Events

Pregnancy Yoga

with Claire Wright

Featherston Studio | $74/ 4-classes or drop in on a casual basis $22/class

Are you pregnant? Join Claire at Featherston Studio on a journey of discovery, practising not only specialised yoga postures suitable for pregnancy but also learning helpful breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques.

Claire's classes are UNHEATED, gentle, and safe for all women (regardless of previous yoga experience) with adjustments made for each trimester. All women are welcome regardless of previous yoga experience. Our classes will focus on creating space in the body and mind and exploring the many yogic tools that can be used for a positive pregnancy, labour, and birth experience.

If you would like to carve out a special time in your week that allows you to stay active and also remain still enough to really nurture yourself and your growing baby, this class could be for you. Either sign up for the full four weeks ($74/ 4-classes) or drop in on a casual basis ($22/class). Mat rental is included in the class price.

Please be mindful that spaces are limited due to the specialisation of these classes, so please confirm your spot ahead of time (if possible) to ensure you don't miss out. You can do so by booking online!

The classes are structured by the following curriculum:

WEEK 1: Standing and classic Prenatal yoga asana (poses).

WEEK 2: Classic poses, some nice lateral openers and partner poses.

WEEK 3: Moving into flowing breath work with pregnancy salutations.

WEEK 4: Stabilising and releasing poses for the hips, pelvis and back.

We hope you'll join us!

If you have questions, please feel free to drop us an email | marketing@hotyogawellington.co.nz.

Sadhana for the Soul Yoga Retreat, Glenorchy

with Maria Gorham & Angela Baker

Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat

Reconnect with yourself on this 5-night retreat at the South Island’s stunning Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat. Find a sacred time to deepen your yoga practice and set personal routines to carry throughout your life — while exploring New Zealand’s beautiful backyard.

Sadhana means ‘a daily spiritual practice,’ and is found in anything and everything. From the way we eat, to the way we conduct our body, energy, and emotions.

The thread of Sadhana will be woven throughout this unique retreat, with daily practices, meditation, journaling, intention-setting, and more — set by the beautiful serene waters of Lake Wakatipu. Take the time to create a healing routine of your own, that you can continue long after you’ve returned home.

Aimed at unifying body and mind towards a natural harmonious state of being, the Sadhana for the Soul retreat will help

you align what’s in your heart and mind with the things you do and say. All while exploring the beauty of one of the most breathtaking parts of New Zealand.

Biomechanics and the landscape of artful sequencing

With Sam Rozitis

Lower Hutt Studio | Cost per individual module: $1500 | Cost for 300 hour certification (all 4 modules): $5000 ($1250 per module)

This module is part of our 300-hour yoga teacher training certification.

Anatomy

During this module, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of the axial and appendicular skeleton. Each day will begin with an exploration of the functional range of motion of a specific region of the body, and how to evaluate this in your students. You'll learn how to use yoga to address issues that often present themselves on the mat.

Sequencing

Moving beyond the traditional methodology of sequencing, we'll explore the "why" behind every posture you incorporate into your classes. You'll learn how to structure your class planning, and how to use anatomy, philosophy and impactful theming to inform your classes.

Diving deep and becoming the witness

With Angela Baker & Maria Gorham

Lower Hutt Studio | Cost for 300 hour certification (all 4 modules): $5000 ($1250 per module)

This module is part of our 300-hour yoga teacher training certification.

During the yin module, your days will be shaped by theory, practice and interactive conversation - shining a light on the functional approach to yin postures. Each of us are different - both skeletally and muscularly - which can alter the experience of a pose from one body to another. During this module, we celebrate these differences using posture variations, props and visualisations. So we can enhance our individual experience of asana through feeling and breath, as opposed to aesthetics.

We'll dive deeply into the 7 archetypes of yin yoga (based on Paul Grilley's functional approach), gaining an advanced understanding by breaking down each posture one by one. As the week progresses we'll layer these learnings with use of intention within a teaching environment - including meditation, theming and music - to help us dive deep and settle in.

Beyond Asana: Yoga philosophy demystified / hands on assists

With Helen Williams

Lower Hutt Studio | Cost per individual module: $1500 Cost for 300 hour certification (all 4 modules): $5000 ($1250 per module)

This module is part of our 300-hour yoga teacher training certification.

Philosophy

During this module, we'll investigate how ancient yogic philosophy meets modern-day asana practice and our lives. We'll focus on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Tantric, Advait texts, and the Bhagavad Gita to offer context and contrasts to our modern-day practice. This module will include discussion, movement, self-study, mindfulness, meditation, mantra and the creation of home practices. Prepare to examine your personal narratives, stories and myths, as you meet the texts and philosophies that underpin our yoga practices.

Hands-on Assists

The hands-on assists portion of this module is an introduction to assisting students throughout a yoga class. We'll take an in-depth look at consent, approach, and the ethics of touch in the context of a yoga class. This module is designed to provide you with the confidence to assist in a safe, sustainable and meaningful way with the potential to cultivate a deeper experience for both you and your students.

The art of transformation

With Maria Gorham & Angela Baker

Lower Hutt Studio | Cost per individual module: $1500 Cost for 300 hour certification (all 4 modules): $5000 ($1250 per module)

This 7-day block is part of our 300-hour yoga teacher training certification.

This module is set to be one of personal transformation, joy, growth and authenticity. Here you will get the opportunity to deliver and observe different teaching styles. The teachings you deliver will be videoed for the unique experience of examining what usually just exists live and in the moment. A chance to step outside yourself and observe habits, body language and the experience of your students. Integrated between these live teachings will be some of NZYC’s favourite Guest Teachers Including a Voice coach and Ayurvedic Teacher, as well as advanced sessions on chakras and the 8-Limb Path. Offering you plenty of playful theory and practical skills this module is not to be missed if you are ready to transform your teaching.