Though they vary in style, all our classes share a common goal: to teach you the skills to focus the mind, support the body, and connect with the breath. It’s the art and practice of presence, and our job is to lead you there.
If you are brand new to yoga, we’d recommend starting with our beginner’s course, which we offer every three months, a Hot class (dynamic) or Yin (relaxing). Drop us an email for an update on the next beginner’s course.
Vinyasa
This is a dynamic yoga practice. We link breath and movement, finding the balance of strength and flexibility. We let go of tension as we build stability, openness and grounding. These classes may include pranayama (breathwork), meditation, mantra (chanting) and/or yogic philosophy.
The room sits at 28°C, a temperature which supports the body to open.
Hot
Originally designed as a beginner’s sequence, this is a great place to start. The set sequence of long hold postures stays the same each time, allowing the body to adjust and strengthen quite quickly. This class includes pranayama (breathwork).
The room is heated to about 38°C, which supports the body to open, sweat and release toxins.
Yin
Yin is the ultimate balm for our fast-paced world. It also compliments our dynamic styles of yoga, with a focus on relaxation, softening and opening up the body. There are plenty of props to make yourself nice and comfortable, and the practice is like a big hug. Our students walk out the door feeling nourished and calm. Keep an eye out for our Yin and Yoga Nidra classes for even deeper relaxation.
The room is comfortably warm.
Ashtanga
This 90 minute practice is the most traditional of our classes. This set sequence is deeply balancing and grounding, and holds reverence for yoga in its traditional form. All classes include a longer period of time in seated meditation, mantra or pranayama (breathwork).
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Yin Yang
This practice is the merging of Vinyasa and Yin. It’s both dynamic and restorative, strong and soft - the best of both worlds. We start slow, work up to some more active postures, then soften back down into a relaxing yin sequence to finish off. This class may include pranayama (breathwork) and/or meditation.
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“The best yoga teachers in Auckland. Always a great experience”
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