OUR TEACHERS
Our teachers study and practise for many years to pass a rigorous assessment process with an internationally recognised standard. Ongoing training and personal development are required and a commitment to the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar.
Anne-Marie Tweedie
Anne-Marie started practising Yoga after completing study in Physical Education at the University of Otago, and while still a competitive middle distance athlete. Many years later she continues to be both challenged and inspired by the revelations of the practice.
She encourages a sense of enquiry in her students, providing the tools for their ongoing self-discovery.
Anne-Marie currently holds a Senior Intermediate Level 1 teaching certificate, and is both an assessor and teacher trainer for the BKS Iyengar Yoga Association of New Zealand.
She encourages a sense of enquiry in her students, providing the tools for their ongoing self-discovery.
Anne-Marie currently holds a Senior Intermediate Level 1 teaching certificate, and is both an assessor and teacher trainer for the BKS Iyengar Yoga Association of New Zealand.
Sally Mekalik
Sally has practised Iyengar yoga for over three decades and taught for 15 years.
In Sally's own experience the continuing practice of this form of yoga is vital to wellbeing, good physical and mental health, as well as generating a deepening ability to withstand and understand the ups and downs that life throws your way.
A certified Iyengar teacher, Sally has learnt from a variety of inspiring national and international teachers of the Iyengar method of yoga.
In Sally's own experience the continuing practice of this form of yoga is vital to wellbeing, good physical and mental health, as well as generating a deepening ability to withstand and understand the ups and downs that life throws your way.
A certified Iyengar teacher, Sally has learnt from a variety of inspiring national and international teachers of the Iyengar method of yoga.
Hollie Tang
Hollie has always had a passion for movement. Her diverse exercise background includes practising a multitude of martial arts; competing in marathons and teaching Physical Education and spin classes in Stockholm.
She currently enjoys hill walking, tramping, surfing and skiing but nothing fulfils her as much as the practice of Iyengar Yoga. She is a certified Iyengar teacher, trained with Pixie Lillas a senior teacher in Sydney.
Over the last 15 years she has become a dedicated practitioner and has trained under world redound teachers in Sydney, Hong-Kong, New Zealand and India at the RIMYI with the Iyengar family. Hollie teaches a wide range of clients and at various levels. She practises yoga with energy and enthusiasm; ensuring her classes are dynamic and challenging but still supportive and fun.
She currently enjoys hill walking, tramping, surfing and skiing but nothing fulfils her as much as the practice of Iyengar Yoga. She is a certified Iyengar teacher, trained with Pixie Lillas a senior teacher in Sydney.
Over the last 15 years she has become a dedicated practitioner and has trained under world redound teachers in Sydney, Hong-Kong, New Zealand and India at the RIMYI with the Iyengar family. Hollie teaches a wide range of clients and at various levels. She practises yoga with energy and enthusiasm; ensuring her classes are dynamic and challenging but still supportive and fun.
Julie Forman
Julie is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher and has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. Her passion for yoga has seen her regularly attend retreats and workshops with Australian and New Zealand senior Iyengar teachers.
In December 2018, she was fortunate enough to attend teachings in Pune by Getta and Prashant Iyengar. She completed her teacher training in Christchurch with Anne-Marie, and teaches a Introductory/ Level 1 class.
Julie believes her yoga practice mirrors life, each day the same asana can be practiced, however, experienced differently. The flexibility of mind, body and spirit achieved in yoga, supports us to understand and accept change.
In December 2018, she was fortunate enough to attend teachings in Pune by Getta and Prashant Iyengar. She completed her teacher training in Christchurch with Anne-Marie, and teaches a Introductory/ Level 1 class.
Julie believes her yoga practice mirrors life, each day the same asana can be practiced, however, experienced differently. The flexibility of mind, body and spirit achieved in yoga, supports us to understand and accept change.
