by Lucinda Staniland Every yoga teacher brings a unique constellation of skills, interest and life history to their teaching practice, and Wellington yoga teacher Cathy Gamba is no exception. Cathy's on her way to becoming a clinical psychologist, has deep roots in the practice of mindfulness and is acutely aware of the connection between physical health and mental health. She's also French, and is stoked to be teaching an upcoming yoga retreat in New Caledonia, a French-speaking Pacific … [Read more...]
Will Power Living Ravage the Wellington Yoga Scene?
by Kara-Leah Grant The same month that the new owners of Power Living Wellington signed a lease on their Johnston street premises, unbeknownst to them, Hot Yoga Wellington signed a lease on their second premises just around the corner on Featherston Street. Two new yoga studios, both featuring heat, one with the capacity for 60+ students in class, in a city already bulging at the seams with yoga studios and teachers. Has the market finally reached saturation? Will Power Living, with the … [Read more...]
Making Yoga Accessible With Wellington Free Yoga Day
By guest authors Amber Sturtz and Claire Baker, Wellington Free Yoga Day Wellington Free Yoga Day is a collaborative project with local yoga studios and instructors to make yoga as accessible as possible for one day a year. This large scale Wellington-wide event was first held on Labour Day, Monday 27 October 2014. Yoga enthusiasts Amber Sturtz and Claire Baker co-founded and co-organised the project. Amber, originally from Austin (Texas, USA) came across and participated in Austin Free … [Read more...]