Karla Brodie yoga

Seal Session
This Sunday
22 / 9

Join Karla for a Sunday afternoon Restorative Yoga Gathering inspired by seals and for the love of deep and regenerative rest.
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Contemporary Yoga Centre, Remuera

4 - 5.30pm | $40

For bookings contact Karla
021964252
[email protected]
karlabrodie.co.nz

Hello yoga friends,

Denizen magazine has listed Contemporary Yoga in the Best Specialty Wellness category for an award, if you would like to vote I have included the link: https://www.thedenizen.co.nz/everyday-heroes/vote-everyday-heroes-win/

Wonderful for the Centre to be nominated in this way.

Karla

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Seal Session
This Sunday
25 / 8

Join Karla for a Sunday afternoon Restorative Yoga Gathering inspired by seals and for the love of deep and regenerative rest.
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Contemporary Yoga Centre, Remuera

4 - 5.30pm | $40

For bookings contact Karla
021964252
[email protected]
karlabrodie.co.nz

D A N C E + R E S T

Our monthly tonic of dance + rest is happening this coming Sunday afternoon 4 - 5.30pm. We will explore a theme, dance to 4-5 tracks then nestle into restorative practice followed by a cup of tea and treats.

4 / 8 - 4 - 5.30pm

e v e r y b o d y w e l c o m e - especially if you have not had a good dance or a deep and conscious rest in a while.

Contemporary Yoga Centre, Remuera

4 - 5.30pm | $40

For bookings contact Karla
021964252
[email protected]
karlabrodie.co.nz

Seal Session - with guest tutor Steph Leighton this Sunday - 28 / 7. It’s really a good time of the year to rest!

Join Karla and Steph for a Sunday afternoon Restorative Yoga Gathering inspired by seals and for the love of deep and regenerative rest.
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Contemporary Yoga Centre, Remuera

4 - 5.30pm | $40

For bookings contact Karla
021964252
[email protected]
karlabrodie.co.nz

I can highly recommend checking out Sam Loe’s new website, lots of wonderful offerings.

Woohoo ✨ it feels like an auspicious time to launch my brand new website https://samloe.yoga as we arrive at Winter Solstice 🌞time here in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Traditionally solstice rituals celebrate the energy of transformation, creativity, and new beginnings as we welcome our hopes and dreams with the return of more light. Now feels like the perfect time to share my new offerings to support you in nourishing your yoga practice.

I have recorded a free Yoga Nidra to celebrate this beginning whether you are tuning into summer or winter energies and you will find this deeply restful practice in the blog section of my new website entitled Solstice Sleep Meditation.

Much gratitude to my dear friend and colleague for helping me to build this new site. 🙏🙏🙏

And big appreciation to for many of the new photos on my website 💛💛💛

Seal Session - this coming Sunday - 30/6. It’s really a good time of the year to rest!

Join me for a Sunday afternoon Restorative Yoga Gathering inspired by seals and for the love of deep and regenerative rest.
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Contemporary Yoga Centre, Remuera

4 - 5.30pm | $40

For bookings contact Karla
021964252
[email protected]
karlabrodie.co.nz

Breathe Dance & Rest
With Jo Pearson

Happening this Sunday 2nd of June
4pm till 5.30pm
At the Contemporary Yoga Centre, Remuera
Cost $40

From Jo ‘This is a night about just moving your body and dancing with no rules.
I offer a little bit of guidance, but mostly I just leave you on your own with the music and let you move your body how you want to.

I have battled with all the nonsence of my mind telling me I am too old to offer this kind of evening, who am I to think I can dance, I am not trained in any form or modality of dance.
And then I think stuff it, life is short, it really is, being so serious all the time is such a kill joy in life. I love all forms of music always have, and I know how much better I feel after having had a dance - and after running a few of these kinds of nights now, and been given feedback from people who say they feel so grateful that they got an opportunity to find the courage to dance without having to have a drink before hand.

It is a wonderful way of lightening up the mind, and getting into the body, it is also a great way to help you move through the energy of emotions that can get stuck in never ending loops in our bodies.
It is also a wonderful way of creating energy.’

- We will start the evening with some breathwork to help us drop into our bodies and soften the mind.
- Dance Dance Dance.
- End with a little more breath and then lie down and rest.
- Space for tea and chats at the end.

