Koukoulee

Koukoulee Koukoulee is a health and wellness destination based on Waiheke island. It’s an easy-going break to meet you where you are at and regain your mojo.
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Koukoulee offers private luxury yoga retreats on Waiheke, events and corporate wellness at some of the island’s most stunning locations. Every little detail is thoughtfully tailored to your intentions and planned to help you focus on the important stuff - your wellness. Rather than pressuring people into impossible stereotypes, our retreats celebrate authenticity. Our whole reason-to-be is about sharing a gentle, balanced and optimistic break from the norm. We thoughtfully and intentionally slow-down and break the pattern by feeding the body and soul, so you get some sanctuary and leave feeling inspired and better than before. Think boutique accommodation rather resort or retreat complex. We have a range of self-contained luxury accommodation for your group with spa/swimming-pool, private lounge, dining, kitchen, bedrooms with luxury linen and toiletries. Think delicious, gut-loving recipes that are big of flavour and light on your digestion. Our filling and creative menu of balanced vegan meals, will have you inspired to take a few recipes home. Think totally bespoke. No two breaks are the same. Our ‘triage’ approach diagnoses exactly what you wish-for and tailors a made-to-order event. We’ll curate a personalised accommodation, staff, menu and activity package to meet your group dynamics and needs. Koukoulee was founded by Vassia Simou. As a ‘burn-out’ survivor, Vassia’s wellness philosophy is that every once in a while, we need to reset so we can see the big picture. Taking time-out to ‘find your happy’ is a joyful and fun experience. Vassia has spent the last three years building a large team of hand-picked, incredible individuals who are experts in their fields of yoga, Pilates, chefs, PTs, beauty therapists, and masseurs. These passionate specialists put their soul into their craft. What they do is more than a job to them. Vassia has worked in marketing and events for over 12 years but she gets a real kick when bringing people together, creating beautiful experiences and seeing the smiles on their faces. In Greece - where she comes from - it’s called ‘filoxenia’.

🌸 School Holiday Reset Offers at Koukoulee 🌸School holidays are wonderful… and also a lot 😅 So we’ve put together quick,...
23/09/2025

🌸 School Holiday Reset Offers at Koukoulee 🌸

School holidays are wonderful… and also a lot 😅 So we’ve put together quick, high-impact ways to recharge (without needing hours away):

✨ Express Holiday Reset — Facial or if you’d prefer a massage let us know. Short & sweet, designed for the gap between drop-offs and dinner. Available only during school holidays - so get in quick!

👯 Parent / Bestie Escape — two 60-min treatments, $280 (save $40)
Tag-team the kids and come relax side-by-side.
Message to book

💛 Flash Prepay Pack — 3 60-mins facials and only pay for 2, use them later. Line up your “me time” for post-holiday sanity — share them with friends or use them all yourself it’s the perfect way to prep your skin for summer. Available to buy until 4 October.
Buy now, use later (use by 30 Nov).

📅 Weekend slots are limited and going fast.
👉 Book your reset today: www.koukoulee.com/updates

If you're looking for something to do indoors on this windy day, we are super excited to introduce you to our blog 🥰 Fro...
14/09/2025

If you're looking for something to do indoors on this windy day, we are super excited to introduce you to our blog 🥰 From self-care to skincare and island life. Check it out and let us know what you think ✨

https://www.koukoulee.com/island-selfcare-guide

I’ll be honest — I’ve been in a rut for months. Greece, renovations, parenting… my wellness routine slipped further and ...
10/09/2025

I’ll be honest — I’ve been in a rut for months. Greece, renovations, parenting… my wellness routine slipped further and further away while the excuses piled higher: “next week, not today,” “too tired, too busy,” you name it.

And here’s the irony — I’m in the studio every single day, yet stepping into the yoga room felt like a giant leap. 🧘‍♀️

Last night a friend physically pulled me off the sofa and into Pilates (sometimes we all need that friend). And today, to keep the momentum alive, I walked into Vinyasa — and remembered instantly why I love this practice. The moment my feet hit the mat, my breath caught up with me, my mind quieted, and I thought: oh, there you are.

The aftershocks? My energy shifted, my mood lifted, I feel more creative, more productive. Basically, I swapped excuses for endorphins — and it feels incredible.

So if you’ve been stuck too, please know you’re not alone. It’s been a long winter. The blocks are mostly in our minds — and when you move them, even just for one class, you’ll thank yourself a thousand times over.

✨ Take the leap. You’ll love yourself for it. And we are here to help too. Use the code CLASSFREE to pull yourself out of it or gift it to a friend who might be feeling this way :)

See you on the mat,
Vassia x
https://www.koukoulee.com/book-a-class

08/09/2025

$8 fitness classes at Koukoulee this week only - the perfect way to shake off winter and try something new 🥰

Use the code FITNESS8 at checkout and come try something new!

Valid for these classes:
Tuesday, 9 am - Body Conditioning with Chris
Tuesday, 6.30 pm - Mat Pilates with Melody
Thursday, 9 am - Abs & Bums with Satya

Book them here: https://studiotimetable.as.me/?appointmentType=category:Strength

🌅✨ Sunset Studio Sessions just got better…Grab your crew, your partner, or your whole gang — groups of 3+ get 15% off!Le...
02/09/2025

🌅✨ Sunset Studio Sessions just got better…
Grab your crew, your partner, or your whole gang — groups of 3+ get 15% off!

Let’s shake off the winter blues together with DJ Alisha on the decks, movement, music, and big community vibes.

🎶 One Friday night of pure fun (without the hangover).
💛 Book your group and let’s make this night HUGE.

