Events & Workshops

In this 3hr special Valentine’s Day workshop, we will teach you how to receive, and how to give a Yoga Thai massage by using simple but efficient movements. No experience required, but be ready to have a lot of fun!

When ~ 17th of February 2018, 2:00-5:00pm
Where ~ Urban Yoga, L3/160 Willis Street

For the first time in Wellington, join internationally recognised facilitator Dr. Scott Lyons for a weekend workshop of movement, meditation, exploration, and lectures navigating over 20 elements derived from various holistic modalities that develop resilience. Not to be missed.

When ~ 23-25th of February, 2018
Where ~ Urban Yoga, L3/160 Willis Street

A comprehensive introduction to nada yoga - the power and practices of sound, mantra and voice, led by visiting teacher & kirtanist Mei Lai Swan. Discover one of the most powerful tools for quieting the mind, accessing deeper states of consciousness, insight and awakening.

When ~ 6-8th of April, 2018
Where ~ Urban Yoga, L3/160 Willis Street

Join us in our mini urban oasis and indulge in this special two hour restorative yoga class with Megan Sety. The perfect treat for your mother on Mother's Day. Limited to 12 spaces.

When ~ 13th of May 2018, 2:30-4:30pm
Where ~ Urban Yoga, L3/160 Willis Street

In this 2.5hr workshop led by Josie O’Rourke, you will learn the benefits and wonderfully therapeutic application of Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls, an internationally renowned method developed by movement educator Jill Miller.

When ~ 25th November, 2:00-4:30pm
Where ~ Urban Yoga, L3/160 Willis Street

Join us in our mini urban oasis for two delicious hours of 100% restorative yoga, guided meditation and simple breathing practices. All designed with the intention of helping calm the nervous system and provide you with a rare opportunity to check-out from the stresses of daily life.

When ~ Sunday 12th November, 2:30-4:30pm
Where ~ Urban Yoga, L3/160 Willis Street

In this specialty workshop with Shelley McCarten, you will break down the basics of the core and pelvic floor, and learn to integrate practices for a solid foundation built on function, strength and mobility from the inside out.

When ~ Saturday October 28th, 1:30-3:30pm
Where ~ Urban Yoga, L3/160 Willis Street

A 4 week course ~ led by Lucy Hodgins. Yoga is a wonderful way for children to increase awareness of themselves, others, and the world. Yoga is a fun way to engage your child’s natural, boundless energy whilst encouraging self-expression, imaginative play and instilling valuable lessons in positive thinking.
When ~ Sept 5-26th, Tuesdays 4:00-4:45pm
Where ~ Urban Yoga, L3/160 Willis Street

Join us in our mini urban oasis for two delicious hours of 100% restorative yoga, guided meditation and simple breathing practices. All designed with the intention of helping calm the nervous system and provide you with a rare opportunity to check-out from the stresses of daily life.

When ~ Sunday 30th July, 2:30-4:30pm
Where ~ Urban Yoga, L3/160 Willis Street

Join special guest Embodied Flow(TM) teacher Jess Kamell for Embodied Philosophy, two fun and insightful workshops designed for the modern urban yogi, to help deepen their knowledge and embody it in their yoga practice.
When ~ Friday 30th June, 6:00-8:30pm
& Saturday 1st July 2:00-4:30pm
Where ~ Urban Yoga, L3/160 Willis Street

Join us in our mini urban oasis for two delicious hours of 100% restorative yoga, guided meditation and simple breathing practices. All designed with the intention of helping calm the nervous system and provide you with a rare opportunity to check-out from the stresses of daily life.
When ~ Sunday 28th May 2:30-4:30pm
Where ~ Urban Yoga, L3/160 Willis Street

Are you interested in bringing more natural options into your home and/or your yoga practice? This is the workshop for you. Join dōTERRA wellness advocate Nicci Huston and learn ways in which you can support yourself & your family during the cold winter months using dōTERRA Essential Oils.
When ~ Sunday April 23rd, 11:45-1:15pm
Where ~ Urban Yoga, L3/160 Willis Street

Broken sleep? Yoga and Ayurveda can help!
Join Kelly for a conversation about re-establishing your sleep rhythm and some experiential practice that you can use at home to shift your internal state. You *can* shift out of perpetual exhaustion back into a sense of wellness and vitality.
When ~ Saturday 8th April 2:00-4:30pm
Where ~ Urban Yoga, L3/160 Willis Street

Perfect for new Mama's, this postnatal workshop led by Shelley McCarten, is designed to give you the tools to safely strengthen and release your body, while also providing the mental space and clarity needed in the often challenging times of parenting.
When ~ 18th March 2017
Where ~ Urban Yoga, L3/160 Willis Street

Learn how to create a restorative yoga practice at home. Led by Megan Sety, you will go on a practical tour of some of the most common and accessible restorative yoga poses. You’ll learn their benefits, how to set up the pose and make adjustments for your body. She’ll talk about which poses to choose when and how to sequence more than one pose, with plenty of time for questions.
When ~ Sunday March 12th 2017
Where ~ Urban Yoga, L3/160 Willis

