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250 Wakefield Street (Corner of Tory and Wakefield)
Phone: 04 801 9642
Parking: Surrounds the building.
Free before 8am and after 6pm (Mon - Thu)
Free before 8am and after 7pm (Fri and all weekend.)
POP UP SITE MAP WELLINGTON SCHEDULE Sept / Oct / Nov
| | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | | AM | AM | AM | AM | AM | AM | AM | | |
| Hot
Express
6:30**
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| Hot
Express
6:30**
Silent
| Hot
Express
7:30**
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PV Express
8:30**
| PV
9:30*
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| Yin
9:30
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PV
9:30*
| Hot
9:30
| PV
9:30*
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Hot Yoga
Sampler
10:30*
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Hot
Express
12:00**
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Hot
Express
12:00**
| PV
Express
12:00**
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Hot
Express
12:00**
| Yin Hour
12:00**
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Hot Yoga
Sampler
4:30*
| Yin Hour
4:30**
| Hot Yoga
Sampler
4:30*
Starts 29 Sept
| Hot Yoga
Sampler
4:30*
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PV
Power Hour**
2 for 1
4:30**
| Hot
4:30
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Yin
4:30
Candlelit
Pre-Booking
advised
| Hot
6:30
Pre-Booking advised
| PV
6:30*
Pre-Booking advised |
Hot
6:00
Pre-Booking advised
| Yin
6:30
Pre-Booking advised
| Hot
Happy Hour
2 for 1
6:00**
Pre-Booking advised
| | Yin Hour
6:30**
Candlelit
Starts 12 Sept
| | | Yin Hour
8:00**
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| | | | | All classes 90 mins unless noted. * 75 mins **60 mins
New students please arrive 20 minutes early to register. FIRST CLASS $6
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BOOKING A CLASS
IMPORTANT: 24 HR CANCELLATION NOTICE OF CLASS BOOKING REQUESTED.
Currently, booking is advised for highlighted evening classes only. Simply call and we'll save your space up until 15 minutes before class starts after which we give spaces away if others are waiting. No exceptions to this user-friendly policy. Until posted, there's no need to book for morning, early afternoon or 8pm classes, just come on in! You can book up to one week in advance for as many classes as you like.
A reminder that 24 HR CANCELLATION NOTICE OF CLASS BOOKING IS REQUESTED
and is good yogi etiquette.
To book, please call: 04 801 9642. Please do not email. When leaving a message, please state your name and phone number, talking slowly and distinctly, and the class(es) for which you're booking. We'll only call you back if there is an issue with your booking. Otherwise, we'll see ya soon! Namaste.
STUDIO NOTES
Due to popular demand, the Sunday night Yin at 6:30 pm will return Sept 12.
Thanks for all your feedback and, until then, your patience.
The following 4:30 weekend classes are led in part by teacher trainees and fill quickly. Please book ahead:
Sept 4 - 5 / Oct 2 - 3 / Nov 5 - 6
Sat 25 Sept - 9:30 - 11:30 am SPECIAL Power Yoga Master Class with international guest teacher Janine Leagh. Cost $25. Booking recommended. (No regular 9:30 PV class.)
TESTIMONIAL
Thank you for guiding us through and for leaving the choice of what to take from each class up to us. For me yoga is not so much about the movement of my body but more about where my mind goes within each movement. The knowing that for the time that each class takes, I have no better place to be, nothing I need to say to anyone else, no problems to fix except to just focus on an honest dialogue with myself. Thank you for constantly encouraging to let go of what no longer serves us. - Sarah
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Classes
| Hot Yoga
Our core class. The room is heat infused to prevent injury, promote detoxification and enhance a deeper release within the body. Fresh air is circulated and humidity is raised to make conditions ideal for a foundational sequence of 25-30 postures that vary slightly each class to strengthen bones and muscles and keep the mind-body connection sharp—a total body workout! Suitable for the beginner, intermediate or advanced practitioner. 60 to 90 minutes as scheduled.
HOT HAPPY HOUR! Heat up your Friday nights with this special 2 for 1, one-hour hot class.
(First Class $6. All others 2 for 1 entry!)
Friday eves 6 - 7 pm! Booking highly recommended
| Power Vinyasa (PV)
A vibrant and inspiring practice that leaves you glowing with that “yoga buzz.” Power Vinyasa is a “flow style” class that combines instruction on form, alignment, flow and strength and power and balance. A continuous rhythm of breath awakens and reconnects you to a stronger and stress-free self. The room is moderately heated. All levels welcome. 60 to 75 minutes as scheduled.
PV POWER HOUR! Jazz up your Friday afternoons with this special 2 for 1, one-hour flow class.
