Christmas and New Year Schedule

This coming weekend Sarai Harvey-Smith will be over for a weekend workshop at Synergy Studio in Oneroa. Friday 5:30-7:30pm, Sat and Sunday 7:30-10:00am. As this is a Mysore style workshop, it is fine to arrive after the official start time and begin practice. All levels are welcome to attend. Cost 20$ per class or 55$ for the weekend. There will be no regular morning class on Friday the 14th.


Week of Dec 17-21

Monday 17th 8:30-10:30 am Self-Practice at 6 Taraire St, by Koha.

Wednesday 19th 9:30-11:30am at 52 Hekerua Rd., 12$.

Friday 21st TBA

Sunday 23rd 8-10am at Synergy Studio, 12$



No class from Dec 24th to Jan 13th. Going to Gisborne to practice with Peter Sanson!



Week of January 14th TBA, stay tuned!

Happy Holidays!

Love Steph

Ashtanga Self Practice with Sarai Harvey-Smith

We are delighted to have Sarai Harvey-Smith on the Island for 3 days of Ashtanga Self Practice, December 14-16th, 2007.

“My father first taught me yoga when I was about 12, and I practiced sporadically throughout my teens until I discovered Ashtanga and the beauty of daily practice in 1999. I assisted Roberta Gionnotti and Hamish Hendry of Astanga Yoga London from 2002 to 2004. Both have been inspirational as teachers and mentors, and I continue to practice daily with Hamish when I am in London. In 2002 I completed a Sivananda TTC and obtained Yoga Alliance 'Registered Yoga Teacher' accreditation (RYT 200). In 2003 I completed a six-month British Wheel of Yoga foundation course and John Scott's Techniques of Teaching. The same year I travelled to Mysore, India for the first time to study with ashtanga guru Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. This trip was pivotal and amongst other things, cemented my dedication to the practice, method of teaching, and parampara. I return to Mysore annually to study under the guidance of Guruji and Sharath, from whom I have received 'Authorisation' to teach. In 2006 I began to apprentice Lynne Pinette (London) who specialises in antenatal/postnatal ashtanga yoga. I continue to be intrigued and amazed by the multifarious, transformational and healing power of the practice, and bow humbly at the feet of Guruji.” – Sarai Harvey-Smith


Class times:

Dec 14, Fri 5:30-7:30 pm
Dec 15, Sat 7:30-9:30 am
Dec 16, Sun 7:30-9:30am

Location:
Synergy Studio, 120 Oceanview Rd, Oneroa Waiheke Island

Cost 55$

If you are not able to make it to all three class times it is possible to do part of the workshop.

For more info and to register contact:
Stephanie
64212364414 (cell)
waihekeislandashtangayoga@gmail.com

Love Steph

New Class Schedule

Sundays 8-10am at Synergy Studio in Oneroa

Mondays 9-11am at home

Wednesdays 9-11am at Ally's

Fridays 9-11 at home

For weekday locations please call 372-4568/0212364414

All classes Mysore style and open to all levels.

First class 15$, thereafter 12$.

Private sessions also available, 60$ for 1 hour.

Namaste Stephanie

Waiheke Weekend with Peter Sanson

The first workshop on Waiheke with Peter Sanson was a great success. Peter and his assistant, Paul, worked their magic in the 4 mysore classes....some days going as long as 3 1/2 hours to get through all the students. The energy was light and relaxed, the room hot and steamy. Great coffee and chai was had following each practice at the Lazy Lounge. And Carla gave Thai massages to those who wanted more.

Amna gave a lovely concert on Sunday evening, followed by an impromtu number by Lou, and then some fabulous food at the Pot Luck at Louise and Micheal's place behind the studio.

We will all be looking forward to next year on Waiheke Island.

Thanks to everyone who participated and helped out to make this event possible. Big thanks yous to Peter, Amna, Paul, and Carla for coming.


Martina, quiet moment before the first class


Wayne, Jerome and Peter


Amna


Bryan, Jackie, Peter and Wendy from Hamilton


Vicki and Steph


Yum


Post practice coffee hit



Peter and Steph

Mysore Style Workshop with Peter Sanson

Waiheke Island Ashtanga Yoga and Yoga Waiheke Present a Four Day Mysore-Style Ashtanga Yoga Workshop with Peter Sanson.

Waiheke Island, Labour Weekend 2007
Friday, October 19th - Monday 22nd

All classes Mysore Style and open to all levels.

