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"Your body is designed to heal itself. The ability of a body to maintain its health and overcome illness is, in fact, among nature's most remarkable feats." - Donna Eden, Eden Energy Medicine

Hi, I’m Becs. I’m a certified Ayurveda & Yoga Health Coach, Yoga Teacher & Meditation Guide located in Gisborne, New Zealand. We are all deserving of vibrant health, it’s also our birth right to experience a life of ease. Yoga and Ayurveda are about living in alignment with nature & the world around us. Through self-care practices, seasonal cleansing, yoga postures, breath work, meditation and deep relaxation I want to empower you to live a more focused, heart-centred and balanced life. I teach specialty courses, group classes and individuals - online and in person. Please visit my website https://www.heartspace.co.nz

25/02/2026

Tauhara Retreat Centre, Taupō | May 15–17, 2026
Early Bird pricing ends next Wednesday, 4 March.

There's something powerful about autumn.
The season invites us to slow down, turn inward, and let go of what we've been carrying. Join Michele and me for a weekend of grounding movement, deep rest, and seasonal connection.

Overlooking Lake Taupō, surrounded by native bush, we'll move through yoga, Pilates, Qoya-inspired movement, meditation, and Ayurvedic practices designed to help you release, restore, and realign.

This isn't about perfection. It's about presence.

Sunrise meditations & grounding yoga
Pilates to strengthen & stabilise
Qoya movement: fluid, expressive, free
Daily Yoga Nidra for deep rest
Ayurvedic self care workshop
Walking meditations in nature
Nourishing, plant based meals

Everything is optional. Move at your own pace. Rest when you need to. This weekend is yours.

If you're seeking stillness, gentle movement, and connection with yourself, others, and the natural world, come join us.

Early Bird pricing ends next Wednesday, 4 March. After that, full price applies. Spaces are limited.

Link to reserve your spot: https://www.heartspace.co.nz/autumn-retreat/
(or DM me with questions)

23/02/2026

My Breathwork & Meditation Course starts next Monday and there are three spots left.

It's 6 weeks, all levels welcome, and a really supportive space to build a practice that actually sticks.

If you've been thinking about giving meditation a go (or coming back to it), this is a gentle, practical course and you're welcome to join us.

Mondays, 7:00-8:15pm
2 March - 6 April
Movement First, 23 Derby Street, Gisborne

Message me if you have any questions, or you can book your spot at www.heartspace.co.nz/work-with-me/meditation-course/

18/02/2026

🌊 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
September 18–29, 2026

I want you to join me.

We'll gather for 10 soul soaked days on Sri Lanka's East Coast: swim in the Indian Ocean, experience wildlife in its natural habitat, and dine under the stars.

💫 Daily yoga, meditation & yoga nidra (all optional) 💫 Ayurvedic massage & workshop 💫 Temple walks & jungle BBQ 💫 Sri Lankan tea tasting 💫 Sustainable waste tour 💫 Sunrise sessions & deep rest

This isn't a yoga retreat. It's a lifestyle retreat.

It's about slowing down, tuning in, and moving at a rhythm that actually feels like a holiday. Everything is optional: join when it calls you, rest when you need to.

If your soul is whispering yes, now is the time to explore it.

Spaces are limited, with almost half already booked from early interest. Bookings need to be confirmed by March 31 to secure group flights. The first 5 bookings save $100.

Link for full details: www.heartspace.co.nz/sri-lanka/

DM me if you have any questions or would like a quick chat.

Sri Lanka is calling. Are you coming?

Becs 💛

12/02/2026

Spaces filled up, so we’ve moved to a bigger venue! The workshop is now being held at Holy Trinity Church Hall, 70 Derby Street. More spots are available – you can DM me, or email becs@heartspace.co.nz, or text 021 913 318 to book. Thanks!! 🙏

08/02/2026

Sometimes the most radical thing you can do is simply be still.

Join Atma and me for a day of silence and stillness at Eastwoodhill Arboretum on Saturday, March 28.

In a world that constantly asks for your attention, your energy, your response, this is your invitation to pause. To breathe. To reconnect with the quiet wisdom that lives beneath the noise.

Whether you're new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this day retreat is for you.

We'll guide you through sitting and walking meditation, gentle hatha yoga, pranayama, and yoga nidra, all held in silence from 9 AM until the end of the day. There will be space for questions and shared reflections before we close.

✨ Guided sitting & walking meditation ✨ Hatha Yoga (asana & pranayama) ✨ Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) ✨ Time in nature & space for reflection ✨ Ayurvedic vegetarian lunch & Arboretum entry included

Silence is a profound reset for the mind, body, and nervous system. It helps you slow down, tune in, and restore inner calm.

