Peter Sanson: Started yoga practice in 1985 and has dedicated his life to the

Peter in Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana

practice and study of Ashtanga Yoga. He spent 21 years studying under the late Yoga master Guru Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, Sth India. During this time,Peter also studied Sanskrit, yoga philosophy and Bhagavad Gita chanting under the instruction of renowned professor Sri Narayanacharya.
Peter holds an Advanced B, 4th series teaching certificate by Guruji. He is one of only a handful of students worldwide at this level of certification.

We are very fortunate to be hosting Peter again. 5 morning Mysore style classes, 6-8am Wed. to Fri., 9-11am Sat. and Sun. Cost is $125 for all 5 sessions or $30 per session casually. Booking essential. To book click here or Ph. 04 565 4060.

We are closing the school for a Mid-Winter break. There will be no classes from Sat. 10th to Sun. 18th July. Classes resume as normal on Monday 19th July.

There will be no classes on Sunday 6th or Monday 7th June in celebration of Queen’s Birthday. Classes resume as normal on Tuesday 8th. Enjoy the long weekend.

The next Beginners Courses start on Wed. 2nd June and 21st July. Only 3 places left on 2nd June so book now!!

Sunday 23rd May, 10am: Please join us for 108 Suryanamaskara A in memory of “Guruji”, Sri K Pattabhi Jois and any others close to us that we have lost recently. If you have never tried 108 Sun Salutations before, it is an amazing and uplifting experience and not as physically demanding as you might think. We will shorten the Salutes, so will not be holding the “Down Dog” position for 5 breaths. You will be able to rest at any stage and then join back in if you need to. There will be a Koha collected with all proceeds going to Project  Air. Chai and snacks will be avaiable afterwards.

First Fri. of the Month Mini-Workshop:

Our new 1st Fri. of every month format will start on Friday 7th May. These will be mini-workshops where Mike works closely with 4 people on the specific issues they may be having with their practice. Obviously, booking will be essential and preference will be given to people who have not already had a session and people with memberships (year pass holders and people paying by AP). Unless all those booked want to start earlier, these classes will start at 6pm and end at 7.30. We can go out for a meal afterwards as well.  No extra charges apply to these sessions. To book click here or contact Mike on 565 4060.

No classes from Thurs. 1st to Tues. 6th April. We are taking a little longer break this year to give Mike and family a chance to travel to Ohope to visit his father who is unwell. Normal classes resume on Wed. 7th April.  Enjoy your Easter holiday!

This Friday 5th March at 6pm will be the last in the current series of Full Led Primary Series.  We will concentrate on Lightness and Flow.  As usual we will go out for a meal afterwards. All are welcome to attend this class and normal fees apply (all passes are valid).  See you there.

Wednesday 17th March to Sunday 21st March. 5 mornings. Start times, 6, 6.30 or 7am for the Wed., Thurs. and Friday. 9 or 9.30am for the Sat. and Sunday.  We welcome Peter back for another of his fantastic workshops.  Peter is one of the leading proponents and teachers of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.  He is very encouraging and gentle in presenting this powerful form of Yoga in the traditional way. Cost: $125 for the whole workshop or $30 per class.  Book here.

6 week course starting 7.35pm Wed. 24th Feb 2010. First 4 weeks at 7.35.  Final 2 weeks start at 6.30pm.  Perfect for absolute beginners or those with very little yoga experience.  Cost: $75 waged; $65 concession. Contact us to book.