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Essie Russell Yoga

Essie Russell Yoga

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Join me for a contemporary style of yoga.

A mindful and nourishing style of yoga which encourages you to explore, be curious and open.

200hr Yoga Teacher Certified
Currently completing 50hr Anatomy & Phsiology course

27/07/2026

Almost one year postpartum and some old connections have been rediscovered in my body.

It’s so important to meet our bodies with where they are at in the present moment, and this can change week to week, day to day, minute to minute.

Loving the muscle strength that is slowly returning to my body, still need to work on my breathing to help my abdominal strength for that headstand!

Featuring my biggest fan and personal coach 😂 “Put your foot in my hand Mum and I’ll push you up”

Photos from Essie Russell Yoga's post 09/07/2026

Slight change to our usual schedule.

Once a month, our usual class will be replaced with a yin yoga experience & optional ceremonial cacao aligned with each new moon. Usual vinyasa classes will continue the rest of the month.

See the next image for upcoming new moon dates & further info.

14/06/2026

Finding moments of warmth during these colder, grey days.

A slower flow tomorrow as we move towards the winter solstice, and in its honor, Monday 22nd June will be a yin style practice with the option of cacao to really tap into your senses. $18 for yoga, or $22 for yoga + cacao. Let me know in advance if you’d like cacao.

15/05/2026

Fermenting Corner

Experimenting to cut costs, reduce waste and to try something new.

~ feijoa fizz
~ sauerkraut
and chilli oil by

12/04/2026

As I was planting these seedlings in the rain, their root system visually reminded me of our nervous system.

There’s a collective feeling that things are intense at the moment. Our yoga sessions always offer opportunities to nourish our nervous system, but tomorrow’s class will begin with movement so we can then spend more time slowing down. See you there!

04/04/2026

Hands up if you are feeling sluggish from an early wake up this morning? Or from a full on week, with that full on moon 🤪

Give your lymphatic system a little love by tapping/saying hello to your lymph nodes. Only takes a few minutes. So if you ever see me mimicking movements of a gorilla, you know what I’m up to 😂

Reminder there is no yoga tomorrow.

29/03/2026

A thought is only a thought, and a thought can be changed ~ Louise Hay

Move your body, move your thoughts ~ yoga tonight at 5.30pm.

No class Easter Monday.

25/03/2026

The most delicious slice!

I have linked the recipe below in the comments - it’s a goody by .cripps and was thoroughly enjoyed by all at our yoga class the other week.

I halved the recipe, used walnuts and cashews + dried dates (soaked) for the base. Enjoy!!

15/03/2026

Fluid spine ~ spinal fluid
Moving our bodies to nourish our spine.
Tomorrow’s class inspired by this kite at the Ōtaki Kite Festival.

07/03/2026

A sneak peek into tomorrow’s flow - alternatives/modifications will be given where needed, especially for our māmā 💕 Magic number is 3 - come along for more on this ✌🏼

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