The 10 best yoga studios in Manchester

Yoga Republic MCR combines regular classes, mat Pilates, workshops and wellness events across its Manchester and Salford studios. Its timetable includes flow, strength and restorative sessions, with options for people attending their first class as well as experienced practitioners.

The Manchester loft studio runs classes seven days a week, while the Salford studio has a limited timetable. Members can pay per class, buy a class pack or choose a monthly subscription. Beyond the standard schedule, the studio hosts Sound Baths, restorative retreats and specialist masterclasses, creating longer sessions for people who want to explore yoga and wellbeing in greater depth.

Prenatal yoga and general yoga classes at Blue River Yoga take place in Worsley, with sessions for expectant parents, mums and babies, and adults seeking a regular practice. Classes combine postures, breathing, movement and relaxation, with pregnancy-focused support continuing from early pregnancy through to birth.

Sophia also offers private sessions at clients’ homes. Weekly classes are held at Beesley Green Community Centre, while sessions in Urmston are listed at Sister and Soul wellness studios. The timetable includes evening options, and prices include £8 single classes or £40 for a block of four.

Yoga Loft combines yoga, Reformer Pilates and teacher training for beginners, experienced practitioners and people seeking structured movement. Classes include hot yoga, beginner sessions, Reformer Pilates and Jivamukti Yoga, while the studio also offers a four-week beginner Reformer course and single-session booking. Founders Kevin and Teresa Dennison lead the programme, drawing on traditional and contemporary movement disciplines.

The studio provides mats and props, with equipment available for sessions, and Reformer Pilates classes are designed for different experience levels and goals. Hot yoga takes place in rooms heated to around 32 to 38°C. beginner-friendly Reformer Pilates gives first-timers a clear starting point.

Yoga classes and Pilates are available at Yoga Sangha Manchester, a studio in Cheadle, South Manchester. Options include Ashtanga, Hatha and restorative yoga, with classes for different levels and no membership requirement. Online classes are offered alongside in-person sessions.

The studio also provides space for meditation, therapies, workshops and community events. Mats, blocks, bolsters and straps are available for practice, while studio and therapy-room hire support independent practitioners and event organisers. Booking in advance is recommended, particularly for smaller classes and events. There is no on-site parking Monday to Friday between 8am and 5.30pm.

SHALA + SAGE runs yoga and Pilates classes in Monton for beginners, regular practitioners, expectant parents and people seeking quieter movement. The timetable includes Vinyasa Flow, Yin and Hatha, alongside Foundations, pregnancy yoga and private classes.

Its pregnancy programme uses gentle strengthening movement, breathwork and deep rest in two-hour workshops designed for mums-to-be. The studio also offers memberships, class passes and drop-in bookings, including a three-class introductory offer. Advance booking is essential to guarantee a place, and late arrivals cannot join once the downstairs door is locked one minute before class time.

The studio on burton road offers yoga, Pilates and barre classes in West Didsbury. The timetable includes Vinyasa, Yin and Hatha Yoga, alongside Classic and Power Pilates, giving beginners and regular practitioners different ways to train.

Class formats range from dynamic flows and heated sessions to slower, long-held stretches and low-impact core work. The studio provides mats, and gift passes can be used on any yoga, Pilates or barre class. Pregnant clients can attend mat Pilates, barre and yoga only until the end of the first trimester if they feel well and have no medical concerns. Yoga, Pilates and barre are available under one roof, while heated classes are not suitable during pregnancy.

Hot and non-heated yoga classes, Pilates and movement sessions are available at Studio 38 Yoga, with options ranging from dynamic hot flow to slow, restorative practice. The studio also runs beginner and pregnancy courses, plus workshops, events and kids’ yoga.

Classes are designed for different experience levels, with pose variations and encouragement to adapt movements or take breaks. Dedicated beginner options include both heated and non-heated courses, while Mandala and Rocket classes require some previous yoga knowledge. Drop-in classes cost £12, and spare mats are available for people who do not own one. Over 20 classes a week give members regular choice across the timetable.