$100 (pay by Oct 12th for 10% off)

Classes: Fri 5:30pm, Sat 10:30am, Sun 10:30am, and Mon 9am

Location: Synergy Studio, 120 Ocean View Road, Oneroa

Peter Sanson is a truly humble practitioner who has dedicated his life to yoga. He has been a student of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois' for the past 20 years and is one of a few to hold an advanced teaching certificate. Peter engages his students with compassion, understanding and lightness. He travels extensively both in his native New Zealand and around the world teaching in the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois to beginning and advanced students alike.

For more info and to register contact Stephanie Nelson
021 2364414 / waihekeislandashtangayoga@gmail.com

Labour Weekend with Peter Sanson

We are delighted to have senior Ashtanga teacher Peter Sanson coming to Waiheke Island to teach a four day Mysore Style Ashtanga workshop over Labour Weekend, October 19-22nd. More details about the workshop will be posted soon.

To register contact Stephanie at waihekeislandashtangayoga@gmail.com.

Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga Workshop

with Stephanie at Synergy Studio, Oneroa

Saturdays, July 28th and Aug 11th from 9:30-11am.

Cost is $30 for both days or $20 for one.

Please email waihekeislandashtangyoga@gmail.com to register.

No yoga experience necessary.



****Also Two New Beginner classes with Stephanie have been added to the Timetable Tues 4:30-6pm and Thurs 11:30-1pm.

Yoga Waiheke

The yoga teachers on Waiheke Island are getting together....very exciting stuff. Will post the new "Yoga Waiheke" timetable later this week.... Ashtanga yoga, Hatha yoga, Yoga by candlelight, restorative yoga and more.

For now...the Ashtanga class timetable has changed slightly:

Monday 12-2pm with Stephanie, Mysore Style
Wednesday 12-2pm with Stephanie, Mysore Style
Thursday 11:30-1pm with Stephanie, Talk Thru Beginner
Friday 11-1pm with Stephanie, Mysore Style
Sunday 9-10:30am with Jenny, Talk Thru Beginner


All levels welcome.

Namaste,

Stephanie

North City Yoga, Hamilton Fundraiser Workshop

I am on the road to Hamilton this weekend to attend 3 Mysore classes with Peter and Brian from North City Yoga.

.......

ASTANGA YOGA WEEKEND

WINTER WORKSHOP

3 MYSORE CLASSES

ASSISTANCE BY

PETER MCNAUGHTON & BRYAN dE ROOY

Come and enjoy the opportunity to practice with others in a supportive environment

SOME EXPERIENCE WITH ASTANGA YOGA IS RECOMMENDED

Times: Friday 29th June 5.00pm

Saturday 30th June 11.00am

Sunday 1st August 10.00am

Venue North City Yoga

63 Kent Street, Hamilton

Cost: $25.00 for weekend or $10.00 a class

Please book by Monday 25th June.

Contact Peter McNaughton ph 856 3938 or boyce.mcnaughton@hnpl.net

This weekend will again be used as an opportunity

to raise funds for North City Yoga


Hope to see you there!

On Waiheke....

Friday the 29th 11-12:45pm (so I can catch the ferry)
Saturday the 30th 9-11am will be taught be Jenny
Sunday the 1st studio is closed for renovation

Will post more news soon.


Cheers Steph

Queen's Birthday 2007

Ashtanga Intensive on Waiheke Island

Thank you to everyone who came to practice in the first Waiheke Ashtanga Yoga Workshop. It was a great success. This workshop would not have been possible without the help of all the teachers involved, thank you so much Martina, Neal, and Christian. Looking forward to next year!

Love,
Steph

Ashtanga Intensive - Queen's Birthday Weekend

Ashtanga Intensive - 4 Days of Yoga

Mysore Style with Stephanie and friends

Queen's Birthday Weekend - June 1st-4th, 2007

Friday evening 5:30-7:30pm
Saturday morning 8-10:30am
Sunday morning 8-10:30am
Monday morning 8-10:30am

Also beach walk, pot luck dinner, and kirtan with Neal Ghoshal

Where: Synergy Studio, 120 Oceanview Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island

Cost 80$

To register please email waihekeislandashtangayoga@gmail.com

This workshop is suitable for Ashtanga practitioners of all levels. Some experience with Ashtanga Yoga is strongly encouraged. Please bring your own mats if possible.

