Yoga West Auckland

Welcome Thank you for taking the time to discover Iyoga, we look forward to meeting you and enhancing your life through yoga practice. We are inspired by the many benefits yoga has personally given us and know that you will benefit too. We love what we do and are committed to enhancing your health and well-being with what we have to offer, online yoga classes, workshops in various locations and retreats in beautiful locations all to enhance your life and let you live your best life!  We provide small classes which allow us to personalise your practice and give you individual attention. Who is yoga for? Anyone who is willing to take positive action for their health and well-being can do yoga and enjoy the benefits. You can be at any age or physical ability to start yoga and experience its transformative effects in your life. Are you ready for positive change? Our passion, our focus Life Balance Whatever is going on in your life our classes are designed to give you tools that you can use to provide you with energy, strength, mental, physical and emotional support. Life is full of obstacles and challenges, our main purpose is to help you balance and enjoy your life with better health. Yoga practice is a great health barometer and encourages you to have a balanced lifestyle and is a positive way forward to achieving this. Women’s Health Woman are most often busy and have many facets to their life. At Iyoga we really care about the health and emotional state of our female students. A healthy endocrine system plays a vital role to endure these phases, from menstruation to pregnancy and menopause. We cater for women through all her cycles and teach how asana’s can support the endocrine system. Due to hormones and other factors, women are particularly susceptible to osteoarthritis and coronary disease. At Iyoga we understand women’s health issues and have the knowledge to teach you how to prevent these conditions. Just taking time out to breathe as part of a supportive yoga practice is vitally important for women. Realignment Our teachers are trained in remedial yoga where postural alignment plays a huge role. At Iyoga we use props and equipment to successfully rehabilitate and prevent injury while slowing down the ageing process. Through yoga asana (yoga postures) an infinite range of movement is explored to strengthen weak areas, extend tight muscles and increase blood circulation reducing inflammation and pain. This system will speed recovery from injury and provide you with the tools to perform at peak condition. Reducing stress levels by learning how to regulate breath, will have a direct effect on all systems of the body. It is proven that our breathing has an effect on our chemical balances and gut health which in turn effects mental health. Creating a more supple body through regular practice and instruction by our qualified teachers will alleviate many of these persistent and common issues. Vanessa Greenwood Vanessa is an Iyengar Association JI3 certified yoga teacher and the owner and director of Iyoga. Vanessa began practising Iyengar yoga in 1993 and from 1999 has been teaching. She became a certified teacher in 2005 after training under New Zealand Iyengar teacher Suzi Carson (Four Winds Yoga). She specialises in teacher training, pregnancy/postnatal and remedial health. Training has continued with ongoing 3 x year teacher development under recognised Australasian senior Iyengar teacher Peter Thomson since 2000. Remedial yoga with teacher Stephanie Quirk. Every three years, Vanessa travels to the Ramamani Institute in Pune, India to undertake an intensive month of Iyengar classes. She has attended many International workshops and retreats and now leads her own in N.Z. and Bali. Vanessa has been an events committee co-ordinator for Iyengar Yoga Association of New Zealand (IYANZ) from 2010 to 2013 organising workshops with visiting international senior teachers for NZ teachers. She has also been a director of 3 different Iyengar yoga studios. Vanessa also has a background in natural medicine, nutrition, and certified in Thai massage. She has four children and has practised prenatal and postnatal yoga which she strongly recommends.

OUR VIBE Kanuka Yoga Space is a neighbourly yoga studio and wellness space where you can breathe and move mindfully. We offer a variety of classes influenced by vinyasa, hatha, and yin/yang styles of yoga. Specialty workshops and movement classes outside the realm of yoga are also on offer. We believe offering a variety of classes will give Kanuka students the opportunity to find their own flow. ​Be adventurous. Be playful. Move and breathe mindfully. ​Kanuka Yoga Space aims to enhance your personal practice – whether it’s a solo practice at home or time in the outdoors. We hope the space encourages you to feel more connected with yourself and the world around you. The studio is influenced by the natural beauty of New Zealand. We encourage you to bring your practice to the great outdoors close to Hobsonville and West Auckland: Catalina Bay, on the Auckland harbour, the Waitakere Ranges, or the stunning West Coast beaches.

Welcome to Yoga West.  Our boutique yoga studio is nestled amongst the natural beauty of West Auckland’s Titirangi, offering a full schedule including Vinyasa, Yin, Slow-Flow, Pregnancy and Beginners yoga.  We also offer courses in Mums and Bubs and Basics yoga. Providing a space for a peaceful retreat amongst the fast paced city life, our vision is to offer a practical and accessible approach to an ancient Eastern tradition.  We have free mat and equipment use and limit our class numbers, so each and every student gets that well deserved special attention.  Our hand picked collective of teachers will take you through a mindful practice and guide you on the way to finding your calm. Yoga West is West Auckland’s newest yoga studio, situated in the beautiful leafy village of Titirangi.  This calming urban retreat will encourage you to stay connected to your centre and your natural presence, while in the midst of daily life. At Yoga West, we offer a variety of yoga styles and classes and warmly welcome all students – from those seeking to try yoga for the first time, to seasoned yogis wanting to inspire a regular practice.  All our teachers have undertaken the highest quality training and are passionate about sharing the healthful benefits of yoga. We believe there is a yoga practice for everyone, and it is our hope that you can find one that changes your life into a happier, healthier and more heart-centered one!

