yoga and I have definitely benefited in many ways feeling much more relaxed and positive about my life. Thank you, Jill :D

DRU Yoga is a gentle form of yoga for both beginners and the enlightened. It will make you peel…read moreback the years and give a vital boost to your health too. Evening classes near the ringroad and friendly types run occasional seminars and retreats. Check them out. Tutors also do some therapies. FInd the venue in the Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street. Call 01902 409164 to book.

I love coming to Barefoot for yoga and pilates. There is a comprehensive timetable with classes at…read moredifferent times of day which makes it easy to fit yoga into my life. Classes have a range of different difficulty levels but the instructors will always show you the easy option and let you have a go at trying something more difficult only if you want to, there is never any pressure. One of the things I love about yoga at Barefoot is that it is a non-competitive atmosphere and there is never any pressure. All the instructors knowledgeable and make the classes enjoyable and fun; the studio is always clean and is light and airy with a full air con system; the changing rooms are clean and fairly roomy and include showers and a hairdryer. Love yoga, love Barefoot.

I've been attending classes here for a good month now and would definitely recommend it…read more Perched on the edge of a busy crossing in what is a fairly anonymous building Barefoot doesn't really look like much from the outside. Once you get past the front door its a miniature haven. I've been to a mixture of classes with several teachers and have enjoyed every one. They offer classes in the ever popular hot yoga, however these are usually quite late in the evening so not always ideal. Warm yoga (less hot than hot yoga), of which I am a particular fan, as well as other classes for all levels and pilates (I haven't tried these though). I've been practising yoga for a few months now and I felt pretty comfortable in the 'level 1' and 'level 2' classes they offer. The level 2/3 was certainly a challenge as my arm balances need some serious work, however practice makes perfect and I never felt uncomfortable when there was something I couldn't do. In general an alternative pose is also offered, this is great not only for when you're not so confident, but also for when you want to have fun and push it further. I've learnt about 6 new poses in only a three weeks of classes and they all make for excellent party tricks as well as nurturing my LOVE of yoga. Facility wise there are changing rooms on the ground floor, the ladies is pretty compact and not really big enough for the number of people in a full class. But its clean, there are showers and the vast majority of people come dressed and leave to shower and change at home so it isn't a real issue. There is also a nice waiting area where you can chill out and get a cup of tea before a class. The studio itself is on the first floor, its a fairly nondescript space but the front is mirrored ballet studio-style which I really like. Mats are provided and laid out already, this is a nice touch as they are strategically placed to avoid bashing arms and legs in the usual poses. Although after my first hot class I started taking my own mat, I have never sweated so much in my life, wipes are provided to clean the mats after use but I'm still not so sure about sharing! All the staff have been great. Teachers (as far as I can comment) seem really good, I have definitely progressed, helped along by hands on correction and genuine enthusiasm. I joined with an introductory offer for 30 days of unlimited yoga for £30. Definitely worth being brave, giving a few classes a go and jumping in. My offer just expired and I will definitely be signing up for more classes. They offer a few 'unlimited' packages where you pay monthly, yearly, etc., or pay per class options and whilst initially it seems a little expensive as far as I can gather the prices are in line with other studios in the city centre and in my opinion, worth it.

I have attended Zumba class; Kettle class, Pilates and Yoga classes with Vanessa, I am 60+ and have…read moreone or two medical problems, she has helped me exercise within a class setting by customising routines so I can join classes. This instructor goes far beyond her job role, she is an extremely caring person. Classes.are structured to everyone's needs. The people who attend the sessions are all ages, sizes and levels of fitness and they make everyone welcome. So I would recommend Vanessas Fitness classes go along and try.

I have eagerly been waiting for the yogahaven guys to complete the last lick of paint on the place…read moreso I could get in and get all zen like again. This is the latest branch of yogahaven to open (they have a couple in London, Birmingham) and now Solihull. The hot yoga studio is based on a industrial park, and on the first night of going I managed to drive past the place as I was looking out for a lit sign in the dark. The reception staff are friendly and the reception area is welcoming. There are a few items to buy - rehydrating coconut milk, juice and mats. The changing rooms are lovely and clean and there are showers to boot too. The hot studio itself has mirrored walls at the front and yoga mats for use or you can bring your own. The instructors are top notch. There is a reduced class schedule while they assess demand, but I'm sure they will be open 7 days a week real soon. If you haven't sweated it out in a yoga room before I recommend going.