Class Descriptions
We have the best variety of yoga classes in Auckland - including Mat Pilates
Beginners Yoga
A beginner course is not just beneficial for complete novices, it can also be beneficial for someone wanting to get back into yoga after a prolonged absence or injury, and is also a great course to take if you want to learn to better your technique and alignment, enabling you to understand the mechanics of the pose to help you go deeper into it while protecting your body in the process.
Our 8 week beginner yoga course is one of the best in Auckland and consistently sells out. This course offers a glimpse into the 8 Limbs Of Yoga as prescribed by the ancient sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutra. We will focus on correct alignment in a posture, how to breathe and move in and out of a pose safely and effectively, and then move into more flowing and challenging sequences like sun salutations, vinyasa style asana (flowing from one sequence to another), and also tackle the stronger warrior series. Each week we will add to your knowledge, build your skills, strength, flexibility, and balance, while providing you with a personal understanding of yoga as a philosophy, enabling you to walk into any yoga class and confidently and comfortably work with your body in a safe and productive manner.
Unlike the casual classes, the 8 week course is a 90 minute long session each week to ensure you get the most out of the course.
Bookings are essential as spaces are limited and often sell out rapidly.
You can find the dates for the next set of courses plus registration details here
Times
Monday night 7.15 pm - 8.45 pm
Thursday night 7.15 pm - 8.45 pm
Students of the course are able to attend our other classes for just $10 while you are enrolled in the course (if your course is still a few months away, join us in our regular classes). The Sunday afternoon, Tuesday Yin and Friday evening classes would be the best to try while you are still getting a handle on things, but you are welcome to attend any class that piques your interest :)
Participants of the beginners course are also welcome to purchase the Fast Track pass upon completion of the course to keep you in the yoga zone and kick start your regular practice :)
Many of our beginners course students repeat the course a couple of times, some even come back 3 or 4 times and find it gives them a much better grasp on their asanas, as their bodies are stronger, more flexible, and far more familiar with the postures the second, third and fourth time around. :)
Testimonials
"Absolutely loved the beginner course with Dani.
I really enjoyed learning (and being reminded) about the 8 limbs just as much as learning the physical poses.
Dani is a great teacher, going at just the right pace. Looking forward to more classes." Kelee - Auckland
"It is my pleasure to write to recommend the beginners Yoga course. I found it excellent and every week looked forward to going. In fact the one week when I wasn't able to go I really missed it! Mariana is a wonderful instructor; gentle and patient. Her sincerity and passion for Yoga shines through. I have been going through a stressful time and have found that my introduction to Yoga has helped me cope. I am intending to use the offer of the Fast Track Pass to try out the other classes that you offer and make Yoga a part of my life from now on. Thank you to you (Natasya) and to Marianna for being there to support this journey." Jennifer - Auckland
Other Classes available at the Pantry
Monday
Chair Yoga - Stretch and Laugh with Friends
A super fun lovely way to wake up the body and prep it for the coming week.
Gentle
Soothing
Fun
Build Strength
Improve balance
Nourish joints
Gain flexibility
Stay healthy
Meet new friends
Most of this class is performed in a chair, we do offer some standing poses as well, however, these can be modified for those that need to be seated for the entire class.
Chair yoga is a satisfyingly relaxing release for the joints and muscles as well as a gentle strengthening practice. It is especially beneficial for the elderly, those who are physically less able to do floor-based exercises, anyone recuperating from injuries, or those wishing to move into a full yogasana (physical yoga postures) practice but wish to build strength and balance in their joints and muscles first before taking on a more strenuous workout.
It is also hugely beneficial for those that are physically fit and able to attend regular classes as the gentle nourishing and focusing on our joints during this class is a nice compliment to your irregular practice and will ensure you can continue your regular practice for years to come.
This class is excellent for releasing stress and tension from the mind and body and sets you up to deal with whatever the coming week brings.
We always end our sessions with a long relaxation practice.
Join us online or in person and enjoy this beautiful and gentle exercise with far-reaching benefits for all that practice it.
We also do some pretty cool chair yoga dancing! Ridiculously satisfying for all ages!
We have limited chairs so bookings are essential or you can join our online attendees and stream in live via Zoom, we even have people joining us as far away as San Francisco!
We are proud to say that we are a Community Strength and Balance Approved Provider
Everyone is welcome and you will be glad you came!
Stretch, Strengthen and Breathe
Our most popular class of the week.
Stretch out tightness
Strengthen your body
Calm your mind
Connect to self
Get grounded
Relieve stress and anxiety
Improve your breathing technique
Set your intentions for the week
This class is suitable for all levels and is all about lengthening out those limbs, releasing your tightness, building strength gradually, and utilising proper breath techniques (pranayama) to eliminate toxins from the body, leaving you with a toned relaxed body and a calm mind.
