Yoga Ground - Grey Lynn

Savasana sandwich / noun

Definition: A term frequently used by Yoga Ground owner Kara to describe the art of achieving complete physical comfort by resting between two blankets during Savasana at the end of a yoga class. Similar to, but not the same as, a "blanket burrito".

Our favourite winter yoga hack for staying warm, cosy, and completely relaxed during savasana. 🥪🤍

This Wednesday evening @ 715pm, Kat .nz will be sharing her lovely Yin & Yoga Nidra class at Yoga Ground.

This will be a once a month treat for us for now but we may look to put it on weekly in the future. Her Friday classes at 1215pm are a weekly occurrence. 💫

See below for monthly dates and lock these beautifully relaxing classes in the diary now:

27 May | 24 June | 22 Jul | 19 Aug | 16 Sep | 14 Oct | 11 Nov | 9 Dec

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Thank you, to all the Mum’s, Mother figures and nurturers who love and support us, and have loved and supported us. We appreciate you - and not just this Sunday, but it’s a nice chance to take a special moment to acknowledge you.

Send us a note today if you want to book a special someone in to yoga with you at the weekend and remember we also do gift vouchers!

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Inversions can feel like a big, intimidating hurdle in a yoga practice. For some, they’re poses to avoid; for others, they become such a fixed goal that it’s easy to lose sight of the purpose of the practice itself. In this workshop, we’ll take a grounded, balanced approach - treating these shapes just like any other posture: something to explore safely, intelligently, and with patience.

Headstand and Shoulder stand offer much more than the ‘wow’ factor. Shifting some weight into your arms and upper body can feel empowering, it can also strengthen the mind–body connection, encouraging focus, presence, and trust in your own capacity.

The workshop will begin with a short flow to warm the body, emphasising shoulder opening, strength building and foundational alignment. You’ll then be guided step by step through the building blocks of headstand and shoulderstand: preparations, alignment, strength work, and safe entry and exit. Props and the wall will be used to reduce pressure on the neck and support your journey upside down.

These poses often take years to feel stable and easeful, and there is absolutely no rush. Sure, inversions look striking, but they are not a measure of your ability or worth as a yoga practitioner.

Expect a supportive, playful environment where we learn together, encourage each other, and explore mindful techniques that you can continue to develop over time.

Visit link in bio to find out more…

It’s back! From tomorrow (Friday 10 April), our lunchtime Yin & Yoga Nidra class returns.

Our wonderful new team member will be sharing her passion for restorative teachings and it’s the perfect way to close out your week.

Inversions can feel like a big, intimidating hurdle in a yoga practice. For some, they’re poses to avoid; for others, they become such a fixed goal that it’s easy to lose sight of the purpose of the practice itself.

In this workshop, we’ll take a grounded, balanced approach - treating these shapes just like any other posture: something to explore safely, intelligently, and with patience.

Headstand and Shoulder stand offer much more than the ‘wow’ factor. Shifting some weight into your arms and upper body can feel empowering, it can also strengthen the mind–body connection, encouraging focus, presence, and trust in your own capacity.

The workshop will begin with a short flow to warm the body, emphasising shoulder opening, strength building and foundational alignment. You’ll then be guided step by step through the building blocks of headstand and shoulderstand: preparations, alignment, strength work, and safe entry and exit. Props and the wall will be used to reduce pressure on the neck and support your journey upside down.

These poses often take years to feel stable and easeful, and there is absolutely no rush. Sure, inversions look striking, but they are not a measure of your ability or worth as a yoga practitioner.

Expect a supportive, playful environment where we learn together, encourage each other, and explore mindful techniques that you can continue to develop over time.

This workshop is best suited to students with at least six months of regular yoga practice who are comfortable in plank pose and with bearing weight on the hands and forearms.

Link to book in bio.

If you’re a complete beginner and interested in attending, please feel free to get in touch first.

By popular demand, we’ve scheduled Dani’s next Somatic Movement course. Don’t miss out! More details on our website. Link in bio.

This afternoon with the wonderful Neal Ghoshal offers a wonderful opportunity to retreat, allowing yourself to relax deeply and engage in nurturing and compassionate rest.

We will explore some of the foundational principles behind Restorative Yoga including:

Yielding towards the earth - an active and conscious softening of the body.

Finding optimal breath support.

Using props such as blankets, cushions, and bolsters to provide profound support and exceptional comfort.

Learning to Be, and coming to experience Being as our natural home ground.

This experiential workshop will include iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation as well as Restorative Yoga. Open to all levels – students, teachers, and anyone interested in Yoga, meditation, kindness and self-care.