ABOUT YOGA IN LIFE Classical integral yoga tailored to each individual At Yoga in life we teach classical integral yoga that is firmly based in yogic tradition and adapted to suit the needs of contemporary living. It includes Hatha, Raja, Karma, Jnana, Mantra, Tantra and Bhakti Yoga as well as other branches and presents them in a package that is unified but also flexible enough to be applied according to individual needs. It is a systematic, step-by-step approach to yoga, based on safety, common sense and integration of all aspects of our personality. Practices are presented in a safe and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to have their own unique experience. Studio classes, workshops, conferences and a more intense exploration in Yogic Studies or Teacher Training courses are available in various locations throughout the world. THE BENEFITS OF YOGA Yoga is about creating balance and harmony in one’s life The proliferation of yoga in modern day society has taken on many forms. Now, more than ever, individuals seek personal growth. Yoga is a tool for the development of the personality with the aim to bring about greater awareness. Yoga is about creating balance and harmony in one’s life and to this end classes at Yoga in Life are suited to anyone who is looking for an integrated approach to their physical, mental, and spiritual development. The classes are balanced between physical postures (asana), breathing (pranayama), mantra and relaxation/meditation practices. People of all ages, beliefs, backgrounds and physical abilities will gain tools for health, peace of mind, and a conscious, inspired way of living. “The concept of health in Yoga is to realise the natural stamina, strength and ability of the body, mind and emotions.” — SWAMI NIRANJANANANDA

Tanija – Yoga With over 10 years of regular yoga practice Tanija has found so much appreciation for having a space to go to where she can find a sense of internal focus, a moment to slow down and re-connect to herself. In Tanija’s classes you will enjoy a diverse flow and a strong connection to breath. She will encourage you to listen to the rhythm of your body and take options to find stability, ease and comfort within a pose. Haidee – Yoga With 15 years of practice and 7 years of teaching Haidee aims to enable others to move freely without injury, and to create a calmness of mind in a busy world. Combining a love of anatomy, the human form and movement, Haidee encourages a curious approach to yoga. She will guide you towards a clear and uncomplicated focus on mobility, stability, simultaneously creating a well functioning body and mind. Twyla – Yoga Twyla’s passion for truly holistic health and well-being led her to her yoga studies as an important complement to her qualifications in naturopathy, herbal medicine, nutrition and personal fitness training. Twyla’s classes build from a strong foundation of alignment to a gentle flowing practice designed to build mobility, flexibility, mindfulness and strength. Stu – Yoga Stu has enjoyed a regular yoga practice since he was a teen. He is and avid outdoors sports adventurer who enjoys surfing, intrepid hikes, and snowboarding. Stu’s classes will guide you towards finding balance, a mind/body connection and the gift of continually looking for gratitude. Natasha – Pilates Natasha is an Auckland based freelance contemporary dancer and pilates instructor. The practice of pilates has played an important role in Natasha’s dance and movement training contributing to building strength, control,  flexibility and often as injury rehab. Her style of teaching is energetic, fun and always gets the body burning! She is passionate about bringing a versatile style of teaching to her clients and loves building connections and understanding with those she teaches. Sarah – Hiit Pilates What is Hiit Pilates with Sarah? Its like bootcamp Pilates on speed! You’ll get hot and maybe a bit sweaty, there’s a pilates and aerobic element although it is all low impact on joints….so you’ll be feeling the burn and working hard without any risk of injury. You’ll definitely feel this class well into the next week!!! Building strength, stamina and resistance to 80’s music is one way to start your Saturday! This class is strong, fun and addictive! Susanna – Pilates Susanna is a Te Atatu Peninsula local and we are very excited she has joined our team on Tuesdays at 7pm Expect a strong pilates class, lots of reps and a burn that you will learn to love! You will notice your body gaining strength and resilience quickly, you will definitely feel your glutes and abs in this class! Alicia – Pilates (Alicia is currently on maternity leave) Alicia, originally from Spain has a Sport Science degree and 7 years experience teaching Pilates. Her love of anatomy and the connection between the physical body and mind was what led her to Pilates training with Stott in mat and reformer. In Alicia’s classes you will not just get a good work-out and stretch but you will learn about how your body works and why. She will give you modifications for the exercises so everyone feels comfortable in the class.