Shoulders, hips and everything in between will thank you for it!
You do have to book early though as this class is a sell-out!
Everyone is welcome. Please book in advance online, we do accept walk-ins if there's space, just check our timetable to ensure the class is not sold out before you drop by :)
If you are booking for the online session bookings close 15 minutes before class is due to start.
Tuesday
Strengthen and Lengthen
Stretch out tightness
strengthen your body
Calm your mind
Connect to self
Get grounded
Relieve stress and anxiety
Strengthen and lengthen is exactly that, a delectable morning class that helps you work on your flexibility and build strength.
This is a great class for people of all abilities, whether you suffer from tight hips and hamstrings, or sore backs and shoulders.
This class will help you find some relief from tight and stiff joints and muscles or just give you that lovely morning pick-me-up to set you up for a great day.
We also frequently tone those bums and tums to keep you feeling strong and confident and looking and feeling great.
Plus you get to meet other lovely people and leave with a pep in your step and a smile on your dial.
Everyone is welcome. Please book in advance online, we do accept walk-in's if there's space, just check our timetable to ensure the class is not sold out before you drop by :)
If you are booking for the online session bookings close 15 minutes before class is due to start.
Build strength and core stability along with creating flexibility along the spine and exploring your body's potential.
Tuesday 6.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am
Wheel Of Transformation: Yoga Wheel Exploration
Improved flexibility
Enhanced balance and Stability
Increased strength
Spinal decompression
Better breathing
Increased range of motion
This unique and exciting class is designed to deepen your practice, enhance your flexibility, and introduce you to the transformative power of the yoga wheel.
The yoga wheel, a circular prop, is an innovative tool that provides support and challenge, making it a perfect addition to any yogi's practice.
In this 60-minute class, we will guide you through a series of carefully curated poses and sequences that utilize the yoga wheel for optimal results.
Natasya always creates a supportive and nurturing environment, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
What to expect:
Warm-up and centering: The class will begin with a brief centering exercise to cultivate mindfulness and awareness followed by a gentle warm-up to prepare the body for movement.
Core stability: We will utilise the yoga wheel to build core stability while learning proper alignment and usage. You will then have the opportunity to explore various poses and stretches with the wheel, improving your balance, flexibility, and strength.
Flow and release: The class will progress into a dynamic sequence of poses that integrate the yoga wheel, challenging you to find stability and ease in each posture. This will be followed by a series of restorative poses to release tension and encourage relaxation.
Cool down and Savasana: The class will conclude with a gentle cool-down sequence and a blissful Savasana, allowing you to fully absorb the benefits of your practice. Who should attend: This class is suitable for all levels, from beginners curious about the yoga wheel to experienced practitioners looking to add variety and depth to their practice. As in all our classes, we will provide modifications and adjustments, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.
Spaces are limited so please ensure you book in advance if you want to nab a wheel otherwise you can still attend but you will have to use yoga blocks instead and that's just not as fun!
If you are booking for the online session bookings close 20 minutes before class is due to start.
Online option available without singing bowls
Let go of tightness and tension and allow your body to lead the way.
Tuesday 7.15pm
Yin Yoga - with Singing Bowls
Release tight muscles
Nourish your fascia
Calm your mind
Learn to let go
Surrender to the wisdom of your body
Reap the benefits of sound healing
Cultivate resilience
The practice of Yin yoga requires you to look inwards, guiding you on a journey of self-discovery. The prolonged periods of stillness offer an effective tool for healing as they stimulate self-enquiry and contemplation, leading you to release the tension that is holding you back, not just in your body but also in your mind.
Yin yoga classes are slower paced with postures held for 3-5 minutes and sometimes longer. This brings about a meditative quality with an emphasis on going inward and expanding your awareness of the body’s process and sensations. You learn to become more present during this practice, and your body also gradually learns how to release muscular effort by relaxing and surrendering to the pull of gravity.
Yin Yoga works the fascia and targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, fascia, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised much in a more active style of asana practice.
Suitable for almost all levels of students, Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles.
Yin Yoga generally targets the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine.
Don't be fooled by the apparent passivity of this practice, Yin is a challenging practice as you must learn the art of letting go and being still, watching your thoughts, and allowing your body to release at its own time and pace.
Melt into your poses as Natasya plays her assortment of Tibetan or crystal singing bowls giving your fascia and connective tissues an extra special treat and guiding you into a deeper state of healing. Poetry is also incorporated into these sessions allowing your mind to ponder deeper issues and find its own wisdom.
Yin is NOT restorative yoga, if you are injured please allow your body time to heal before attempting any asana practice.
Wear your fluffy socks, bring a cosy blanket and any other supportive props you may like and get settled in for a wonderfully calming practice.
Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary.
Please in advance book online, we do accept walk-in's if there's space, just check our timetable to ensure the class is not sold out before you drop by :)
If you are booking for the online session bookings close 15 minutes before class is due to start.
