Vision Pilates and Yoga Studio

22/11/2025

Pilates for the nurses squad. The ladies did great: Pilates ain’t easy ! 👆🤣😆🙌

19/11/2025

🌿 Planning for January 2026 — I’d love your feedback! 🌿
I’m organising my New Year yoga, Pilates & retreat offerings and would love to know what you’re interested in, plus which days/times suit you best. Your input helps shape the 2026 schedule. ✨

1. Pop-Up Family & Children’s Yoga

Starting January 🌸
Gentle + playful 2-hour sessions for parents, caregivers & grandparents to enjoy yoga + mindfulness with children.
Includes: breathing, storytelling yoga flow, yoga art, creativity & take-home ideas.
Times: daytime (school holidays), evenings, weekends.
👉 Let me know if you’re around in early January.

2. Pop-Up Pilates (Outdoor + Indoor)

Outdoor – Wellenoveth Green, St Heliers:
• Wed/Thu/Fri evenings
• Sat 11:30am
• Sun late morning

Flexible Indoor/Outdoor – Panmure Scout Hall:
• Thu evenings
Beautiful waterside location with indoor option if it rains.
👉 Tell me your preferred times + whether you love outdoor, indoor, or flexible.

3. New Retreats for 2026

Launching January ✨
Retreat lengths:
• Short evening retreats (Fri/Sat/Sun PM)
• Weekend half-day
• Weekend full-day immersive

Locations: North Shore, Orakei/Mission Bay

Themes may include:
Restorative Yin, Slow Flow, Pilates, myofascial release, essential oils, cacao/matcha/tea ceremonies + a new Pilates-focused retreat.
👉 Share your preferred location, retreat length & what you look for in a retreat.

4. Summer Sunset Beach Retreat

Gentle restorative movement, breathwork, meditation, essential oils + a peaceful sunset by the water (likely Orakei). 🌅
👉 Let me know if you’d love to join.

Thank you so much for your feedback — once I gather responses, I’ll finalise the January & early-2026 schedule and announce dates soon. 💛

05/11/2025

🌈✨ Yoga and Mindfulness for Children: Breathing with Imagination ✨🌈

During yoga sessions with children with I have been using a special breathing ball. The ball expands and softens, just like our bellies as we breathe in and out. It’s a simple but powerful way for children to see and feel their breath.

As we inhale, the ball slowly expands. As we exhale, it gently closes. We use this movement to guide our breathing in for 5, out for 5, sometimes adding music or stories to make the experience even more magical. 🎵

Through imagination, the breathing ball becomes many things:
☁️ Rainbow clouds that rise and fall in the sky
🐡 A puffer fish that inflates and deflates with each breath
🎈 A hot air balloon drifting up and down with the wind

We explore different types of breath work: slow inhales, quick exhales, holding the breath, and counting together. Each variation helps children learn how to calm their bodies, focus their minds, and regulate their emotions.

We also love flower breathing 🌸 using scents like lavender or mint. Children breathe in the lovely aroma and then exhale softly, feeling peaceful and grounded.

Every session is built around storytelling and imagination journeys through the jungle, under the sea, or up in the clouds, helping children connect with yoga and mindfulness in a fun, creative way.

I’m a qualified Primary and Early Childhood Teacher, Yoga teacher, and Pilates instructor with years of experience. Over time, I’ve developed my own program that combines movement, breath, and imagination to support children’s wellbeing.

If you’re interested in introducing this program to your center, family, or community, keep an eye out for my upcoming family yoga pop-up events designed especially for children aged 3 to 10 (and a little older too!). 🌿

✨ Let’s breathe, move, and imagine together. ✨

28/09/2025

Restorative Yoga session with essential oils

22/09/2025

A full week of recovery, rest, movement, and nourishment ✨
Filling my days with:

🌸 Fun time with friends
🥗 Nourishing food
🌳 Time in nature
💆 Wellness spa sessions
💧 Floating therapy
❄️ Ice bath
🧘 Yoga & pilates
🍵 Matcha tea
🔥 Infrared sauna

For a while, I was running on empty, always on the go, living a healthy lifestyle but rushing through it, not giving myself the time I truly needed. My body was sending signals to slow down, and I finally listened. 🌱

Sometimes we forget, but it’s so important to pause, recharge, and care for ourselves. 💚 Here I am, and here’s to carrying this energy through the rest of the year 🙏

13/09/2025

Hi everyone !

When you hear “couples retreat,” you might imagine heavy stuff, probing questions, or digging up old wounds. This isn’t that.

This is a fun, relaxing day where you and your partner get to reset. Think yoga, meditation, movement, laughter , nothing heavy, nothing awkward. No pressure to share more than you want. Just connection, relaxation, and enjoying time together.

A few things to know:
• Price is for two people : $450 for both, not per person.
• All couples are welcome
• This is just between you and your partner, not sharing or involving others.
• We’ll be in an amazing location: Mission Bay, at the Kohimarama Boat Club: beachfront, by the sunset.
• Date: 27th of September. Daylight is staying longer, the golden hour is going to be magical.
• Food & extras are included: a nourishing dinner, snacks, cacao ceremony, plus live music : cello & violin by the sunset.

