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"Your body is designed to heal itself. The ability of a body to maintain its health and overcome illness is, in fact, among nature's most remarkable feats." - Donna Eden, Eden Energy Medicine

Hi, I’m Becs. I’m a certified Ayurveda & Yoga Health Coach, Yoga Teacher & Meditation Guide located in Gisborne, New Zealand. We are all deserving of vibrant health, it’s also our birth right to experience a life of ease. Yoga and Ayurveda are about living in alignment with nature & the world around us. Through self-care practices, seasonal cleansing, yoga postures, breath work, meditation and deep relaxation I want to empower you to live a more focused, heart-centred and balanced life. I teach specialty courses, group classes and individuals - online and in person. Please visit my website https://www.heartspace.co.nz

25/03/2026

Early Bird ends this Sunday! 🍂

18/03/2026

This has been a long time coming.

Our silent day retreats have led us to this: a full 3-Day Silent Meditation Retreat.

Three nights. Sustained stillness. Space for something real to shift.

3-Day Silent Meditation Retreat: An inner journey into stillness

Tauhara Retreat Centre, Taupō
Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 July 2026
Arrive Thursday 4pm · Depart Sunday 2pm

Over three nights nestled above Lake Taupō, you'll be held in a gentle, structured container of silence, meditation, and mindful movement - giving your nervous system the space to truly unwind, and your mind the room to settle at its own pace.

This is not a day of quiet. It is a deeper immersion.

Extended silence gives insights time to surface, the body time to rest, and awareness time to expand in ways that simply aren't possible in a shorter format.

All experience levels welcome. If you've been curious about silence but wondered whether you're ready... you are.

What's included: 🧘 Guided sitting & walking meditation 🌿 Hatha yoga & pranayama 💤 Daily yoga nidra (guided deep relaxation) 🌲 Time in nature & free time to wander 🍽️ All meals - nourishing, seasonal & plant-based 🛏️ 3 nights accommodation (linen & towels provided)

"Space, silence, stillness. I feel me. I'm back." ~ Robyn

"Reflective, serene, introspective, hugely beneficial." ~ Barbara

Investment from $840 early bird (booked before 5 May) · Standard from $910

Limited places.

Link to learn more or book: https://www.heartspace.co.nz/3-day-silent-retreat/

Or get in touch: becs@heartspace.co.nz

Facilitated by Atma Okan & Becs Erickson

15/03/2026

Something shifts in Autumn 🍂

The air is cooler. The light is softer. The body starts asking for something different.
This is the season Ayurveda considers one of the most important times to tend to yourself. Not when you're already run down, but now, in the transition.

Small daily practices started early make all the difference to how you move through winter.

One of my daily favourites: Nasya, nasal oiling.

As the air becomes colder and drier, nasal passages dry out and become more vulnerable to irritation and infection. Nasya is a simple Ayurvedic practice of coating the inside of each nostril with warm sesame oil each morning.

Dip your little finger into a small amount of warmed oil. Gently coat the inside of each nostril. That's it.

It creates a protective barrier against cold, dry air and pathogens and supports your sense of smell, your respiratory system, and your overall resilience through the cooler months.

Seconds a day. Centuries of wisdom behind it. Give it a try and notice how it feels.

What small practices do you reach for as the seasons change?

12/03/2026

Your body knows the season has changed.

If you've been feeling scattered, depleted, or a bit out of sync after a hectic summer, autumn is asking you to slow down and reset.

This season is governed by Vata dosha (the elements of air and space) bringing dryness, lightness, and movement. When out of balance, this can show up as:
🍂 Irregular digestion (bloating, constipation, cravings)
🍂 Restlessness or anxious thoughts
🍂 Dry skin, lips, or cracking joints
🍂 Energy crashes or difficulty sleeping
🍂 Feeling ungrounded, distracted, or overwhelmed

Now in its fifth year, the Heart Space Autumn Community Cleanse is a gentle, guided 15-day Ayurvedic reset using warm seasonal foods and simple lifestyle shifts. Not an extreme detox. Just steady, sane support that helps your body clear the heat and intensity of summer and ease into winter well.

We move through it together, and that shared rhythm makes all the difference.

26 April to 10 May | Online
Investment $220
Early Bird ends 29 March and includes a bring-a-friend-free offer.

Your body's asking for support, not an overhaul. This might be exactly what the season is asking of you.

Details and sign up via the link: https://www.heartspace.co.nz/seasonal-cleanse/

07/03/2026

No yoga tomorrow.
See you next week!
🌸🙏🌸

05/03/2026

We've moved to a bigger venue!

Due to demand, next Saturday's Metta Breathwork workshop with Sri Ganesh & Maliya has moved to Holy Trinity Church Hall, 70 Derby Street, Gisborne. There are still a few spots left 🙏

Metta Breathwork is a synthesis of three powerful tools:
Ayurvedic wisdom
Conscious breathing
Loving-kindness

In Ayurveda, every person carries a unique balance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, and each state of imbalance calls for a different rhythm, depth, and quality of breath.

Conscious breathing allows us to guide prana where it is most needed. And with each breath, we're reminded that love itself is the most healing medicine.

Join us for this 2.5-hour journey into the heart, guided by two internationally renowned practitioners with decades of experience sharing these ancient healing practices around the world.

No experience needed. All welcome.

Date: Saturday 14 March | 2–4:30pm
Venue: Holy Trinity Church Hall, 70 Derby Street
Investment: $53

Email becs@heartspace.co.nz or text 021 913 318 to book.

25/02/2026

Tauhara Retreat Centre, Taupō | May 15–17, 2026
Early Bird pricing ends next Wednesday, 4 March.

