Yoga Circle

18/09/2025

"Go outside"

If you are a gen X and grew in the 1970s you are properly very used to these two words. I don't know about you but it was often screamed at us children growing up by various neighborhood Moms.

Over the year changed tone and the volume of these two words and it became Sage advice.

Whenever we step outdoors, there is always something beautiful to find.

So I hope you find the time today to "go outside" and create yourself a beauty -filled day.

Here's a flower from my walk for inspiration

11/09/2025

Habits aren’t just about what we do, they are crucial in determining who we are in the process of becoming.

Most of the time they run on auto pilot. So last night in our Master Your Mind Masterclass series on habits we did an audit on our habits and asked our selves this question which is too good not to share.

"I would love to be a woman who…"

If you would love to be a woman who creates the life of her dreams in a body she loves... be sure to join my free FB group.

Link below - I'd love to welcome you in

08/09/2025

Habits are your daily vote for the life you want.

27/08/2025

Every habit begins with one small, self-nurturing step.

27/07/2025

II Monday Motivation II

There was a time when Mondays felt heavy…
Back-to-back meetings, rushing between roles, a calendar full of shoulds.

But these days, I start Mondays differently.

I pop on my favourite essential oil, sip my coffee, roll out my mat, and practice yoga —
before anything else.

Not to achieve anything,
but simply to arrive in my week with clarity and intention.

Yoga is my anchor.
It reminds me who I want to be and how I want to show up.

It helps me care for my body,
Connect with my breath,
And feel supported by a beautiful online community.

How are you starting your week?
Are you feeling centred — or already stretched too thin?

The truth is: everything can change.
You just have to decide you’re ready and begin.

It can be a as simple as asking..

"What do I want to invite more of into my life?"

💛 In case you need to hear this…
You deserve to feel strong, flexible, and balanced.
This is your time.

Curious about joining us?
Comment below or DM me for a FREE two-week trial of our online yoga membership.

Already a member? See this as a nudge to book your next classes now.

Let's start our week grounded and clear.

Afterall, how you begin… shapes everything that follows.

27/04/2025

Have you scheduled your movement for the week ahead?

Feel welcome to join us online

7.00am Mon, Wed, Friday
9.30am Tues & Thurs
4.30pm Mon & Wed
10.00am Sat & Sun

The booking link is in the comments below

For a FREE trial to our online Membership DM me or simply book your class and we will be in touch

26/04/2025

If you’ve been part of my Yoga Circle community for a while, you’ll know I absolutely adore teaching yoga — and sharing tools to help you live with more balance, strength, and calm.

But what you might not know about me is… I’ve spent over two decades teaching psychology, sociology, and human development at universities in New Zealand and Dubai.

Alongside running my yoga business for 20+ years, I’ve taught thousands of students how to manage stress, beat procrastination, and build confidence — on and off the mat.

More recently — while homeschooling our daughter — I began teaching psychology and sociology online to teens (and to my surprise, adults asked to join too!).

That’s how 💡 Master Your Mind was born — a 6-week course blending CBT-based coaching tools, neuroscience, and mindset strategies to help you (or your teen): • overcome procrastination
• reduce stress
• build habits that stick
• stop the mind monkeys in their tracks

🧠 It's about creating a life you love — from the inside out — the perfect complement to everything we practice at yoga.

✨ Master Your Mind – Adults
Wednesdays, 6:00pm (NZT) | Starts May 7 | 6 weeks | $150

✨ Master Your Mind – Teens (Homeschoolers)
Thursdays, 11:00am (NZT) | Starts May 1 | 6 weeks | $150

🎥 Replay available for all classes.

Also running soon for teens: • Intro to Psychology: The 3 Big Questions – Starts May 6
• Exploring Life Through a Sociological Imagination – Starts June 4

📍 If you (or your teen) would love to join, or you’d like a little more info first — just drop an emoji or send me a DM! I'd love to chat.

And as always — whether you're joining me on the mat or in a virtual classroom — I'm here cheering you on.

Tonya x

P.S. If you want to invite more movement and more calm into your - you yoga is ready. Yout first online yoga class with me is always free!

And if you DM me this weekend, I'll gift you two extra weeks inside the membership too 💛 No strings attached.

13/04/2025

Easter is just around the corner!

Here's your chance to keep up with your practice while enjoying the holiday.

I'll be teaching live
7.00am Good Friday- 18 April
7.00am Easter Monday- 21 April

02/04/2025

Many years ago I had a severe back injury that changed the trajectory of my life and brought me to yoga.

That was over 20 years ago.

Now I have more movement than I did in my 20’s and these are some of the posture I use everyday to care for my back.

I thought I would share them with you.

Afterall we never do know who we might inspire just by being ourselves.

In love and movement
Tx

30/03/2025

Three years ago, I made the big decision to take Yoga Circle online

It wasn’t just a shift in platform—it was a shift in me. Moving from in-person to online required me to grow into a different version of myself, reshape my business, and reimagine what community could look like.

Some people left, new people joined, and over time, our community grew stronger than ever. Now, three years on, I can still truly say—I LOVE IT! 💚

Every day, we get to practice yoga from the comfort of our homes. No commute, no stress—just rolling out our mats and showing up in the way that works for us. Some days, that means a full session. Other days, it’s a few mindful movements. It all counts.

There are live classes every day
Plus pre-recordings so you can practice whenever suits you
All for a low monthly fee

One of my amazing coaches The Girls Mean Business with Claire Mitchell recently wrote a blog about me and the journey of Yoga Circle—how it’s evolved, what makes it special, and why this online space has become such a powerful part of so many people's lives.

✨ Read the blog here:

From Studio Owner to Online Yoga Guide For 18 years, Tonya Russell balanced running her yoga studio with a full-time role as a lecturer. But when ...

19/03/2025

I have been remise in sharing about my online yoga membership.

It's a fabulous online community where we practice yoga together live.

There is at least one class per day AND a whole collection of prerecorded classes so you can practice anytime between sessions.

It's only $45.00 per month.

If you would like a free trial Dm me or drop an emoji

Here's what others had to say....

05/03/2025

We are making things easier so you can focus on your practice, not logistics.

Have you saved the new links yet?

(Check the comments for easy access!)

Make sure you save the new Calendly link.

When you book your next class you will recieve a Zoom link. It's the same link for all sessions.

See you on your mat soon

Be the woman who keeps the promises she makes to herself