As stress is a major contributor to a compromised immune system, this Gentle Yoga class guides students on a path towards greater relaxation, as well as increased energy and strength, in a welcoming, inclusive, comfortable, and nourishing environment

Students will develop greater body awareness as they move through a carefully structured class, designed to take account of people’s differing levels of capability as well as their unique anatomical differences.

A variety of props are used to help students find their appropriate ‘edge’ in the pose, without unnecessary stress and strain, either physically or mentally.

Based on the yoga principle of using the breath to calm the mind and relax the muscles, this class will focus on poses that stretch, strengthen, and tone while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles

Each class will include mindfulness and visualization techniques to enhance the mind/body connection, and focus and discipline the mind

The slower, gentler pace is easy enough for beginners, and great for everyone who wants (or needs!) to slow down a bit.

Email or call Tara: tara@mindfulnation.co.nz /  021 545 333

Intuitive Flow is based on classical Hatha Asanas. The flow is sequencing, it is to synchronize the movement with the breath.

My classes include pranayama breath work and Yin asanas at the end of the class to regulate flow and energy. They are open to all levels; it can be a gentle practice or a more dynamic practice. When we listen and tune into our intuition, we are having consideration for ourselves in each moment and are learning to adapt to the strength we apply to each practice.

In this class, I like to tune into each practitioner's energy in the moment and give different options of asanas, so each individual is able to find stillness, to be connected to the breath and to find his or her own level of strength required to be able to practice.

Please email meannadansell@gmail.com or call me on 021 275 0034 for any query you might have.

Yin Yoga with its gentle long-held stretches is the perfect balance to other more energetic types of yoga, sport, or physical activity, and an oasis from the hustle and bustle of modern life.  Each 90 minute class is designed to release stress and calm the body and the mind.

Using props to remove muscle tension, Yin Yoga focuses on the deeper tissues of the body - strengthening, stretching and stimulating to encourage more flexibility and freedom of movement while simultaneously releasing deep tension in the body and relaxing the nervous system.  Yin Yoga reduces stress while stimulating regeneration and is especially beneficial for the whole spine, lower back, pelvis/hip area and knees.

A Yin Yoga practice can help us really tune in to the messages of our body, due to its calming and introspective nature. The practice reminds us that regular doses of stillness and relaxation are as important to our well-being as getting hot and sweaty walking up the Peak, or cycling, or running, or other forms of strenuous activity.

Yin Yoga helps us become well-acquainted with the body's capabilities and limitations as we continually observe the sensations that arise.  Developing a habit of mindful awareness and bringing that to our other physical and sporting activities, or indeed to our daily working lives, means we'll be better able to listen to our body and potentially prevent injury and over-exertion.

This beautiful, gentle but challenging, and incredibly effective style of yoga is suitable for beginners and more experienced yoga students of all levels of strength and flexibility.

Please email tara@mindfulnation.co.nz or call Tara on 021 545 333 for any query you might have.

Tai Chi, the ancient Chinese practice, combines slow, controlled movements, meditation, and breathing exercises to cultivate Qi, the internal life energy, to flow smoothly and powerfully through the body.

The Tai Chi classes aim to develop those fundamentals so that by the end, class participants will be able to practise them unaided at any time and place. With continual practice, the balance of Yin and Yang energy and harmony of the inner and outer self can be achieved.

There are six classes running over a six-week period with three movements being taught each week. Tai Chi is a low impact exercise with minimal stress on joints and muscles which will be taught at the beginner level so it is suitable for most ages and fitness levels.

Please email herbalplushealth@yahoo.com or call Ming on 021 055 5218 for any query you might have.

Flying Lotus Yoga is a fulfilling and holistic asana practice, which includes a traditional Sanskrit opening chant, conscious breathing, warm-up, dynamic flow asana, meditation and relaxation. The asana that follows the warm-up aims for balance on a muscular level and an internal level to help strengthen body and mind. The final period of relaxation after the practice gives your body and mind time to bathe in the effect of your practice and rejuvenate.

Flying Lotus Yoga is suited to those seeking a flow of movement and meditation, utilising level one postures with variations and extensions to suit each body type.

Please email flyinglotusyoga.nz@gmail.com or call Bri on 021 204 6065 for any query you might have.

These Pregnancy yoga classes are very gentle, with specific practices to suit the different trimesters of Pregnancy and the Postnatal phase, and are held in four week blocks. Please check the 'Events' page for details.

Michele completed her Prenatal yoga training in Fertility, Pregnancy and Postnatal yoga, under the guidance of Dr Pooja Maddela of Integrated Mind-Body therapies.

Michele also offers private and small group classes for those who are wishing to prepare for conception.

For further information see www.abundantlywell.co.nz or call Michele on 027 250 2678

Dru* Yoga has its roots in Hatha yoga; a graceful and potent form of yoga based on soft flowing movements, controlled directed breathing, and visualisation.

This style of yoga improves strength and flexibility, creates and improves core stability, and is accessible to anyone and everyone, regardless of age, current levels of mobility or fitness.

Dru –originating from the word dhruva ; the Sanskrit word for ‘Still point’ - is designed to take people into a stress-free space of stillness and peace, building feelings of possibility and positivity, and refreshing and rejuvenating body, mind and spirit. Often referred to as Yoga of the Heart, Dru Yoga aims to help relieve the enormous stresses and strains of modern-day living and has been shown to significantly decrease back pain, increase performance under stress and boost confidence and emotional wellbeing.

Each 90-minute class will comprise gentle activations to warm up the body, a specific Energy Block Release sequence of movement and stretching to enable the free flow of energy through the body, followed by a sequence of postures targeting a particular therapeutic outcome, together with meditation and guided relaxation.

The benefits of Dru Yoga are profound and long-lasting – come and be part of the ever-increasing number of people round the world who have found Dru to be the still point in their lives.

Contact Angeline for more information and to book classes: 027 232 5200 or Quiessencemassage@gmail.com

*Dru Yoga – a graceful and potent form of yoga that works on body, mind and spirit. It is based on soft flowing movements, controlled directed breathing, and visualisations, and is accessible to everyone.

Vinyasa branches out from Hatha Yoga, where asanas (postures) flow with the breath. The term Vinyasa is derived from nyasa, meaning 'to place' and vi, meaning 'in a special way'. In Vinyasa the breath initiates the movement, which is why it's considered a moving meditation.

Olivias classes are created to bring consciousness to each movement, creating fluidity and grace, balance and harmony, whilst moving prana, 'chi' (energy) through the bodies.

This 75 minute class works on all systems of the body, it detoxifies, relaxes the mind, improves strength and flexibility and reduces stress in the body and mind.

Class price $15 per class drop in.

4 consecutive classes $50.

Bring a friend $13 per person per class.

For more information please contact Olivia on 027 372 8192 or olivianysse@gmail.com