Author: Sadhana Yoga

JOIN OUR GUIDED YOGA TOUR OF INDIA : Is it time to plan your next trip away? Ali will be conducting a 12-14 day guided yoga tour of India, leaving NZ  November 27th and ending December 12th 2017. Why not join us?

This tour will be made up of a small group (5-8) of dedicated yogis from NZ. If you are interested in having an authentic yoga experience: simple living, daily yoga, vegetarian food, visiting holy sites, experiencing ashram life, and seeing the amazing beauty and sites of India … let Ali know.

Ali has experienced of all types of yoga – the physical, the sacred and everything in between.

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Practicing yoga in India offers you a deeper understanding of yourself. It is a type of self-discovery that is priceless.

Tour costs $1820 (approx) – includes basic accommodation, internal travel, guided tours, yoga & meditation, and food. Prices are kept reasonable to make this trip affordable for the inteprid traveler.

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Contact: Ali @ Sadhana Yoga <sadhanayoganz@gmail.com> for more information. Three people have already booked and there are 5 places available.

Tour guide:  Ali Hale Tilley has been teaching yoga in Miramar, Wellington for 10 years. She is currently doing her Masters on the NZ Yoga Industry. Ali has traveled to India 12 times and has a vast knowledge of India culture and customs. She is also an experienced tour guide.

Ali will be now teaching the Thursday night class. The Thursday night class time will stay at 7pm due to popular request.

Really look forward to seeing you there. Casual visitors welcome.

Just got news late last night that Guruji (Ravanand Saraswati) passed from this world into Maha-samadhi (24-10-2016). His body is now resting in Barsana.

I met my Guruji in January 2006 during a pilgrimage, visiting the shakti-peeths of India. We have traveled all over India together visiting holy sites (Hariwar, Allahabhad, Devprayag, Yamnotri, Gangotri, Jwala-ju, Mahakhal, Ujjain, Nashik, Barsana, Rameshwaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari). We was such a fun person and had a great sense of humour. He hated people crying so there will be few tears.

OM NAMO NARAYANA Guru-ji

I will hold a bandhara (feast) with my students on Remembrance Day – Friday November 11.

Guruji caught a bad cold and it got progressively worse. He loved to smoke chillum and led a very simple sadhu life.

I have been very blessed having him as my Guru. He was an inspirational person.

Ali Hale Tilley will present findings from her Master’s Study on Yoga in New Zealand

Labour Day, Monday 24th October @ 5-5.45pm/ Sadhana Yoga: 9 Park Road, Miramar

This ethnographic study looks at the Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) Yoga Industry, examining the ways that spirituality and consumerism influence Modern Yoga practices. This study argues that New Zealanders choose yoga practices for different spiritual, physical, and psychological reasons, reflecting the diverse sociocultural values and consumer expectations of local people. The wide-ranging spectrum of yoga practiced at a local level reflects the pragmatic needs, consumer expectations, and imagined ideals of resident populations.

Ali’s powerpoint presentation will last 20 minutes, followed by a question and answer session. Everyone is welcome to come and listen, or ask questions at the end of the talk.

We have a new class called Mindful Flow, which combines gentle fluid postures, guided breath, and mindful meditation at the end of class. The total effect is amazing and you get the best of both worlds. Join us MONDAY’s 7.30pm

Also, Ali will be giving a special topic talk on her findings from her Master’s study “Yoga in New Zealand” 4pm Labour Day Monday – 24th October – All welcome

On Labour Day both the 6pm & 7.30pm classes will run as normal

October is a month of spring cleaning, de-cluttering and renewing our focus. Join us at Sadhana Yoga for great teachers, new classes, free talks, and karma yoga.

Sophia will be teaching tonight/ Thursday at 7pm and Josh will be teaching Friday lunch class at 12.30pm. Hope to see you there!

Introducing Sophia Pech – Thursday 7.00pm class – starting this week.

We have a great new Vinyasa Flow teaching running our new Thursday 7.00pm  class, which starts this week – 15th September

Sophia started practicing yoga in 2012 as a way to build strength and flexibility but it didn’t take long for the benefits of practice to take hold.

Completing her 200 hour yoga teacher training with Power Living in 2015, Sophia continues to learn through her own personal practice as well as attending teacher training workshops and retreats. Her class style is an active Vinyasa Flow

Sophia loves the sense of connection and community that yoga creates and looks forward to sharing this with you.

We look forward to you joining us to welcome this great new teacher to the Sadhana Yoga community!

Sadhana Yoga, at 9 Park Road Miramar, is looking for a freelance vinyasa-style teacher with a great personality to teacher one or two classes a week on a regular basis.Our wonderful teacher Mary Goulter is returning to the States to pursue her yoga teacher training (500 hours), so a position will be opening mid September.

This suits a teacher who is confident, friendly and experienced. Or, it would suit a new teacher who is engaging and enthusiastic who wants mentoring by an experienced head teacher.

CLASSES AVAILABLE:

• THURSDAY 7.30pm and/or
• FRIDAY 12.30pm

The classes are generally 60-75 minutes and all equipment is provided

For more info contact Ali at sadhanayoganz@gmail.com

Great having Mary onboard. You will be missed : )