Tropical Rarotonga Eco Retreat 5 nights – July 2023 Limited places (of up to 11 guests) Come and join me and a small group of amazing people to spend 5 nights at an intimate, boutique eco-resort on the island of Rarotonga July 2023. You can enjoy twice daily yoga, massage, nutritious food and warm island … More Rarotonga Yoga Retreat
How is everyone doing? I just wanted to share another little project I was working on during lockdown which has just come to fruition. A Yoga Nidra recording, accessible to all and free (link below): Yoga Nidra For Deep Relaxation: https://insig.ht/Y9s6FA8YGjb I used yoga nidra to help me get through the first lockdown over a year … More Yoga Nidra for deep relaxation
Tropical Getaway – Waiheke Island NZ Date TBC What I need, right in the cold of winter is to look forward to heading to my all time favourite place, the tropical paradise of Waiheke Island for a fabulous glamping yoga retreat. I can’t wait to take a group of wonderful people for 4 days and … More Yoga in the Yurt
Waiohine Gorge Road, Wairarapa “Why just survive when you can thrive!” Whether you are a returning guest or trying something new, this retreat is sure to please. The yoga is suitable for all levels of experience, from complete beginners to experienced yogis. Thrive retreat centre is nestled at the base of the Tararua Forest Park. … More Thrive Retreat
December 3rd-5th 2021 Near Martinborough Reserve your place now on this luxurious yoga retreat 3rd-5th December 2021. Places are strictly limited to a maximum of 14 guests. Yoga and meditation sessions are suitable for all levels of experience, including complete beginners right through to advanced yogis. Located in the rural paradise of Longbush, only a … More Luxury Yoga Retreat
I just wanted to share a few photos from the beautiful weekend I spent at Thrive in Waiohine Gorge, Carterton. The setting was the heart of rural Wairarapa and despite being mid-winter, we couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather. Yes it was cold but the sun was shining and we were able to get … More A beautiful winter weekend – Waiohine Gorge
The weekend that was ‘Nourish’. Spending time with these wonderful women and working alongside the fabulous Art Therapist Pat Hay was an absolute honour. So heart warming to see connections and friendships made on this retreat whilst women take time out to nourish themselves. Nourishment was found through; connection with others, expression through art, yoga … More Feeling Nourished
In my last blog post I reflected on what I had learned with Angela Baker during the Yin Module of the yoga teacher training. There was a lot to learn and so here are my reflections, part two. I have made use of the cues taught on the Yin module – Functional approach, such as … More Reflections on yoga teacher training yin module – Part Two
I love to make use of eye pillows in my yoga classes. They are so beneficial for activating our ‘rest and digest’ response also known as the parasympathetic nervous system. So when my recent, locally sourced lavender order arrived, it was time to bring the sewing machine out and make some more eye pillows. I … More Rest and Digest
Thrive July Retreat – Wairarapa Friday 2nd- Sunday 4th July 2021 “Why just survive this winter when you can thrive!” I am pleased to announce the next weekend Wairarapa yoga retreat@Thrive for July 2021. Thrive retreat centre is nestled at the base of the Tararua Forest Park. It is the perfect place to unwind and … More Thrive July – Weekend Yoga Retreat
Yoga with Em 