Les Mills

Hi everyone,
Thanks so much for supporting the Academy by coming back to yoga. Our attendance numbers are slowly climbing now less than 20% below this time last year.
We have litres of Alcohol to use so we are continuing with the sanitizing just in case and to keep the transmission of flus down. Also we have the Govt QR Covid code at our entrance. This system is easy to download and use. We recommend you load this APP onto to your I Phone.
For those who are still at home we are continuing with our Zoom classes both Ashtanga and Hatha with Hui.
Take and stay well.

Namaste,
Peter and Jude

Yoga Academy

Yoga in the heart of the city. Start your yoga journey today at the Auckland Yoga Academy.Whether you are brand new to yoga or you have been practicing for years, we provide classes for you with support from experienced yoga teachers.

Peter Nilsson

Peter Nilsson, the founder and Director of the Auckland Yoga Academy, has been immersed in the practice and study of yoga from the age of 30. Now at the young age of 68 he endeavours to live life by the principles of yoga. The Auckland Yoga Academy is a reflection of the culmination of this yogic journey of love and dedication.

Jude Hynes

Jude is the Yoga Academy’s Training Director; mentoring future Yoga Teachers in the ways of the ancients. She brings over ten years of teacher training experience to the workshops and courses she facilitates. In particular, her skills in course development, communication and facilitation, as well as knowledge of educational and developmental psychology.

Facilities at the Auckland Yoga Academy

According to the ancient texts (including the famous Hatha Yoga Pradipika), yoga needs to be done in clean quiet surroundings that are free from disturbances, so the student is free to focus inward with purpose intent and then the mind becomes quiet, the breath steady and the body willing.

The Auckland Yoga Academy has:

• Beautiful wood (Tawa) floors
• Large yoga rooms
• Large changing rooms
• Two showers in each changing room
• Two toilets
• Meditation area
• Yoga shop

Ashram Yoga

Our Yoga Style

Ashram Yoga teaches traditional yoga suitable for everyone. This includes a full range of ancient practices including:

• yoga postures (asanas)
• breathing techniques (pranayama)
• meditation (dhyana)
• guided relaxation (yoga nidra)
• cleansing techniques (shatkarmas)

Our classes include a variety of still and moving postures and always finish with yoga nidra (guided relaxation) or meditation. We emphasise the need to connect the mind, breath and body to get the best results. In our advanced classes we work with energy centres (chakras), energy

Our style has its roots in the teachings of classical, traditional yoga of the Saraswati lineage. It also includes influences from other traditions based on the experience of our senior instructors. We consider yoga to be an art and a science - both enjoyable and practical. Yoga is not a belief system rather it is a system of mental and physical practices that yield reliable results. For us yoga is an invitation to explore your mind and body to create health and well-being.

Swami Shantimurti Saraswati

There are few people around who have lived the life of a traditional yogi – living in Himalayan caves with advanced yogis and traveling with sadhus. Many of us have read stories about Himalayan masters or seen glimpses during visits to, but most have never experienced it. It is a hard life and only serious yogis are accepted into this inner circle. Shantimurti has lived that life. He has spent extended periods with highly accomplished yogis and seen many wonders.

In yoga, experience is everything and Shantimurti has a lot of it. He has managed a number of ashrams over the last 40 years and seen many of the unusual situations that sometimes come with advanced yoga practice. He has trained many yoga teachers and students.

Shantimurti loves to share his wisdom whether it is about the finer aspects of chakras, asanas, pranayama, or stories about the people he has met; famous teachers like the Dalai Lama, B.K.S. Iyengar, Swami Muktananda or the many unknown but exceptional yogis that he has met along the way. He also has many interesting stories about his time with his guru who initiated him into sannyasa in 1976.