(First Class $6. All others 2 for 1 entry!) Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm! Booking highly recommended.
| Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga concentrates on floor postures that stretch connective tissue, the ligaments and fascia that bind bone-to-bone at the joints. Connective tissue does not stretch like muscle and takes more time to improve mobility and strength. For this reason the room is moderately warmed and postures are held for longer periods of time. Uplifting music and soft lighting are often incorporated to further calm the mind and release the spiritual potential this practice offers. Perfect for beginners. Also great for top-notch athletes wanting to protect and strengthen their joints. 60 to 90 minutes as scheduled.
| Hot Yoga Sampler
Curious or little intimidated about hot yoga? These classes are open to anyone wanting to check out the hot yoga scene and experience a taste of the three major modalities we offer: Hot Yoga, Power Vinyasa and Yin Yoga. Every 75-minute class starts with basic breathing techniques, followed by standing postures, a short flow sequence and finally some delicious yin-styled floor stretching poses. You do what you can. You'll learn something new each class developing a strong foundation. All levels welcome. Room is heated. 75 minutes. First time students must arrive 20 early to register and discuss any special needs with the instructor.
TESTIMONIAL
I’ve learned a lot about myself on this journey to New Zealand by practising hot yoga on a frequent basis. It really helped me find what’s important, so thank you. - Marla
| Special Events - Wellington
September | BRAND NEW BEGINNERS COURSE
Breathe. Bend. Transform.
Mon & Thurs Eves
8:15 - 9:15 pm
COST: $85 includes high quality mat to keep! This course with mat makes a great gift!
DATES: 13 - 23 Sept / 11 - 21 Oct / 1 - 11 Nov
Spaces fill quickly~
| POWER VINYASA YOGA CLINIC
with Lou Cassella
Sunday, 12 September
12:30 - 3:00 pm
Enjoy a more embodied and effective practice. In this fun and informative clinic, you'll explore the dynamics of good alignment in asanas (postures) unique to Power Vinyasa. You'll practice breathing techniques that enhance the breath / movement sequences unique to this modality. Lou also offers students modifications and adjustments best suited for their structure. Prepare to flow with greater insight and strength.
Room is not hot, just warmed. You will sweat though. Prepare to move with power and renewed focus.
 COST: $45 (Member Discount applies.)
| Janine is back!
Power Yoga Master Classes Sat 25 Sept - 9:30 - 11:30 am
Sun 26 Sept - 1:45 - 3:45 pm
Master classes are two-hour vinyasa sessions punctuated with inspiring dialogue and asana detail to drop you deeper into your practice. Hydrate well. Prepare to sweat, transform and glow with flow all weekend long! A highly recommended experience for all Power Vinyasa fans.
COST: $25 / Both sessions $45
(Member discount applies to one session only.) Read more about Janine on The Yoga Lunch Box
| FAMILY YOGA
Saturday
18 Sept / 11 Dec
Two times to choose from: 11:30 - 1:00pm or 1:30 - 3:00pm
Family Yoga was so well received last year Theresa Bowen (KIDS YOGA! instructor) now offers the class every Saturday before the last week of the school terms. Be prepared for fun and laughter while exploring the lightness of yoga with your child. Max 20 participants.
COST: $25 one adult and child / $10 for an extra person
Registration on now!
| ANAHATA (HEART) CHAKRA WORKSHOP
Following Your Heart's Life Path
Saturday, 25 September
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Chakras (energy wheels) are connected to your health and energy flow. Working gently with them can help you tune into where you are on your life path and to work through challenges. Your heart chakra is at the centre of who you are, where the real you dwells, that loving you, your place of strength, where life can change around you while you remain centred and balanced. At this workshop you will explore your heart chakra through self-inquiry, exercises and gentle yoga practices. We will also touch on the whole chakra system and address adjustments for where you may be out of balance.
Helen Ellwood, Facilitator Helen is a Reiki II practitioner and yoga teacher at Hot Yoga of NZ. She has studied massage, homeopathy, crystal healing, and the human energy system alongside an evolved10-year yoga practice. Delightful and engaging, her workshops are loaded with a passion for self-growth and knowledgeable ways to make that growth possible.
COST: $45 (Member Discount applies.)
| The Big Spring Detox! And a chance to see WOW!
The WOW 40-Day Challenge
16 August - 24 September
The WOW 40-Day Challenge:
Complete 5 classes a week with a 5-minute quiet meditation each session for 40 days.
(Or 30 sessions in 40 days, which ever comes first.) A daily green smoothie is recommended, though not required. Hydrate well. Prepare to do a lot of laundry. Most importantly, look forward to a - WOW! - period of self-growth on physical, mental and emotional levels.
The Reward: Yogis who complete the challenge receive a voucher for a week of unlimited hot yoga at no charge, or the same in extension to their current year membership or package. WOW!
Special WOW Drawing:
Hot Yoga of New Zealand is also giving away one free ticket to the WOW!  World of WearableArt show on September 30 at 8pm with the entire Hot Yoga team! To be in the drawing, simply complete The WOW 40-Day Challenge. WOW!
Sign-up is easy!
Just stop by the front desk and we'll get started. Sign-up underway now!
| Back by popular demand!
PREGNANCY YOGA
with FIONA LIU
Sundays 18 July - 10 October
12:30 - 1:30 pm
(No class 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, due to Teacher Training.)
