Whanganui Yoga Centre

18/09/2026

Hello good people - I am really happy to announce that I have recovered and we will reopen again tomorrow Sat 19th all classes resume as normal from now.
Thanks so much for your patience and understanding
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17/09/2026

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🌿 YIN YOGA 5:30pm Thursday — CLASS CANCELLED TONIGHT 🌿

Sorry friend's, tonight’s Yin Yoga class is unfortunately cancelled. ✨ But I do hope to see you next week as we continue with a life giving spring-aligned Yin practice, working with the energy of the Liver & Gallbladder meridians through a TCM-inspired practice.
Spring is a time to move, expand, release and create flow — physically, emotionally and energetically!🌱Our Yin class this season will:
🍃 Encourage the healthy movement of Qi
🌿 Support the Liver & Gallbladder meridians
🌸 Release stagnation and make space for renewal
💚 Cultivate flexibility, spaciousness and a greater sense of flow
It's also a perfect chance to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with yourself. 🧘‍♀️✨

Book your Yin class ahead here - drop in's also welcome:👉https://yogaspirit.co.nz/yin-yoga/

AND...

✨ SAVE THE DATE — the afternoon of SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER ✨
Something rather special is making its way to Whanganui… 🌎🎶. A beautiful sound guest from Argentina will be joining me for an afternoon of Yoga + Sound — a unique journey weaving movement, stillness, vibration and deep listening. 🧘‍♀️🔔🌿
Expect something a little different, something immersive, something you’ll feel as much as you hear. ✨
More details will be revealed here very soon.

💌 Do you want an inbox invitation?
Join the Yoga Spirit mailing list and be among the first to hear when details and bookings are released: 👉 https://yogaspirit.co.nz/mailing-list/

I’d love to share this special journey with you. 💚

Simone x

16/09/2026

This is some of the essence, the inner core of what I teach in our Tai Chi Gong and NeuroSomatic Movement classes.
It is also one of the more practical aspects of Yoga practice - to have, move, extend, receive and be, from an inner Centre

HARA — 腹
The Centre That Does Not Hurry

In Budō, (warrior's path) hara is more than tanden.

Tanden refers more specifically to the lower abdominal centre cultivated through posture, breathing and movement.

Hara is broader.

It describes something about the organisation of the whole person around that centre, physically, mentally and emotionally.

Under pressure, the inexperienced practitioner often rises. The shoulders tighten. Breathing becomes shallow. Movement becomes muscular. The mind begins to hurry.

Budō teaches the opposite.

Drop the weight.
Settle the breath.
Release unnecessary tension.
Maintain structure.
Move from the centre.
It describes someone composed, resolute and difficult to disturb.

In Zazen (sitting meditation) we learn to settle.

In Budō, someone eventually tries to disturb that settlement.

That is when hara becomes more than a concept.

Can you remain centred when someone else is trying to take your centre away from you?

www.whanganuiyoga.com

10/09/2026

Hey good people
due to illness 🤧 I've had to cancel all classes except Simone's Thurs pm Yin class.
I'll make an announcement when I'm back, hopefully in a few days.
I'm really sorry for the inconvenience

07/09/2026

Tai Chi Shibashi
A simple easy 18 movement practice that brings all the benefits you could want
Now 2 classes: Wed 9.30am and Thurs 5.30pm
$10 per class or $15 for both
Level 3 76 Guyton St Whanganui

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www.whanganuiyogacentre.com

03/09/2026

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💛 YIN YOGA TONIGHT – CANCELLED 💛

So sorry friend’s but there won’t be Yin Yoga at 5:30pm tonight. 🙏

I’m still away with my son at his football Nationals ⚽️ and unfortunately I’m not going to make it back in time to teach.

Apologies for the late notice and thank you so much for understanding. ❤️

Sharing a photo from last weekend at the Hawke’s Bay Yoga Festival, teaching Yin and Nidra to 150 beautiful yogis. 🧘‍♀️✨ What a special weekend of offerings.

Hope to see you on the mat next week. ✨ Simone

01/09/2026

the Not-Yoga for Men class ...
a radical combo of strengthening, stretching, body-brain coordination & neurosomatic exercises for a more vibrant, healthier, sharper and easeful lifestyle
Wed 5.30pm
Level 3, 76 Guyton St Whanganui
$20 or buy a multi-class pass
www.whanganuiyogacentre.com

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01/09/2026

Tai Chi Gong (ShiBaShi) simple easy movements derived from Tai Chi
This enjoyable class includes body-brain integration exercises for a more sparkly vibrant healthy balanced life
Wed 9.30 - 10.30am $10
Please let me know if you are interested in a lunchtime or evening class

25/08/2026

Oriental Flow - an enjoyable practice of Qi Gong Shibashi and other movement practices that develop body-brain integration for a healthier, easier and more confident lifestyle
Every Wed 9.30am
Level 3, 76 Guyton St
$10
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