The Yoga Space Hastings

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.

05/03/2026

Next week we have a workshop on Metta Breathwork. This is a synthesis of three powerful tools:
Ayurvedic wisdom
Conscious breathing
Loving-kindness
In Ayurveda, every person carries a unique balance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, and each state of imbalance calls for a different rhythm, depth, and quality of breath.
Conscious breathing allows us to guide prana where it is most needed. And with each breath, we're reminded that love itself is the most healing medicine.
Join us for this 2.5-hour journey into the heart, guided by two internationally renowned practitioners with decades of experience sharing these ancient healing practices around the world.
No experience needed. All welcome.
Venue: The Yoga Space
Date/Time: 12th March, 5.30pm.
Book with Rachel via yogaspacehastings@gmail.com or message 0211282810.

27/02/2026

Rise and Shine Yoga! 🌞 Tomorrow morning, 8.30am let Rachel guide you through a grounding yoga session. Book ahead via the Yoga Space website. This nourishing practice will nourish and uplift you, setting you up for a radiant Autumn. And to finish off, pop next door for a cuppa, coffee or delish snack at Cupple afterwards.

26/02/2026

New classes starting in the next week:
Friday 27 Feb - Mat Pilates with Kira
Choose from two transformative Mat Pilates sessions: New Beginnings (9:30 am) - A gentle, beginner-friendly class to awaken your inner strength, or Strength Rising (10:30 am) - Elevate your practice with this intermediate level class designed to take you to the next level!

Monday 2 March - Tai Chi with Jack
Find serenity with Jack's Tai Chi ☯: With 30 years of experience, Jack will guide you through gentle stretches that will calm your mind, improve circulation, and leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Fitness

24/02/2026

Metta Breathwork Workshop with facilitators' Sri Janesh and Maliya

Thursday 12th March at the Yoga Space, Hastings

Metta Breathwork is a journey into the heart - a synthesis of Ayurvedic wisdom, conscious breathing, and the gentle power of self-love.

Rooted in the principle of metta, loving-kindness, this practice invites you to meet yourself exactly where you are. Each breath becomes an act of compassion, a bridge between the mind and the body, and a reminder that love itself is the most healing medicine.

The session weaves together:
Conscious connected breathing
Mindful body awareness
Loving-kindness meditations
Heart-centered awareness tools (practices to shift from the thinking mind into the heart space)
Radiating loving energy exercises (tools to invite others into your compassionate, loving energy field)
Deep rest and integration


The experience is guided, safe, and nurturing - allowing emotions, memories, and tension to be released with compassion rather than effort or force.

Benefits

Calms the mind and balances the nervous system
Releases emotional blockages and old patterns
Cultivates self-acceptance and inner peace
Strengthens connection to the body and present moment
Increases vitality, clarity, and joy
Awakens the heart’s natural capacity for love

Metta Breathwork is not about forcing change or reaching a goal. It is a return to home - to your body, your breath, and your heart. By honouring the wisdom of Ayurveda, the guiding forces of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, and the medicine of loving breath, every session is an opportunity to meet yourself fully, cultivate compassion, and awaken the quiet strength and love that have always been within you.

Booking is via The Yoga Space website or email yogaspace.hastings@gmail.com

19/02/2026

What an amazing workshop coming to Hawkes Bay.

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𝐀 𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦.

Pelvic pain and dysfunction affect 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 — yet it’s often treated in isolation. The missing piece? Seeing the pelvis as as part of the whole-body system.

In this two-day workshop, Julie Hammond will guide you through:

� Deep anatomy of the male & female pelvis
� Fascial and functional connections to the respiratory diaphragm, feet, and ankles
� Balancing the pelvis within the global tensegrity structure
� Evidence-informed techniques including manual release & client homework

Whether you’re a manual therapist or movement practitioner, understanding the pelvis within a global tensegrity structure transforms how you assess and treat.

� 28th & 29th March 2026
� Havelock North (Hawke's Bay), New Zealand
� Details & Registrations via https://www.anatomytrainsaustralia.com/the_pelvic_diaphragm/

13/02/2026

Rise and Shine returns this Saturday morning, bringing new energy and inspiration after a refreshing summer break! Our amazing teacher collective is back, taking turns to guide you every Saturday. Tomorrow, Mary kicks off with a nurturing and uplifting class that will leave you feeling nourished and refreshed. Book your spot now: https://www.theyogaspacehastings.com/service-page/rise-shine?referral=service_list_widget

10/02/2026

Introducing Kira and Mat Pilates
Kira Schutte is qualified in Mat Pilates under Pilates Unlimited (recognized internationally by the ACE). She teaches Pilates in a classical way that balances and aligns the body when building strength and muscle tone. Kira will cater to your body's needs, modifying exercises accordingly and encouraging a deep Mind-Body connection. Her teaching style is descriptive; working you through each aspect of every exercise and ensuring you know which part of your body is meant to be active at each stage. She also teaches Reformer Pilates (qualified by Reform's Dynamic Instructor's Course) but is most passionate about Mat.

Kira will be teaching on a Friday morning with two classes starting 20 February:
New Beginnings Mat Pilates - Friday 9:30 am w/ Kira - 50 Min
This class is perfect for those who are new to Mat Pilates, recovering from an injury/illness or are perhaps older. Kira will focus on teaching you Pilates basics, increasing mobility & flexibility and gently strengthening your body in an aligned manner.

Her classes are going to balance your body across all planes of movement, increase your Mind-Body Connection and develop your core.

She is able to modify exercises in a way that best suits your needs.

Strength Rising Mat Pilates - Friday 10:30 am w/ Kira - 50 Min
Those who want to begin challenging themselves in Mat Pilates will find this class right for them! This session is at an intermediate level, and shall feature slightly more advanced exercises which will strengthen, tone and sculpt your body.

Kira's classes are going to work you through all planes of movement, increase your Mind-Body Connection and develop your core strength.

She will be able to build you up in a way that suits your personal needs, modifying any exercises accordingly.

Bookings:
Contact Kira at 022 087 3113
kiraschutte1@gmail.com

Pricing:
Student/Senior/Cash Casual Discount: $15

Casual: $20
5 x Session Pass: $90
10 x Session Pass: $150