Pregnancy is a magical journey in a woman’s life. Allow pregnancy yoga to help you experience a healthy pregnancy physically and emotionally, and deepen the connection with the life growing within you. The essence of yoga is about relationship, and nowhere is this more true than during pregnancy, when your life is in every sense joined to your baby’s. COST: Course - $150 / Casual - $18
Registration on now! Or simply drop-in!
| KIDS YOGA! with Theresa Bowen Ages 3 - 7 / 8 - 12
As featured in the Dominion Post
Yoga is such an incredible gift to give children as they're learning about their bodies and their world. We're all born strong and flexible. Keeping kids tapped into choices they can make with their breath and body movement is good for their future physical well-being on a cellular level.
- Theresa Bowen, Kids Yoga Teacher, Hot Yoga of New Zealand, Wellington
3 - 7 year olds
Wednesdays
Term III: 21 Jul - 22 Sep
Term IV: 13 Oct - 15 Dec
TIME: 3:45 - 4:30
A yoga class with the little ones consists of fun games and stories during which time kids explore their strength and flexibility. Activity is interspersed with calm poses, and so they practice their ability to concentrate on challenges and then fully relax and experience calmness. A finale of a guided visualization takes them on a journey exploring where their imaginations can take them. (Max. 12)
8 - 12 year olds
Mondays
Term III: 19 Jul - 20 Sep
Term IV: 11 Oct - 13 DecTIME: 3:30 - 4:15
Children of this age are able to start refining their yoga postures. They still get a balance between focused activity, challenge and calmness. The difference with this age group is that their increased attention span ensures enables them to explore the postures in greater depth while having fun with other kids. (Max 20.)
COST:
Term IIi: Course - $110 / Casual - $14
Term IV: Course - $110 / Casual - $14
DISCOUNT: 2 kids from the same family receive 10% off.
| CONTACT IMPROVISATION DANCE JAMS
Saturdays - Ongoing
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Flow and groove to inspired music. All welcome, including beginners and kids.
(No jam on 7 Aug.) Bring trackies and a t-shirt and a bottle of water.
COST: Shared studio hire. Approx $8 - 10.
Info Contact: Juliet Shelley 04 569 1664. www.contactimprov.net Tell me more about Contact Improvisation Dance~
INTERESTING STUFF from WIKIPEDIA
History
The first performance work recognized as Contact Improvisation is Steve Paxton's Magnesium (1972) which was performed by Paxton and dance students at Oberlin College. Five months after Magnesium Paxton led the first Contact Improvisation performance series at the John Weber Art Gallery in New York City where dancers performed Contact Improvisation in marathon fashion on mats.
Practice and Theory
Contact improvisation can be practiced as concert or social dance form. In the social setting contact improvisation meetings are called ''jams'' in which participants can participate or watch as they choose. The name is perhaps derived from the ''jams'' of jazz musicians, who come together to spontaneously explore musical forms and ideas.
As many teachers say in introductory classes, the floor is your first partner. Contact improvisation techniques can include weight transfer, weight sharing, counter balance, rolling, falling, suspension, and lifting. | | November | Save the date!
Healthy Holiday Celebration!
Food. Festivities. Community Spirit.
Sat 27 November - 6pm
Join the Hot Yoga Team for a delicious and entertaining evening of healthy food and hearty laughter to kick off the holiday season. Enjoy a gourmet dinner prepared by international chef and Hot Yoga member Maria Pia, followed by entertainment and a raffle drawing. A favourite studio tradition and vegetarian friendly.
COST: $20 per person / $15 Kids under 14
Room Limit: 50 guests. Year Member early bookings through Nov 1.
| April 2011
| Journey Into Healing
Annis Parker, Medical Intuitive
Private Sessions 3 - 9 April
Internationally acclaimed Medical intuitive Annis Parker returns to Hot Yoga Wellington!
In August, her appointments booked out solid! This April is your opportunity to have Annis unblock and realign the subtle energy fields of your body. Down-to-earth and to the point, her analysis and treatment of the human condition is uncanny, effective and long-lasting. For more information, please call the studio: 04 801 9642. We'll be happy to share with you more what to expect in this unique healing experience.
COST: $95 Pre-Payment required.
(60-min session. You remain fully clothed. Sorry, Member Discount does not apply to these sessions.) | | Healthy Team Events | A hot yoga class for the entire group. What a great idea!
Wow them with a specially packaged 1-hour class (with mat rental included) for your team mates to bond over a really wonderful stretch and sweat here at Hot Yoga of New Zealand.
Special Group Rate: $12 each. Minimum 10. 1 hour.
Inquire at the front desk.
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HOT YOGA OF NEW ZEALAND
Wellington
250 Wakefield Street, Wellington 6011
Phone 04 801 9642
Email hotyoganz@xtra.co.nz
Owners Lou Cassella, E-RYT & Claire Szabo-Cassella, E-RYT
HOT YOGA NELSON
20 Nile Street West, Nelson 7010
Phone 03 548 2298
Email hotyoganelson@gmail.com
Owners Robert Meserve & Andrea Lawrence | Copyright 2006 Hot Yoga of New Zealand Ltd All Rights Reserved
Photo credits: cally@stockdaleandsay.com Namaste
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