Jo x

https://momence.com/Joanna-Pearson-/Breathe-Dance-%26-Rest-/102204155?skipPreview=true

Seal Session - Sunday 26/5

Join me for a Sunday afternoon Restorative Yoga Gathering inspired by seals and for the love of deep and regenerative rest.
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Contemporary Yoga Centre, Remuera

4 - 5.30pm | $40

For bookings contact Karla
021964252
[email protected]
karlabrodie.co.nz

Seal Session - this Sunday 28/4

Join Karla for a Sunday afternoon Restorative Yoga Gathering inspired by seals and for the love of deep and regenerative rest.
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Contemporary Yoga Centre, Remuera

4 - 5.30pm | $40

For bookings contact Karla
021964252
[email protected]
karlabrodie.co.nz

Seal Session - Sunday 28/4

Join Karla for a Sunday afternoon Restorative Yoga Gathering inspired by seals and for the love of deep and regenerative rest.
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Contemporary Yoga Centre, Remuera

4 - 5.30pm | $40

For bookings contact Karla
021964252
[email protected]
karlabrodie.co.nz

Sunday gatherings for your joy and deep rest


Yin Bliss with Karin 14/4

Sound baths with Tonia 21/4

Seal session with Karla 28/4

dance + rest with Karla 5/5

https://contemporaryyoga.nz/event-calendar/

Monday Wellness Class

Wellness classes are centered around gentle movement, restorative practices and connection. They are offered at no charge for members of the community living with cancer, chronic illness or mental health. We have a team of experienced teachers who all offer their time and care to those who come along. Support people are welcome to attend also.

Class time: 11.30am - 12.45pm on Monday
Venue: Contemporary Yoga, 351 Remuera Road, Remuera.

To book contact Karla: 021964252
[email protected]

H u m m i n g - cultivating yoga practice that is joyful and deeply restful

A weekend Yoga retreat

Mana Retreat Centre
Coromandel Peninsula

1 - 2 - 3 November

Bookings are now live
manaretreat.com

Join me for a weekend of regenerative movement practices, Restorative Yoga and wander walking - complemented by nourishing and seasonal food and the land that is Mana.

Who is this retreat for?

People seeking a weekend immersed in nature - learning movement and rest practices that support living a nourished, joyful life on and beyond the retreat.

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“It was such a delightful and restorative weekend, so full of your wisdom and sense of fun which led to many insights and much joy for me!”

Helen Dodd

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Collage created by Suzanne from various images, including paintings by Hilma af Klint and botanical drawings by Martha King.

https://manaretreat.com/event/humming-with-karla-brodie/

Part 2 - an interview with Lorraine about practice in the bat cave from a few years ago

The Gift with Lorraine Downes | Karla Brodie: Co-Founder of the Contemporary Yoga Centre (Part Two) Part two of this episode of The Gift.I am sharing Karla in The Gift because she offers a deep intuitive understanding to her students - you get way more than...

An interview with the very lovely Lorraine a few years ago, capturing the essence of our classes together
Part 1

The Gift with Lorraine Downes | Karla Brodie: Co-Founder of the Contemporary Yoga Centre (Part One) Part one of this episode of The Gift.I am sharing Karla in The Gift because she offers a deep intuitive understanding to her students - you get way more than...

Hi friends, a lovely human Jo Pearson and I have bonded creatively over the last few months and she had a wildly fabulous idea to all go boogie boarding together, come join us or - can we borrow your boogie board - or just come join us and share your boogie board on the day!

https://momence.com/Joanna-Pearson-/Energizing-%26-Empowering-Road-Trip-/100363418

D A N C E + R E S T

3 / 3

Our next dance + rest gathering is this Sunday.

e v e r y b o d y w e l c o m e - especially if you have not had a good dance in a while.

Contemporary Yoga Centre, Remuera

4 - 5.30pm | $40

For bookings contact Karla
021964252
[email protected]
karlabrodie.co.nz

Seal Session - Sunday 25/2

Join me this Sunday afternoon for a Restorative Yoga Gathering inspired by seals and for the love of deep and regenerative rest.
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Contemporary Yoga Centre, Remuera

4 - 5.30pm | $40

For bookings contact Karla
021964252
[email protected]
karlabrodie.co.nz

The Heart of Rest

A Restorative Yoga Retreat with Neal and Karla

14 • 15 • 16 June 2024

In the deepest days of winter this heart-centred
retreat gifts space to rest,
nourish and revitalise.

Join us for ease-full practices of Restorative and gentle Yoga as well as iRest Yoga Nidra - complemented by the seasonal offerings of Mana: wood fires, delicious food and forest wanders.

Bookings are open

manaretreat.com

Seal Session - Sunday 25/2

Join Karla for a Sunday afternoon Restorative Yoga Gathering inspired by seals and for the love of deep and regenerative rest.
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Contemporary Yoga Centre, Remuera

4 - 5.30pm | $40

For bookings contact Karla
021964252
[email protected]
karlabrodie.co.nz

B R E A T H E,
D A N C E + R E S T
11 / 2

breathe, dance + rest is on this coming Sunday afternoon 4 - 5.30pm. Jo Pearson is joining me to co-facilitate the first gathering of the year to offer some specific breath work practices and share her thoughts about how good it is to breathe, dance + rest!

We will explore a theme, dance to 4-5 tracks then having a lye down in a couple of restorative shapes followed by a cup of tea.

e v e r y b o d y w e l c o m e - especially if you have not had a good dance in a while!

Contemporary Yoga Centre, Remuera

4 - 5.30pm | $40

For bookings contact Karla
021964252
[email protected]
karlabrodie.co.nz

D A N C E + R E S T 11 / 2

I remembered to dance. I remembered how good it feels to be moving freely, moving through feeling un-coordinated, less than graceful, graceful and playful. Following what feels nourishing, joy inducing. Listening to new music, old music, old music with new ears.