There's something powerful about autumn.
The season invites us to slow down, turn inward, and let go of what we've been carrying. Join Michele and me for a weekend of grounding movement, deep rest, and seasonal connection.

Overlooking Lake Taupō, surrounded by native bush, we'll move through yoga, Pilates, Qoya-inspired movement, meditation, and Ayurvedic practices designed to help you release, restore, and realign.

This isn't about perfection. It's about presence.

Sunrise meditations & grounding yoga
Pilates to strengthen & stabilise
Qoya movement: fluid, expressive, free
Daily Yoga Nidra for deep rest
Ayurvedic self care workshop
Walking meditations in nature
Nourishing, plant based meals

Everything is optional. Move at your own pace. Rest when you need to. This weekend is yours.

If you're seeking stillness, gentle movement, and connection with yourself, others, and the natural world, come join us.

Early Bird pricing ends next Wednesday, 4 March. After that, full price applies. Spaces are limited.

Link to reserve your spot: https://www.heartspace.co.nz/autumn-retreat/
(or DM me with questions)

23/02/2026

My Breathwork & Meditation Course starts next Monday and there are three spots left.

It's 6 weeks, all levels welcome, and a really supportive space to build a practice that actually sticks.

If you've been thinking about giving meditation a go (or coming back to it), this is a gentle, practical course and you're welcome to join us.

Mondays, 7:00-8:15pm
2 March - 6 April
Movement First, 23 Derby Street, Gisborne

Message me if you have any questions, or you can book your spot at www.heartspace.co.nz/work-with-me/meditation-course/

18/02/2026

🌊 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
September 18–29, 2026

I want you to join me.

We'll gather for 10 soul soaked days on Sri Lanka's East Coast: swim in the Indian Ocean, experience wildlife in its natural habitat, and dine under the stars.

💫 Daily yoga, meditation & yoga nidra (all optional) 💫 Ayurvedic massage & workshop 💫 Temple walks & jungle BBQ 💫 Sri Lankan tea tasting 💫 Sustainable waste tour 💫 Sunrise sessions & deep rest

This isn't a yoga retreat. It's a lifestyle retreat.

It's about slowing down, tuning in, and moving at a rhythm that actually feels like a holiday. Everything is optional: join when it calls you, rest when you need to.

If your soul is whispering yes, now is the time to explore it.

Spaces are limited, with almost half already booked from early interest. Bookings need to be confirmed by March 31 to secure group flights. The first 5 bookings save $100.

Link for full details: www.heartspace.co.nz/sri-lanka/

DM me if you have any questions or would like a quick chat.

Sri Lanka is calling. Are you coming?

Becs 💛

12/02/2026

Spaces filled up, so we’ve moved to a bigger venue! The workshop is now being held at Holy Trinity Church Hall, 70 Derby Street. More spots are available – you can DM me, or email becs@heartspace.co.nz, or text 021 913 318 to book. Thanks!! 🙏

08/02/2026

Sometimes the most radical thing you can do is simply be still.

Join Atma and me for a day of silence and stillness at Eastwoodhill Arboretum on Saturday, March 28.

In a world that constantly asks for your attention, your energy, your response, this is your invitation to pause. To breathe. To reconnect with the quiet wisdom that lives beneath the noise.

Whether you're new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this day retreat is for you.

We'll guide you through sitting and walking meditation, gentle hatha yoga, pranayama, and yoga nidra, all held in silence from 9 AM until the end of the day. There will be space for questions and shared reflections before we close.

✨ Guided sitting & walking meditation ✨ Hatha Yoga (asana & pranayama) ✨ Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) ✨ Time in nature & space for reflection ✨ Ayurvedic vegetarian lunch & Arboretum entry included

Silence is a profound reset for the mind, body, and nervous system. It helps you slow down, tune in, and restore inner calm.

Location: Eastwoodhill Arboretum, Gisborne
Date: Saturday, March 28 | 9 AM – 5 PM
Investment: $180

Optional: Extend your retreat with an overnight stay at Eastwoodhill. To book accommodation, contact: bookings@eastwoodhill.org.nz

Spaces are limited. Link to reserve your spot: https://www.heartspace.co.nz/silent-meditation-day-retreat/

If you have any questions or feel unsure whether this retreat is right for you, please reach out. I'd love to hear from you!

04/02/2026

Excited for this visit!!!

Two internationally renowned Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy practitioners, Sri Ganesh from Kerala, India, and Maliya from Sweden, will be in Gisborne next month to offer an exclusive Metta Breathwork workshop.

A unique opportunity to experience conscious connected breathing woven with Ayurvedic wisdom and loving-kindness meditation 💟. A 2.5-hour journey into the heart, guided by teachers with decades of experience sharing these ancient healing practices around the world.

About Sri Ganesh:
Sri Ganesh is the founder of Vaidya's Ayurveda Village in Kerala, India. An internationally recognised Ayurveda practitioner, author of eight health books published in nine languages, and a beautiful teacher who shares ancient wisdom with warmth and clarity. Follow www.facebook.com/JaneshVaidyaAyurveda

About Maliya:
Maliya is an international Ayurveda Yoga Therapist and breathwork facilitator with over 20 years of experience. Originally from Sweden, she's one of three head teachers at the Ayurveda Yoga Therapy Training in India and brings a deeply intuitive, grounded approach to healing work. Follow

Your can read more about their Metta Breathwork here: https://janeshvaidya.com/metta-breathwork/

Metta Breathwork is not about forcing change. It's a return home to your body, your breath, and your heart.

Saturday 14 March | 2-4:30pm | Movement First Studio | Investment $53
Spaces are very limited. Email becs@heartspace.co.nz or text 021 913 318 to book.

See you there :)

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Gisborne
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http://www.heartspace.co.nz/

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