More than 70 classes in yoga, ballet, pilates and more start in Letchworth next week.

Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living founder and director Roberta Meldrum said: “Of special interest are the mindfulness programmes and the Five Rhythms dance classes. Both, rarely offered anywhere else, offer life-changing opportunities.”

The centre in Hitchin Road – which has been going since 1984 – offers 24 yoga classes and 23 pilates classes for all levels, as well as the Alexander technique, which Roberta said is rarely offered in a group setting, and helps reduce muscle tension that frequently leads to back and neck pain.

Also on offer is tai chi, which reduces blood pressure and stress and benefits the cardiovascular system.

For more call 01462 678804 or see letchworthcentre.org.