Santulan yoga

21/09/2026

https://subtleyoga.com/pick-up-the-pace-and-other-questionable-yoga-advice/

Why is faster yoga considered better yoga? A look at pacing, breath-centric practice, and why slow yoga deserves more respect in teacher training.

17/09/2026

Kia ora all,
Unfortunately Studio Azul will be closing at the end of September.

Also, I will be away on the 28th as I will be spending time with my Mother for her 80th birthday.

The lunchtime mixed chair & mat class will resume on the 5th of October at First Presbyterian church : 90 Jellicoe Street, Martinborough in their hall which is on Weld street.

All other classes will be at 23 Venice street , Martinborough.

Sincerely
--
Claire McIntosh Phillips
R.M.T, C.Y.T

14/09/2026

Kia ora all,
this Quarterly donation is going to Kims way night shelter in Masterton

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/kims-way-night-refuge-celebrates-one-year

Te Awhina Community Hub is the overarching charity implementing Masterton's only homeless night refuge Kims Way. A place of compassion, dignity and empowerment. A space that embraces inclusivity, based around respect and support without judgement.

Last month, we celebrated a significant milestone: the first year anniversary of Kim's Way Night

Refuge. Over the past 12 months, we have provided a safe place, support, and hope to some

of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Sincerely
--
Claire McIntosh Phillips
R.M.T, C.Y.T

Kims Way Night Refuge - Supporting those experiencing extreme homelessness

31/08/2026

Kia ora all,
This month's class is another foundation class, whether you are a beginner or haven't practiced for a while these are great classes to work through.

view here on Youtube : https://youtu.be/CK6vpTdJcF8

Sincerely
--
Claire
Santulan yoga
R.M.T, C.Y.T

22/08/2026

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11/08/2026

04/08/2026

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01/08/2026

One year on post op

Wow it's been a whole year since my ACL & meniscus repair.
I'd like to say it's gone fast but it's been really full on with my rehabilitation.

While technically I'm at the end of my rehab, I'm still got my own goals that I've been working on like sitting bottom to heels ( only within the last two weeks have I felt moderately comfortable doing this , but I still need support of a block and i cant stay too long)
I can now do childs pose and pigeon pose but again not too long without having to modify it with props.
Running is still challenging as I'm still quite weak in my muscle strength. Some days it takes all my concentration to lift the foot / knee / hip high enough for proper technique and when I get tired I know I'm swinging my leg out to the side too much.

But if there is one thing I can take away from this experience it's to focus on the small wins and my own goals/ achievements.

I'm looking forward to doing more exciting things with my time like getting back into bush walks / tramping and eventually into lower impact sports.

Sincerely
Claire
Santulan yoga

30/07/2026

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18/07/2026

Kia ora all,
this month I'm doing a few short classes to do with alignment.

cobra pose
https://youtu.be/CD0BhqMJZkw

warrior one
https://youtu.be/b4WtxUJMTwE

and butterfly pose
https://youtu.be/ilTJC7wk_Bo

Enjoy
Sincerely
--
Claire McIntosh Phillips
Santulan yoga
R.M.T, C.Y.T