Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Mats, blocks, bricks, straps, blankets, bolsters and chairs are provided in all studios. Please note there is a £2 hire charge for hot yoga mats. Many students prefer to practise on their own mat — mats are available to purchase at reception or you are welcome to bring yours with you.

Lockers are provided in the changing rooms. There are small shelving cabinets in the studios themselves for the storage of valuables. We strongly recommend taking your valuables into the studio. Deansgate Haus is not responsible for any loss or damage to items during your class, whether or not in lockers.

If you must bring your mobile phone into the studio please make sure it is switched off and kept away from your mat to allow yourself time to switch off from the outside world and to avoid disturbing others in class.

Yes, we offer pre-booking for all scheduled classes through our website or mobile app. 70% of places can be booked online with 30% available for drop-in only. We recommend booking ahead, particularly for evening classes. Please arrive early to secure your place.

We recommend arriving at least 10 to 15 minutes before class to give you time to check in at reception, change and set yourself up. If you arrive 5 minutes or more after the class has started we will not be able to let you in.

All classes can be booked up to 14 days in advance.

Yoga is not competitive and is open to everyone — young or old, flexible or stiff, athletic or deskbound, male or female. Although there are spiritual elements to yoga, it is not a religion and does not require you to subscribe to any particular set of beliefs.

We offer classes in most of the major contemporary posture-based styles, for students of all levels of experience.

We advise you not to practise yoga in your first trimester. Intermediate and beyond students can attend general classes from the second trimester at the discretion of the teacher and with prior approval of your medical practitioner. Hot Yoga is not suitable for pregnant students.

Our adult classes are only suitable for over 16 year olds. If you are between 16 and 18 and would like to come to any classes or workshops, you need to be accompanied by someone over 18.

Please inform the teacher of any injuries or medical conditions (including pregnancy, suspected pregnancy, or recent childbirth) before the class starts. This helps the teacher know how to assist you, give you modifications and keep you safe. We and our teachers reserve the right to ask you not to participate in a class if we feel it would be inappropriate because of an injury or medical condition. If you are uncertain about whether or not yoga is suitable for you, please contact us.

Dress in comfortable clothing in which you are able to stretch and move freely. Classes are barefoot and shoes are not allowed in the studios.

Yoga and Pilates are best practised on an empty stomach. We recommend not eating for at least 2 hours prior to class, though juice or fruit are fine if you need a quick energy boost. Drink plenty of water prior to class but avoid drinking during class.

The physical benefits can include increased flexibility, strength and stamina, and for many yoga can help people to feel more at home in their body. As you start to experience greater ease in your physical body, you may find it easier to sit comfortably for longer, enabling you to delve more deeply into meditation and experience the stillness of the mind.

Yoga is a set of practices originating in India over 2,000 years ago, but despite its ancient roots, yoga could not be more relevant today. It is a powerful and transformative practice that allows us to feel more at home and at ease in our bodies and encourages a greater sense of mental clarity and wellbeing.