The Yoga Place

Our Yoga Style Our Yoga Approach Yoga is a timeless art, an evolving science and a life practice. The yoga we teach is based on a variety of styles and techniques. Our teachers continue to study with world renowned teachers to keep our practice and teaching authentic, relevant and inspired. Our classes are infused with traditional asanas (poses), developmental movement patterns, vinayasa (flow), somatics, restorative yoga, meditation and more. A typical yoga class includes Breath Awareness The breath is the invisible bridge between the body and the mind. Yoga teaches us practical techniques for discovering, observing, and balancing the breath. By consciously tuning in we are able to calm the mind and restore the body. This is an invaluable tool that is always available to us. Asanas & Vinyasa Asanas are yoga postures. Vinyasa is a series of flowing movement sequences co-ordinated with rhythmic breathing. Together, they develop steadiness, strength and vitality as well as fluidity, ease and release. Guided Relaxation & Meditation Deeply and consciously relaxing is an art in itself. Guided relaxation and restorative yoga poses are a way to access the part of our nervous system that allows us to truly rest and restore. ​ ​Yoga Studio Our Yoga Studio is a spacious and light filled studio. We have carpeted floors for extra comfort and the studio opens out into a leafy courtyard. We provide quality mats and yoga props. The studio is at the rear of our residential home. Studio Location 147 Barrington Street, Somerfield, Christchurch The studio is located at the rear of the house, just walk to the end of the long drive. There is plenty of street parking on Barrington Street and on the near by side streets. Our Yoga Teachers Jo McHarg Gentle, Yoga 1 Jo is owner, teacher and administrator at The Yoga Place. ​ Originally from Melbourne, Jo has always been passionate about health and wellness. She has a Batchelor of Applied Science, Human Movement and loves the applied knowledge of anatomy, phsyiology and sports science to her yoga learning and teaching.