Ara Studios

Wrapping up the year with our final community class this Saturday 23/12/23 followed by a few days off & an adjusted timetable through to the new year. Thanks for an awesome year - see you on the mat really soon ✨🎄🫶🏼

Vespas first visit to Ara on the outside…. She smiled when I took her photo & slept the whole time when I did jobs. Slowly working our way back into things. I’ll bring her to a few of my classes next week to visit (I won’t be teaching again till November)

Thanks for all love and support through this time. Always grateful ♥️🫶🏼✨🌸

Long weekend hours - no 6am Friday Flow. But all as per normal ♥️

Mid year promos available for the rest of the week - link in bio to website 🙏🏼

Wherever you are. Be all there 🫶🏼

Happy Monday - please be mindful of timetable changes this week BASICS is now a Monday 7.30pm. Book before you arrive so you don’t turn up to wrong class 🫶🏼

Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful women who
Lead by example & put others before themselves 🌸🫶🏼

Your 3 homes 🏡
Just to name some ways to take care them….
1. I look after my body with a regular yoga practice & a healthy diet.
2. Be mindful of plastic use & ways I can limit waste.
3. Become aware of my thoughts - journal & meditate to cleanse.
There are so many - what are some of yours?

Another awesome way to take proper care of yourself is Sunday Yin to reset for the week… 1.5hrs of love for the body, mind & soul - see you there 🤍

Book via link or online www.arastudios.co.nz

FREE COMMUNITY YOGA EVERY SATURDAY 7.30am at Ara Studios 16 Duncan Road Hamilton - everyone is welcome. Saturday is a fun class for all levels to come & enjoy with the opportunity to enjoy a variety of teachers. Join us with link in bio or visit www.arastudios.co.nz

Lest we forget ♥️

Monday Intention.
Reminder this week - 1 class a day for today 24/04 & tomorrow 25/04 , both 6pm Flow. Have a beautiful week everyone 🤍

Happy Sunday - best way to end a long week and prepare for another is with our favourite class of the week. 1.5hours of Yin Yoga with Jaimee @ 5pm. Book a snuggle date with your bolster 🥹 your body & mind will LOVE you for it. Booking link in bio or website www.arastudios.co.nz

I know it’s not a typical long weekend but we are treating it like one so our teachers can enjoy an extended weekend 🌿

Free class Saturday.
Weekly favourite Sunday Yin.
But single classes Monday & Tuesday.

Have a great weekend everyone 🤍

Mudra, Sanskrit Mudrā, (“seal,” “mark,” or “gesture”)

Mudras help to link the brain to the body, soothe pain, stimulate endorphins, change the mood and increase our vitality. Mudras have been an integral part of many Hindu and Buddhist rituals. They are used extensively in Yoga, meditation and dance.

A mudra can be a simple hand position or it can encompass the entire body in a combination of Asana, Pranayama, Bandha, and visualisation methods.

A strong community can uplift and inspire us in ways we never thought possible. We are grateful to have such a wonderful tribe at Ara. Thank you for being a part of our journey! ♥️

Take a moment to pause and reflect on the interconnectedness of life. In yoga, we learn that every breath, every movement, and every thought has an impact on our mind, body, and spirit - and on the world around us ♥️

Find your balance, strengthen your core, and improve your posture with Side Plank.

From improving posture to enhancing overall body strength, the benefits of yoga are endless.

Join us on the mat, your first class is free ♥️

Meet Lisa ♥️

Lisa is our newest teacher at Ara and has been practicing yoga consistently for 2 years but more sporadically before that.

"I love yoga for so many reasons but the main ones would be that I find yoga really fun and playful exploring new postures and space in my body. I danced throughout school and yoga has been a great way for me to find my flexibility again without injuring myself.

I practice yoga for the physical and mental benefits it combines. I realised a couple of years ago that I needed to make some lifestyle changes. I tried meditation and journaling but yoga was the thing that really resonated with me.

Outside of yoga and my day job in Project Management, you can find me cooking, renovating our house, or playing with my dog Cleo who is full of sass and a bit of a princess standing poodle!

Find rest, strength, and breath at Ara Studios ♥️

Thank you Angela for the kind words 🙏🏼

Easter Weekend Timetable 🧘🏻‍♀️

A reminder that our Saturday morning class is free to anyone who wants to join!

We can't wait to flow with you this weekend 🫶🏼

30 days of yoga is just around the corner starting this Saturday 1st April!

Dedicate yourself to the mat for 30 days, this can be an in studio class, an online class, a meditation, or even a quick 10 minute flow, whatever works for you 🧘🏻‍♀️

Any questions? Pop them down below or send us a DM ♥️

Join us at Ara Studios for 21 days of unlimited yoga classes for just $30 with our new member intro offer!

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi, our welcoming community and experienced instructors are here to support you on your yoga journey 🧘🏻‍♀️

Meet Maegan ♥️

Maegan is currently in her final semester of study for a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and has been a part of the Ara Community for a few years now!

"My favourite part of yoga is the sense of connection it gifts me every time I step onto my mat. The connection to others in the Ara community and connection to my mind + body. My passion is people, and being around like-minded individuals like those at Ara studios keeps me constantly inspired.

I’m still relatively new to practicing yoga. I started off going to the Ara community classes in the City a couple of years ago and have loved it ever since. It provides me with a space to slow down, honestly reflect and tune in to myself, when daily life is full of constant busy-ness!"

Childs Pose 🧘🏻‍♀️

Child's Pose is a gentle reminder to slow down, connect with your breath, and release tension from your body. At any point in your practise you are welcome come back to Child's Pose to rest and reset.

We are very happy to welcome Lisa to the timetable! She will be taking our 6am Tuesday Flow class ♥️

Make sure to say hi next time you're in studio 🧘🏻‍♀️

Meet Jaimee ♥️

You have probably seen Jaimee around the studio a lot, she is our Yin queen! She has been consistently practising yoga ever since 6 months post partum 1.5 years ago.

"My favourite part of yoga what you take into your life off the mat. The ability to watch your mind, to identify your thought patterns through work you do on the mat. It actually changes lives.

I practice yoga to find connection to something bigger than myself. For me it helps with perspective & allows me to challenge my mind daily by reminding me to invite gratitude even in times I’m frustrated in my practice."

Our studio provides a space for support, connection, and growth ♥️

Deepen your practice both on and off the mat with our amazing community 🧘🏻‍♀️