We teach four very exciting and diverse, but complimentary styles of yoga – Mukti, Yin, Flow and Yoga Nidra. All of our classes are heated, except for our Yoga Nidra class.  In each class our certified teachers guide students through a specific series of postures designed to balance and improve the health of the entire body and mind.

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  Temp: 37 degrees Celsius 

  Yoga is originally from India, which makes it a natural fit with a hot environment.

  Our Mukti Yoga class is inspired by the internationally recognised Modo Yoga series and is an energetic 60 or 90 minute yoga class which works to stretch, strengthen and tone the muscles while detoxifying the body, rejuvenating internal systems and calming the mind.

  During a Mukti Yoga class the teacher will use postures from a set of 50 traditional Yoga poses. They also have the freedom to integrate other postures from other styles of Yoga, which offers variety and flexibility. While we believe that consistency is important to measure results (therefore lots of repetition in the postures we do), variations challenge, excite and help students stay focused and become unlimited in their practice.

  Each class begins with a very active standing series of postures focusing on building strength, balance and endurance. This is followed by a floor series of postures working on strengthening and stretching the hips, upper body and spine.

  Yoga poses in this class are held on average for 20-30 seconds and each class is based around a core series of postures, with the teacher introducing subtle differences tailored to the needs of the class.

  As well as the physical benefits, the series improves mental clarity through focus, determination, discipline and also reduces the negative effects of stress, while cleansing the body and flushing toxins.

  In all of our classes you are in charge of how little or how much you do. The teacher gives modifications to make postures easier or harder and there is never any pressure to go into the full expression of the posture, therefore allowing yourself to become confident through each stage of the pose. At any time throughout the class, you can take physical breaks by lying down on your mat, focusing on your breathing and meditation. This allows you to stay with your practice and at the same time facilitate a break if and when needed.

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  Temp: 33 degrees Celsius 

  Yin is on every Monday and Thursday at 7.30pm.

  Yin is a wonderful style of restorative yoga with long luxurious stretches. The focus of our Yin Yoga class is predominantly the area below the chest and above the knees targeting the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine.

  In this class the lights are turned down low, while relaxing music is played in the background to compliment the practice. Due to the longer length of time each pose is held, you have ample opportunity to work with our qualified yoga teacher to make any modifications that you might need.

  Why do we hold the pose longer? As a muscle is more elastic than the connective tissue, it responds immediately to a pose, lengthening to its limit. Only when the muscle is fully stretched and relaxed, the stretch reaches the less elastic connective tissues, which weave throughout the body connecting everything together. For this process to happen in a safe and effective manner, stress (the stretch) must be applied for several minutes at a time. In Yin Yoga, poses are usually held for three to five minutes.

  Yin poses are almost entirely passive and do not include standing or balancing poses. Most poses are practiced while either seated or laying on the mat. Students are free to bring a pillow or bolster (suitable to sweat on) and additional towels (to use as props) to this class. Our students often talk about getting the best nights sleep ever following this class.

  In all of our classes you are in charge of how little or how much you do. The teacher gives modifications to make postures easier or harder and there is never any pressure to go into the full expression of the posture, therefore allowing yourself to become confident through each stage of the pose. At any time throughout the class, you can take physical breaks by lying down on your mat, focusing on your breathing and meditation. This allows you to stay with your practice and at the same time facilitate a break if and when needed.

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  Temp: 35 degrees Celsius 

  Flow Class is on every Tuesday at 6pm & Sunday at 7.30am.

  This is a Vinyasa (Flow) class and is our most energising class, where the focus is flexibility, breathing and upper body strength. Flow yoga can be very vigorous, but don’t let that scare you as we give lots of options for it to be more gentle and make this class accessible for a beginner. The heaters are set down a couple of degrees lower than our traditional Mukti class, to allow for the additional internal heat that you will create.  This is the perfect Yoga workout and the class you want to do to if you would like to burn calories.

  The Flow class begins with 45 minutes of standing postures with Sun Salutations weaved throughout. The postures are shorter as there is more emphasis on the Sun Salutations with the movement linked to the breathing cycle. The sequence of poses is smooth and fluid in which one pose runs into the next like a dance. The final 15 minutes are spent on the floor working on deep long luxurious stretches.

  In all of our classes you are in charge of how little or how much you do. The teacher gives modifications to make postures easier or harder and there is never any pressure to go into the full expression of the posture, therefore allowing yourself to become confident through each stage of the pose. At any time throughout the class, you can take physical breaks by lying down on your mat, focusing on your breathing and meditation. This allows you to stay with your practice and at the same time facilitate a break if and when needed.

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  Temp: 25 degrees Celsius 

  Nidra will be held monthly the first Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm – our next class is Tuesday 5th November and Tuesday 3rd December 2019.

  Yoga Nidra uniquely unwinds the nervous system, which is the foundation of the body’s well being, and allows the student to feel rejuvenated. This practice supports us to live with more peace and tranquillity despite what is happening in the world around us.

  This class is a guided relaxation process that takes you through the levels of the mind, so you are totally relaxed yet conscious and aware. Similar to that blissful state when you are just about to fall asleep.

  Yoga Nidra (also known as yogic sleep or sleep with awareness) is an ancient practice that is rapidly gaining popularity. It is intended to induce full-body relaxation and a deep meditative state of consciousness through a systematic method of complete relaxation.

  During a typical class, the teacher will use a variety of techniques including guided imagery, body scanning, breathing and working with the body’s subtler aspects to aid relaxation. Unlike a quick Savasana at the end of asana practice, Yoga Nidra allows enough time for students to physiologically and psychologically sink into it.

  Class begins with 20 minutes of some very simple and gentle yoga stretches to relax the body. Followed by 40 minutes of Yoga Nidra whilst lying down in a deliciously relaxed state listening to the visual guided meditation designed to take you into a deeper state of mental relaxation. The heaters will be on at a comfortable 25 degrees so that the room is warm, but not hot (you will not sweat). Long pants that allow movement and a short or long-sleeved top would be suitable for this class.

   

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  Temp: 25 degrees Celsius 

   

  This class currently does not run due to lack of support.  If you think you would like a non-heated class on the schedule, please let us know.

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  We are always looking for other styles of yoga to add to our already diverse range of classes.  If you would like to see a certain style of yoga, please email Vivienne at viv@hya.co.nz. Above are suggestions and thoughts of classes that we are already considering, if you are interested in any of these please don’t hesitate to let us know.

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