The Yoga Space Hastings

13/05/2026

This month Kirtan in the Yoga Space and at the Kirtan Lounge has been combined into one long and nourishing session this weekend. There are still tickets that can be booked via the Yoga Space website here:

https://www.theyogaspacehastings.com/event-details/bhakti-weekend

Hari Om dear Kirtan community,
As you will have heard us heartfully share
Bhakti weekend is this Friday Saturday and Sunday up at the beautiful Taruna! Have you heard about the Koromiko hall? It is designed for its beautiful acoustics to naturally carry sound so no mikes are required to amplify the voice or instruments.

-Friday evening Come for vocal toning Friday with Yee lay.

-Saturday morning Yoga with Atma
bring your picnic lunch for after Yoga and enjoy the beautiful Taruna grounds.

Saturday afternoon we have Akhanda, 6 hours of Kirtan followed by some community kai

Sunday morning will be our Community Kirtan and a shared morning tea to end the weekend.

If you have not yet booked I have added the link so you can.

*NOTE There will be NO kirtan at Erica and Andy's this month. See you this weekend or at the June Kirtan.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE,

30/04/2026

In a world that rewards busyness, choosing to rest is a radical act. ️
This Sunday, we begin The Slow Season Series, curated by Rachel who will sometimes be teaching solo and other times in collaboration with other teachers. This Sunday, Rachel will be teaching Rest & Restore, a deeply restorative practice where the only thing asked of you is to rest and let go.
Sink into long, quiet postures supported by bolsters, blankets, and blocks. Let your nervous system unwind. This is your permission slip to stop, breathe, and simply be.
All levels welcome. No experience needed.
The Yoga Space, Hastings
Sunday 3 May, 4pm
Investment: $20
Book your spot: https://www.theyogaspacehastings.com/event-details/restorative-yoga-and-sacred-rest-3
Spaces are kept intentionally small to preserve the atmosphere. I hope to see you there. 🙏

About Rachel
Over 18 years of teaching, yoga has taken me into many different settings and roles. Through all of it, restorative yoga has been a constant thread in my own personal practice, a place where I can protect my peace, nourish my nervous system, and soothe my soul through the inevitable ups and downs of life.
I've been fortunate to learn from some truly gifted teachers in this space. A particular highlight was studying yoga nidra with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, founder of the Yoga Nidra Network in the UK, a teacher whose depth and wisdom have shaped my practice profoundly.

30/04/2026

Rise and shine, Hastings! ☀️
Join Rachel this Saturday at 8:30am for a morning yoga class designed to wake up your body and ease you gently into the weekend.
We'll ease into slow, mindful movement, simple strength work, and grounding breathwork, nothing rushed, nothing complicated. Just a calm, connected start to your Saturday that leaves you feeling good in your body for the rest of the day.
Suitable for all levels. No experience needed, just show up as you are.
The Yoga Space, Hastings
2nd May, 8:30am
Investment: from $15
Book your spot: https://www.theyogaspacehastings.com/classes
Spaces are limited to be able to give space and attention to each person.

25/04/2026

We have had some loyal and wonderful teachers move on recently due to changing life circumstances and so are on the hunt for teachers to join our sangha, not to fill a slot on a timetable, but to contribute to our community.
We want people whose teaching comes from a place of genuine practice and lived experience, who bring depth as well as skill, and who understand that a yoga class is an act of service.
We are particularly drawn to teachers who carry breadth alongside their yoga training, people who have walked other paths too, whether that’s bodywork, counselling, movement, music, Ayurveda, somatic work, dance, or something else entirely. These crossings enrich what you bring to the mat and to our community.
What We’re Looking For:

Essential
Minimum 200hr Yoga Teacher Training from a recognised school

A living, active personal practice, yoga is your path, not just your qualification

Experience teaching in a studio or community setting

Registration with Yoga NZ or equivalent, or willingness to obtain this

A genuine commitment to the ethical dimensions of teaching

Warmth, groundedness, and the ability to hold space for diverse students

If you are interested to take a weekly slot, offer a short course or a regular event, please be in touch with Rachel via email yogaspace.hastings@gmail.com

