Asia Pacific Yoga

16/08/2025

Namaste!

We’re Steve and Joleen—two devoted yogis passionate about sharing the transformative practice of yoga and the profound ways it can enrich lives. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or ready to deepen your path, we’re here to support, inspire, and guide you every step of the way.

Meet your Yoga Teacher Trainers

Steve (E-RYT500, RYT200 Kundalini) has over 20 years of practice and more than 13,000 hours of teaching. He brings a wealth of experience across traditions like Ashtanga, Iyengar, Yin, Hatha, and Power Yoga. His relaxed but thorough style emphasizes functional movement, spinal health, the fascial system, and cultivating body awareness, always offering variations so yoga is accessible for everyone.

Joleen (E-RYT500, Ashtanga Parampara) has been practicing for over 15 years. With her foundation in Mysore-style Ashtanga, she also teaches Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative. Calm, graceful, and nurturing, she empowers her students not just physically, but mentally and emotionally, creating space for growth on and off the mat.

Together, we love creating a supportive and inspiring environment for students to explore, learn, and deepen their practice.

Come meet us in person and train with us—we’d love to be part of your yoga journey!

Upcoming Yoga Teacher Trainings :

300 Hour YTT : 13 Oct - 7 Nov 2025
200 hour YTT :
17 Nov - 5 Dec 2025
9 - 27 Mar 2026
20 Apr - 8 May 2026

Visit www.asiapacificyoga.com for more details

27/06/2025

Thanks Liforme for the feature!

Very excited to offer our FIRST ever Yoga Teacher Training in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in June 2026

Become a certified yoga teacher. Fulfil your dream by doing what you love for a living.

14/06/2025

It’s been a week since our wonderful group of teacher trainees graduated and left the cozy sanctuary of our Yogi House in Taupo.

Most of them were international travellers, so it’s been exciting to follow their journeys and see where life has taken them next. New Zealand is such an incredible place to explore post-training — and it’s always a joy to see our graduates adventuring through it!

As for us, we’re preparing to leave Aotearoa for the winter. We’ll be spending most of our time in Malaysia, and in July, Joleen is off to Thailand for a 5-week Ashtanga training — something she’s super excited about!

We’ll be back in New Zealand this October, just in time to host our 300-Hour YTT (13 Oct – 7 Nov 2025). If you’re ready to take your practice and teaching to the next level beyond your 200 hours, get in touch — we still have a few spots left.

Our next 200-Hour Training will run from 17 Nov – 5 Dec 2025, and there’s only one space left! If becoming a teacher is calling out to you, don’t wait too long. That time of year is stunning, with summer just around the corner and long, warm days ahead.

We hope to see you on the mat in a few months!

30/05/2025

Sunrises like this are just part of the YTT magic ✨

Morning mist, lake views, and hearts full of anticipation for what lies ahead for the day. Our Yoga Teacher Trainings in Taupo offer more than just a yoga teaching certification — its deep transformation, community, and nature at its most breathtaking.

Grateful for this journey, our students, this place, and this practice.

21/05/2025

One of the things we’re proud to offer in our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is the opportunity to start teaching right from the very beginning.

When I did my own teacher training, we didn’t begin teaching until the second week. That delay built up a lot of pressure and made the final practicum especially nerve-wracking—I simply didn’t have enough hands-on teaching experience by then.

At Asia Pacific Yoga, our students start teaching on Day 2. From the get-go, they begin guiding each other through the opening sequence—stepping into the role of teacher in a supportive and encouraging environment.
As one of our students put it:
�“Well, now you’ll never have to do that for the first time again.”

We love that mindset.

05/05/2025

Meet Dr. Cornelius Herstatt, one of Asia Pacific Yoga’s very first students. He completed his 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with us in Bali back in 2016.

At the time, Dr. Cornelius had no intention of becoming a yoga teacher—but fast forward to today, and he's teaching yoga around the world, even leading retreats in Africa.

It was such a joy to reconnect and host Dr. Cornelius during his recent visit to New Zealand. The bonds we share with our students are truly special. It’s incredibly inspiring to witness how far they’ve come since their very first teaching experience. We feel so grateful.

Are you feeling the call to embark on a Yoga Teacher Trainings as well? You're in luck as we have 1 lucky last spot for our upcoming 200 Hour YTT happening in less than 2 weeks time.

Claim your spot now at
https://asiapacificyoga.com/may2025

You never know where the yoga path will take you!

Meet Dr. Cornelius Herstatt, one of Asia Pacific Yoga’s very first students. He completed his 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with us in Bali back in 2016.At ...

