The Movement Connection

16/07/2025

Come to Yoga with me?

Adult Yoga Flow Courses - Be quick for the last spaces!

Most people are eligible for a 50% subsidy.

Tutor: Elena Hill 24 July – 11 Sept Fee: $60 with subsidy

Beginners Yoga Flow:
Thursday 5.45 – 6.45 pm (8 weeks)
Gentle Yoga classes that build from floor-based postures into standing sequences. Led by an experienced teacher with a background in exercise science, these classes are designed to help you move and live well, building strength, flexibility and balance. Perfect for those new to yoga or with less than a year's experience.

Booking link https://www.trybooking.com/nz/15989

Beyond Beginners Yoga Flow:
Thursday 7.00 – 8.00 pm (8 weeks)
A dynamic flow class suitable for students with some prior experience of yoga asana. Led by an experienced teacher with a background in exercise science, these classes are designed to both challenge and support students with balance, strength and flexibility, offering a wide framework of options to suit student preferences and a strong emphasis on exploratory, feel good flows.

Booking link https://www.trybooking.com/nz/15990

08/07/2025

Term Three is nearly here!
So grateful to be able to share this practice with you all, see you on the mat.

19/06/2025

A cozy studio and 75 minutes of Yin? Join me on the mat for some Yinspiration every Tuesday afternoon at CityFitness Quarantine Rd. Bookings in app.

Elena

07/06/2025

Drishti/Where are you placing your attention?
This week in classes we have been honing in on the idea that being intentional with your focus can shift the experience you have, be that on or off the mat. This intentional focus can apply to our other training/movement practices as well.
For example, tracking your steps may lead you to increase your overall daily movement. Taking a photo of each hike may build a positive association between effort and reward. The key is to find a focus that builds momentum and enjoyment. Perhaps its weight lifted, or steps taken, friendships formed in your class or gratitude for being able to keep up with your busy kids. This week, I invite you to notice where you are placing your attention, and see where it takes you.

Elena

Photo credit:

14/05/2025

Workshop Weekend ahead! Next Saturday I'm holding a Yoga Tune up workshop. This interactive workshop taps into years of practice and teaching to share tools and techniques that will help you get the most out of your practice. Perfect for beginners through to long time practitioners. Bookings essential.
See you on the mat, Elena

Workshop bookings .co.nz or pop into the gym!

07/05/2025

I am beyond excited to be a part of the very last Grandiose Cabaret! This Kings Birthday weekend show will be rich in performance with an epic cast, and even rumors of cake...
Catch me performing my Monstress act and join in the celebrations! 🥂🍰
Tickets at
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/WSL

Photo credit of Monstress act:

30/04/2025

Nourish:
1. Provide food necessary for growth, health and good condition.
2. Keep (a feeling or belief) in ones mind, typically for a long time. (Oxford Dictionary)

I spent the last week nourishing myself with food, family and nature. Building up the physical and mental resources to move through winter. A reminder that nourishment can be many different things, and filling your cup is never an indulgence. My list includes laughter, movement, good food, nature, sleep..

What truly nourishes you, and how can you bring this into your day or week?

27/04/2025

Term Two is here already! Still a few spaces left for Waimea (book at Waimea Community Education) or drop in to a class at the studio/gym. See you on the mat, Elena

11/04/2025

Yoga with me at Waimea? Term two bookings open now with two options available 😀

26/03/2025

My life started when I stopped chasing Perfection (or, how good enough is actually good enough).
I used to have these little daydreams of what life would be like when I was financially secure, had great relationships and a perfect wardrobe/body (maybe you can relate?).
However, the only people I know who have perfect lives, exist in books...
Daydreaming about perfection kept me from taking action. A toddler and a yoga practice helped change that.🤣
Now I help others learn to embrace the messiness of life and move towards their goals without being paralyzed by Perfection.
This week, let yourself start, take a small step, adapt as needed, and know good enough is in fact, good enough!

21/03/2025

1. Stop right here! If you need a photographer, check out
2. She'll bend over backwards to get that shot, and fully embrace the weird and wonderful things we do! Photos from the recent in which I got to indulge my inner underwater creature for our ViP audience.

01/03/2025

Join me on the mat next weekend for the second Nelson Yoga Festival! Lots of goodness on offer all weekend.

Nelson Yoga Festival March 8th-9th! 🧘‍♀️

Meet Elena who will be facilitating a yoga class: Creating Space

A 75 min Yin Practice designed to create space and support throughout the body and mind. Learn how creating space within enables us to find clarity and connection on our mats and in our lives. Props - mat , optional towel/blanket/blocks