Great place , deepest admiration as they were able to fix my back and I am on my feet nowread more

From the owner: Ayurveda does not divide disorders into the categories that we are familiar with but concerns…read moreitself with each element individually. What is treated in Western traditional medicine as an illness is regarded in Ayurvedic teachings as a symptom and a consequence of Dosha imbalance. After consultation with various doctors, we have nevertheless decided to list a number of indications and name some disorders that have frequently been alleviated by Ayurvedic treatments. The types of treatment vary of course according to the Dosha type. In the following you will find a few notes on familiar complaints. It should be stressed that the general terms employed do not exist in Ayurvedic teachings in this form. Because of our firm commitment to honesty and to the visitor's trust, we feel obliged to mention that we cannot issue any binding guarantee or promise of the success of treatment. What we can however guarantee is that our Ayurveda team will do its utmost with its accumulated experience to

I've found Adrian be both friendly and professional in the six months I've been going to the…read moreclasses,really helped me as a "Yoga novice" towards my goal of getting fitter and being more supple. Excellent value for money. Billy Kings Heath

From the owner: Introducing Yoga & Spin to Kings Heath offering a number of Fitness Classes,Including Yoga and…read moreIndoor Cycling. We're not a Gym we operate from the Cricket Club in Kings Heath,

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.

As soon as you walk through the door of the institute, a sense of calm runs through you. For too…read morelong, if you wanted to practice yoga then it'd be in a dusty, drafty old school hall - hardly a relaxing environment. The Iyengar Yoga Institute of Birmingham has a purpose built studio, with white walls, great lighting and smooth floorboards. Don't let the ropes on the wall scare you - these are integral to the practice of Iyengar yoga and you'll be using them with confidence in no time. The teachers - Jayne, Andrew and and Steve - are passionate ambassadors of the benefits of yoga and encourage beginners and seasoned yoga practitioners alike.

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

If you're looking to break out of the daily grind of life and refresh the mind, body and soul then…read moreYoga Sweat is most definitely the place to go! Yoga Sweat, a modern yoga studio, located right next to the Mailbox is a hidden gem in the city. With a variety of classes on offer, you can pick and mix what classes you want to go to dependent on what your body might need. There are hot yoga classes, ashtanga, jivamukti, rocket, hatha, relax and restore and even aerial yoga (check out the website for full descriptions) so lots of to choose from. Classes range from 60mins, 75 mins or 90 mins. My favourite classes are any of the heated ones (it gets so freaking HOT, it's pure bliss) and also jivamukti which is a very dynamic form of yoga and there's some awesome chanting involved! Intrigued? Check it out! The best thing about this yoga studio is the inviting and welcoming staff who create a relaxing and laid back environment where you feel at ease instantly when stepping in the door and greeted by a smile. All the yoga teachers are superb...and I know you're not supposed to have favourites BUT I love Raman and Zuzana's classes the best - they are just such lovely souls! And don't be worried if you think you're not flexible or whatever, each class is full of mixed abilities from newbies to experienced yogi's - it makes for an awesome environment of learning and teaching. With the challenging yoga posses, meditation and breathing work, every time I finish a class I feel like I've had a beautiful spiritual experience and ready to take on whatever is waiting for me on the other side of the studio. FYI this is one of my happy places! In terms of decor, the smell of scented candles and incense fills the places and creates a chilled out environment. The studio is has inspiration quotes and Buddhas dotted around, accompanied by bright orange and white walls and rustic wooden floorboards. Also in Studio 1 there is fairy lights - who doesn't love fairy lights?! Yoga mats and towels (if you're not a member it's just an extra £1) are available. There are also changing rooms which offer showering facilities - unfortunately in the morning you might have to wait a few minutes. My only negative (ekk!) would be that there aren't any power sockets in the actual changing rooms so if you want to use your hair dryer etc you have to do it in the studio...also there are no lockers, although I've never heard of any incidents and the studio is always closed during any classes. If you fancy checking out the studio, there is an introduction offer which is £20 for 20 days - so you can try as many classes as you want! If you find that you want to join afterwards (like me!!) then there are lots of different packages to suit your needs. If you have a fear of commitment you can also just pay as you go - £10 per class. Note to self - buy a yoga sweat hoody ASAP! *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.