We have in house wellness professionals offering regular informative sessions and workshops in a range of topics. We also have guest teachers and practitioners that join us for specialised sessions, as well as day and weekend workshops.
Ashtanga and Yin Yoga Weekend with Stephanie Nelson
Breath-work and Meditation, Led ½ Primary Series Ashtanga Yoga
In this workshop, we will begin with resonance breathing, progressing to single and alternate nostril breathing, and then short bandha and breath retention practices. These exercises will gradually build over the weekend prior to each Ashtanga class. The led ashtanga class will be technique driven, providing useful tips for working with sun salutations, standing and seated poses, and then finish with yin poses and deep relaxation to calm body and mind.
Breath-work and Meditation, Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga
Self-directed yoga practice is one of the unique aspects of the Ashtanga method. Students move through the memorized sequence at their own pace. This session is suitable for those with previous Mysore-style experience.
Everyday Asana – Cultivate Inner Fire for Daily Practice
Practicing ashtanga yoga every day is demanding, and well, can be a bit boring if you are repeating the same thing over and over. In this session we will look at ways to enhance you practice attitude and energy by providing variations and modifications, research poses, and discussing ways to keep your practice moving in a direction of curiosity and inquiry with intelligence and care.
Breath-work and Meditation, Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga
Self-directed yoga practice is one of the unique aspects of the Ashtanga method. Students move through the memorized sequence at their own pace. This session is suitable for those with previous Mysore-style experience.
Chant, Chat and Yin
Chanting is purifying and heart opening. We will work through some of the key sutras of Patanjali’s Yoga with chanting and discussion. Other topics can be raised – if burning questions exist. And then once the mind is quenched, we will delve into a yin practice to release any remaining tensions.
This weekend includes all 5 sessions $220
Early bird price $200
Single sessions $50 each
Date TBA - taking expressions of interest: [email protected]
A little bit about Stephanie Nelson:
Steph's first experience with yoga was in the West Village in Manhattan in 1996. At the time, she was taking a one-year break from her graduate studies at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. She was fortunate to take a cashier position at the Integral Yoga Natural Foods Store and attend yoga classes there free of charge. After a few months, her main yoga teacher invited her to attend the Jivamukti Yoga School yoga teacher trainee graduation. This experience widened her eyes to other styles of yoga; from then on, she knew she was interested in a vinyasa-based asana practice. Her first ashtanga class was with Sharron Gannon, one of the Jivamukti founders.
She went on to complete my PhD in Immunology in 2001, and shortly after this her and her family relocated to Waiheke Island, New Zealand. She undertook a post-doctoral research fellowship at the Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre based at the University of Auckland Medical School over the next five years. A few evenings a week she attended ashtanga vinyasa yoga classes at the Yoga Academy, a yoga studio located between the medical school and the Waiheke Island ferry terminal. These classes provided a little bit of quiet refuge for her in the midst of raising small children and pursuing a career in academic research. When her tenure at the ACSRC was nearing completion, she decided to study yoga more intensely, and was accepted as an apprentice teacher under the guidance of Peter Nilsson at the Yoga Academy. She completed a 500-hour Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher training course over three years, including assisting in and eventually teaching at least two classes per week, ten hours a week of self-practice, and specific training modules and lectures.
In 2007, she established Waiheke Island Ashtanga Yoga - a small group of dedicated ashtanga practitioners. Steph has hosted renowned teachers Peter Sanson, Mark Robberds, and Kino MacGregor and Tim Feldmann on Waiheke Island. In addition, she has trained 19 yoga teachers using a mentorship-style approach and has been invited to guest teach in a variety of locales in New Zealand, and internationally in Byron Bay, Australia; Oakland, California, USA; Brattleboro, Massachusetts, USA, Shanghai, China; Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Rarotonga, The Cook Islands; and Amman, Jordan. She has been a long-term student with senior teachers Peter Sanson and Dena Kingsberg, and has studied with the Jois family on several occasions in Mysore, India and at international conferences.
Steph is currently a PhD candidate in the School of Psychology at the University of Auckland in the Brain Dynamics Laboratory. Her thesis involves understanding the effects of yoga on brain dynamics and behaviour.
Finally, as a yoga teacher Steph is most interested in supporting students by inspiring daily yoga practice, meditation and breathwork in an accessible and sustainable way. These contemplative practices empower the individual in self-healing, a process that is an inevitable part of the human condition. As a yoga practitioner, she is seeking longevity and enjoyment of this miraculous life. Steph also have three amazing children, Huxley, Conrad, and Suri who make her smile every day. You can find her on Instagram and Facebook as Steph Waiheke.
