NORTH EAST LIFESTYLE

I was invited to experience a Hotpod Yoga class. Housed in an inflatable pod that can accommodate up to 20 people and is heated to 37 degrees, Hotpod yoga offers a fresh approach to yoga in a unique, otherworldy setting. I was really looking forward to my Hotpod Yoga class, although I was a little apprehensive as I have very little experience in actual yoga practice. On arrival I met Alex Hurley, the owner of Hodpod Yoga Newcastle. I asked him how this exciting venture came a

WIN £150 worth of bespoke shades to be made for you by Cotterell & Co shade makers Cotterell & Co, one of the country’s leading supplier of lighting, furniture and home accessories, teamed up with North East Lifestyle to offer one lucky reader and opportunity to win £150 worth of bespoke lampshades for ceiling, table or floor lamps or recover your existing lampshades. ​ These will be handmade to order in Cotterell & Co’s design studio by skilled in-house shade makers. You c

Win two tickets to see Geordie The Musical at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House. To enter the competition all you have to do is answer the following question: Q: In what year is Geordie the Musical set? And like our Facebook page and share this post with five of your friends. Good luck! The competition closing date is Sunday 3rd October.

I have been following the career of Ben Batmen with interest since he contacted Lifestyle Magazine about the release of his first single, 'Don’t Breathe A Word', in July. He is a singer-songwriter based in the North East who has been writing his own songs since the age of 13. His music is laid-back pop with elements of folk running through them. He plays cleverly with lyrics and imagery, and his second single 'Make Believe' follows in this vein. To listen to Ben's new single

I was invited to the Sunderland Empire to the press night of Flashdance. Based on the 1983 hit film of the same name, this successful musical has grossed more than £200 million world wide. The Sunderland production starred 'Strictly' star Joanne Clifton as Alex Owens, and 'A1' singer Ben Adams as Nick Hurley. The show opened with some fantastic visuals and a high energy dance routines. The opening few minutes set the tone for the evenings entertainment. Joanne Clifton wa