"Hā ki Roto - Hā ki Waho"  -" Breathe in - Breathe out"

Sometimes this simple instruction is all we can do. 

"Don't forget to breathe", as a great teacher once told me many years ago.

Sounds simple, but it is the simplest things that can sometimes be the most profound, both in practice, and in practice off the mat- also known as - life. 

A simple way to tell how you are doing in yoga is- to be aware of your breath.

āroa hā = breath awareness ( so close to aroha, which means love and compassion )

In our classes the awareness of the breath, the Hā in te reo māori ( also sometimes known as hau, ngā , manawa and tā to name a few of the words to describe the breath ) is all important, as important as what you do with your body, if not more.

Hā also means your essence.

The breath is the bridge between our body and our mind in yoga. It con...

Yoga for Wāhine during the Menopause Transition: A Path to Balance and Renewal

Menopause - Ruahinetanga is not an ending, but a powerful transition — a time of deep wisdom, reflection, and renewal. For many women this season of life can bring both challenges and opportunities.

In Chinese medicine it is referred to as The Second Spring, not an ending but a new beginning.

Hot flushes, sleep disturbances, mood shifts, and changes in energy are common, but so too are insights, clarity, and the chance to reconnect with our bodies in a new and more compassionate way.

Yoga offers gentle yet profound support for wāhine in menopause. It’s more than stretching or exercise — it’s a wholistic practice that nurtures the nervous system, supports hormonal balance, and helps us meet this stage of life with grace.

🌿 Benefits of Yoga During Menopause

 • Regulates the Nervous System -

 Breath work and restorative poses activate the parasympathetic nervous system, easing anxiety...

"Hā ki Roto - Hā ki Waho"  -" Breathe in - Breathe out"

Sometimes this simple instruction is all we can do in life and yoga!

"Don't forget to breathe", as a great teacher once told me many years ago.

Sounds simple, but it is the simplest things that can sometimes be the most profound, both in practice, and in practice off the mat- also known as - life!

A simple way to tell how you are doing in yoga is- to be aware of your breath.

āroa hā = breath awareness ( see how close this is to aro-ha )

In our classes the awareness of the breath, the Hā in Māori ( also sometimes known as hau, ngā , manawa and tā to name a few of the words to describe the breath ) is all important, as important as what you do with your body, if not more.

Hā also means your essence.

The breath is the bridge between our bodies and our mind in yoga. It contains the life force, and links us to our divine nature.

The breath of life was the first breath given to Hine- Ahu- One, the first hum...