Location: Eastwoodhill Arboretum, Gisborne
Date: Saturday, March 28 | 9 AM – 5 PM
Investment: $180

Optional: Extend your retreat with an overnight stay at Eastwoodhill. To book accommodation, contact: bookings@eastwoodhill.org.nz

Spaces are limited. Link to reserve your spot: https://www.heartspace.co.nz/silent-meditation-day-retreat/

If you have any questions or feel unsure whether this retreat is right for you, please reach out. I'd love to hear from you!

04/02/2026

Excited for this visit!!!

Two internationally renowned Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy practitioners, Sri Ganesh from Kerala, India, and Maliya from Sweden, will be in Gisborne next month to offer an exclusive Metta Breathwork workshop.

A unique opportunity to experience conscious connected breathing woven with Ayurvedic wisdom and loving-kindness meditation 💟. A 2.5-hour journey into the heart, guided by teachers with decades of experience sharing these ancient healing practices around the world.

About Sri Ganesh:
Sri Ganesh is the founder of Vaidya's Ayurveda Village in Kerala, India. An internationally recognised Ayurveda practitioner, author of eight health books published in nine languages, and a beautiful teacher who shares ancient wisdom with warmth and clarity. Follow www.facebook.com/JaneshVaidyaAyurveda

About Maliya:
Maliya is an international Ayurveda Yoga Therapist and breathwork facilitator with over 20 years of experience. Originally from Sweden, she's one of three head teachers at the Ayurveda Yoga Therapy Training in India and brings a deeply intuitive, grounded approach to healing work. Follow

Your can read more about their Metta Breathwork here: https://janeshvaidya.com/metta-breathwork/

Metta Breathwork is not about forcing change. It's a return home to your body, your breath, and your heart.

Saturday 14 March | 2-4:30pm | Movement First Studio | Investment $53
Spaces are very limited. Email becs@heartspace.co.nz or text 021 913 318 to book.

See you there :)

01/02/2026

This weekend I've been (mostly) in bed with a virus. I also spent some time outside in my garden, pruned my tulsi plant, harvested the leaves for drying, AND put it to work!

Tulsi (holy basil) is an adaptogen that supports immunity, calms the nervous system, and helps your body handle stress. Rather perfect timing.

What I've been doing:
🍃Chewing fresh leaves - these support immunity and clear congestion
🍃 Steeping tulsi tea - 3-5 fresh leaves (can also use 1 tsp dried) in hot water for 5-10 minutes (can add ginger and/or lemon if you like). I've been drinking this throughout the day while I'm feeling under the weather.

Why Tulsi works:
Tulsi has gentle antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It supports your respiratory system and helps balance your body's stress response. Exactly what you need when you're fighting something off.

28/01/2026

When the body is steady, the mind follows.

Most of us get stuck here. We think meditation is about sitting cross-legged and forcing the mind to be quiet. But if your body is uncomfortable or restless, your mind can’t settle.

That’s why preparation matters, sometimes more than the practice itself. Meditation isn’t about perfect posture or sitting in discomfort. It’s about finding a position where your body won’t distract you - chair, cushion, bolsters - whatever works. Steady the body and the mind will follow.

In this 6-week Breathwork & Meditation Course, we start with the physical body. You’ll learn how to prepare, use your breath to steady the nervous system, and build a practice that actually fits into your life.

This isn’t about being a “perfect meditator.” It’s about simple, practical tools for better sleep, more clarity, and a calmer, more balanced day. As someone once said, “the best meditation practice of all is the one you will do.”

Whether you’re just starting out or returning to your practice, join us for weekly guided meditations followed by open discussion/Q&A.

6-Week Course
Mondays, 7:00-8:15pm | 2 March - 6 April
Movement First, 23 Derby Street, Gisborne
$150 for 6 classes
Suitable for all levels

Spaces are limited. Booking is essential.
Reserve your place: heartspace.co.nz/classes
or text 021 913 318

22/01/2026

Yoga Nidra changed my life.

It taught me what radical rest really feels like. It costs nothing, I can do it anywhere, and it’s helped me through challenging times.

Yoga nidra showed me that rest isn’t just lying down or scrolling mindlessly. It’s a practice. A radical, intentional, life-giving practice.

In yoga nidra, we reclaim our bodies, intuition, and spirit. It’s how we loosen the grip of grind culture and come home to ourselves.

And it works. Every time I lie down and let myself be guided into that state between waking and sleeping, something shifts. My nervous system settles. My mind quiets. I remember who I am beneath all the doing.

This daily practice reminds me that rest is not optional. It’s my antidote to a world that demands we keep doing, producing and performing.

