Jo Woolley Yoga

Winter Wellness Sunrise Yoga at St Clair Beach 🌊☀️

What a beautiful way to spend a winter morning.

As the sun rose over the ocean, we gathered for yoga on the beach, enjoying calm seas, early morning light, and the company of a very special pakake (New Zealand sea lion) who settled nearby during our practice.

We maintained a respectful distance and simply shared the beach while the sea lion rested nearby.

A local resident captured the moment and later shared it with the What's News Dunedin community, bringing smiles to hundreds of people across Dunedin.

Thank you to everyone who joined me for this special morning 💙

Keep an eye on this page for future Winter Wellness Sunrise Yoga sessions at St Clair Beach. I'll announce each event a few days beforehand when the forecast looks calm, crisp and sunny 🦭🌊☀️🧘‍♀️

Wild Yoga on a Hilltop & New Zealand Festival of Nature 🧘🌴☀️

Start your day with a scenic walk up the Hereweka Track, followed by a 1-hour hilltop yoga session with Jo Woolley. Enjoy mindful movement and sweeping views over the Otago Peninsula. Suitable for beginners and experienced yogis, with moderate fitness required.

Afterwards, stay for an optional 15 minute talk about Peninsula biodiversity with Fiona Morrison and Sustainabilty with Jeannie Hayden, and head to Augustines of Portobello for coffee and treats.

Dates: Friday 17 and Saturday 18 April
Meet: 8.00am, 33 Hereweka Street, Portobello
Yoga: 8.15 to 9.15am
Price: Adults $18 | Child (12+)/ Students $10

Bookings:
https://wilddunedin.ssboxoffice.com/.../wild-yoga-on-a.../

Details:
Bring Mat ($2 hire) | Water | Layers + sun protection
Carpool option available

A great way to kick-start your Sunday morning with this New Zealand Festival of Nature event 🌊🏊🧘🙌✨

🌊 Pudding Island (Titeremoana) Wild Swim – Rescheduled 🌊

Today’s swim around Pudding Island/Titeremoana has been rescheduled to Sunday 5 April, due to increased wind this morning. Water safety is our top priority.

📅 Date: Sunday 5 April
📍 Meet: Portobello Jetty, Dunedin
🕣 Time: 8.30am (Safety briefing)

Start at the Portobello Jetty and swim out to Pudding Island/Titeremoana Nature Reserve and back (about 1.5km). Shorter swim option available. This social, supportive swim is hosted by the Sunday Swim Squad, with experienced safety crew on hand. Perfect for confident swimmers who love open water and wild places, the event is all about connecting with nature, celebrating Dunedin’s coastline, and sharing the sheer joy of swimming in the harbour.

💙 Thanks for your understanding — see you next Sunday!

More info & registration: https://www.wilddunedin.nz/

Yoga on a Hilltop 🧘 🌴 Warm, gentle breeze now forecast for TOMORROW!

Reconnect with nature on a short walk up the Hereweka Track to the saddle between Hereweka (Harbour Cone) and Dickson Hill. Move mindfully under the open sky and enjoy a grounding yoga class in a circle of cabbage trees, birdsong, and breathtaking views across the Otago Peninsula. This property is protected by QEII National Trust supporting regenerating native bush.

Afterwards, wander down for optional delicious treats at Augustines of Portobello (Farmstore & Kitchen), the perfect Sunday treat!

Share with a friend who’d love outdoor yoga!

🗓 Sun 29 Mar | 8–9:30 am
📍 33 Hereweka St, Portobello
💫 $18 pp | $10 student /12+

Bring: mat ($2 mat hire)/layers/water
Details: carpool option and parking available on booking

Book here: www.jowoolleyyoga.co.nz/timetable
Enquiries: [email protected] | 022 461 2561

Celebrate vitality and longevity - Last session we even marked a special birthday! If you’d like to book a special date, let me know.