4 Week Yoga Foundations Series at the Mōkau Hall

Community Yoga Series (Foundations)

As part of my 200-hour yoga teacher training, I’m offering a gentle yoga series for the community.

This is a relaxed, welcoming space to learn the foundations of yoga in a simple and supportive way—no experience needed and no pressure to “get it right.”

We move slowly through basic postures, stretches, breath awareness, and guided rest, with plenty of explanation along the way so you always know what you’re doing and why.

This series is also a space for curiosity and enjoyment—because learning something new doesn’t need to feel serious or intimidating.

What This Series Is About

This isn’t about flexibility, performance, or keeping up.

It’s about:

• learning the basics of movement and breath

• understanding your body in a simple way

• building confidence step by step

• slowing down without pressure

• creating inner connection

Each class builds gently, helping you become more familiar with foundational yoga shapes and how to move with awareness and support.

What To Expect

Each week builds gently, helping you feel more comfortable, confident, and connected to your body over time.

Week 1 – Arriving & Getting Comfortable
Focus: Creating safety and easing into the basics
Theme: Arrive • Explore • No expectations

Week 2 – Building the Basics
Focus: Learning simple poses and moving with the breath
Theme: Familiarity • Support • Steady

Week 3 – Softening & Letting Go
Focus: Releasing tension and moving with more ease
Theme: Soften • Release • Allow

Week 4 – Rest & Integration
Focus: Slowing down and bringing everything together
Theme: Rest • Trust • Integration

A gentle progression to help you build a foundation in yoga—at your own pace.

A Gentle Introduction to Traditional Yoga

Alongside movement and breath, you’ll also be gently introduced to some traditional aspects of yoga, such as simple breath practices and optional sound (like chanting Om).

Everything is offered in an accessible way, with full choice to participate or simply observe.

Who This Series Is For

This series is especially suited to you if you:

• Are completely new to yoga

• Would like a slow guided approach

• Want to understand the basics of yoga

• Are looking for a supportive, down-to-earth space

• Feeling like they need a space to stretch, unwind and have a little inner connection on a Sunday morning!

If you’ve ever thought “I’m not sure yoga is for me”—this is exactly the kind of place to begin.

My Approach

As I move through my 200-hour yoga teacher training, this series is part of both my learning and my offering to the community.

My approach is heart-led, supportive and relaxed. I feel genuinely passionate about this offering, and the wonderful thing is, we will grow and learn together!

What Do I Need to Bring?

Wear some warm clothing (layers work well) , a cushion, blanket and your yoga mat (there are a couple of spare ones at the hall) plus a drink bottle with water and a koha for each session for the use of the hall. If you also happen to have yoga blocks and a yoga strap bring those too, but don’t worry if you don’t have those.

There is no pressure here. No expectation to get it right, keep up, or do anything perfectly.

You’re invited to explore, move gently, take breaks, laugh if you need to, and simply see how it feels.