A WEEKEND of free yoga classes will take place at a Chester luxury hotel and spa next weekend.

In celebration of International Yoga Day, yoga and athleisure apparel brand, Shakti Shanti, has partnered with Carden Park to offer a weekend of complimentary classes on Saturday and Sunday, June 16-17.

There will be up to four classes a day from 8.30am-5.30pm run by a team of dedicated yoga instructors.

Attendees will also get the opportunity to browse Shakti Shanti's pop-up boutique and receive a 15% discount off all garments.

Celebrated annually, International Yoga Day invites beginners and yogis alike to get involved with the mental and spiritual practice of yoga and enjoy its therapeutic benefits.

This year, online yoga-wear brand Shakti Shanti, whose flagship UK boutique is based in Tattenhall, will be partnering with Carden Park to offer a weekend of yoga sessions for free. Classes will be held outside and indoors.

Co-founder of Shakti Shanti UK, Kate Wood, said: "We're delighted to be celebrating International Yoga Day with a weekend of complimentary classes and retail therapy. It's the perfect opportunity for some 'me time' with friends, family, or just on your own."

Sessions will take place at 8.30am, 10.30am, 2.30pm and 4.30pm on each day for the duration of one hour. To book your place, visit www.eventbrite.co.uk and search for 'Shakti Shanti'.