YOGA, BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT...

SPACE YOGA

WHAT: A cross between yoga and a science lesson, from Guerrilla Science in collaboration with the UK Space Agency. Sessions are led by a qualified yoga instructor, and each focuses on an aspect of aerial fitness training.

WHERE: Guerrilla Science has its own YouTube channel with home tutorials.

RESULTS: Space Yoga focuses on the particular elements of training that astronauts undergo to counteract the weakening effects of microgravity on muscles and bones, including exercises that keep your spine healthy, strengthen your core and balance.

PADDLEBOARD YOGA

WHAT: Traditional yoga, outdoors on water (usually a lake or canal), where the paddleboard acts as your yoga mat. You can do the class in yoga gear, though wetsuits and buoyancy aids are usually provided for safety and insurance.

WHERE: Nationally, including Brentford Lock and Paddington Basin, West London (from £25, active360. co.uk). Essex (£20, wetndryboardsports. and Bristol (£35,com) supbristol.

RESULTS: The movement Strike of the water a pose: requires you to Acroyoga work harder on balance and core stability.

ACROYOGA

WHAT: An exhilarating combination of traditional yoga, acrobatics and Thai massage with a partner, which involves lifting each other, and being lifted. WHERE: Brighton (from £6, acroyogabrighton.com). RESULTS: The supported inversions enable you to practise positions such as headstands more safely, and is great for balance.