16/04/2026

This Friday evening Silke will be teaching Nourish. Come and relax, restore & fill your cup with a range of restorative and yin yoga shapes accompanied by the sound of the Tibetan Singing Bowls both guided and played by Silke, followed by a Sound Meditation & Yoga Nidra. You can book directly with Silke via her website for this one: https://heartspace.nz/

12/04/2026

Beginners yoga and meditation back by popular demand, a new block starting May 28th on both Thursdays and Saturdays in Hastings. You can do one or both days. Take some time for to nurture yourself... times, dates and more information on the image. Contact Anna acampbell@eit.ac.nz to register your place.

08/04/2026

Rise + Shine every Saturday morning 8:30am
Saturday morning, at The Yoga Space. This week, the inspiring Silke Whittaker, from our collective of teachers is guiding us towards a brighter and more intentional day. A community class in the truest sense, different each time but always grounded in careful cues and nourishing choice. This class works with the body rather than pushing it, a great way to kickstart your weekend.

15/03/2026

What a privilege to have Sri Janesh and Maliya share their expertise at The Yoga Space on Thursday! Their Metta Breathwork workshop illuminated the powerful connection between Ayurveda, conscious breathing, and cultivating loving kindness. A timely reminder that we all have the capacity to harness our inner strength and radiate compassion - and what a difference that can make in our lives! 💗💫☯

11/03/2026

For the last year or so our collective of teachers have been sharing our Saturday morning class, Rise and Shine. We are delighted to welcome Sarah Little onto the Saturday morning teaching schedule, she will be teaching this Saturday 14th March.

Sarah Little has been living in Hawke's Bay for 6 years and is from Limerick, Ireland.

She was drawn to the practice of yoga over a decade ago and has had the pleasure of teaching part time for 3 years. She has recently completed her 200HYTT and is now furthering her studies of Yoga with a 300HYTT.

Her love for movement has also ignited her love for dance, especially Tango, which she has been teaching for over 2 years .

Sarah is excited to see where this path will lead, as she continues to be curious and follow her joy.

Rise and Shine Yoga every Saturday morning 8.30am. Bookings via The Yoga Space website.

Sarah Little Blissful Yoga

09/03/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming our guest facilitators this week for the Metta Breathwork workshop, Thursday 12th March at 5.30pm.

Maliya is an international Ayurveda Yoga Therapist and breathwork facilitator, originally from Sweden, with over 20 years of experience guiding people into deeper relationship with body, breath, and awareness.

Her work weaves yoga therapy, Ayurveda, and Metta-based breath practices into spaces of healing that are both grounded and intuitive. Rather than offering fixed methods, Maliya meets each person as they are - designing individual yoga therapy programs that support balance, self-trust and health development.

Sri Ganesh, the founder of Vaidya’s Ayurveda Village in Kerala, India, is an internationally recognised Ayurveda practitioner, inspirational lecturer and the author of eight most read health books in nine languages including United States, Europe and India.

Born in a traditional family in South India Sri Ganesh begins his education in ayurveda in the early years of his life with his grandmother, a well respected ayurveda practitioner and poison therapist in the village, and extended his knowledge in the subject of Mana-shastra (psychology), Vedanta (philosophy), Dhyana (meditation), Kalari marma chikitsa (Kerala martial art therapy) and Yoga chikitsa (yoga therapy) from traditional schools in South Indian villages known as gurukulam. Sri Ganesh also has a bachelor’s degree from Mahatma Gandhi University and a master’s degree in HRD - Human Resources Development.

Based on his traditional knowledge and the experience in working as an Ayurveda practitioner around the world for more than two decades. Sri Ganesh has been traveling in Europe and United States as an ambassador of Ayurveda, sharing his ancestors’ wisdom through lectures, columns and books. During the years Ganesh has done hundreds or inspirational lectures and so far he has written eight books in the field of health, which have been translated and published in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Holland, USA, India and Brazil.