On the booking page adjust the quantity to 3 or more, click book and use the code SUNSET15

https://studiotimetable.as.me/schedule/630b7ebd/?appointmentTypeIds[]=69024439

🌿 At Koukoulee, we believe wellness is about balance — strength, stretch, and stillness.With 18 classes a week, there’s ...
31/08/2025

🌿 At Koukoulee, we believe wellness is about balance — strength, stretch, and stillness.
With 18 classes a week, there’s something for everyone: yoga, Pilates, and fitness woven into a routine that supports both body and mind.

💛 Our 12-month membership gives you 16 classes a month for just $119 — that’s $7.40 per class, and an easy way to make your practice part of everyday life.

✨ Come move, breathe, and grow with us.

https://www.koukoulee.com/memberships-passes

🌿 At Koukoulee, we believe wellness is about balance — strength, stretch, and stillness.With 18 classes a week, there’s ...
31/08/2025

🌿 At Koukoulee, we believe wellness is about balance — strength, stretch, and stillness.

With 18 classes a week, there’s something for everyone: yoga, Pilates, and fitness woven into a routine that supports both body and mind.

💛 Our 12-month membership gives you 16 classes a month for just $119 — that’s $7.40 per class, and an easy way to make your practice part of everyday life.

✨ Come move, breathe, and grow with us.

https://www.koukoulee.com/memberships-passes

12 Sep, 6 pm✨ Friday nights, reimagined. Dance, connect, feel amazing — and still be in bed early. 💃🌅🎶 Sunset Studio Ses...
28/08/2025

12 Sep, 6 pm

✨ Friday nights, reimagined. Dance, connect, feel amazing — and still be in bed early. 💃🌅

🎶 Sunset Studio Sessions with DJ Alisha. Your new favourite way to spend a Friday.

No booze. No hangover. Just pure music, movement, and joy. 🌸

*drinks and treats provided

Schedule your appointment online Koukoulee

Our Island Glow Facial special runs for just 10 more days. If you haven’t booked in yet, now is the time 🥰Vassia’s last ...
21/08/2025

Our Island Glow Facial special runs for just 10 more days. If you haven’t booked in yet, now is the time 🥰

Vassia’s last appointment for a while will be this coming Tuesday and this will be the last weekend she is taking bookings (for a while at least). If you’d like to experience her facials — combining deep skin treatment and sculpting massage — this is your final chance for now 🌿

book your appointments here: https://studiotimetable.as.me/?appointmentType=category:August

A traditional facial…✨ Focuses mostly on surface-level skincare — cleanse, exfoliate, mask, moisturise.✨ Leaves your ski...
14/08/2025

A traditional facial…
✨ Focuses mostly on surface-level skincare — cleanse, exfoliate, mask, moisturise.
✨ Leaves your skin glowing (for a while), but your body and mind are often left where they started — still carrying the tension of the day.

A Koukoulee holistic facial…
🌿 Begins with deep, grounding breathwork to help your nervous system shift from “fight or flight” into “rest and digest.”
🌿 Uses a fusion of sculpting facial massage, lymphatic drainage, and fascia release to soften expression lines, reduce puffiness, and free up stuck tension in the jaw, temples, and neck.
🌿 Works with your whole body’s stress response, calming the mind while reviving the skin.
🌿 Pairs advanced techniques with hormone-safe, NZ-made natural skincare — so what’s absorbed into your skin is as gentle and safe as the touch that applies it.

Ready to experience it? Book our August specials here: https://studiotimetable.as.me/?appointmentType=category:August

Class spotlight: 🌙 Restore Nidra — Wednesdays at 6pm KoukouleeHalfway through the week, your body and mind are ready for...
06/08/2025

Class spotlight: 🌙 Restore Nidra — Wednesdays at 6pm Koukoulee

Halfway through the week, your body and mind are ready for a pause. Our new Restore + Nidra class with Satya is designed exactly for that.

We’ll begin with two restorative poses — supported, calming shapes that allow the body to release tension and soften. From there, you’ll be guided into the practice of Yoga Nidra — a deep meditative state of rest that quiets the mind, restores the nervous system, and leaves you feeling grounded and renewed.

Students often describe Nidra as “rest that feels better than sleep.” Whether you need to slow down, recover, or simply reset mid‑week, this class offers a nourishing sanctuary.

Book here: https://studiotimetable.as.me/?appointmentType=38809591

04/08/2025

✨ Why relaxation massage - whether face or body - should be on your monthly routine?

🤍 Let’s start with the basics - Slow touch heals.

🥰 When we slow down — with presence and intention — something shifts. It’s not just relaxation… it’s your nervous system learning how to feel safe again.

🌿Gentle massage calms the fight-or-flight response, helping the body move into rest-and-digest — the place where real release and healing can happen.

🪷If you notice yourself clenching your jaw, holding tension in your shoulders, or bracing through the day, it’s not “just stress.” It’s your body protecting you — until it feels safe enough to let go.

💆‍♀️This is why we work slowly in our treatments.Through intentional touch. Through listening, not forcing. Through showing your body it can soften.

Book your August special treatment here: https://studiotimetable.as.me/?appointmentType=category:August

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120 Ocean View Road
Auckland
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Why we do what we do

Greek word for silkworm cocoon

We offer wellness retreats and morning yoga events at some of Waiheke’s most stunning locations. Our yoga studio in Oneroa is open for daily classes and one-off events and workshops. Looking for a private session for your group? We can organise yoga & brunch (or just yoga) at your space for your group.

We have created an extensive yoga teachers network on the island and work with some of the best accommodation providers. Get in touch :)

Koukoulee was founded by Vassia Simou. After a long and tiresome period, she realised that stopping to take a breath is more important than chasing goals - for the mind, the soul, the people around us and even work. Yet we barely do it.