Svastha Yoga Aotearoa

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“Svastha Yoga Aotearoa” is a renowned yoga studio located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is led by Barbara Coley, a highly skilled and experienced yoga teacher who offers a range of yoga programmes and services to promote holistic well-being.

Barbara provides yoga teacher training, yoga therapy, private yoga lessons, and a limited number of small group classes, including specialised pregnancy yoga. She also organises Yoga for Wellbeing retreats and educational workshops for students who wish to deepen their understanding and practise of yoga.

The name “Svastha” represents the studio's philosophy of optimal health and balance, both physically and mentally. At Svastha Yoga Aotearoa, Barbara emphasises an integrated and personalised approach to yoga, ensuring that all students receive support in cultivating their well-being. The studio welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and circumstances.

Barbara has been offering the 200-hour Svastha Yoga Teacher Training Programme in Aotearoa since 2009 and the 300-hour Svastha Yoga Therapy Foundations Programme since 2019. These programmes are internationally recognised and provide comprehensive and transformative learning experiences for aspiring yoga teachers and therapists.

Barbara's teaching style is characterised by her passion for functional, mindful yoga. Her approachability and expertise make her an ideal choice for those looking to deepen their practise, improve their well-being, and further their studies in yoga.

Alongside the regular yoga programmes, Svastha Yoga Aotearoa hosts various training and events. The upcoming 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, developed by A. G. Mohan and Indra Mohan of Svastha Yoga Ayurveda, is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the yoga system.

Registrations for this life-changing course, set to commence in February 2023, are now open.

To stay updated with the latest insights and teachings from Barbara, visitors can explore her blog on the studio's website. The blog covers various topics related to yoga, including specific asanas, such as Warrior 2 (Vrabhadrsana 2), highlighting the harmonious balance between the body and the mind.

Barbara Coley, the driving force behind Svastha Yoga Aotearoa, is an experienced and skilled yoga teacher dedicated to sharing the art of sound yoga practises with practitioners and aspiring teachers. With a personal yoga journey dating back to 1992 and teaching experience since 2007, Barbara encourages her students to move and breathe in a functional and easeful manner, challenging the notion that yoga has to be complicated or difficult.

As an educator, Barbara emphasises questioning dogmatic approaches to teaching methods and alignment cues, promoting inclusivity and accessibility. She has studied with A. Mohan and Indra Mohan of Svastha Yoga and Ayurveda, who have direct links to the father of modern yoga, Sri T. Krishnamacharya.

Barbara's training in yoga therapy with Dr. Ganesh Mohan, the Mohans' son, has further strengthened her understanding and expertise in the field. She is certified as a Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists, Yoga Australia, and Yoga New Zealand.

For more information about Svastha Yoga Aotearoa's offerings and to get in touch with Barbara Coley, interested individuals can contact the studio via email at info@svastha. Nz or call +021 170 2640. The studio's privacy policy is available on their website for reference.