In this 3hr special Valentine’s Day workshop, we will teach you how to receive, and how to give a Yoga Thai massage by using simple but efficient movements. No experience required, but be ready to have a lot of fun!
When ~ 18th February 2017
Where ~ Urban Yoga, L3/160 Willis Street

Join Octavio Salvado for a progressive weekend moving through the traditional stages of Hatha Yoga using Asana, Pranayama, Bandha, Mudra & Meditation to cultivate a deeper connection to both the Mental (Lunar) & Pranic (Solar) bodies leading to the unification of these subtle forces within the navel. Not to be missed!
When ~ 10-12th February, 2017

A much-anticipated Embodied Flow™ weekend workshop with highly regarded yoga teacher Tara Judelle. A rare opportunity to gain further insight into your yoga practice, focusing on the discovery of embodied anatomy, that brings to the yogic tradition a scientific yet playful study of the movement vocabulary of the body and the ever-expanding perceptual awareness of the human mind.
When ~ 2nd-4th December 2016
Where ~ The Island Bay Surf Club

In this 2.5hr workshop led by Josie O’Rourke, you will learn the benefits and wonderfully therapeutic application of Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls, an internationally renowned method developed by movement educator Jill Miller.
When ~ 12th November 2016
Where ~ Urban Yoga, L3/160 Willis Street

Offered for the first time in New Zealand. Synthesising over 20 years research & work in movement, yoga, improvisation, therapeutics, and sound art, Camilla Maling is excited to bring her Adventures In The Field to Urban Yoga's Community in 2016.
When ~19th-21st August 2016
Where ~ Urban Yoga L3/160 Willis St

Winter is coming. Yoga is great for relaxation and rejuvenation. So is wine. Bring together two of life's great pleasures. Build up your thirst with a deeply grounding yoga class followed by a tasting of some delicious seasonal wines. Led by yoga facilitator and wine educator Elissa Jordan.

Join world renowned yoga teacher Les Leventhal this coming June for a weekend of vinyasa yoga not to be missed, set against a backdrop of the rugged South Coast of New Zealand’s North Island. All Levels Welcome.

Restorative yoga is a great tool for managing chronic stress and pain. Practicing it at home can be as simple as spending 10 minutes in just one or two poses at the end of a long day. Join our very own Megan Sety for this 2 hour workshop and learn how to create a restorative yoga practice at home.

Last Sunday of the month, an event aptly titled 'Flow & Let Go!'
Join Shelley McCarten for an epically fun 90 minute Level 2 practice set against a backdrop of tunes, that will make you want to pour forward, curl backwards and flow your way to a delicious final relaxation in Savansana. This class will have less alignment cues given so you can really drop into your flow.

Build confidence and stamina through arm balancing and the love of play!!! Arm balances can be empowering postures that teach us not only about our inner strength, but about our innate playfulness, courage, and our ability to create lightness and space.
Led by visiting Anusara® yoga teacher, IngaMaria Kreisheimer Who~ All Levels

Want to launch your year feeling invigorated in body, mind and spirit? Have you been longing to go on a yoga retreat but just can’t seem to fit one in? Our 2016 Urban Retreat is for you! Get clear on your direction and intentions for your year ahead and foster the foundations that will support and nurture your potential as the possibilities for your 2016 unfold.
When ~ Jan 11-14th, 2016

A much-anticipated Embodied Flow™ weekend workshop with internationally recognised yoga teacher Tara Judelle in Island Bay, Wellington. This will be a high level weekend of yoga, Embodied Flow™ exploration. A rare opportunity to experience great personal creativity, deep discussion and play.

Looking to go deeper with your current yoga practice? Seeking a lifestyle or career change? Want to live with vitality, passion and purpose but not sure where to start? Join us this September for two mini workshops at Urban Yoga. Get your spring into Spring and the new year with energy and inspiration!

This one-off afternoon provides you the opportunity to indulge in two of life’s great pleasures: yoga and wine. An energetic, all-levels yoga practice will help bring us into the present moment, while building up a thirst. Followed up with a flight of premium New Zealand wines to tantalise your taste buds.

This 5-week Yoga workshop series with Sarah Morris will be an opportunity to learn about and leverage the full potential of your breath. With a primary focus on breath work in yoga using Hathena exercises, you will discover new ways to strengthen your diaphragm, core and upper body muscles opening your lungs with greater awareness in preparation for Pranayama.

Join Bali based yoga teacher, trainer, musician and storyteller, Octavio Salvado for this mind, body, voice and heart opening, myth infused Vinyasa Yoga intensive.

What: An in person course for discovering your core desired feelings…and lighting up your life for 2015 and beyond. Lead by Adele Kinghan. The Desire Map Workshop – Level 1 is a program for clarifying what you truly want in every area of your life, and using that powerful awareness to guide your choices from now on.