West Coast Yoga

"Women's breathing capacity is less than men's. Females have a greater exertion than males, in opening the chest. Emotional disturbances, tensions, are greater for women than men, although women's nerves are stronger than men. For women, mental disturbances will show up in the lungs. For men, emotional tension becomes mental tension and it affects the brain; like a paralysis of the brain. Women's ribs and intercostal muscles are more tender. The structure of the female body makes women breathe less than she is capable of. Men are less sensitive this way."

Geeta Iyengar, International Women's Intensive Course.

For the next two Tuesdays - 4 and 11 August - our 6.30-8pm general class will be held at Barnett Hall.

In this pic from our winter sessions in 2024, students are using the headstander to work in with Vīparita Karani, a balm for the nervous system and a sleep-inducing tonic. It’s a perfect āsana for a cold night.

“Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and to endure what cannot be cured…”
- B.K.S Iyengar

Join me for Iyengar Yoga at the Piha Schoolhouse:

🗓️ Sundays
🕰️ 9.30-11am

Investment: $25 for casuals or $20 with a 10-class pass.

Classes are suitable both for beginners and experienced practitioners.

Hari huritau Abhijata Iyengar. 👊🏾🙏🏽

It was a privilege to be taught by you in February at the Iyengar Yoga New Zealand Conference.

As a school, we’re grateful for your commitment to continuing the Iyengar lineage.

Ngā mihi rawa atu ki a koe.

📸: IYNZ

Hari huritau Abhijata Iyengar. 👊🏾🙏🏽

It was a privilege to be taught by you in February at the Iyengar Yoga New Zealand Conference.

As a school, we’re grateful for your commitment to continuing the Iyengar lineage.

Ngā mihi rawa atu ki a koe.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Abhijata!!

We wish you the very best for the year to come! and thank you for your teaching, guidance and inspiration.

"Yoga should make you a joyous human being"~Abhijata

The sun always sets in the west… 🌅

Who’s keen for a kanikani tomorrow night Piha Bowling Club? 💃🏽

Tāmaki Dub Club Piha sessions is back! 🎛️

We’re celebrating the birthdays of Gareth Bailey and Tobi Muir with live dubs from Gareth and Burning Soundz, along with DJ Merriman and MCs KingMan Dewuro and 🇨🇺🇳🇿 YCV369 on the mic.

7pm - 11pm
Koha on the door

Come join me on the dance floor.

New moon restorative practice tonight. 🌚

🕰️ 6.30-8pm
📍 Laura Wieland

“It is through the alignment of the body that I discovered the alignment of my mind, self, and intelligence.”
- B.K.S Iyengar

Mānawatia a Matariki. 💫 There is no Sunday class this week as the Schoolhouse has been booked for the weekend.

Our regular timetable resumes on Tuesday 14 July from 6.30-8pm at Laura Wieland.

Enjoy the long weekend! 💚

Sunday 9.30-11am with Vanessa Greenwood.

📍 Piha Schoolhouse

All welcome.

Hit to register.