In this workshop, we will begin with resonance breathing, progressing to single and alternate nostril breathing, and then short bandha and breath retention practices. These exercises will gradually build over the weekend prior to each Ashtanga class. The led ashtanga class will be technique driven, providing useful tips for working with sun salutations, standing and seated poses, and then finish with yin poses and deep relaxation to calm body and mind.
Breath-work and Meditation, Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga
Self-directed yoga practice is one of the unique aspects of the Ashtanga method. Students move through the memorized sequence at their own pace. This session is suitable for those with previous Mysore-style experience.
Everyday Asana – Cultivate Inner Fire for Daily Practice
Practicing ashtanga yoga every day is demanding, and well, can be a bit boring if you are repeating the same thing over and over. In this session we will look at ways to enhance you practice attitude and energy by providing variations and modifications, research poses, and discussing ways to keep your practice moving in a direction of curiosity and inquiry with intelligence and care.
Breath-work and Meditation, Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga
Self-directed yoga practice is one of the unique aspects of the Ashtanga method. Students move through the memorized sequence at their own pace. This session is suitable for those with previous Mysore-style experience.
Chant, Chat and Yin
Chanting is purifying and heart opening. We will work through some of the key sutras of Patanjali’s Yoga with chanting and discussion. Other topics can be raised – if burning questions exist. And then once the mind is quenched, we will delve into a yin practice to release any remaining tensions.
This weekend includes all 5 sessions $220
Early bird price $200
Single sessions $50 each
Date TBA - taking expressions of interest: [email protected]
A little bit about Stephanie Nelson:
Steph's first experience with yoga was in the West Village in Manhattan in 1996. At the time, she was taking a one-year break from her graduate studies at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. She was fortunate to take a cashier position at the Integral Yoga Natural Foods Store and attend yoga classes there free of charge. After a few months, her main yoga teacher invited her to attend the Jivamukti Yoga School yoga teacher trainee graduation. This experience widened her eyes to other styles of yoga; from then on, she knew she was interested in a vinyasa-based asana practice. Her first ashtanga class was with Sharron Gannon, one of the Jivamukti founders.
She went on to complete my PhD in Immunology in 2001, and shortly after this her and her family relocated to Waiheke Island, New Zealand. She undertook a post-doctoral research fellowship at the Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre based at the University of Auckland Medical School over the next five years. A few evenings a week she attended ashtanga vinyasa yoga classes at the Yoga Academy, a yoga studio located between the medical school and the Waiheke Island ferry terminal. These classes provided a little bit of quiet refuge for her in the midst of raising small children and pursuing a career in academic research. When her tenure at the ACSRC was nearing completion, she decided to study yoga more intensely, and was accepted as an apprentice teacher under the guidance of Peter Nilsson at the Yoga Academy. She completed a 500-hour Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher training course over three years, including assisting in and eventually teaching at least two classes per week, ten hours a week of self-practice, and specific training modules and lectures.
In 2007, she established Waiheke Island Ashtanga Yoga - a small group of dedicated ashtanga practitioners. Steph has hosted renowned teachers Peter Sanson, Mark Robberds, and Kino MacGregor and Tim Feldmann on Waiheke Island. In addition, she has trained 19 yoga teachers using a mentorship-style approach and has been invited to guest teach in a variety of locales in New Zealand, and internationally in Byron Bay, Australia; Oakland, California, USA; Brattleboro, Massachusetts, USA, Shanghai, China; Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Rarotonga, The Cook Islands; and Amman, Jordan. She has been a long-term student with senior teachers Peter Sanson and Dena Kingsberg, and has studied with the Jois family on several occasions in Mysore, India and at international conferences.
Steph is currently a PhD candidate in the School of Psychology at the University of Auckland in the Brain Dynamics Laboratory. Her thesis involves understanding the effects of yoga on brain dynamics and behaviour.
Finally, as a yoga teacher Steph is most interested in supporting students by inspiring daily yoga practice, meditation and breathwork in an accessible and sustainable way. These contemplative practices empower the individual in self-healing, a process that is an inevitable part of the human condition. As a yoga practitioner, she is seeking longevity and enjoyment of this miraculous life. Steph also have three amazing children, Huxley, Conrad, and Suri who make her smile every day. You can find her on Instagram and Facebook as Steph Waiheke.
