Christchurch Yoga Teacher: Pavitra of Yoga for You

Christchurch Yoga Teacher Pavrita

It's been a few weeks since The Yoga Lunchbox featured a yoga teacher from around the country, and it is my great delight to introduce you to Pavitra. Born in Germany, she discovered yoga through books at the age of 17. Already burning with a strong desire to know more about the mysteries of life, Pavitra didn't let the lack of a real-life teacher stop her from starting her yoga journey. Now living and teaching in Christchurch, New Zealand, Pavitra - a Satyananda Yoga teacher who studied … [Read more...]

Christchurch Yoga Teacher: Kris Woods

Christchurch Yoga Teacher Kris Woods

Kris didn't even like yoga when she first started going to class, yet she stuck with it and says now that yoga has completely changed her world. She teaches using a step-by-step progression method, adjusting techniques for the body proportions and abilities of each student and says her teaching style emphasizes positive communication with constructive encouragement. To me, she sounds like the kind of teacher you want to seek out if you've ever had a bad experience with yoga that put you … [Read more...]

Christchurch Anusara Yoga Teacher: Katie Lane

Anusara Teacher Katie Lane

I'm delighted to introduce our first Christchurch yogi, and our first Anusara teacher. Anusara means “flowing with Grace,” “flowing with Nature,” and “following your heart", and it was founded by John Friend in 1997. It's a style of hatha yoga with an uplifting philosophy, epitomized by a "celebration of the heart," that looks for the good in all people and all things. That goodness and that delight shines forth clearly in Katie's answer to the questions below. She may be … [Read more...]