Wellington Yoga Teacher: Jenifer Parker

Wellington Yoga Teacher Jenifer Parker

Born in California, and born to travel - that's Jenifer Parker. And you can blame Lord of the Rings for her and her husband's interest in New Zealand - Ryan was obsessed by the movie series so a trip to New Zealand was deemed imminent. As a result, in 2007, Jenifer answered an advertisement online to come and guest teach at a studio in Nelson. She loved NZ from the beginning, and in particular fell in love with Wellington, but unfortunately that trip was only for a short time. It was just … [Read more...]

American Yoga Teacher: Kaitlyn McConnell

American Yoga Teacher Kaitlyn McConnell

It's not often I feature an International yoga teacher here on The Yoga Lunchbox, so I'm please to introduce California-based Kaitlyn. She's coming down to New Zealand for a three month trip and is hoping to teach yoga around the country while she's here. (See the bottom of the article for details on how to get in touch with her if you'd like to host her in your studio or town.) Kaitlyn writes a yoga blog of her own, called Yoga KM, where she'll be writing about her Kiwi trip. Still a … [Read more...]

Taupo Yoga Teacher: Fiona Links

Taupo Yoga Teacher Fiona Links

Australian-born Fiona Links fell in love with a kiwi (that's him there in the photo with her) and as a result has ended up living and teaching in Taupo. Earlier this year, she and her partner Andrew spent an awesome two months living in Mysore, India, studying at the Astanga Yoga Research Institute with Sharath Jois. Extra studies also included Sanskrit chanting and Yogic philosophy and meditation with Dr M. A. Jayashree and Professor Narasimha, and Yoga anatomy/physiology with Noah … [Read more...]

Taupo Yoga Teacher: Debi Hall

Taupo Yoga Teacher Debi Hall

Debi started practicing yoga in 1996 – after graduating, living in London and doing what she thought she should (and how many of us can relate to that!). Work as a writer and then as a fashion designer proved stimulating and fun – but Debi still felt like she was lacking something.  After eight years of yoga practice,went to India for six months and gained her Hatha Teacher Training. In May 2009, she also completed her Astanga Vinyasa Diploma, which involved 240 hours Astanga … [Read more...]

Wellington Astanga Yoga Teacher: Kiri Sutherland

Wellington Yoga Teacher Kiri Sutherland

Astanga is one of the most physically demanding yoga styles, which is why that photo of Kiri displaying such grace and ease in the midst of challenge is so beautiful. She's demonstrating the mix of hard and soft, strong and flexible that epitomizes yoga. Like many yoga teachers, Kiri first began yoga to help with physical issues, which lead to a daily practice. It's that commitment to daily practice that really helps the benefits of yoga to unfold, and is the beginning of the … [Read more...]

Auckland Yoga Teacher: Katy Carter

Auckland Yoga Teacher Katy Carter

It's such a pleasure to introduce our first Auckland yoga teacher, Katy Carter. Not only does she teach yoga, but she also works for a New Zealand yoga clothing company, We'ar Yoga Cothing. I've yet to buy anything from the range - mainly due to being pregnant - but have spent time browsing the We'ar online store, and absolutely love what the range has to offer. It's funky, it's street, it's perfect for yoga, and it's designed here in NZ. So if you're in Auckland, not only can you get … [Read more...]