Events + workshops
Deepen your practice and connect with others through our events + workshops. These immersive sessions are crafted to inspire growth, mindfulness, and a sense of community.
Celebrate the season with 10 outdoor yoga classes between 26 December and 4 January, held in the heart of nature beside the beautiful Whanganui River.
Each class is guided by a local Whanganui yoga teacher (class schedule below).
Come along for one class — or join us every day! Get outside, breathe deeply, and enjoy the uplifting benefits of yoga this Kiwi summer.
Helpful to Know:
Some shade is provided by large trees for those who prefer to stay out of the sun.
BYO yoga mat, beach towel, or simply freestyle and enjoy connecting with the earth.
We recommend bringing layers, a hat, and sunscreen.
Look for the YOGA flags to find us at Pākaitore on Taupō Quay/Bates Street (formerly Moutoa Gardens).
Koha donations are appreciated and can be placed in the koha box onsite.
This series is brought to you by a collective of Whanganui Yoga Teachers who share yoga with the local community.
Class Schedule (subject to change):
26 Dec – Simone Grant
27 Dec – Emma Dickinson
28 Dec – Kathy Greensides
29 Dec – Radha Iveta
30 Dec – Martin Nagle
31 Dec – Kathy Greensides
1 Jan – Martin Nagle
2 Jan – Radha Iveta
3 Jan – Angelina Horne
4 Jan – Tash Coneybeer
Classes are weather dependent — if it’s raining, classes will be held at an alternative location.
A comment will be posted on the Facebook page by 9:00am to advise of any change.
Please Note:
All classes are open-level. Please listen to your own body and practice within your limits.
Teachers don’t take responsibility for any injury or illness that may occur as a result of participation. If you have any concerns, check with your health professional before attending.
Location:
Pākaitore — our tūrangawaewae, a gathering place for all to remember, acknowledge, celebrate, and enjoy.
Women’s CircleBEGINNING OF THE YEAR WOMEN’S CIRCLE
NEW YEAR. NEW MOON. NEW MORE YOU.
being all of YOU is not Something you need to earn. It is your Inherent right.
Dear sister, mother, daughter, friend, artist, business owner, teacher, community leader… Woman.
We are inviting you into a space where you get to lay it all down.
The roles you play. The responsibilities you carry. The masks you wear. The walls around your heart. The fears and worries that keep you from shining your brightest light into the world.
Move into 2026 by saying YES to all of you – alongside other women who are ready to drop the masks, feel it all, express their truth, release blockages, and have some fun together.
A space where you get to be seen and celebrated for all that you are.
To build connection with likeminded women.To nurture and open your wild, tender heart.
To remember your inherent wholeness.
To express your unfiltered, raw truth.
To commune with your power as WOMAN.
To be guided deeper into the parts you hold back.
To expand through your edges around other women.
And to crack open to the Love that you are.
what is included
Guided meditations Sharing in a safe, welcoming circle of likeminded women A little ritual altar creation Grounding yoga asana and breathwork Feminine + masculine polarity teaching Embodiment practice and expression Shadow work elements and release Partner exercises and deep connection Visualisation to feel the woman you want to be in 2026 Optional: Come 30 minutes earlier for shared, ceremonial cacao (from 4.00 p.m.)
what to bring and wear
Journal and pen A small meaningful object (a photo, a piece of jewellery, a natural object, or anything that holds meaning for you. It will be placed in the centre of our circle) Tissues (just in case!) An open heart and willingness to come as you are Wear some layers and something you feel comfortable in (Clothes you can move, stretch, and breathe in) Optional: Your favourite mug (If you’d like to join for a shared cacao 30 minutes before we begin (from 4.00 p.m.))
An experiential and phenomenological learning process that reveals the hidden dynamics shaping our lives and relationships.
Through guided group exercises, personal constellation sessions, and integration time, you’ll uncover unseen patterns, release entanglements, and reconnect with your natural flow and strength.
Ideal for those comfortable with self-enquiry, somatic work, and being present with strong sensations or emotions.
Come with curiosity and willingness — leave with greater clarity, lightness, and freedom.