Yoga In Daily Life Onehunga

Active+ Pilates Physiotherapist Studio Snells Beach

Active+ Snells Beach is spacious and well equipped clinic with an onsite gym where we hold pilates classes. We are conveniently located across from Snells Beach Medical Centre. We aim to deliever a holistic, friendly and individualised treatment and assessment that meets your specific needs. We offer a range of services to ensure your mind and body are in good shape - at work and play. Formerly Active Physio, Active+ now offers comprehensive rehabilitation services that include health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, vocational consultants, psychologists, counsellors, social workers and medical specialists. Active+ provide collaborative healthcare services in the wider community through a variety of contracts, click here to see a list of these contracts. s such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, vocational consultants, psychologists, counsellors, social workers and medical specialists. The Active+ Kaikohe branch has been on Broadway since 2005 but the building has been a physio practice for over 20 years. The waiting area is decorated with the wonderful art of the local Intermediate school and depicts wellness and fitness. The rear area of the practice has a small gym. What is Pilates? Have you ever wanted to feel stronger, taller, bendier or more stable? Then Pilates is for you. When taught correctly, Pilates is a safe and effective way to exercise. It’s about whole body strengthening from the inside out, and is beneficial for any age, body, shape or injury. Pilates and the Active+ difference Active+ Pilates Instructors are all highly skilled Physiotherapists which is what sets us apart from other Pilates classes. We are able to modify your exercises to reduce the risk of injury, whilst at the same time encouraging your body to perform at its highest level. Active+ Pilates promises to help your body be the best it can be.

Active+ Pilates Physiotherapist Ellerslie

We have MOVED, we are now at 180 Main Highway at the end of the town centre opposite the BP. This is a vibrant, friendly professional clinic. All our Physiotherapists offer a holistic, professional, friendly and open approach to your rehabilitation. There is off street parking around the back of the clinic. We offer a large range of services to caterer to your every need. We offer a range of services to ensure your mind and body are in good shape - at work and play. Formerly Active Physio, Active+ now offers comprehensive rehabilitation services that include health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, vocational consultants, psychologists, counsellors, social workers and medical specialists. Active+ provide collaborative healthcare services in the wider community through a variety of contracts, click here to see a list of these contracts. s such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, vocational consultants, psychologists, counsellors, social workers and medical specialists. The Active+ Kaikohe branch has been on Broadway since 2005 but the building has been a physio practice for over 20 years. The waiting area is decorated with the wonderful art of the local Intermediate school and depicts wellness and fitness. The rear area of the practice has a small gym. What is Pilates? Have you ever wanted to feel stronger, taller, bendier or more stable? Then Pilates is for you. When taught correctly, Pilates is a safe and effective way to exercise. It’s about whole body strengthening from the inside out, and is beneficial for any age, body, shape or injury. Pilates and the Active+ difference Active+ Pilates Instructors are all highly skilled Physiotherapists which is what sets us apart from other Pilates classes. We are able to modify your exercises to reduce the risk of injury, whilst at the same time encouraging your body to perform at its highest level. Active+ Pilates promises to help your body be the best it can be.

Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre

The name Kawai Purapura

Kawai Purapura is the Maori term for that eternal oneness that exists within the heart of all peoples and all creation. In other cultures and traditions this has been called: Self-realisation; satchidananda (being-ness, awareness, blissfulness in Vedanta) or nirvana (the essential nature in the Buddhist tradition). It is the state of non-dual awareness in which all the past (kawai) and all possible futures (purapura) exist in the eternal moment, pure presence.

A place is inherently sacred when people come together with the sacred intentions and work with the whenua (the land), papatūānuku (the earth) and their own sense of belonging to the place and to the community that inhabits the place.

The land

Born on a bright morning during a whakawātea (dawn blessing ceremony) it emerged out of a sense of the history of the land and a hope for the future. This place has been developed as a taonga (treasure) and koha (gift) to Aotearoa (New Zealand), preserving the ngahere (forest), awa (stream) and the tamariki o Tane (the flora and fauna) for future generations.

Ka aranga te wairua o Kāwai Purapura ko te ao. The spirit of Kāwai Purapura arose with the dawn, in that time that is neither dark not light, neither night not day, but the place between this world’s dual phenomena; the timeless space that exists beneath the apparent flow of life.Being at Kāwai Purapura is an opportunity open to our true nature through conscious living.

Kotahitanga – the oneness of all peoples and all nature is an essential principle that underlies the kaupapa (purpose – vision) of Kāwai Purapura. This awareness of non-duality has been the cornerstone for spiritual traditions over millennia.