29/04/2025

Passionate about yoga and ready to take your practice to the next level?

Only a couple more weeks to go until our next 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Taupo.

Come train with us in a safe, immersive and transformational small group environment.

Only 2 more spots left so hurry!

More details at : www.asiapacificyoga.com/may2025

25/03/2025

Who wants to celebrate the end of summer with us at the highly anticipated yoga, art and wellness .spirit festival??

Joleen will be representing , presenting 2 Yoga Classes on :

Friday 28 March.

7am :

Heart Opening Flow
All the world needs is LOVE.

Join Joleen as she takes you through a beautiful heart-opening themed flow where the centre of your practice will be based around your Anaharta (Heart) chakra. Breathe and move through poses that encourages expansion, love, lightness and joy. It is Joleen’s hope that you will leave this practice with a little bit more warmth in your heart, kindness in your soul and compassion for the world.

2.30 pm :

Discover Your Inner Goddess
The Goddess does not rule the world. She IS the World.

Do you sometimes feel a bit stuck, as though something is holding you back from who you thoroughly want to be or can be? Join Joleen as she takes you through this empowering vinyasa flow where you get to take charge and awaken your Goddess within.

Expect beautiful, flowy movements that will leave you feeling graceful, but strong.

Our gorgeous ex student will also be Dj-ing Saturday at 10.30pm.

NZ Spirit Festival is transformative fitness, yoga, dance, meditation, nutrition, ecology & wellness workshops that will leave you feeling inspired and invigorated. And when the sun sets, we’ll dance the night away to mesmerising beats spun by world-class DJs.

Hardship passes at $111 are still available at nzspirit.com

Come say hi and hang with us.
Hope to see you!

22/03/2025

What an incredible three weeks it has been!

A huge congratulations to our March 2025 graduates! Watching each of you grow from those first tentative teaching moments on Day 2 into the confident, capable, and—let’s not forget—remarkably creative yoga teachers you are today has been nothing short of inspiring.

We can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next as you return home to Canada, Singapore, Texas, the USA, and, of course, right here in beautiful New Zealand. The world is so lucky to have you sharing your light and wisdom!

Here’s the radiant proudly holding her graduation certificate—just look at that smile! Presley, enjoy the rest of your time in New Zealand, and may your travels back to Texas be smooth and filled with wonderful memories.

Sending so much love to each of you. Keep shining, keep sharing, and keep inspiring!

14/03/2025

Join Us for some FREE Yoga Classes This Sunday in Taupo!

Our first group had their rehearsal this morning, and they were absolutely fantastic! Now, they’re ready to share their passion with you.

If you’re in Taupo this Sunday, don’t miss the chance to experience amazing yoga classes led by our teacher trainees at .

After two weeks of intensive training, this will be their first time teaching to the public—they’re excited, a little nervous, and beyond ready to guide you through a beautiful practice!

✨ Class times:
✅ 10:00 AM – Almost full!
✅ 11:30 AM – Plenty of space, so come join us!

Beginners welcome—whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, we’d love to see you there! 💛

Come support our trainees and enjoy a fantastic class.

See you on the mat! 🙏
 
More info here : https://asiapacificyoga.com/workshops/

23/02/2025

New Year’s has long passed, and we’re willing to bet you made at least one resolution when the clock struck midnight. So… how’s it going? Are you crushing it? Or has it, like so many well-intended resolutions, quietly slipped into the "too hard" basket?

If you’re in the latter camp, consider this your gentle nudge to restart and stay on track.

Here’s a 15-minute yoga routine you can do daily or at least 2–3 times a week—because everyone has 15 minutes in their day. No excuses. You've got this!

We’ve been talking about creating new habits this year and a part of it is incorporating yoga practices into your daily routine. If a full one hour yoga prac...

30/01/2025

Signing up for a 200-hour yoga teacher training (YTT) is a life-changing experience that goes beyond learning how to teach yoga—it’s a deep journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation.

Whether you dream of becoming a certified instructor or simply want to deepen your personal practice, a YTT will allow you to gain confidence, refine your practice, and develop teaching skills while immersing yourself in a supportive, like-minded community.

With an internationally recognised certification, you’ll have the freedom to teach anywhere in the world.

If you’re ready to elevate your practice, expand your mind, and embrace a more balanced, fulfilling lifestyle, our upcoming March 200-hour YTT in Taupo, New Zealand, is the perfect next step!

https://asiapacificyoga.com/ytt/mar-2025-200-hour-yoga-teacher-training