Think about it: $450 divided by two = $225 each and that gets you an entire afternoon & evening of something beautiful and unique. Most dinners are easily $100, concerts $50 or more and here it’s all in one seamless experience.

This is an investment in you and your partner. If you want, it also makes a wonderful gift maybe for your parents, or your daughter and her partner, or someone else you love. We also offer gift vouchers.

Want to come along?

Below are all the details :

✨ HELD TOGETHER
A Couple’s Retreat for Rest & Connection

📅 Saturday 27th September 2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Kohimarama Boat Club, Mission Bay, Auckland

💑 $395 per couple | Early Bird until 7 Sept
💑 $450 per couple | From 8 Sept

What’s included:
🍫 Cacao Opening Ceremony
🧘 Couple Yoga with Essential Oils
💗 Connection & Bonding Practices
🌿 Meditation
🎻 Sunset Sound Journey (live violin & cello, composed for this event)
🥗 Nourishing Dinner & Herbal Tea
🌅 Sea views at sunset
🦋 A loving pause for your relationship

👉 Reserve your place now:

events.humanitix.com/heldtogether-couplesretreat-auckland

Spaces are limited — don’t miss this chance to share a beautiful day of rest, love, and connection together. 💞

Warmly,

Claudia and Valentina

Held Together is a day retreat thoughtfully designed to help couples unwind, reconnect, and strengthen their bond through simple, grounding practices.

04/09/2025

🌸✨ HELD TOGETHER
A Couple’s Yoga Retreat for Rest & Connection

📅 Saturday 27th September 2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Kohimarama Boat Club, Mission Bay, Auckland

💑 $395 per couple | Early Bird until 7 Sept
💑 $450 per couple | From 8 Sept

What’s included:
🍫 Cacao Opening Ceremony
🧘 Couple Yoga with Essential Oils
💗 Connection & Bonding Practices
🌿 Meditation
🎻 Sunset Sound Journey (live violin & cello, composed for this event)
🥗 Nourishing Dinner & Herbal Tea
🌅 Sea views at sunset
🦋 A loving pause for your relationship

👉 Reserve your place now:
events.humanitix.com/heldtogether-couplesretreat-auckland

Spaces are limited — don’t miss this chance to share a beautiful day of rest, love, and connection together. 💞

Warmly,

Claudia and Valentina

Website: www.flowyoga.nz
Email : flowyoga.info@gmail.com
0278503193

31/08/2025

🌟 Yoga & Mindfulness for Children & Families 🌟

✨ Move, breathe, create & connect in a fun, mindful way!

📅 Starts: Thu 9 Oct | 🕓 Every Thu (5 weeks, no class 16 & 30 Oct)
📍 Panmure Scout Hall, 54 Allenby Dr, Auckland
👶 Ages: 5–11 (flexible for a slightly younger or older child)

🕒 Session Options: 3:30–4:15pm or 4:30–5:15pm (choose the one that suits you)

What’s Included:
🧘 Fun breathing & mindfulness exercises
📖 Yoga & storytelling (weekly themes: jungle, under the sea, space, classics!)
🎨 Yoga art & creativity (all materials provided)

Benefits: Stress relief, focus, confidence, strength, creativity & bonding time

💰 Cost: $170 for 5 week course (1 child + 1 adult) | Extra child $15/class | Extra adult $19/class

📌 Bring: Yoga mat & comfy clothes

📞 Book: www.flowyoga.nz | flowyoga.info@gmail.com | 027 850 3193
💳 Deposit via bank transfer secures your spot

31/08/2025

🌟 Yoga and Mindfulness for Children and Families🌟

✨ A perfect way for children to move, breathe, create, and connect in today’s busy world.

📅 Starts Thursday 9 October
🕓 Every Thursday (5 weeks — no class on 16 & 30 October)
📍 Panmure Scout Hall, 54 Allenby Drive, Panmure, Auckland

🕒 Session Options (Choose One)
• 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. (45-minute session)
• 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. (45-minute session)

🧘 What to Expect

1. Breathing Exercises
• Simple, playful techniques for children and adults
• Helps calm, focus, and reset energy
• Easy to try again at home

2. Mindfulness
• Learning to pause and find a quiet moment
• Props, music, and playful activities make mindfulness fun and engaging

3. Yoga & Storytelling
• Full yoga sequences woven into stories.
Weekly themes include:
• Jungle adventure
• Under the sea
• Journey into space
• Classic favourites like We’re Going on a Bear Hunt or The Very Hungry Caterpillar

4. Yoga Art & Creativity
• Collage-making, painting, and other creative activities with calming music
• All props and art materials provided
• Supports self-expression and relaxation

👉 Each session balances fun and activity with quiet and restorative time. We often think 45 minutes might be too long for children but with breathing, mindfulness, yoga, storytelling, and art, it’s the perfect amount of time.