Sound Sessions: Yin Yoga & Sound Journey
Facilitators: Ellie Smith & Melanie Eade
Tuning in with Blue Lotus Tea
Yin Yoga with sounds from the Gong and Quartz singing bowls
Chai + Chocolate + Chill
Date TBA - taking expressions of interest: [email protected]
Time: 120 minutes
Cost: $45 - bookings essential
includes tea, chai and chocolate
Mats, bolsters and blankets included
Ellie has been exploring the realms of ambient sound for the past 7 years, through her personal practice of journeying and through the portal of her gong and singing bowls.
Her interest in sonic somatic experiences has evolved Sound Temple - @soundtemple.nz, which is a nomadic collaboration container, meaning she works alongside other facilitators of movement, intention and wellness.
She believes combining resonant frequencies with the power of yoga, breathwork and ceremony creates an alchemic space ripe with potential for personal exploration, acceptance and transformation.
Mel is our resident yoga teacher with over 17 years of teaching experience. Her passion is with Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga however she has come to also love Yin Yoga for it's complimentary benefits.
Tuning in with Blue Lotus Tea
Yin Yoga with sounds from the Gong and Quartz singing bowls
Chai + Chocolate + Chill
Date TBA - taking expressions of interest: [email protected]
Time: 120 minutes
Cost: $45 - bookings essential
includes tea, chai and chocolate
Mats, bolsters and blankets included
Ellie has been exploring the realms of ambient sound for the past 7 years, through her personal practice of journeying and through the portal of her gong and singing bowls.
Her interest in sonic somatic experiences has evolved Sound Temple - @soundtemple.nz, which is a nomadic collaboration container, meaning she works alongside other facilitators of movement, intention and wellness.
She believes combining resonant frequencies with the power of yoga, breathwork and ceremony creates an alchemic space ripe with potential for personal exploration, acceptance and transformation.
Mel is our resident yoga teacher with over 17 years of teaching experience. Her passion is with Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga however she has come to also love Yin Yoga for it's complimentary benefits.
Sound Session: Gong Bath - Vibration is Creation
Date TBA. Please enquire here: [email protected]
A gong bath is designed to offer relaxation, emotional release, and pain relief. During this session you are invited to lie down on a yoga mat, getting comfortable with blankets and pillows. A facilitator then hits the gong, using a mallet. You simply stay inactive, to passively “bathe” in the healing vibrations of sound. A gong bath holds similar benefits as a warm, steamy tub.
Oasis’ Gong baths will be offered in a calm and relaxing atmosphere, a low-lit warm environment with candles. You will be invited to lie down with cushions, bolsters and a blanket to help increase your sense of relaxation.
Gong bath, like all types of sound therapy, allows your brain to relax into a specific (Alpha and Theta dominant) brainwave state. In this state, your brain has time to download what’s been happening in your day. It allows you to process thoughts and emotions.
Helps with:
- stress
- fatigue
- depression
- trauma processing
- boosts creativity
- increases feelings of wellness
- stimulates awareness and non-judgmental appreciation of the present moment
During a Gong bath, sound can be used as a point of focus, to meditate, rather than the breath or physical sensations. In this case awareness of sound is not used as a therapy, but rather as an anchor for the mind to come back to. Just like being mindful of breath, being mindful of sound requires finding a happy balance between vigilance and relaxation.
A Gong bath is an excellent way to relax, recharge, and reset. It will give you a sense of peace, consciousness, and well-being. You can incorporate gong baths into your monthly self-care routine.
This class is open to everyone, there are no age limits or restricted conditions, and no yoga or meditation experience required. Props are provided for your comfort but feel free to bring your own yoga mat, blanket and cushions. You may also like to bring an eye pillow, or something to cover your eyes. Wear comfortable clothing.
Date TBA - taking expressions of interest - [email protected]
Time: 60 minutes
Cost: $25
A gong bath is designed to offer relaxation, emotional release, and pain relief. During this session you are invited to lie down on a yoga mat, getting comfortable with blankets and pillows. A facilitator then hits the gong, using a mallet. You simply stay inactive, to passively “bathe” in the healing vibrations of sound. A gong bath holds similar benefits as a warm, steamy tub.
Oasis’ Gong baths will be offered in a calm and relaxing atmosphere, a low-lit warm environment with candles. You will be invited to lie down with cushions, bolsters and a blanket to help increase your sense of relaxation.
Gong bath, like all types of sound therapy, allows your brain to relax into a specific (Alpha and Theta dominant) brainwave state. In this state, your brain has time to download what’s been happening in your day. It allows you to process thoughts and emotions.
