Welcome to Yoga Aotearoa; Where the Teachings of the East meet the Minds & Hearts of the West
Katie Greengrass, Head Teacher On one of her many journeys to Rishikesh, India
A Merging of Worlds
Where the ancient teachings of Yoga, originating in India, are conveyed to students of the West, in a way that can be understood and experienced.
This is Yoga Aotearoa.
Founded to bring all the wisdom and knowledge of the East back to New Zealand.
To create and empower not only the Teachers of the future, but anyone wishing to deepen their practice and learn more.
Traditional Indian Style Hatha Yoga, alongside some modern additions to ensure you have the roots and foundations to take your practice to the next level and guide your students on their own journey.
Preserving the wisdom, transmitting it clearly and equipping you with the tools you need to take the next steps on your Yoga Journey.
Aotearoa - New Zealand
“Land of the Long White Cloud”
Katie in Surya Yantrasana (Sundial Pose) during her time at Kopan Monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal (2020)
Our Values
Integrity: To be honest in all we do. Own our mistakes & learn from them. Deliver on promises. Stick to our morals without compromise.
Reliability: Show up with consistency. In our Yoga Practice, our Work and our Personal Lives.
Commitment: To the path of Yoga. To learning & unlearning. To trying our best no matter what. To preserving the ancient wisdom.
Curiosity: To be open to all possible outcomes. To know we could be wrong. To approach learning with an open heart & mind.
Playfulness: To leave seriousness at the door and remember our inner child, especially on the mat. To keep trying without shame or doubt.
Presence: To be here in this moment. To honour the body, breath and life itself with awareness.
Respect: For our body, each other and the natural world.
The Yoga Mat is where we learn Daily Life is where we apply
