Kapiti Hot Yoga, home of the original 26+2 hot yoga series

06/08/2026

Don't forget we are holding a Sound Bowl Meditation Evening tomorrow at 7pm, hosted by Samuel McMillan from @

Using primarily Himalayan singing bowls, accompanied by gongs, chimes, bells & other percussion instruments, Samuel creates an environment designed to relax the body, and quiet the mind.

Suitable for everyone, the evening offers an opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life, rest, listen & be immersed in the healing vibrations of sound.

To book your spot got to: https://www.kapitihotyoga.co.nz/workshops.html

06/08/2026

A little over six weeks ago, we set ourselves a simple challenge.

To keep showing up through winter.

Today, we're incredibly proud to share the result.

Together, we donated 45 PAIRS OF PYJAMAS to the PJ Project, helping keep children warm this winter.

It's a reminder that small actions, repeated consistently, can have a bigger impact than we realise.

After all, that's exactly what a yoga practice is.

To every single person who took part, thank you.

Your commitment to your practice became something much bigger than yourselves.

We're incredibly proud of what we achieved together. ❤️

⭐⭐And, a special thank you to Sai Spice And Superette in Paraparaumu, who generously covered the cost of couriering all 45 pairs of pyjamas to the PJ Project. Your kindness helped make this possible.

Proudly supporting ❤

05/08/2026

03/08/2026

This month's reflection is written by fellow 26+2 teacher Susan Knox.

As I read her thoughts on discipline, I realised how much my own understanding of the word has evolved over the years.

When I first began practising, discipline often felt like following the rules.
Over time, I've realised it's something much quieter.

It's choosing to come back.

Listening to your body.

Knowing when to challenge yourself and when to rest.

Susan captures that shift beautifully, and I hope her words give you something to reflect on too. Read the full reflection here: https://www.kapitihotyoga.co.nz/blog/discipline-in-262-how-our-understanding-has-evolved💕

This month's reflection is written by fellow 26+2 hot yoga teacher Susan Knox. As I read her thoughts on discipline, I realised how much my own understanding of the word has evolved over the years. I...

31/07/2026

It’s officially the last day of our Sweat for a Cause - Winter Challenge, and its wonderful to see so many people squeezing in their last classes, like these amazing ladies who did a double last night.

Numbers will be tallied up next week, so watch this space! And, if you didn't make it to 20 classes, but would still like to donate a pair of PJs to the PJ Project please comment below 😃

30/07/2026

📣 HOT PILATES HAS A NEW TIME SLOT! 🔥

We're trialling a new timeslot for our Monday Hot Pilates class.
From Monday 3 August, the class will move from 7.30pm to 4.30pm.

Our updated Hot Pilates timetable is now:
🕟 Monday – 4.30pm
🕢 Wednesday – 7.30pm
🕙 Saturday – 10.00am

We look forward to seeing you on the mat!

26/07/2026

We're excited to be welcoming Samuel McMillan back to Kapiti Hot Yoga for another beautiful Sound Bowl Meditation Evening.

Join us for a deeply relaxing 90-minute experience as Samuel creates a calming soundscape using primarily Himalayan singing bowls, accompanied by gongs, chimes, bells and other percussion instruments. The soothing vibrations of sound help relax the body, quiet the mind and create a sense of balance and wellbeing.

Whether you've experienced sound meditation before or are simply curious to try something new, this is a wonderful opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life, slow down and reconnect.

📅 Friday 7 August
🕖 7:00pm – 8:30pm
💰 $40 per person

To book visit: https://www.kapitihotyoga.co.nz/workshops.html
Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early.

We look forward to sharing this special evening with you.

22/07/2026

LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US... 🧘‍♀️

If you've ever wanted to try meditation but weren't sure where to start, this is the perfect opportunity.

This Saturday, Holly will be leading a gentle and grounded Meditation & Self-Enquiry Workshop, introducing simple practices that can help quiet the mind, settle the body and bring greater clarity, ease and inner stability into everyday life.

Using movement, breath work, mantra and self-enquiry, this 90-minute workshop is suitable for both complete beginners and experienced practitioners.

Whether you're looking to reduce stress, create more calm or simply take some time to reconnect with yourself, we'd love to have you join us.

📅 Saturday 25 July
⏰ 2.00pm – 3.30pm
💰 $45

This is the last week to book, and spaces are limited. Book your place today:
https://www.kapitihotyoga.co.nz/workshops.html

19/07/2026

One of the most powerful lessons in the 26+2 practice has nothing to do with flexibility. Or fitness. Or weight loss.

It is learning to let go.

Sanja, one of our regulars articulates it perfectly:
"The discomfort of a pose, and learning to let go. That's a teacher for life. Leaning into discomfort, breathing through it, that's the most important lesson I got through yoga."

I think many of us spend our lives trying to avoid discomfort. Hot Yoga offers a different approach.

To stay.

To breathe.

To observe.

To discover that we are often capable of far more than we initially believe.
And sometimes that lesson follows us well beyond the hot yoga room.

14/07/2026

Most people think concentration means never getting distracted.

Yoga teaches us something different.

The goal is not to stop the mind wandering. The goal is to notice that it has wandered and bring it back.

Getting distracted is normal.

The practice is returning.

Every return strengthens attention.

Every return builds awareness.

Every return is part of the work.