The best yoga in Manchester

Yoga Soul has earned a reputation as one of the most popular studios in the city, now running branches in the Northern Quarter and Levenshulme. It's a positive and community-minded studio with a busy timetable of classes. Lessons cover styles from yin to rocket yoga, as well as classics to help you master the basics.

A world-class studio in Manchester, The Life Centre is a simple and spacious venue that offers more than 30 classes each week. It's one of the city's biggest and most diverse yoga studios, covering varied styles including ashtanga, hot yoga, yin, and yoga for beginners. There are also other events like teacher training and retreat days.

Yoga Republic creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for practicing yoga in Spinningfields. Straightforward classes to suit everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners are taught here, with styles including vinyasa, hatha, and yin. The studio itself is spacious, with quality mats and props available to use.

The oldest Iyengar yoga organisation in the UK, Manchester & District Iyengar Yoga is based in a charming refurbished building in Dukinfield. There are classes aimed at all levels of experience, which are always taught by certified teachers. The studio also provides teacher training for future Iyengar yoga teachers.

Enjoy yoga sessions in Stockport or on-demand with Aysegul Yoga. This cosy studio teaches vinyasa flow and beginners' classes. The warm and homey studio is complemented by small class sizes that make sure you get personalised attention. Private classes and immersive retreats are offered too, as are yoga photography services.

Bodywise Natural Health Centre creates a calm oasis in the middle of the city; it's based at Manchester Buddhist Centre. A range of wellness classes are offered here including tai chi and qi gong, pilates, and yoga. The yoga sessions include classes for pregnant women and parents and babies. Workshops and natural therapies are available here too.

Practice yoga in bohemian and atmospheric surroundings at Manchester Yoga Central. This studio is set in a historic warehouse and offers a range of inspiring classes including vinyasa flow, gentle flows, and classes that combine elements of hatha and vinyasa. Lots of other exciting yogic events are on too including conscious club nights and in-depth workshops.

Based in Eccles, Yoga Loft is a peaceful place to explore yoga. The studio has a busy schedule of classes including beginners' sessions, hot yoga, ashtanga, and vinyasa flow. Workshops, retreats, events, and teacher training are also offered. This place has a warm and friendly atmosphere that makes you feel welcome.

Four Noble Truths focuses on the powerful and modern Jivamukti style of yoga, but also covers a range of other styles including vinyasa flow, yin, and mother and baby yoga. A choice of classes are on offer to suit different needs and levels. Both of the studios are spacious and allow plenty of light in.

Salford's Siren Asylum is a women-only fitness studio. It offers a social and welcoming atmosphere, and promotes body positivity. Work out in the gym here or try one of the varied range of classes on offer, which include yoga sessions. The yoga classes here are ideal when you need to unwind and complement the other sessions available well.

An upscale hotel spa in Salford, Re:Treat at The Lowry Hotel offers plenty of ways to relax and focus on self-care. As well as top quality spa facilities and treatments, this modern space has a fitness centre with personal trainers and classes in yoga and pilates that are designed to leave you feeling refreshed and rebalanced.

Studio 38 Yoga runs a variety of yoga classes to suit every level of experience. This yoga studio is spacious and peaceful, with a down-to-earth and welcoming atmosphere. More than 20 classes are on each week, ranging in style from rocket yoga to restorative sessions. Yoga courses and one-off workshops and events are on the timetable too.

At Reset by Form you'll find yoga, barre, and pilates classes for every level of ability. Classes come with various themes and intensity levels, offering something to suit everybody. Each class is intended to challenge you but leave you feeling great, taking place in a welcoming atmosphere and a stylish contemporary studio.

Chorlton's Yoga Café is a homey and approachable yoga studio and community centre. This cosy venue welcomes everybody and offers activities designed to uplift you. Join a yoga session here or try out meditation or music sessions. You can also have a variety of healing and restorative natural treatments here, including massage.