Community Kirtan + Cacao feat. Special Guests
with Radha, Yee Ley & Rob + Adhyatma and Anna from the Wellington Kirtan Collective
Saturday, 22 November | 4PM – 6PM
Kirtan is an invitation to drop into the Heart and let it express itself through sound.
You don’t need any prior experience or singing ability—this is not about performance. It’s about experience—allowing the power of mantra chanting and the Yoga of Sound to bring you into inner peace, a state of meditative absorption and an experience of heart-felt joy that springs from within.
~ MANTRA ~
Our practice will begin with the meditative practice of repeating a mantra 108 times which helps calm the mind and connect one to a deeper sense of presence. With each repetition, the mantra becomes an anchor, drawing the awareness inward and inviting a sense of peace and clarity.
The mantra will be chosen to attune us to the energy of Spring Equinox.
~ KIRTAN ~
Kirtan is an invitation to drop into the Heart and let it express itself through sound. You don’t need any prior experience or singing ability—this is not about performance. It’s about experience: allowing the power of mantra chanting and the Yoga of Sound to bring you into inner peace, a state of meditative absorption and an experience of heart-felt joy that springs from within.
The experience is simple and profound: the kirtan leader sings a mantra, and the group responds, singing it back. A single chant may continue for ten or even twenty minutes, drawing us into deeper presence through repetition.
As we chant together, a sense of unity, love, and inner stillness emerges.
Kirtan is a universal, non-denominational practice – the song of the Soul.
~ CACAO ~
We will share a cup of ceremonial cacao as a heart-opening ally to deepen our meditation and chanting.
This cacao comes from Amma Cacao in India and will be offered as a gentle potentiator—nourishing the body and softening the heart into presence.
Who Can Join?
Everyone is welcome—any age, background, belief, or experience.This is a warm and open community gathering.
What to Bring:
If you play an instrument and would like to join in the music, we’d love that! Please arrive 15 minutes early to tune in and connect.
Contribution:
Pay what you can ~ suggested minimum contribution: $15 for kirtan and cacao
Tune in 〰️ Cacao, Restorative Yoga + Sound Journey
A special collaboration with Radha + award-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist Phill Jones
Sunday, 30 November | 3PM – 5PM
Join us for a nourishing afternoon of self-care and deep relaxation.
We’ll journey with a cup of ceremonial cacao, melt into restful yoga postures, and be carried by the sounds of live acoustic music from award-winning musician and multi-instrumentalist Phill Jones.
~ Ceremonial Cacao ~
Cacao has been honoured since ancient Mayan times as a sacred plant of the heart known to awaken feelings of love, joy, and connection. Rich in nutrients and natural mood enhancers, ceremonial cacao supports both body and mind: it increases blood flow to the heart and brain, uplifts mood, and fosters clarity and presence.
When shared with intention, cacao becomes a beautiful ally for meditation and emotional healing, helping us to soften, open, and reconnect with what truly matters.
~ Restorative Yoga ~
Restorative yoga is the art of deep rest through gentle, supported postures that invite the body to release tension and the mind to grow quiet. With the help of props, the body is held in comfort, allowing the nervous system to settle and the inner landscape to open.
This practice is a balm for our busy lives: soothing, grounding, and deeply nourishing.
~ Meditative Live Music ~
Since ancient times, music has been one of humanity’s most natural medicines, a way to soothe and to connect. It speaks directly to the heart, bypassing words and touching something deep within.
During this session, the space will be bathed in live acoustic sounds by professional musician and award-winning composer Phill Jones, who will weave a rich tapestry of instruments from around the world.
This sound journey is an invitation to listen with your whole being and to feel how every note arises from silence and dissolves back into it. As Eckhart Tolle writes, “Every sound comes out of the silence and quickly disappears back into the silence.”Music, in this way, becomes a pathway into stillness and presence, a meditation and a true nourishment for the soul.
~ What to Bring ~
Wear warm, loose clothing. All props will be provided.
Avoid eating in the two hours before coming and drink plenty of water before and after.