Wednesday
Yoga Lab
Play
Experiment
Explore
Dive deep and learn more
Nothing is off limits
Every-body is taken care of
Not your average yoga class that's for sure :)
This class is excellent for beginners and for anyone that has done yoga for a while but may struggle with certain poses and would never say anything in a regular class because
a) you just don’t
b) everyone else seems ok with it
c) you are worried you will look like an idiot.
From beginner to advanced you will definitely get something out of these sessions.
Join us as we explore the different aspects of an embodied yoga practice, breaking down poses and experiencing them in a different way or bringing back the fundamentals to create strong foundations, playing with breath and movement and creating fun and fluid flows.
Explore breathing techniques, meditations, creative prop usage and so much more.
Come with an open mind and leave feeling challenged, refreshed and inspired, allowing you to take your yoga practice to a new level of understanding and experience.
If you have a yoga goal or a question about how a particular pose works or could work for you, this is the class to bring it to.
Consider this your mini mid-week workshop all for the price of a regular class.
Want to explore the possibilities of a downward-facing dog? Or maybe you just want to know how to do one comfortably. We can most definitely sort that out.
Want to learn an effective breathing practice to control anxiety? I got you.
Want to establish a regular meditation practice? We can do that too.
Or maybe you have a dream pose or wish you could find a more comfortable adaptation? Yup we can explore that for sure.
Maybe you are curious about a particular style of yoga? Or the philosophy behind it all?
There is so much more to your yoga practice than just a weekly class, come and explore yogic philosophy, energy medicine, fascia stretching, arm balances, inversions, tricky poses and foundational poses, there are no limits in the Yoga Lab other than the limits you set for yourself.
Everyone is welcome, although previous yoga experience is what will allow you to get the most out of these in-depth sessions.
I can't wait to explore and experiment with you, see you there!
If you are booking for the online session bookings close 15 minutes before class is due to start.
Dare To Rest-Yoga Nidra
Reduce anxiety and stress
Heal trauma
Allow the body to rest and reset
Reduce chronic pain and inflammation
Improve sleep
Nourish your soul
Help with PTSD
Each one of us carries within all the resources to live a rich, well-balanced and harmonious life.
Awareness is the first step to tap into your personal abundance.
The second is deep relaxation.
Yoga Nidra reminds your mind and body of how to function in a rested and relaxed way; regular experience of deep rest and relaxation eventually becomes a new habit, making relaxation easier, faster and deeper. This simple effect alone can transform your life.
Yoga Nidra is a technique adapted by Swami Satyananda from the traditional tantric practice of nyasa; it is scientifically proven to deepen relaxation, aid stress management, and lower high blood pressure. It can harmonize the deeper unconscious and awaken inner potential, overall, it's a spectacular method to release yourself from your habitual patterns.
It's suitable for anyone, no experience is required. The practice is entirely performed while lying in a comfortable position. But you can also sit comfortably if lying down is not comfortable for you.
Everyone is welcome. Please book online, we do accept walk-in's if there's space just check our timetable to ensure the class is not sold out before you drop by :)
If you are booking for the online session bookings close 15 minutes before class is due to start.
Thursday
Balance Pilates
Using different balancing techniques and Pilates exercises to strengthen the body, quiet the mind and re-energise the soul. Relaxing and empowering at the same time.
This class is a full-body workout, with different levels so it will be challenging no matter what level you're at. The focus will be on core strength, balance, posture, and muscular symmetry.
A great class for all clients wanting to get stronger, release tight muscles, and simply feel really good in their own bodies.
Customer feedback
“Many thanks to Ingrid for her weekly Pilates classes. She is always full of smiles and energy, which keeps everyone enthused throughout class. The exercises she does are a great mix, and I love how she steps it up a little each week. Also she is really approachable and encouraging which makes the general experience even better. Thanks! Helga”
"Thank you so much Ingrid for your great classes. I love the variety and I've gained a lot of strength but the most important thing is that my back pain has completely disappeared. Aya"
Everyone is welcome. Please book online, we do accept walk-in's if there's space just check our timetable to ensure the class is not sold out before you drop by :)
If you are booking for the online session bookings close 15 minutes before class is due to start.
Feel Into Flow
Build Strength
Increase flexibility
Challenge your beliefs
Reshape your body and mind
Sweat
Overcome struggle
Build up stamina
Get a cardio workout
Feel into your body and flow with your breath as we increase the heart rate and get things moving in this vinyasa-style flow class.
Dynamic sequences with emphasis on breath control will help you navigate your experience as we explore the landscape of your body and mind, bringing to light areas that need nourishment, release, and relief. Climb the mountains of your mind, feel the breeze of your breath and most importantly allow yourself to bathe in the ocean of bliss with a nice long savasana to end.
