AWHI Yoga & Wellbeing

AWHI Yoga & Wellbeing AWHI Yoga & Wellbeing - yoga, Pilates & meditation studio - a sanctuary for holistic wellbeing in the heart of Wellington CBD

AWHI Yoga & Wellbeing provides classes in Vinyasa Yoga (heated & non heated), Yin Yoga, Meditation, Pilates, wellbeing retreats, workshops, Vinyasa and Yin Yoga Teacher Trainings.

😌 Mauritau 😌Hopefully, the feeling-state you're in after your favourite asana or Pilates class -- relaxed. Deliberate. S...
19/09/2026

😌 Mauritau 😌

Hopefully, the feeling-state you're in after your favourite asana or Pilates class -- relaxed. Deliberate. Serene. Without panic.

🌟 Mauri - life force; vital essence
🌟 Tau - to land, to settle

Kia kaha te reo Māori!

Our beloved Śavāsana, co**se pose or tau tīraha is the final resting pose of any asana practice (no matter the style). ...
18/09/2026

Our beloved Śavāsana, co**se pose or tau tīraha is the final resting pose of any asana practice (no matter the style). Physiologically, it's the opportunity for absolute rest - allowing the body to repair. Mentally/emotionally, this pose allows for the full integration of body, mind and spirit before moving back into the world. Symbolically, it's an act of death - of the practice, of who we were when we stepped onto the mat, of our attachments...ie, it's an act of truly 'letting go'.

For those of us so used to being constantly on the 'go', co**se pose can be the most challenging asana of all. So next time you feel the urge to get up and leave, try staying still instead. Rest, after all, is an act of resistance in a world hellbent on keeping your body, mind and spirit in a constant state of productivity! (Mihi to Ren for that reminder 💚💤✊🏼)

🧟‍♀️ Tau - to land, to settle; pose
🧟‍♀️ Tīraha - to lie on one's back, facing upwards; exposed

**sepose

The ultimate backbend, Urdhva Dhanurasana aka Upward Facing Bow aka Wheel Pose or, in te reo Māori, tau porotiti!🎡 Tau -...
18/09/2026

The ultimate backbend, Urdhva Dhanurasana aka Upward Facing Bow aka Wheel Pose or, in te reo Māori, tau porotiti!

🎡 Tau - to land, to settle; pose
🎡 Porotiti - wheel

Easier said then done, literally.

❕WOW Special!❕ Help us support World of Wearable Arts by presenting your WOW ticket for a 20% discount on casual classes...
17/09/2026

❕WOW Special!❕
Help us support World of Wearable Arts by presenting your WOW ticket for a 20% discount on casual classes between 17 Sept - 5 October!

No advanced bookings required -- simply pop in a few minutes before class and show us your WOW ticket to receive your discount at reception.

There's always a space for you - haere mai, and thanks for supporting this fine city of ours!

Describing the action of turning something on its side, pae whakataha (side plank) likely ranks as few people’s favourit...
17/09/2026

Describing the action of turning something on its side, pae whakataha (side plank) likely ranks as few people’s favourite pose…but do let us know if it’s yours!

🤪 Pae - something horizontal (a shelf, step, perch or…plank?)
🤪 Whaka - a prefix meaning that indicates causing an action
🤪 Taha - side, edge

The best part about pae whakataha is how many ways there are to do the pose. Both legs stacked, one leg lifted, bottom knee bent, top leg in front, top leg in tree…all whilst balancing on one hand. Major shoulder & obliques strengthener and a fun way to transition to heaps of other poses - crescent lunge, splits, wild thing…get creative!

Tau waihīrere - waterfall - is an AWHI favourite for sure. Otherwise known as ‘legs up the wall’, this is a great shape ...
16/09/2026

Tau waihīrere - waterfall - is an AWHI favourite for sure. Otherwise known as ‘legs up the wall’, this is a great shape for downregulating the nervous system, stimulating lymphatic flow and quiets the mind.

💧Tau - to land, to settle
💧Wai - water
💧Hīrere - gush, flow, cascade; waterfall

Sweep your waewae up against a wall or prop a cushion/block or hands under your sacrum to elevate the hips. Hang out for a bit…mauritau 😎

Our kupu for today - tau toa tuatahi - is the te reo Māori name for the asana Warrior 1. 🥷🏻Tau - to land, to settle; als...
15/09/2026

Our kupu for today - tau toa tuatahi - is the te reo Māori name for the asana Warrior 1.

🥷🏻Tau - to land, to settle; also the word indicating ‘pose’ (like ‘asana’ in Virabhadrasana; the sanskrit word for the same shape).
🥷🏻Toa - brave, courage, warrior
🥷🏻Tuatahi - first

This naming suggests a warrior strength different from the chest-beating variety but settled, quiet and composed…the kind that holds its ground without needing to prove anything. It’s a shape that asks us to be both steady and at ease, or ‘sthira-sukham-āsanam’ in sanskrit.

Repeat this word a few times and then change the number on the end to learn a few others along with it — eg, tau toa tuarua (Warrior 2), tau toa tuatoru (Warrior 3) and tau toa kōaro (Reverse Warrior)!

ACT is a mindfulness-based therapy focused on developing psychological flexibility. It emphasises observing thoughts rat...
14/09/2026

ACT is a mindfulness-based therapy focused on developing psychological flexibility. It emphasises observing thoughts rather than getting 'hooked' by them, accepting uncomfortable experiences, and identifying personal values to guide behaviour.

You'll learn specific techniques like 'dropping the anchor,' a three-step process for meeting challenging feelings with acceptance rather than struggle, and creating a 'life map' to align behaviours with personal values.

Many ACT principles align with exactly what we do in our yoga practice, and this course brings them together so we can live more fully - in alignment with our WHY - on AND off the mat.

And the end goal? To realise that experiencing pain is a part of being human. Rather than striving to 'fix' yourself or maintain a state of constant calm, you'll learn to navigate your emotions with greater resilience and compassion.

This course is for students AND teachers of yoga asana. No prior knowledge of the subject matter required to enrol.

Facilitated by clinical naturopath Melissa Rivard of .co.nz

🗓 Sat 3 Oct-21 Nov, 9am-10:30am
📍 Online via Google Meets - participate from anywhere in the world!
💰 $399

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori kicks off today but at AWHI, te reo Māori isn’t a once-a-year thing on our calendar. It’s an inte...
14/09/2026

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori kicks off today but at AWHI, te reo Māori isn’t a once-a-year thing on our calendar. It’s an integral part of our kaupapa, our classes, asana names and how we think about hauora through the lens of Te Whare Tapa Whā.

This year’s kaupapa is Te Reo Towns, celebrating our communities that keep the reo alive by using it. So this week, come to class or check out our socials and learn a kupu or two that you can practice and normalise as part of your everyday vocab! No pressure, no exams, no judgement…just practice.

Today’s kupu - Pū Āio - meaning yoga or, more specifically, the wellspring of peace; the source of calm.

Kia kaha te reo Māori 💪

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Level 2, 15 Johnston Street (Wellington CBD)
Wellington
6011

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 8pm
Thursday 6:30am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 6:45pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm

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