Aroha Nui Yoga

04/12/2025

Yoga is not all about flexibility - the original purpose of asana / poses - was not flexibility, but to open the energy channels… to prepare the body for stillness in meditation… to aid deeper awareness… and they have many other benefits.

As a Hatha yoga teacher , asana are a part of what I teach- but not all of it. As part of a system asana have a role, they are a piece of a bigger picture, not the whole picture. How your poses look is not yoga.

I will be taking a break from all teaching from now until February 26, but there are other ways to practice with me such as Yoga for Calm or Rongoā Moemoeā- my guided deep relaxation/ yoga nidra audio.

These are available on my website , if you need guidance on what’s right for you, please drop me a comment or message, I appreciate all of it💜💜💜

Aroha nui
Linsey x

01/12/2025

Your time, your space, your practice…. Listen to your body, honour where it is right now. 🌿

Remember to practice on an empty stomach or at least one hour after a meal.

Practice when you can do so without rushing- at night do a nervous system soothing practice or finish with guided relaxation.

Try to practice in a comfortable, safe space…

…surround yourself with love and support - add an alter of natural found objects, to represent Papatūānuku . Or pictures, photos or objects that contain mauri - life force energy, or wairua , spiritual essence, that uplift yours.

Your practice is your time to reconnect within, with Self … remember to breathe 🌿

25/11/2025

Yoga for wāhine closes next week… but participants have access until February 2026. By downloading the Kajabi app you will have your courses conveniently available on your phone. Relax, renew and recharge with me - wherever your adventures may take you 💜

21/11/2025

Pop in to the Pop Up in Helensville tomorrow and say hi 👋 😍🥰

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Saturday’s Paua Pop Up 💜

New pre-loved to launch 🚀 plus accessories, jewellery and more ! 💜

Open 10-3pm one day only

Come along and bring a friend - we have a fantastic selection for you and a fun day out in Helensville 💜

Are you coming ?
See you soon ! 😘

19/11/2025

What’s one thing that yoga has helped you with ?

18/11/2025

A busy day in the maara. 🌿 Finished with some yoga - shavasana on the grass, head to knees and Pawanamuktasana also known as ‘Rotations’ - shoulder, neck, and a few side bends. Followed with Prānāyama- breathing practice- yogic breath mostly. Simple is often the best. 🌿

Yoga and gardening both lead us into flow states…🌻🌻🌻 a connection between head, heart, hands - and Papatūānuku.

Week 6 of Yoga for Wāhine tonight- only two more classes for 2025 after this! Wow another year of yoga completed- making it 26 years ✨

A new beginners course will be released soon🌻🌸🌿 follow for more details about Te Kākano - the seed, soon.

15/11/2025

Garden rambling…

14/11/2025

Prānāyama- Yogic breathing - is the Gate Way to the mind body spirit 🤍 Connected to your nervous system, vagus nerve and emotions.

Release tension with the breath, gain focus, reset your nervous system, find calm or connect to your essential self, what is the greatest gift of prānāyama for you?

09/11/2025

Seasons ~ the yoga journey is not linear, there are seasons, times to renew and reset, begin again, learn something new or go deeper.

Retire a way of thinking or approach to your practice. Opportunities for growth and learning, finding new ways, sustainable practices for where you are right now, in your season. 🌿🌼🌸🌕🕊️🧘🏼‍♂️

This is what I have learnt, what do you think?

07/11/2025

Flowers for your Friday 🌼 Chaos gardening = chaos flower arrangements 💐

05/11/2025

Craving some early morning calm, spare afternoon reset, or a grounding evening?

Yoga for Wāhine is on demand ready when you are, and Live on Tuesday nights for the next 4 weeks. The best of both worlds. ✨

This course is designed with women over 40 in mind with support for arthritis, osteoporosis, perimenopause and stress. ✨

It supports, strengthens and soothes your body, mind- and wairua - with the beautiful guided deep relaxation to end each session ( handy hint - fast forward to the relaxation for stress, sleeping difficulties or exhaustion.)

It’s self care for the whole woman.✨

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03/11/2025

🌸Love the body your in- practice to nourish your tinana and support where you are at right now.

🐝Release perfection and comparison - you are unique. Your practice doesn’t need to look like anyone elses.

🌸 Breathe and let go - the breath is the bridge- focusing on the breath brings you into the moment, can activate the parasympathetic nervous system and encourages your body and mind to let go.

🐝Make self-care a priority, it’s not selfish to look after yourself. Wāhine have many roles and often leave self care to last on the list. Avoid burnout by taking time every week for your own nourishment and make your yoga time precious.

🌸 What tip would you add?