👩‍👧 Why I’m Bringing This to the Community

Through my 10 years as a yoga & pilates teacher and over 16 years as Early childhood/Primary teacher, I’ve seen how much children need yoga and mindfulness today.
• Life is fast-paced and stressful, with screens, social media, and busy schedules.
• Many parents and educators have asked for a safe, engaging space for children to slow down, move, and calm their minds.

This program answers that need, combining movement, creativity, and mindfulness in a way that children truly enjoy.

✨ Benefits for Children
• Stress relief & resilience: Helps children manage today’s fast-paced world and social media pressures.
• Focus & self-regulation: Mindful breathing and movement improve concentration.
• Confidence & emotional wellbeing: Children learn to manage emotions and gain a sense of achievement.
• Physical health: Builds strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility.
• Creativity & imagination: Storytelling and art nurture curiosity and self-expression.
• Bonding time: Children connect meaningfully with their adult during each session.

👩 About Your Teacher

I’m a qualified Yoga & Pilates instructor and a fully trained and registered ECE & Primary teacher with 16+ years of experience. I currently work part-time in kindergartens and also teach yoga & pilates in the community.

This program brings together my passions for children’s learning and yoga to create a fun, mindful, and enriching experience.

💰 Investment

• $170 total for 5 weeks (1 child + 1 adult)
• Extra child: $15 per class
• Extra adult: $19 per class
• Payment in full required to confirm booking

📌 What to Bring
• Yoga mat
• Comfortable clothing
• All props and art materials provided

📞 How to Book
•🌐 www.flowyoga.nz
• 📧flowyoga.info@gmail.com
• 📞0278503193

💳 Deposit via bank transfer required to secure your spot

30/08/2025

Hello community!

I’m excited to share that my friend and colleague, Valentina Verardo, with whom I am collaborating, will be offering a free 6-week Yoga Nidra course starting next week in Panmure! This is a wonderful opportunity to experience deep relaxation and meditation, and everyone is welcome to join.
About Yoga Nidra:
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that:
🌿 Helps with anxiety, stress, and insomnia
🌙 Releases tension from body and mind
💫 Supports positive changes in your life
Course Details:
📍 When: Thursday evenings, 6:30–7:30 PM (Starting next week 4th September)
📍 Where: Panmure Scout Hall - 54 Allenby Road, Panmure, Auckland
📍 Duration: 6 weeks, free of charge
📍 What to bring: A mat, a couple of pillows, and a couple of blankets
📍 No experience is needed

This is a perfect chance to unwind, restore calmness, and experience the benefits of Yoga Nidra. Valentina’s sessions are gentle and welcoming, suitable for beginners and anyone looking to relax and recharge.
If you are interested, please contact Valentina Verardo to reserve your spot. Her email:

verardovalentina86@gmail.com

Warm regards,

Claudia

29/08/2025

✨ Gift yourselves a day to slow down, soften, and reconnect — away from the rush of
everyday life.
Held Together is a gentle retreat for couples to unwind, deepen their bond, and share
meaningful moments through movement, touch, and sound.
💞

✨ HELD TOGETHER
A Couple’s Retreat for Rest & Connection
📅 Saturday 27th September 2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Kohimarama Boat Club, Mission Bay, Auckland
💑 $450 per couple | $395 Early Bird until 7 September

What’s included:
🍫 Cacao Opening Ceremony
󰩓 Couple Yoga with Essential Oils
💗 Connection & Bonding Practices
🧘 Meditation
🎻 Sunset Sound Journey (live violin & cello, composed for this event)
🥗 Nourishing Dinner & Herbal Tea
🌅 Sea views at sunset
🦋 A loving pause for your relationship. Limited spaces.

👉 Reserve your spot here: https://events.humanitix.com/heldtogether-couplesretreat-auckland

29/08/2025

HEART IN BLOOM💕
Spring Retreat 🌸

A Wellness Evening Yoga Event 🌿

🌱 Date: Thursday, 16 October
🌱 Time: 6:30pm – 8:30 pm
🌱 Location: Birkenhead Library, 204 Hinemoa Street, Auckland
🌱 Investment: $55 per person

Join us for an evening of deep relaxation, gentle movement, and heart-centered connection. This nourishing retreat begins with a heart-opening ritual followed by a restorative yin yoga session, supported by the use of essential oils to enhance relaxation and openness.

We will then move into a deeply restful Yoga Nidra Vidya meditation, allowing your mind and body to fully unwind. The evening will conclude with a closing circle, herbal tea, and light refreshments to leave you feeling calm, balanced, and rejuvenated.

Your guides for the evening will be Aryia and Claudia.

🦋 About Claudia:

Claudia is a Yoga and Pilates instructor and a massage therapist who regularly offers yoga retreats in the Auckland region and beyond.

🦋 About Aryia:

Aryia is a Tantrik Hatha Yoga Teacher, psychosomatic therapist and body worker with over 20 years in the healing arts

Website :

www.flowyoga.nz

Email:

flowyoga.info@gmail.com

Spaces are limited: reserve your spot today for this beautiful evening of self care and heart nourishment.

Reserve your spot :

https://events.humanitix.com/heart-in-bloom-spring-reset-a-wellness-yoga-event