Get on your mat for charity

The yoga community is supporting charity, Action on Addiction. The idea is to promote the positive link between recovery and yoga by hosting and running a series of yoga classes to raise money for the charity. Top yoga centres including triyoga, new kid on the block Evolve and Yoga Haven in Brighton are all taking part. And with teachers on hand such as Leela Miller and Nadia Narain you are in for a treat. The charity is looking for people of all abilities to challenge themselves by performing as many sun salutations as possible during a 1 hour session with experienced teachers on hand to lend support. Participants will be asked to raise a minimum of £100. I'm all signed up, mat in hand.

Classes run from 16th October - 30th October.

To view the full timetable for Action on Addiction month visit www.actiononaddiction.org.uk

Get bendy

The gorgeous Ushvani day spa in the heart of Chelsea is an oasis of calm offering the perfect escape from the mayhem of the city. Ushvani is known for its wonderful range of South East Asian therapies, it has now launched its yoga schedule which includes Vinyasa flow, Fertility yoga, Fit Yoga and Pregnancy yoga. Expect great teachers and intimate classes all taken in breathtakingly beautiful studios. Whether you are a seasoned yogi, a beginner or a yoga virgin its worth checking our their schedule, even if its only as a treat, as its on the pricey side.

For more information visit www.ushvani.com

Best yoga wear

It seems to be a continuous quest to find the perfect yoga wear. For me this means breathable fabrics, a comfortable cut and juicy colours. Best ranges include LuLu Lemon ( annoyingly they are only available in the US, but rumour is they are opening a flagship store here soon). These guys offer a yoga line with a range of cuts so there's something for all body shapes, lots of bright colours to choose from too. Hardtail (only available in the US but will deliver to the UK) a funky range who have been doing tie dye way before it came into vogue. And, my newest discovery is Roam Clothing - a super chic, grown up line of neutral pieces perfect for pre and post yoga. Expect flattering pieces crafted from the softest materials including Prima cotton and cashmere. The only downside is all of these lines are currenly available in the US - time to open a fedex account.

http://www.roamclothing.com/

http://www.lululemon.com/

http://www.hardtail.com/

(Image Hardtail www.hardtail.com)