Anahata Yoga Studio

06/04/2026

✨Starting something new can feel harder than it should.

Most people don’t come in feeling confident -
they come in unsure, tired, or just needing something to shift.

That’s okay.

Each class at Anahata is designed to meet you where you are, not where you think you should be. Our teachers will adjust and guide if you need as well!

If you’ve been thinking about starting or returning to yoga, I know it’s daunting and not always obvious where to start.

Different classes suit different people, and you don’t need to figure it out perfectly.🙏

Some people want to move gently.
Some want a bit more strength.
Some just need somewhere to slow down.

And some need a space that understands the season they’re in — pregnancy, early motherhood, or simply a full life.

You don’t have to keep up.
You don’t have to get it right.

If you’re unsure, start with Gentle or Yin + Restorative class
and our fabulous teachers will be able to guide you from there.

📍 Petone · by the beach
Classes running as usual · You’re very welcome

03/04/2026

I spend a lot of time moving between places.

Flights, plans, different routines —
life doesn’t really slow down.

Yoga doesn’t change that.

But it does change how you move within it.

Less reactive.
Less pulled in every direction.
More able to pause.

That’s the kind of steadiness we practise at Anahata.

And it’s what people come back for —
not intensity, not performance,
but how it carries into the rest of their life.

If things have been feeling full lately,
this is where you can come and slow things down again.
We are open all Easter weekend, and have a special promo ending April 18th!

Life doesn’t stop.

But your response to it can soften.✨

29/03/2026

21/03/2026

There’s something special about showing up on a public holiday. 🌸
It means you chose yourself today.
Anahata is open all Easter — and to celebrate, we’re offering 10 classes for $135 until April 18th.

A little nudge to keep that commitment to yourself going well beyond Monday.
Book in. We’d love to see you. 💛

Use code easter at checkout- also a great gift for mother days coming up!

Any questions please message us. We look forward to seeing you soon!

21/03/2026

🌿 Easter at Anahata — Classes, Treats & a Question for You

Kia ora beautiful humans, Easter is the perfect invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and come back to yourself. While Wellington winds down, Anahata is staying open across the long weekend — we've got gentle flows, restorative evenings, and all the cosy mat time you need.

20/03/2026

Challenges will come. Dreams will evolve.
But growth happens when you pause, breathe, and notice how far you’ve already come.

It’s easy to be caught up in the “not yets”, the “to do’s”, and “what ifs”, but really, life brings challenges and unfulfilled dreams — but it also brings strength, resilience, and quiet victories.

Take a moment today to honor your journey.
✨

If you’re like me, a simple win is going to a yoga class and giving myself that time to nurture my body and still the mind- without judgement.
When we celebrate the small, accept what is, the peace comes more.

18/02/2026

That nervous, unconfident feeling before walking into a class?
It doesn’t magically disappear — even after years of teaching.
But here’s the truth: no one is judging you. We’re all there for the same reason.
To breathe. To feel better. To move. To soften.
If you’ve been hovering on the edge of coming to class, let this be your sign.
Come as you are. That is the practice.
And that… is yoga ✨
Little reminder if you’ve been putting it off… to get out of your own way 💕

11/02/2026

I first learned the word equanimity on a 10-day Vipassana retreat — long before I owned a yoga studio.

At the time, I thought it meant staying calm.

But equanimity isn’t about suppressing reaction or floating above reality.
It’s about meeting what’s here without gripping, resisting, or needing it to define you.

I was reminded of this listening to a conversation about business, leadership, and long-term thinking — how real growth isn’t driven by ego or urgency, but by steadiness.

Running a studio alongside school teaching has taught me:
• remain grounded even when everything seems to be chaotic
• always act from a place of nurtured understanding and have an open mind - listen
• I can’t control A LOT of deadlines and pressures, but I can control how I react and organise myself
• create space for nutriment- in myself and others- does this REALLY matter
• make decisions that serve the whole, not just the moment

I get thrown big curve balls most days- and people say “I don’t how you are remaining so composed”
Eveything from visas, home sales, business runnings, students exams, relationships etc

The answer is equanimity. Thank god I challenged myself at Vippassana in 2016- because it’s had an incredible ROI!

Equanimity doesn’t make you indifferent.
It makes you reliable. This is a practice — on and off the mat.
And yoga brings that steadiness- which is the long term game. 💕🙏✨

Also shout out to read his book, implemented a lot of his work and was just reminded by a recent podcast. I wouldn’t be living in London teaching and have Anahata! 🥰

07/02/2026

January quietly marked 3 years of Anahata 🤍
Somehow it passed in the busyness of holding space, teaching, and sharing this practice — and I forgot to celebrate…

So here we are, pausing now.
Grateful. Grounded. Full of heart.

Anahata has always been a place to come home —
to breathe, to move gently, to reconnect with yourself and with others.
Thank you for being part of this space and this community 🌿

To celebrate (a little late, but with lots of love), please enjoy 20% off services until Feb 14th ✨
🧘‍♀️ 10 Class Pass – now $130
Code: celebration10

🧘‍♀️ 5 Class Pass – now $72
Code: celebration5

🧘‍♀️ 1 Month Unlimited – now $63
Code: celebration1

🧘‍♀️ 3 Month Unlimited – now $280
Code: celebration3

Purchase online via our website www.anahata yoga.co.nz
Or email anahatastudiopetone@gmail.com for bank transfer or any questions
And if you’re feeling called to begin your yoga journey, we also have a Beginners Workshop on Feb 21st — a supportive, welcoming way to step onto the mat.

With so much gratitude 🤍
Thank you for being here.

16/01/2026

✨ New to yoga? Returning after a break? ✨
It may not be the new year still, but we are always renewing at Anahata! Our Beginners Yoga Workshop is the perfect place to start (or restart) with confidence.

Join instructor Ann Hayman for a relaxed, supportive session where you’ll learn the fundamentals of yoga postures and breathing. Move through commonly used poses, enjoy a gentle yoga sequence, and experience a calming breathwork practice — all at an easy, accessible pace.

✨Ideal for beginners
✨Great for those wanting to refine technique
✨Questions and interaction encouraged
✨Finish with herbal tea and time to chat 🌿

🗓 Saturday 21st February
⏰ 12:00 – 1:30 pm
💲 $25

We have limited spots available as we love to keep our workshops comfortable and nurturing for you!

Please book in advance via our website or messaging us!

Give yourself the gift of movement, breath, and balance. 🧘‍♀️

23/12/2025

Merry Christmas, beautiful community 🎄✨
We’re open all through the holidays so you can keep nourishing your body, mind, and heart.
Festive specials end Jan 1st — link in bio to book 💚🧘‍♀️

23/12/2025

As the year gently comes to a close, we want to pause, breathe, and say thank you. Your continued support, presence, and energy on the mat mean the world to us.✨

Please read our newsletter below for our holiday timetable (we’re open throughout!), gift vouchers, festive deals and gratitude from us to you! 💕🙏

🎄 Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays 🎄
We hope you enjoy a joyful and nourishing festive season filled with rest, connection, and moments to simply be.

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