Heartspace

Heartspace Heartspace is a page where I share what moves me in daily life. I have a wide varity of interests: y I am an essential oil educator.

Heartspace Wellness Solutions has been created by Silke Whittaker, a yoga teacher, sound healer, reiki master, essential oil educator, artist, mama, wife and explorer of the inside and outside world. I used to own a yoga studio in Hastings, New Zealand and loved to share the practice of yoga, sound healing and aromatherapy on a regular basis with my clients. After a sabbatical with my family overseas for 2 years I currently offer one off yoga & sound healing group sessions around Hawke's Bay when time allows. I also love working one on one with clients either for sound healing & reiki sessions or to customise a yoga practice just for you. I am passionate about using doTerra essential oils and love to teach how they can be used to improve your health and home care with these pure gifts from mother nature. doTERRA's sourcing practices and quality are impeccable, which is why I have been working with them for around 6 years now. I am happy to customise one on one sessions, group sessions or make custom blends for clients. You can learn more about Heartspace Yoga & Heartspace Essentials on heartspace.nz. If you have any questions you can contact me on silke@heartspace.nz. I am looking forward to connecting with you.

I have read twice this morning that this year was the year of the Wood Snake and its a year about shedding skins. This h...
12/12/2025

I have read twice this morning that this year was the year of the Wood Snake and its a year about shedding skins. This has certainly be true for me.

This year I have been exploring trauma for myself and low and behold I found lasting release in my jaw for the first time in the 21 years I have been aware of it. Not through manual adjustments, massages etc., but through release of trauma from my body.

My jaw is not fixed by any stretch, but its not as clenched and full of tension anymore, thanks to brain spotting, EMDR and talk therapy.

You can read more about my journey with this over on substack

https://open.substack.com/pub/myheartspace/p/trauma-explorations-and-jaw-releases?r=19ob06&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

I will be offering brainspotting next year in my 1:1 offerings alongside sound healing, reiki, aroma theraphy and 1:1 yoga sessions. Please be in touch if you are interested to explore this with me.

10/12/2025

10 minute reset - lying twist.

I love this shape and usually stay around 3-5 minutes to each side.

I am demonstrating different versions in this video. Try out which one feels best for you.

I always try to have both shoulders grounded in the floor and only release legs as far as I can maintain the grounding through the shoulders.

Bring in props for the comfort. Focus on slow, deep belly breaths. Exhalations / sighs through the open mouth can feel really soothing.

The breath, body awareness are great anchors if the mind is busy.

One more yoga sessiion with me this week. Saturday, 7.30-8.45 at Hygge cafe in Haumoana under the Olive trees out the back. Weather dependant, but forecast looks good. $15 Koha

Hope you have a good week.

High vibe oils. Let me know asap if you would like any. Making my last order this week for the year.
08/12/2025

High vibe oils. Let me know asap if you would like any. Making my last order this week for the year.

08/12/2025

5 minute reset - miniflow

Standing position - feet hipwidth apart, microbend knees, reach arms up, backbend if you like

Chairpose - lower into imaginary seat, notice where it feels accessible, arms reach up or hands in heartspace

Full forward fold - upper body relaxed, notice where hands want to land, hanging, on legs, hands to elbows, feet hipwidth, microbend knees.

Squat - lower seat down, use blocks under hands if its helpful or reach forwards or prayerhands.

Back to full forward fold and come back to standing

Repeat as often as feels good.

Dm or message below if you would like to order some. These are New Zealand prices, but they are available in lots of co...
06/12/2025

Dm or message below if you would like to order some. These are New Zealand prices, but they are available in lots of countries worldwide.

One really easy low tox swap. From toxic perfumes to essential oils.

Sessions with me this weekend. Would love to see you
05/12/2025

Sessions with me this weekend. Would love to see you

I do a gratitude practice daily via writing down 3 things I am grateful for. Having done these last 2 posts publicly wit...
03/12/2025

I do a gratitude practice daily via writing down 3 things I am grateful for. Having done these last 2 posts publicly with photos makes me even more aware how grateful I am for all the beautiful and special moments in my life.

Would love to hear what yours were.

One of my daily consistent habits this year has been writing in these 2 journals. You can read more in the slides.If you...
01/12/2025

One of my daily consistent habits this year has been writing in these 2 journals. You can read more in the slides.

If you are Hawke's Bay based have an incredible selection of beautiful journals and pens if you are stationary nerd like me.

Some lines a day from
Year of growth from
Moleskin from

Yoga & private sessions with me next week - check out the slides.I have got 2 special sessions on and some spots for 1:1...
30/11/2025

Yoga & private sessions with me next week - check out the slides.

I have got 2 special sessions on and some spots for 1:1 sessions

You can find more info on heartspace.nz or dm me with questions or bookings.

Would love to connect with you.

Mindful Moment - What is the next natural step?Inspired by a the Metamorphosis program by ♥
30/11/2025

Mindful Moment - What is the next natural step?

Inspired by a the Metamorphosis program by ♥

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Heartspace has been created by Silke Whittaker, a yoga teacher, sound healer, reiki master & essential oil educator, mama, wife, truthteller and explorer of the inside and outside world. I used to own a yoga studio in Hastings, New Zealand and loved to share the practice of yoga, soundhealing and aromatherapy on a regular basis with my clients. Now a new adventure is calling, living on a sailboat with my husband, 2 children and our dog and getting back to basics. I will share my insights and adventures with you and yoga, sound healing, aromatherapy, mindfulness, meditation will still be a big part of my life. I am looking forward to really immersing myself in my own practice, reading, digesting and internalising my insights, writing more, drawing more, spending more time looking into my childrens and husbands eyes and being present for myself and my family. I am also an essential oil educator. I am passionate about my doTerra oils and love to teach how they can be used to improve your home, health and body care with these gifts from nature. I am still sharing the oils from our boat and educate my clients how to use them safely and efficiently, either online or personally if we cross paths. You can learn more about Heartspace & Heartspace Essentials on heartspace.nz. If you are interested in learning about doTerra essential oils, feel free to contact me or you can go directly to https://www.mydoterra.com/silkewhittaker/#/ if you already know you would like to purchase some. If you click on "shop" you can purchase the oils at retail price. If you click on "join & safe" and choose wholesale customer you get 25% off all products and it is only a one off small joining fee. If you have any questions you can contact me on silke@heartspace.nz. I am looking forward to connecting with you.