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A modern Yoga, Mat & Barre Pilates studio in Whangamata, offering daily classes for all levels. Whangamata's home of mindful movement. All welcome!

A modern studio offering Flow Yoga, Power Pilates & Barre Pilates. Walk in's welcome - Online bookings recommended.

24/11/2025

📣📣📣 Big warm welcome to Nicky, who will be taking ownership of The Drift this December.

Nicky & her family have called Whangamatā home since 2010, raising their two girls in this beautiful community. With a Psychology degree & years of experience in the health & wellness industry, she brings a grounded, holistic approach to wellbeing.

Her passion for movement naturally led her into completing her Personal Training qualification, gaining her Dynamic Pilates Reformer Instructor certification & now currently working toward her Diploma in Functional Fitness.

Nicky steps into this role with a huge heart for honouring the energy & community that makes The Drift what it is. All your favourite classes & instructors remain - you’ll still see me (April) in the studio, teaching right through summer & beyond.

We have an action-packed holiday schedule which we will reveal soon, with a few fresh classes added in 2026, extending our offerings to meet your needs.

Please join us in welcoming Nicky to The Drift. She’s buzzing to meet you all & step into this next chapter and I couldn't imagine a better person to do it 🧡

12/11/2025

After 6+ amazing years, The Drift is stepping into a new chapter 🌿

I’m so proud of what this community has become - together, we’ve moved through new spaces, lockdowns, laughter, challenges & plenty of planks 😝

I’ve officially handed the ownership reins to an incredible local lass who’ll carry The Drift forward (more to come soon 👀).

I’ll still be on the teaching team, doing what I love most - moving with you all & sharing the mat through summer & beyond 🤍

Here’s to The Drift’s next wave - same heart, fresh energy 🌊💫

Seeya on the mat ✌🏼
With love, April

09/11/2025

6️⃣+ years, 3️⃣ spaces, countless classes & 1️⃣ seriously special community 🌊

From our first little studio to now, The Drift has always been about moving, growing, & connecting together 💫

We’ve got some exciting updates ahead, but for now, just a big heartfelt thank you for being the heartbeat of this space 💌

Keep your eyes peeled 👀 - A fresh chapter is on the horizon…

03/11/2025

MEET ZOE 💫🪩🩶
Zoe completed her 200hr yoga teacher training in Aruba in 2017 & has taught internationally ever since.

Her yang–yin classes blend strength & softness - gentle, fluid movement balanced & meditative stillness. Weaving anatomy, mobility & mindfulness, Zoe teaches with presence & purpose ✨

Now with us in Whanga, Zoe brings that same creativity off the mat - whether she’s hiking, swimming, horse riding, making pottery, or cooking up something beautiful as a chef 😎

22/10/2025

Our Thursdays serve up all the Pilates flavours 🙌

⚡️ 9:15am Foundation Pilates – We cover the basics & build strength with plenty of options to dial it up if you’re feeling spicy!

🪑 10:30am Chair Pilates – Beginner-friendly & supportive. Great for anyone looking for a low-impact option.

🌶️ 5:30pm Power Pilates – Strong, upbeat & dynamic! It’s a full-body burn!

Book your Thursday groove & let’s move, crew 🪩

20/10/2025

Our evening lineup ticking all the boxes with a solid mix of classes & energy ⚡️🪩👇

Mondays we kick off with a Recovery Flow at 5:30pm - A class designed for surfers, runners, mountain bikers, tradies & anyone who wants to keep their body moving well (yep, fellas, this one’s got your name all over it 👊).

This week we’ve also got two FREE community classes - Yoga Sculpt on Tuesday 5:30pm & Yoga Flow on Wednesday 5:30pm 🙌

Then we turn up the heat with our popular Power Pilates on Thursday 5:30pm💥

And Sunday 4pm, we wrap up the week with Barre Pilates - the perfect mix of strengthening, lengthening to move into a new week.

Spaces are filling fast for all of these, so jump in & book your spot now!

13/10/2025

FREE COMMUNITY CLASS 〰️ Yoga Sculpt!
We’re trialing a brand new class - and we love, love, love this one!

Our new teacher-in-training, Samara, will be guiding you through an energising Yoga Sculpt session that blends dynamic yoga flow with resistance bands and light weights for a full-body workout.

It’s the best of both worlds - flow, sweat, and sculpt your way through an upbeat sequence that builds strength, challenges endurance, and leaves you feeling empowered from the inside out!

All levels welcome (some yoga experience recommended to get the most from the class).

👉 Tuesdays 5:30pm
👉👉 Spaces are limited for this free community class - jump onto the website to secure your spot!

30/09/2025

Slow down. Breathe. Flow 〰️
Our Slow Flow is 60 minutes of mindful movement, letting you connect with each posture at an easy, grounding pace. Gentle floor and standing sequences give you space to reset, recharge, and really feel your body. 🌿

Every class has its own flavour – as every teacher brings their own magic. 💫

Wednesday 9:15am
Friday 9:15am
Sunday 8:30am

23/09/2025

Looking for a gentle yet effective way to move your body?

Our Chair Pilates class is a 45-minute, low-impact session designed to support your strength, balance & mobility.

Perfect if you’re just starting out, easing back in after an injury, or simply looking for a fun & supportive way to move.

The studio is fully accessible - no stairs, no hassle.
Book your spot online & come join our lovely little community! Every Wednesday 10:30-11:15am 🪑

20/09/2025

✨ Give your body the reset it deserves with our Recovery Flows - perfect for easing tension, stretching sore muscles & restoring energy.

🧘‍♀️ Sunday’s 8:30am Slow Flow w/ April
🧘 Monday’s 5:30pm Recovery Flow w/ Hannah

17/09/2025

🎉 Today we celebrate our 6th birthday! 🎉

Six years of our little studio! I feel so blessed to have met so many incredible people along the way & to have shared this journey together.

To every teacher past & present who has poured into this space - thank you for helping shape & build the studio into what it is today 🫶

And to our amazing community - your support & love for a small, locally owned & operated studio like ours means more than I can put into words 💛

Seeya on the mat!
With love,
April xo

15/09/2025

🚨 FLASH SALE 🚨

Celebrate our 6th birthday with a FLASH SALE!
Tues 16th & Wed 17th Sept - get 20% off class packs!

No code needed. Sale ends midnight Wed 17th - don’t miss out!

Address

320 Casement Road
Whangamata
3620

Website

http://www.thedriftwhangamata.co.nz/

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