This Friday I’m inviting you to do the same:
✨ Settle in
✨ Let go of the busy-ness
✨ Reconnect with your body, intuition, and energy

Once a month, we gather to harness the energy of the new moon, gently move the body, then enjoy 30 minutes of deep, guided yoga nidra to pause and restore.

Open to all levels, even if you have never tried yoga. Class is casual, no need to pre-book. Mats and props are provided.

Investment: $20 (5-card concession $90 and can be used for any yoga classes)
Time: 9:30–11am
Venue: Movement First studio, 23 Derby Street, Gisborne

A monthly invitation to pause, restore, and show up for life from a place of calm, not exhaustion 🌸🙏🌸

20/01/2026

Returning to work and my usual routine this week has felt clunky.

I’m reminding myself that it’s OK if it takes a week to settle in (or even a month). At this stage of my life, I don’t need to have my foot flat on the pedal.

Summer, hormones, and midlife are all fiery, outward forces. Add a return to doing, and it’s easy to feel wired, tired, or quietly overwhelmed.

If that’s you too, this Sunday’s Women’s Summer & Hormonal Reset Workshop is a space to:
✨ Slow down
✨ Steady your energy
✨ Calm your nervous system
✨ Regain focus gently before the year gathers pace

A space to work with your body, not against it.

Date: Sunday, 25 January
Time: 10am–12pm NZT | 8–10am AEST
Online (replay provided) | $49

Love to see you there! Spaces are limited.
Learn more or reserve your spot here: https://www.heartspace.co.nz/summer-reset/ 💛

12/01/2026

A belated Happy New Year!

A friend shared this with me last week and it really resonated:
“May this final month of the (Chinese) Year of the Snake bring some last letting go, shedding, and quiet transformation, so we can enter the Year of the Horse in February with more freedom, ease, momentum, creativity, and expansion.”

I’ve been mapping out the year ahead and feeling excited about what’s unfolding inside the Heart Space community.

You can swipe to see what’s happening season by season, or read below for a snapshot.

Weekly yoga and monthly New Moon Yoga and Yoga Nidra run all year to create a steady, supportive rhythm. Courses, cleanses, workshops, and retreats offer deeper immersion when you’re ready for more.

Here’s what’s coming up first;
🌀 New Moon Yoga and Yoga Nidra next Friday 23rd January. Our first session of the year.
🌀 Monday yoga resumes on 2nd February, after Auckland Anniversary weekend.
🌀 Our first online Women’s Reset Workshop is next Sunday 25th January. Live or via recording. A few spaces still available.
🌀 Seasonal and silent retreats return this year, including a three-day Silent Meditation Retreat overlooking Lake Taupo in July.
🌀 And registrations for the Good Change Community are now officially closed for 2026. A beautiful group of new and returning women from NZ and Australia are gathering very soon!

Lots to look forward to, and I’d love to see you in our online and in-person spaces.

Learn more or register for any offerings here: https://www.heartspace.co.nz/work-with-me/ or DM me with your questions.

Here’s to a year of freedom, ease, and (steady) momentum. No rushing. No pushing. Just forward.

Becs xo

16/12/2025

Rose Petal Chocolates 🌹

I'm a big fan of dark chocolate — 70-80% is perfect for me, and I love some texture and salt. These are simple, wholesome, and indulgent chocolates you can make at home in minutes. Rose keeps things cool when cacao naturally heats things up.

Why rose? In Ayurveda, cacao is naturally heating which can add to our inner fire when we're already full of summer heat. Rose is cooling, calming, and anti-inflammatory. It brings a subtle sweetness that opens the heart while keeping excess heat in check. Perfect for bright, busy summer days.

Recipe:
Ingredients: ½ cup coconut oil • ¼ cup cacao powder (or cocoa) • ⅛ cup maple syrup • 2 tbsp almond butter (I use crunchy) • 1 tsp vanilla • pinch of salt • ½–1 tbsp powdered edible rose petals • coarse Himalayan salt

Directions: Melt coconut oil, almond butter, cacao, maple syrup, vanilla, salt and rose powder over low heat. Stir continuously, don't boil. Pour into moulds. Sprinkle salt. Chill until firm. Store in fridge or freezer.

For more fragrant chocolates, add ½–1 tsp rose water or rose extract to the melted mixture.

🌸 I used spray-free edible roses from — hand-picked and dried in small batches on their family property in Te Awamutu, grown without chemicals. Beautiful local blooms 🌸

As we wrap up the year, THANK YOU for being part of this Heart Space community — whether you joined a class, came to a workshop, joined a retreat, or simply read along when you could.

Wishing you a restful and joy-filled festive season. See you in the new year!

Becs 💛

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