About
Mission
My mission is to remain true to the tradition and apply the tools to the context of modern living here in Aotearoa. In this way, students have access to genuine, lineage-based teachings that have retained their potency and purity.
I stand by yoga as a holistic path — one that involves understanding the connection between our body, breath, mind, and spirit..
To maintain the integrity of traditional yoga as is inherently inclusive — its tools are adaptable for every body, age, and stage of life. Far beyond postures, it offers a holistic system for health, healing, and inner transformation.
A sliding scale is offered to make teachings accessible to all.
About
Before discovering this tradition, I was a dedicated yoga student for over 30 years and a teacher for 15 years. Finding the lineage of T. Krishnamacharya ( Viniyoga) was like coming home — a deeply rooted, wise, and compassionate approach that honoured what I had always sensed yoga could be.
My teaching draws from the comprehensive range of Yoga's tools — posture, breath, sound, meditation, study, and reflection — offered with discernment and care. Nothing is used for its own sake. Instead, each practice is selected with discernment to support the full being — body, breath, mind, and soul — in alignment with the student’s inner path.
Credentials
Certifications
Curriculum
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In-depth knowledge of the philosophy behind Yoga, tracing its roots from ancient scriptures to modern practices from India.
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Master a wide array of postures, breathing techniques, and meditation methods.
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Fundamental understanding of human anatomy and physiology as it relates to Yoga.
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Pedagogical aspects of Yoga, effective communication, handling a classroom, and addressing individual needs
What This Means for You
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You’ll be taught by someone with a deep, authentic understanding of Yoga — not just techniques, but the why behind them.
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Every practice and class is designed carefully to be appropriate to time, place, and person.
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You will be taught asana through the lens of yoga and the energy body, not modern anatomy.
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You have access to the full range of yoga tools, of which physical postures are the tip of the iceberg.
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Study the origin and evolution of the Veda-s and their content and scope.
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Learn Vedic chanting, keeping in line with the rules and pedagogy of chanting.
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Understand Vedic chanting as an important tool in the process of meditation.
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Study the application of Vedic chanting for health and healing.
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Help improve memory and enhance the capacity of listening.
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You’ll learn Vedic chanting traditionally — with precision, reverence, and personal guidance, just as it has been passed down for generations.
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You will experience the benefits of sacred sound as a powerful tool for healing and transformation.
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You’ll develop deep listening and concentration skills that support clarity of mind and inner stillness.
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You begin to find your voice — not only your verbal voice, but your inner resonance, your authentic vibration.
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This advanced therapy training certification offers a complex understanding of the holistic principles of yoga as a complementary healing system.
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Learn how to implement the one-to-one approach to the healing paradigm of Viniyoga.
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You’ll benefit from a deeply personalised approach to yoga — one that honours your body, your story, and your path toward healing.
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This isn’t one-size-fits-all yoga. It’s intelligent, adaptive, and rooted in time-honoured principles that view you as a whole person — body, breath, mind, and beyond.
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Whether you are navigating physical conditions, emotional stress, or life transitions, this tradition offers practical and sacred tools for healing from within.
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This two-year advanced training was designed for experienced Viniyoga Teachers and Therapists. It provided an in-depth study and mentoring in the pedagogy, methodology, and ethics required to train future Viniyoga teachers.
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Graduates are certified to offer official Viniyoga Teacher Training programs in alignment with the high standards of the Krishnamacharya tradition.
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Your journey is held by a teacher who is not only well-trained, but also actively mentored and supported by a living international Viniyoga tradition.