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Gentle Hatha Yoga for beginners to experienced. Great for those wishing to gently stretch and relax your body, also calm the mind.

Yogi Explorerz is owned by Chrissie McNeill who is incredibly passionate about the benefits of teaching yoga to adults and children. I have been practicing Yoga for over 18 years and am a Certified Kids Yoga Teacher through Rainbow Yoga. I have also completed my 200hr Teacher Training (Yoga Alliance certified) at Kawai Purpura and Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra 150hrs at Anahata Yoga Retreat Centre. I have been teaching yoga for over 7 years. Registered Nurse for over 29 years and currently work with age 4- 13 year old children, their Whanau and schools. Work in collaboration to support/manage children’s health concerns benefiting their wellbeing. I have a Post Graduate Certificate in wellness and believe connection, gratitude and compassion are some key components to living a healthy, happy and balanced life. After having breast cancer at the age of 33 I realised how important my wellbeing was to live a happy, healthy and content life. This is when my yoga practice deepened, reducing my stress levels, nourishing my depleted body and slowing down my thoughts. Following my cancer treatment my marriage ended and I heavily relied on my breathing exercises (pranayama), meditation and asana's to get through this tough time. I fully endorse yoga as not only a practice but way of life. My knowledge and experience of yoga practices is rooted in Satyananda Yoga. It practices yoga in a traditional way, asanas (postures) to balance the body and mind through the physical body, pranayama (breathing practices) to work on the energy body (equated with Ki or Chi in other systems), and meditation to calm and focus the mind. My classes are gentle and suitable for those new to yoga, suffering from injuries and those who would like to relax and give their body a good stretch without exerting themselves too much. My students age between 30's up to 70's, there's no barriers to practicing yoga with me. Benefits of practicing yoga:
• Enhances strength and flexibility and improves co-ordination and
balance.
• Promotes better posture and joint mobility.
• Boosts self-esteem and improves mental health and sleep.
• Helps manage stress and anxiety through breathing, relaxation,
mindfulness and meditation.
• May reduce inflammation and boost immunity.
• Can both calm and energise your body.

14/01/2026

Spaces still available in Monday & Wednesday classes, starting first week of February.
To register go to my website link https://www.pauseandflowellness.co.nz/yoga-classes.html

06/01/2026

1 off class 21st January as a chance for those to experience my class without committing to a whole term... previous students welcome, including those already enrolled for February classes.

1 off class on Wednesday 21st January 6-7pm.
More details & to register go to my website https://www.pauseandflowellness.co.nz/yoga-classes.html

03/01/2026

This sums up beautifully my wishes for you all in 2026...

02/01/2026

25/12/2025

DOES YOGA COUNT AS STRENGTH TRAINING
Many of the students in my class are midlife & beyond, wishing to strengthen their bodies supporting balance and muscle strength that tends to lessen as our bodies age...This article supports these benefits, advice of yoga poses practiced daily to couple times a week at home.
In my classes we practice poses adjusting to your ability & individual needs...

https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/does-yoga-count-as-strength-training/?link_source=ta_first_comment&scope=anon&taid=694b09e8f3e74e00012682c9&utm_content=comment&utm_medium=yogajournal&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcAO6gX9jbGNrA7qAu2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHjs9P9I5_axuiAG4NN6nnXHVUbhX_cJt8mbP5yDilJm-mseMFr4bmv8i2b_m_aem_K-F9vRjrxiDtqSaVn0qSaw

What you need to know before you give up your weight-lifting routine.

19/12/2025

Wow can't believe there's only 6 days to Christmas!, My intentions for 2025 were to post more on this page, hmmmmm, life sometimes just gets in the way and that's ok.... Will restart that intention for 2026....
New classes for 2026 are now up on my website, Starting back 1st week of February... https://www.pauseandflowellness.co.nz/yoga-classes.html
Have the most wonderful relaxing Christmas, take care and be kind to yourself🙏

11/12/2025

Thought if you were to attend menopause workshop would a Saturday or Sunday morning be best?
love to know as can't decide what would work for most people...this isn't a commitment to coming....

09/12/2025

IDEAS FOR VENUE FOR MENOPAUSE WORKSHOP
+Thinking of hosting a workshop to support women experiencing peri & menopausal symptoms with lifestyle solutions....
Looking for a venue that's reasonably central for about 20 people, love suggestions please. Also what weekend day & time works best? Thanks so much🙏

15/10/2025

Feeling achy, tense or stressed? This class is for you!
The first 3 weeks (of this block) we are offering 1 ½ price Yoga class trial — Just $9.50 (normally $19).

14/10/2025

1/2 price to trial a class in first few weeks, starting 20th Oct.
Limited time offer to stretch, strengthen & unwind for less!

08/10/2025

Few spaces left in both classes!
Love to see you on the mat for a great stretch, muscle strengthening & some chill out time!
Register via website:
https://www.pauseandflowellness.co.nz/yoga-classes.html
or you can PM or phone Chrissie (021904989)

25/09/2025

Slow Down, Stretch Out, Feel Good — Last block of Yoga for the year! Enrol now!

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https://www.pauseandflowellness.co.nz/

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