Helps with:
- stress
- fatigue
- depression
- trauma processing
- boosts creativity
- increases feelings of wellness
- stimulates awareness and non-judgmental appreciation of the present moment
During a Gong bath, sound can be used as a point of focus, to meditate, rather than the breath or physical sensations. In this case awareness of sound is not used as a therapy, but rather as an anchor for the mind to come back to. Just like being mindful of breath, being mindful of sound requires finding a happy balance between vigilance and relaxation.
A Gong bath is an excellent way to relax, recharge, and reset. It will give you a sense of peace, consciousness, and well-being. You can incorporate gong baths into your monthly self-care routine.
This class is open to everyone, there are no age limits or restricted conditions, and no yoga or meditation experience required. Props are provided for your comfort but feel free to bring your own yoga mat, blanket and cushions. You may also like to bring an eye pillow, or something to cover your eyes. Wear comfortable clothing.
Date TBA - taking expressions of interest - [email protected]
Time: 60 minutes
Cost: $25
Inversions in Yoga Session
Date TBA. Please enquire here: [email protected]
Come along for an exciting and informative 90-minute workshop on inversions with our experienced yoga teacher. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to improve their practice, build confidence, and deepen their understanding of inversions. Our small boutique studio provides a comfortable and intimate setting with limited spaces, ensuring that you receive personalized attention and guidance throughout the workshop. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to inversions, our teacher will provide options and modifications to suit all levels. Don't miss out on this opportunity to challenge yourself and explore new possibilities on the mat.
Taking expressions of interest now.
90 min session, $50 per person, limited spaces, bookings essential
Come along for an exciting and informative 90-minute workshop on inversions with our experienced yoga teacher. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to improve their practice, build confidence, and deepen their understanding of inversions. Our small boutique studio provides a comfortable and intimate setting with limited spaces, ensuring that you receive personalized attention and guidance throughout the workshop. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to inversions, our teacher will provide options and modifications to suit all levels. Don't miss out on this opportunity to challenge yourself and explore new possibilities on the mat.
Taking expressions of interest now.
90 min session, $50 per person, limited spaces, bookings essential
Yoga Flow, Inversion & Yin Workshop
Date TBA. Please enquire here: [email protected]
Join us for our Yoga Flow, Inversion, and Yin Workshop, where we'll delve into the common postures found in the Ashtanga yoga primary series. These poses challenge our internal strength, flexibility, and overall love of yoga. In this workshop, we'll place emphasis on the closing sequence, specifically inversions, providing an opportunity to practice Sirsasana (headstand) and Urdvha Padmasana (upward lotus pose), with options for variations available for all poses. After a brief intermission and a healthy treat, we'll complete the workshop with a restorative Yin Yoga session, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and at peace.
Taking expressions of interest now.
Two hour workshop, $100 per person, limited spaces, bookings essential
Join us for our Yoga Flow, Inversion, and Yin Workshop, where we'll delve into the common postures found in the Ashtanga yoga primary series. These poses challenge our internal strength, flexibility, and overall love of yoga. In this workshop, we'll place emphasis on the closing sequence, specifically inversions, providing an opportunity to practice Sirsasana (headstand) and Urdvha Padmasana (upward lotus pose), with options for variations available for all poses. After a brief intermission and a healthy treat, we'll complete the workshop with a restorative Yin Yoga session, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and at peace.
Taking expressions of interest now.
Two hour workshop, $100 per person, limited spaces, bookings essential
Outdoor yoga - special summer sessions
Through summer we offer outdoor yoga sessions. These sessions are suitable for all levels.
The 90 Minute yoga session will include breath work (pranayama), meditation, gentle poses, Sun Salutations with the rising sun, and moving with the breath. We finish with herbal tea and a chat. Bring your yoga mat, a towel to go under it, and something warm to start off with as it may be a little cool.
Summer dates through January & February - TBA
Price TBA
Please note: if raining, class will be held indoors.
Booking for this is essential as we have limited spaces.
The 90 Minute yoga session will include breath work (pranayama), meditation, gentle poses, Sun Salutations with the rising sun, and moving with the breath. We finish with herbal tea and a chat. Bring your yoga mat, a towel to go under it, and something warm to start off with as it may be a little cool.
Summer dates through January & February - TBA
Price TBA
Please note: if raining, class will be held indoors.
Booking for this is essential as we have limited spaces.
Cancellations
We have a no refund policy on workshops. These are one off events with limited spaces. When you buy your ticket this reserves your place in the workshop and inhibits others from booking in. If you can no longer attend you are welcome to sell/pass on your place to a friend. Please let us know if you do this so we can amend the booking details.