Active+ Pilates Physiotherapist Papakura - Counties Care

Active+ Counties Care is based in the Counties Care Accident & Emergency centre (6-18 O'Shannessey St, Papakura) alongside Radiologists, Doctors, Podiatrists and Orthopaedic Specialists. Our location in the heart of Papakura township makes our clinic easily accessible to people living or working in Papakura, Drury, Manurewa, Takanini, Ardmore and Clevedon.

Active+ Pilates Physiotherapist Bay Roskill

Active+ Bay Roskill has had a long association with the communities of Mt Roskill and Blockhouse Bay. The practice began its life in the early 1980’s under Mark Laslett, a well known New Zealand Physiotherapist, which has been well taken care of by Alastair Prentice until recently. Zel Wilson has recently taken over ownership of the clinic after working in the practice since 2014. Our experienced Physiotherapists believe in a professional, friendly and holistic approach to clients rehabilitation. We offer pilates classes and private sessions in our pilates studio. We are situated in Mt Roskill nearby Lynfield College, and conveniently close to Lynfield, Blockhouse Bay, New Windsor, New Lynn and Avondale. Easy parking on the roads nearby. We offer a range of services to ensure your mind and body are in good shape - at work and play. Formerly Active Physio, Active+ now offers comprehensive rehabilitation services that include health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, vocational consultants, psychologists, counsellors, social workers and medical specialists. Active+ provide collaborative healthcare services in the wider community through a variety of contracts, click here to see a list of these contracts. s such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, vocational consultants, psychologists, counsellors, social workers and medical specialists. The Active+ Kaikohe branch has been on Broadway since 2005 but the building has been a physio practice for over 20 years. The waiting area is decorated with the wonderful art of the local Intermediate school and depicts wellness and fitness. The rear area of the practice has a small gym. What is Pilates? Have you ever wanted to feel stronger, taller, bendier or more stable? Then Pilates is for you. When taught correctly, Pilates is a safe and effective way to exercise. It’s about whole body strengthening from the inside out, and is beneficial for any age, body, shape or injury. Pilates and the Active+ difference Active+ Pilates Instructors are all highly skilled Physiotherapists which is what sets us apart from other Pilates classes. We are able to modify your exercises to reduce the risk of injury, whilst at the same time encouraging your body to perform at its highest level. Active+ Pilates promises to help your body be the best it can be.

Active+ Pilates Physiotherapist Highbrook East Tamaki

This clinic and gym is located in the heart of the East Tamaki commercial area and is ideally suited for convenient access for clients working in the area and those living in the Botany, Otara and Flatbush areas. The Highbrook practice is staffed by post graduate qualified Physiotherapists and offers both a physiotherapy clinic and full gym facilities which are open to the public. Our fitness classes are available to all gym members and include great choices such as pilates, box fit and and group fitness bootcamp classes. Our Personal Trainers are here to help you reach your fitness and sporting goals. Active+ Highbrook specializes in hands on physiotherapy with an emphasis on “getting active” using the extensive exercise equipment and classes on site. We are also well established in the area of corporate health and work closely with a number of local businesses supporting their health and wellbeing plans. We offer a range of services to ensure your mind and body are in good shape - at work and play. Formerly Active Physio, Active+ now offers comprehensive rehabilitation services that include health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, vocational consultants, psychologists, counsellors, social workers and medical specialists. Active+ provide collaborative healthcare services in the wider community through a variety of contracts, click here to see a list of these contracts. s such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, vocational consultants, psychologists, counsellors, social workers and medical specialists. The Active+ Kaikohe branch has been on Broadway since 2005 but the building has been a physio practice for over 20 years. The waiting area is decorated with the wonderful art of the local Intermediate school and depicts wellness and fitness. The rear area of the practice has a small gym. What is Pilates? Have you ever wanted to feel stronger, taller, bendier or more stable? Then Pilates is for you. When taught correctly, Pilates is a safe and effective way to exercise. It’s about whole body strengthening from the inside out, and is beneficial for any age, body, shape or injury. Pilates and the Active+ difference Active+ Pilates Instructors are all highly skilled Physiotherapists which is what sets us apart from other Pilates classes. We are able to modify your exercises to reduce the risk of injury, whilst at the same time encouraging your body to perform at its highest level. Active+ Pilates promises to help your body be the best it can be."