This class will challenge and exhilarate you, leaving you feeling fully worked out yet deeply relaxed by the end of it all. Step in and leave all your cares at the door as you meet and celebrate your body where it is, calm your mind and bring yourself back to the present moment, the only moment there is.
This is a more challenging class and you do want to be familiar with the basic yoga postures. Please book online, we do accept walk-in's if there's space, just check our timetable to ensure the class is not sold out before you drop by :)
Or join us online via zoom :)
See you there
Friday
Flow Into Friday
Stretch
Breathe
Flow
Free your body
Feel amazing
Build strength and stamina
Improve your memory by learning a new sequence each week
Play and explore movement
This is a lovely stretch-and-flow class to get you moving in the morning and giving you the boost you need to make it to the weekend.
We start off with some breath centring and then gradually work out the kinks with some satisfying yoga flow. We build the flow up gradually based on what everyone's needs are on the day. Once the routine is set we flow through at pace to get the heart pumping, leaving you feeling invigorated and alive and then we slow it down to build strength and stamina and really feel into each pose!
A short savasana at the end will ensure you are rested but not drowsy so you can get the most out of your day and be ready to have a fantastic weekend as well.
Everyone is welcome. Please book in advance online. We do accept walk-ins if there's space, just check our timetable to ensure the class is not sold out before you drop by :)
See you on the mat for a fun and fabulous yoga flow.
Or join us online via zoom :)
Be sure to book in at least 20 minutes before class is due to start.
Unwind - Body and Mind
Let go
Breathe
Stretch
Surrender
Reset and recharge
Leave your working week at the door as you step onto your yoga mat. Tap into your breath, move with fluidity and ease your way into the weekend.
This gentle class is suitable for everybody. Together, we will sense and feel our way through soft mindful movements, with the breath as our guide. Gentle, low to the ground sequences make up the bulk of the class, with lots of space for quiet stillness and relaxation. Stretch away the tightness that has built up during the week, breathe out the stress, and unwind the busyness of the mind.
Turn your gaze inwards, quiet the mind and come home to yourself.
A lovely way to end the working week, de-stress and set yourself up for a brilliant weekend feeling completely at ease in your own skin - mind, body, and spirit.
Everyone is welcome. Please book online in advance, we do accept walk-ins if there's space, just check our timetable to ensure the class is not sold out before you drop by :)
Or join us online via zoom :)
Be sure to book in at least 20 minutes before class is due to start.
Saturday
Guided Meditation
Join us on Saturday mornings at 9 am for a 20 minute guided meditation class.
It's completely free and will set you up for a fabulous weekend, or stick around after for the Saturday morning yoga class, you'll be glad you did!
Meditation or chanting mantras in groups is a wonderful way to stay focused and in the moment, sharing the energy and vibration of mantra is a powerful way to connect to your soul and heal the body, you will end these sessions feeling uplifted and calm.
Mindfulness is the intentional accepting and non-judgmental focus of one's attention on the emotions, thoughts and sensations occurring in the present moment, which can be trained by meditational practices, helping us become more present and more able to stay in the moment; which leads to a more fulfilling life experience.
All our classes emphasize mindfulness and incorporate mini-meditations.
Everyone is welcome.
Supercharged Saturday
Come and supercharge y our weekend with some powerful breathwork, yoga poses, and of course delicious relaxation.
Move your body
Breathwork/Pranayama
Stretching
Strengthening
Something challenge
Surrender to your inner wisdom and let your mind reset
This is a delightful class suitable for all sizes, ages, and experience levels with a variety of postures including pranayama, relaxation, and mantra. No two classes are exactly the same as you get to tell Tash exactly what your body and mind need this week and she will tailor the class to suit.
Modifications are also incorporated to suit all levels of experience.
Bring your issues :) anything you'd like to work on, or work out, let Tash know so she can indulge your request, then get ready for a good time :)
Come early and enjoy the free meditation beforehand at 9 am, a perfect way to kick off your weekend and ensure you get a prime space on the floor as this class is popular :)
You will leave feeling uplifted, stretched out, and deeply relaxed. Your weekend is sure to be a stunner after this fabulous kickstart.
Everyone is welcome. Please book online in advance, we do accept walk-ins if there's space, just check our timetable to ensure the class is not sold out before you drop by :)
As always if you are planning to join us online please ensure you have booked your class at least 20 minutes before it is due to start.
Beginner Plus and Intermediate Level Yoga Courses
Beginner Plus and intermediate yoga courses to take you to the next level, helping you work on your transitions and those harder more complex poses, while continuing to build strength, flexibility and resilience, all while really nailing those rules of alignment, you will also get the opportunity to work on some more complex pranayama techniques, inversions and arm balances.
Booking required to secure your spot, sign up to our newsletter to get notified when the next course will be starting.