I have been, and remain a dedicated yoga student for 29 years with much of my energy devoted to Iyengar, Synergy, Ashtanga, Level 3 Flow and Bikram. I began the exploration of body-breath work as a gymnast, competing nationally in New Zealand at age 11 but quit to pursue my love of music, which has been profession ever since. I was introduced to yoga by a friend in 1992, and there I began my deep love of this ancient whole body system with Joyce Negrine in Sydney, a reputable yoga teacher with deep roots in the Iyengar tradition, and who with grace and generosity, taught me one on one for a year and a half. Along with her guidance, I heavily devoted to daily self-practice through Mr. Iyengar's book, 'Light on Yoga'. Self study and practicing under the tutelage of an extremely knowledgable teacher, was a boon, and I reflect daily on how blessed I was to begin to my journey there. I never aspired to be a teacher because I loved being a student so much (and still do), but a few years ago I realised I might be of service to others in this way due to the length of time I've practiced, but also because of a yearning for deeper knowledge about the lineage, body and energy. I hold great reverence for this whole-body system, and am continually grateful that this knowledge has traveled thousands of years so we can all practice it today. As an instructor, I teach intuitively - what is in my physiology and what I have learned from my venerable teachers Joyce Negrine, Simon Borg-Olivier and Steve Walther. Their mastery has led me to be a mindful practitioner. There have been many teachers along the way that I am also grateful for, whose classes I have enjoyed (and not) but always learned from. Much gratitude to Steve and Jolene Asia Pacific Yoga in New Zealand, whom I completed my 200hr teacher training with. I have, and always will be devoted to supporting anyone I can on their quest for a healthful, peaceful life. I wish these divinities for all sentient beings. Ultimately we are here to share with one another. Honour the body you are in, with Satya (truth) and Ahimsa (kindness) and be patient ... yoga is for life.

Far infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses infrared light to heat the body. It is associated with many health and healing benefits, such as: Detoxification Weight loss Blood pressure reduction Relaxation Pain relief Skin purification Cardiovascular health Improved circulation Enhanced immune response Faster healing

Far infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses infrared light to heat the body. It is associated with many health and healing benefits, such as: Detoxification Weight loss Blood pressure reduction Relaxation Pain relief Skin purification Cardiovascular health Improved circulation Enhanced immune response Faster healing

Emma trained initially at Byron Yoga Centre completing her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in Iyengar style yoga. She has actively taught yoga in the Far North area since that time and recently completed a further 300hr YTT with Inspire Yoga in Auckland, covering modules such as Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Trauma, Somatics, Philosophy and more.

Far infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses infrared light to heat the body. It is associated with many health and healing benefits, such as: Detoxification Weight loss Blood pressure reduction Relaxation Pain relief Skin purification Cardiovascular health Improved circulation Enhanced immune response Faster healing

Far infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses infrared light to heat the body. It is associated with many health and healing benefits, such as: Detoxification Weight loss Blood pressure reduction Relaxation Pain relief Skin purification Cardiovascular health Improved circulation Enhanced immune response Faster healing

Far infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses infrared light to heat the body. It is associated with many health and healing benefits, such as: Detoxification Weight loss Blood pressure reduction Relaxation Pain relief Skin purification Cardiovascular health Improved circulation Enhanced immune response Faster healing

Far infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses infrared light to heat the body. It is associated with many health and healing benefits, such as: Detoxification Weight loss Blood pressure reduction Relaxation Pain relief Skin purification Cardiovascular health Improved circulation Enhanced immune response Faster healing

Far infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses infrared light to heat the body. It is associated with many health and healing benefits, such as: Detoxification Weight loss Blood pressure reduction Relaxation Pain relief Skin purification Cardiovascular health Improved circulation Enhanced immune response Faster healing

Far infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses infrared light to heat the body. It is associated with many health and healing benefits, such as: Detoxification Weight loss Blood pressure reduction Relaxation Pain relief Skin purification Cardiovascular health Improved circulation Enhanced immune response Faster healing

Far infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses infrared light to heat the body. It is associated with many health and healing benefits, such as: Detoxification Weight loss Blood pressure reduction Relaxation Pain relief Skin purification Cardiovascular health Improved circulation Enhanced immune response Faster healing

Emma trained initially at Byron Yoga Centre completing her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in Iyengar style yoga. She has actively taught yoga in the Far North area since that time and recently completed a further 300hr YTT with Inspire Yoga in Auckland, covering modules such as Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Trauma, Somatics, Philosophy and more.

Emma trained initially at Byron Yoga Centre completing her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in Iyengar style yoga. She has actively taught yoga in the Far North area since that time and recently completed a further 300hr YTT with Inspire Yoga in Auckland, covering modules such as Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Trauma, Somatics, Philosophy and more.

Far infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses infrared light to heat the body. It is associated with many health and healing benefits, such as: Detoxification Weight loss Blood pressure reduction Relaxation Pain relief Skin purification Cardiovascular health Improved circulation Enhanced immune response Faster healing

Far infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses infrared light to heat the body. It is associated with many health and healing benefits, such as: Detoxification Weight loss Blood pressure reduction Relaxation Pain relief Skin purification Cardiovascular health Improved circulation Enhanced immune response Faster healing

Emma trained initially at Byron Yoga Centre completing her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in Iyengar style yoga. She has actively taught yoga in the Far North area since that time and recently completed a further 300hr YTT with Inspire Yoga in Auckland, covering modules such as Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Trauma, Somatics, Philosophy and more.

Far infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses infrared light to heat the body. It is associated with many health and healing benefits, such as: Detoxification Weight loss Blood pressure reduction Relaxation Pain relief Skin purification Cardiovascular health Improved circulation Enhanced immune response Faster healing

Far infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses infrared light to heat the body. It is associated with many health and healing benefits, such as: Detoxification Weight loss Blood pressure reduction Relaxation Pain relief Skin purification Cardiovascular health Improved circulation Enhanced immune response Faster healing

Steph's introduction to Yoga was a Bikram Yoga Class in Newmarket over 15 years ago. One class and she was hooked! She loved it so much she went to Bikram Teacher Training in LA and then taught for several years on the Gold Coast before returning to teach at multiple Bikram studios in Auckland. She then went on to add Vinyasa and Yin Yoga to her teaching resume, before moving to Mount Maunganui to run a hot yoga studio for 7 years. Now back in the Far North Steph is thrilled to be joining us at True North to share her love of yoga. Join her for a Vinyasa Flow Class Monday's at 12:30 p.m.