Yoga with a difference will be coming to Lincoln, with a masterclass from a world-renowned expert.

David Sye (47), who is the son of entertainer Frankie Vaughan, will visit the city for the first time next week.

Mr Sye originally developed the exercise technique, called Yogabeats, while teaching yoga to soldiers during the Bosnian war – he used James Brown songs to drown out the bombing.

Rather than using traditional postures, Yogabeats uses small movements of the body so blood flow is not disrupted.

"The micro-moves originated when I saw how children were unable to hold fixed static postures which are traditionally used in yoga," said Mr Sye.

"I then began to use these shifting movements in my yoga practice and was amazed with the results."

Mr Sye, who has demonstrated his technique on MTV and the Paul O'Grady Show, has previously taught yoga to prisoners, disadvantaged children and pregnant women.

The Lincoln event will be held on Friday, October 10 at the David Lloyd Health Club in Saxilby Road, Burton Waters.

General manager, Rob Fergusson, said: "I am delighted that David has included Lincoln in his busy schedule, which has recently taken him to LA, Vienna, Israel and Finland."

The event, which will run from 6.30pm until 9pm, is £5 for health club members and £10 for non members.

To book a place contact Louise Housley 07976 434 068.

For more details on the event, see Friday's Echo.