For information on accomodation on Waiheke Island please see www.waiheke.co.nz

Namaste,
Stephanie

Workshop for Beginnners

Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga with Stephanie

May 19th, 12-2pm, Cost 15$

Synergy Studio
120 Oceanview Road
Oneroa
Waiheke Island
info: waihekeislandashtangayoga@gmail.com

Also:

****4 Day Ashtanga Yoga Intensive - Queen's Birthday Weekend****

More Details to come soon!

Winter Gem

Paddling at Palm Beach, Waiheke Island

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Warm up as winter approaches with Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.

April-July 2007 Schedule (School Term 2).

Fridays Mysore Style with Stephanie, 11:15am-1:15pm.
Saturday Mysore Style with Stephanie, 9am-11am.
Sunday Led 1/2 Primary with Jenny, 9am-10:30am.

All classes suitable for all levels.

The Mysore style class is self-directed with the teacher working with individual students as needed. Beginner students are welcome. Don't be shy!

The led class is talked thru with the students practicing in unison through the first part of the primary series. Beginner and more advanced students are welcome.

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Future Workshops with Stephanie

Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga, a Workshop for Beginners - Sat, May 19th, 12-2pm, 15$.

Develop a Daily Ashtanga Yoga Practice - Queen's Birthday weekend, 4 days of Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga classes, details to come.

All classes and workshops are held at Synergy Studio, 120 Oceanview Rd, Oneroa, Waiheke Island

Pre-registration is advised for workshops, contact waihekeislandashtangayoga@gmail.com

Easter Weekend

Little Oneroa Beach, Waiheke Island

I am a little late to post the schedule for the Easter Holiday. There will be NO class on Easter Sunday at 9am. The normal schedule will continue next week.

Friday Mysore 11:15am to 1:15pm (Stephanie)
Saturday Mysore 9am-11am (Stephanie)
Sunday Led 9am-10:30am (Jenny)

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In Auckland John Scott will be giving a workshop at the Auckland Yoga Academy over the weekend of May 25th—27th.
All classes are presented through the practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa, each class will be a combination of Technique, Theory and application. It is advised that students attend all 5 classes as each class is an accumulative follow on from the beginning Night. Suitable for all levels including beginners who practice up to Navasana.

COST: $200.00 Half deposit on registration.
No refunds after May 20

Contact the Auckland Yoga Academy for more details and registration information.

www.yoga.co.nz

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Happy Easter!

Beauty of the Island

Sandy Bay, Waiheke Island

TEACHERS

Jenny has been studying Ashtanga yoga for 10 years, and studied Iyengar yoga for 7 years prior to that. She went to Mysore, India in 1999 to study with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, and has done numerous Ashtanga yoga workshops with Sharath Rangaswamy, Peter Sanson, Dena Kinsberg, Lino Meile and John Scott over the years.


Stephanie has been practicing various styles of yoga for 10 years, the last four of which have been dedicated to daily Ashtanga vinyasa yoga. In 2004 Stephanie and her family traveled to India for 3 months where she studied with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (Guruji) and his grandson, Sharath. In 2006 she traveled to San Francisco to practice with Guruji on the US tour, and also attended Sharath’s workshop in Auckland in early December. Stephanie is also sincerely grateful for the opportunities she has had to practice with New Zealand senior teacher, Peter Sanson, as well as the teachers at the Auckland Yoga Academy. She has been teaching Ashtanga for the past 3 years and has completed the Yoga Alliance 500 hour teacher training course in Ashtanga at the Auckland Yoga Academy under Peter Nilsson and Jude Hynes.

Welcome to Ashtanga Yoga on Waiheke Island

Little Palm Beach, Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island is located in the Hauraki Gulf, a 35 minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland, New Zealand. See Fuller's webiste for ferry times and fares.

Ashtanga Yoga classes are currently being offered at the Synergy Studio, 120 Ocean View Road in Oneroa.

Autumn 2007 Term 1 Schedule

Mysore Style with Stephanie Fridays, 11:15am-1:15pm
Mysore Style with Stephanie Saturdays, 9:00am-11:00am
Led 1/2 Primary with Jenny Sundays, 9:00am-10:30am

Suitable for All levels.

If new to the studio please arrive a few minutes early to register. There are mats and blankets available for use but you are encouraged to bring your own if possible. Please do not eat for at least 2 hours prior to attending class and bring a small hand towel.

Any Questions? Contact Stephanie at:

waihekeislandashtangayoga@gmail.com

Teacher Bios coming soon....