Tiaki Wellington

28/05/2026

25/05/2026

Cadillac training weekend done ✨
What a fantastic few days with such an engaged, curious and enthusiastic group of students. The energy in the studio all weekend was incredible — thoughtful questions, lots of laughter, and a genuine passion for learning.
Teaching the Cadillac is always such a pleasure. It’s an apparatus that invites you to slow down, pay attention to detail, and really explore the nuances of movement, control, support and challenge.
I love helping teachers move beyond simply learning the exercises and instead understand the why behind them:
✨ the subtle cueing
✨ the precision
✨ the progressions and regressions
✨ the art of adapting movement for different bodies
The Cadillac offers so much depth, creativity and versatility within the Pilates system, and it’s always inspiring to watch teachers grow in confidence as they begin to appreciate its possibilities.
Feeling very grateful to do this work and to be surrounded by people who care so deeply about movement and teaching well 💚
TiakiPilates PilatesCommunity

25/05/2026

Mat is back at Tiaki — and our little dose of May Matness continues.
Today’s feature: The Hundred
One of the most recognised Pilates exercises — and one that’s about far more than just “abs.”
The Hundred is designed to wake the whole system up.
✔️ Deep core connection
✔️ Breath control
✔️ Endurance and co-ordination
But perhaps most importantly?
It teaches you how to stay connected while you move and breathe.
At Tiaki, we love The Hundred because it’s not about gripping or flattening yourself into the mat.
It’s about finding support through the centre of the body while keeping the breath flowing.
Can you hold tension where you need it — without creating it everywhere else?
Can the shoulders stay soft?
Can the breath stay smooth and steady?
✨ Reach long through the arms
✨ Breathe into the ribs
✨ Strength without strain

Whether you’re brand new to Pilates or refining the foundations — this is one not to miss.

03/05/2026

We’re off! 🌿
Today marked the first day of mat classes being back at Tiaki—and to celebrate all things mat, we’re doing our own version of March MATness…
👉 May MATness.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be putting the spotlight on mat Pilates - bringing it back to the foundations of the Pilates method.
Because mat isn’t the “easy option.”
It’s the purest form of Pilates.
No equipment.
No shortcuts.
Just your body, your breath, and control.
It builds:
strength
coordination
body awareness
and real-world movement that carries into everything you do
And perhaps most importantly—it’s accessible.
Something you can do anywhere, at any stage of life.
March MATness is a global celebration of these original exercises—but we missed the boat… so we’re doing it our way, in May.
May MATness. Let’s go.
👉 To read more about March MATness and why we feel the need to celebrate it in May, click the link https://tiaki.net.nz/what-is-march-matness/.

09/03/2026

So I’ve been experimenting with some Meta advertising lately.

Apparently adding AI-generated images can boost results… so I thought why not, let’s be modern and give it a go.

And this is what it created.

Not bad of me I guess (pretty clever actually)…
But can we please talk about Elliott’s pelvis?? 🤨
For those who don’t know, Elliott is my teaching skeleton.

And let’s just say… his pelvis has definitely not passed a pelvic health physio assessment.

AI still has a bit to learn 😂

14/02/2026

Our Director and Pelvic Health Physio, Rachael, is currently off on a well-deserved adventure — doing what she loves most ⛷️✈️
She’ll be back from 27 February and ready to take care of all your pelvic health needs.
Staying active is something Rachael is truly passionate about, and she loves helping women maintain strong, confident movement at any age or stage of life. Pelvic health concerns don’t have to hold you back — the right support can make all the difference.
We’re currently running a waitlist, so if your preferred time isn’t available, we’ll keep an eye on cancellations and let you know as soon as something opens up.
📞 Call to book: (04) 891 0595
💻 Or book online via the link in bio
Let’s get you back on track and moving with confidence. 💛

28/12/2025

Injured over the holidays?
Don’t just “wait it out.”
We’re open, appointments are available, and our physios are here to help you get back to moving well — whether it’s a beach mishap, DIY overload, or too much festive sport.

Get on top of it now so it doesn’t follow you into the new year.

Book in and let’s sort it. 🌿

23/12/2025

Ever wanted to learn about the history and movement principles of Pilates. Or gain a deeper understanding of anatomy and physiology? Then the TPI Foundations course is for you!🫵
Run by Rachael Burke, an experienced Physio, Pilates educator and owner of Tiaki!
Find out more at the link in Bio. Spots are filling up fast.