A restorative yoga studio in Remuera, where the classes are built around rest, with blankets and bolsters supporting every posture. The teacher, Karla Brodie, has practised yoga for nearly three decades, has taught since 2000, and has taught Restorative Yoga for 26 years around Auckland.
The studio offers weekly classes, beginner classes, restorative classes, private lessons, workplace wellness programmes, residential retreats and teacher training. Classes are kept to a maximum of 12 students, so the teacher can give each person individual attention. Karla also co-created a journal on restorative yoga and conscious rest, titled An Invitation To Rest.
The Contemporary Yoga Centre, where the classes take place, was established in 2015. It runs free weekly wellness classes for people living with cancer and chronic illness. The website says the teachers are qualified to work alongside other health professionals on health conditions and recovery.
Open Locally's figures show three other yoga studios nearby. Rhythm n Breath Yoga at The Contemporary Yoga Centre and Stillness In Movement are both listed at 0.0 km, and Flow Yoga, Pilates, Massage is 0.7 km away, rated 4.6 from 9 reviews.
The studio is at 351 Remuera Road, Remuera, in Auckland. Our pick in Remuera for a slow, supported class that is easy to start with.