Active+ Pilates Physiotherapist Dominion Road

The Dominion Rd (Mt Eden) branch is a spacious clinic located in the south end of Balmoral in the Kensington Mall. The practice is perfectly situated to serve the suburbs of Mt Eden, Sandringham, Balmoral, Point Chev, Grey Lyn, Epsom, Three Kings and Central Auckland. There is lots of free parking out the back off Kensington St. Entry is at the rear of the Mall. Alongside the physio consulting rooms we have a pilates studio, cardio room and exercise class room where a range of classes are held including pilates mat classes. We also offer gym memberships and personal training, ideal for sports physiotherapy. We offer a range of services to ensure your mind and body are in good shape - at work and play. Formerly Active Physio, Active+ now offers comprehensive rehabilitation services that include health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, vocational consultants, psychologists, counsellors, social workers and medical specialists. Active+ provide collaborative healthcare services in the wider community through a variety of contracts, click here to see a list of these contracts. s such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, vocational consultants, psychologists, counsellors, social workers and medical specialists. The Active+ Kaikohe branch has been on Broadway since 2005 but the building has been a physio practice for over 20 years. The waiting area is decorated with the wonderful art of the local Intermediate school and depicts wellness and fitness. The rear area of the practice has a small gym. What is Pilates? Have you ever wanted to feel stronger, taller, bendier or more stable? Then Pilates is for you. When taught correctly, Pilates is a safe and effective way to exercise. It’s about whole body strengthening from the inside out, and is beneficial for any age, body, shape or injury. Pilates and the Active+ difference Active+ Pilates Instructors are all highly skilled Physiotherapists which is what sets us apart from other Pilates classes. We are able to modify your exercises to reduce the risk of injury, whilst at the same time encouraging your body to perform at its highest level. Active+ Pilates promises to help your body be the best it can be.

Svasthayoga

svastha yoga – the art of self-care

The timeless art of yoga offers a myriad of tools to help us to be in the state of svastha, that is, a place of optimal health and balance. The essence of Svastha Yoga is the combination of movement, breath and mindfulness. This lays the foundation from which a positive mind-body connection emerges and we are able to live in harmony – with ourselves, with others and with our environment.

Svastha Yoga New Zealand was founded by Barbara Coley, an experienced and knowledgeable teacher, who is passionate about helping her students towards greater health & peace of mind using the wisdom of yoga and ayurveda. She specialises in personalised yoga, mainly teaching one-to-one but also teaches a weekly group class for general health & fitness, a weekly pregnancy yoga class and presents regular workshops on yoga as a practice of self-care.

Barbara is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) with the International Association of Yoga Therapists and is registered at the 500 hour level with Yoga Alliance (RYT500). She presents an internationally recognised yoga teacher training program and yoga therapy training program. Ultimately yoga is an individual practice that addresses each persons’ unique needs and goals; Barbara’s desire is to educate and inspire you to nurture your own well-being, embrace your individuality and practice in a manner that makes sense to you.

breath – movement – mindfulness

Svastha Yoga is informed by the teachings of the legendary yogi Sri T. Krishnamacharya. It is an integrated approach, combining functional movement, deep, comfortable breathing and mindfulness in order to cultivate a healthy body and a calm mind.

The approach of Svastha Yoga is a personalised one. This is the traditional methodology of teaching where the teacher supports and guides the student with practices that meet their individual needs.With a regular Svastha yoga practice, you can expect to see improved movement & postural patterns, agility and strength. You will also notice more contentment and peace of mind, clarity of thought and the ability to maintain equanimity in daily encounters.

Barbara teaches mainly outside of the typical ‘studio’ environment where instruction is necessarily at a common level and facilitates an environment where you can tune into where you are today, listen to your own body and breath, and practice in a manner that makes sense to you.

“Svastha has allowed an easiness in both my body and mind that extends well beyond the time in class and I could not ask for more than that.” ~ Fiona Gordon Our aim is to educate and inspire you to bring positive change into your life via your practice, whether that be by improving physical health, improving the function of bodily systems (respiratory, digestive etc.), or becoming calmer and clearer in the mind. This practice is adapted to you and we start exactly where you are, there is no need to worry about being flexible or a certain age or body type to begin. The underlying philosophy of this practice is that it suits who you are!