So good a personal life practice that I would love to invite you to a monthly dance at the Yoga centre in Remuera.

dance + rest happens once a month on a Sunday afternoon 4 - 5.30pm. We explore a theme, dance to 4-5 tracks then having a lye down in a couple of restorative shapes followed by a cup of tea. Jo Pearson will facilitate a few of the sessions - the breathe, dance + rests ones, she is most delightful and will share specific breath practices.

e v e r y b o d y w e l c o m e

Contemporary Yoga Centre, Remuera

4 - 5.30pm | $40

First gathering 11/2

For bookings contact Karla
021964252
[email protected]
karlabrodie.co.nz

Sunday Seal Session 21/1

Join me for a Sunday afternoon Restorative Yoga Gathering inspired by seals and for the love of rest.
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Contemporary Yoga Centre, Remuera

4 - 5.30pm | $40per session

For bookings contact Karla
021964252
[email protected]
karlabrodie.co.nz

Sunday Seal Session 21/1

In gratitude of sloths who have inspired rest gatherings for the last few years and in celebration of seals that inspire our Sunday rest gatherings this year.

Join Karla and friends for a Sunday afternoon Restorative Yoga Gathering at the Contemporary Yoga Centre, Remuera,

4 - 5.30pm | $40per session

For bookings contact Karla
021964252
[email protected]
karlabrodie.co.nz

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Karla Brodie and Neal Ghoshal
May - June this year
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Join us for a deep dive into the art and practice of Restorative yoga.

What distinguishes this training is the level of innovation and refined use of props to create postures that uniquely support an individual student. The skills and principles learned will compliment any Yoga student and teacher wanting to create a deeply nourishing experience of rest in Yoga practice.

We are passionate about Restorative Yoga and have over two decades developed a unique and innovative approach to this very nourishing practice. In essence they see Restorative Yoga as a well-being practice.

The Restorative Training is in two parts:
Students and lovers of Restorative Yoga are welcome to attend part 1 and the full teacher training certification includes part 1 and 2.

Part 1: The essential principles, postures and practices of Restorative Yoga
This four-day immersion introduces the history, seed shapes and essential principles of Restorative Yoga This training is a retreat into the essential principles of support, containment, ease and self-renewal. This training includes an in-depth class on emerging Polyvagal and nervous system thinking and theories
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Part 2: Diving deep and teaching Restorative Yoga
The second four day immersion includes exploring the educational or pedagogical model that supports creating a safe, ethical, trauma informed learning and resting environment.
Participants explore more Restorative postures, class planning, case studies, voice, holding space theory, and practices unique and essential to offering Restorative Yoga classes.
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8 days of training over 2 long weekends
9 - 12 May
6 - 9 June
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Contemporary Yoga Teacher Training | St Heliers, Auckland
Yoga Alliance and Yoga New Zealand Certified
Bookings are now open. More info www.yogateachertraining.nz

A new year - feel welcome to come along to practice.

I am just about to pick up the second print run of ‘An Invitation To Rest | He Tono Kia Okioki’ which will include sending a bundle to Tess in Canada to share with her community - our first official Rest ambassador!!

Thank you to everyone who has picked up a copy either for yourself or as a gift.

About Volume One | Pukapuka Tahi – this rest journal includes 24 pages which share some of my journey with rest and Restorative Yoga, essential principles of practice, a five part personal practice and some musings.

Who is it for? – Lovers of conscious rest, Restorative Yoga and moss! I have intentionally created a practice which requires easily accessible props like bed pillows, blankets and a scarf so theres ease. Todd has I feel captured the essence, beauty, simplicity and spaciousness of the practices. It’s not so much a ‘how to do’ – more that the images, words and design literally invite you to rest.

I’m in Remuera this coming week if you would like to pick up a copy, or you might like to order online.

https://www.karlabrodie.co.nz/yoga-offerings/the-nature-of-rest

A year of rest

This year gifted weekly and monthly rest gatherings, restorative and regenerative movement retreats, a Restorative Yoga teacher training, a rest billboard, the launch of a rest research project and the creation of ‘An Invitation To Rest | He Tono Kia Okioki’ a first print and digital journal about Restorative Yoga and conscious rest. It’s been a full year - full of collaboration, creativity, community and a continued commitment to rest as a life and well-being practice.

Thank you to everyone who has supported rest offerings. I keep diving in - with thought, reflection, practice, evolution of the material with students and colleagues. Rest is somehow a radical and entirely sensible life practice, one which so many of us have a complex, interesting or non-existent relationship with.

I invite you to rest this summer, find some moments to pause, put your feet up, take time to smell the earth and sky, rest into the beauty of a moment, breathe out - and in - and out. Savour anything or anyone in your life that feels kind and nourishing.

My feeling is to continue the theme! Rest 2024 here we come!