Grey Heron Studios

08/01/2026

// We’re officially back 27th Jan 🔥

07/01/2026

// Whatever you do in 2026 make sure it feeds your soul ✨

07/01/2026

// Pilates on . . . . notifications off.

06/01/2026

// Hands up who loves Reformer?! Me to! But if you want to get serious about your Reformer game you need be on that mat. The mat is your foundation and here at the Grey Heron we build on strength, knowledge and confidence.

Foundational Classes are your level 1, here you'll connect with your body and build strength, confidence to move and create shapes. A blend of Mat and Reformer Classes is highly recommended.

The Progressive Class is level 2. Here we build on the foundational framework, layering in endurance and challenge, not only the strength of the body but the mind as well as movement becomes more complex in timing and coordination.

Advance flow, level 3, where your Pilates practice continues to grow creating movement that requires confidence just as much as strength. This class is limited in spaces available due to a spotter being paramount

Foundational Classes are open to all levels, if you would like to book in the Progressive or Advanced Flow please reach out first to chat.

06/01/2026

// This year, lets move with intention and reconnect to ourselves.

Simply sitting with ourselves, taking note of how our bodies feel, how our nervous system is functioning, how our hormones are behaving and how deep we are really breathing.

We hold so much knowledge and wisdom, pause, listen ###

04/01/2026

// inhale to prepare . . . . . . . . .

So who's set out there goals for 2026? Even more importantly who's planned their micro goals so they can achieve their main goal? This year I have one (big) goal, keeping this year simple as I recovery from surgery and focus on building my strength and fitness back.

How to get there?

Make your goal specific - consider time, resources + costs and achievable, what is your why?

Create micro goals, map out the time, budget, prep etc

Write it down, schedule it, post note it, don't leave your goals as floating ideas. Track it, tick of those micro goals and keep going! And remember we are only human, celebrate the small milestones, life isn't about perfection and burnout is not success, forget self judgement and reflect instead.

Every year is a new chapter, it's not about this year being better than last year it's about being open to life - lessons found in joy and grief, the every day wins and the big accomplishments . . . . . .

Hello 2026!

03/01/2026

// Pilates on . . . . . notifications off 👌

30/12/2025

// Ready to lean into 2026 like obliques on the barrel, just contemplating how much to level up✌️

30/12/2025

Officially signing off 2025 ✨

The first half of this year was spent traveling back and forth to Auckland to complete my Cadillac, Chair and Barrels training + a final trip to the Hawks Bay completing Injures and Special Populations. A lot of travel, a lot of learning, so many amazing like minded people and growth 🌻

The second half of this year has been epic! The studio has come alive as woman intentionally carve out time for themselves, small intimate events and an Open Studio Weekend. The 5:45am session has been an absolute fav! It’s been a a year full of laughter, chit-chatting and wholehearted high-vibe energy, it’s been magic 💛

My vision was to bring the complete Pilates Method to the Far North and share this incredible form of exercise with everyone! What I hadn’t anticipated was the woman who were going to walk through the studio door - the woman wearing multiple hats and juggling everything yet still showing up, the warriors who’ve overcome huge health battles, the determined and focused dedicated to their health and wellness journey. The depth of your journeys you’ve shared, your every day life moments, the achievements and the lows - you are all pure magic and Grey Heron Studios wouldn’t exist without you ###

The year however ended a wee bit hectic! A few months ago I was diagnosed with adenomyosis and choose to have a hysterectomy, I was so relieved to finally have an explanation! Unfortunately the the operation didn’t go smoothly, 2 hours turned into 4 hours, laparoscopic turned onto abdominal surgery due to bleeding then bp dropping dangerously low and a quick transfer to icu, eeeeekkkkk but I’m home now resting and recovering! Thank you to everyone who has dropped off food and checked in, it is so appreciated. My energy is slowly returning day by day ✌️

I can’t wait for the year ahead and be back in the studio! And of course back in my own Pilates practice 🌶️

Have a epic NYE and see you all in 2026 🔥

Nara
Xx

30/12/2025

// Reaching for goals in 2026 like a strong woman toe tapping just ‘cause she can 👌

29/12/2025

Made it to the end of 2025 👌

29/12/2025