Community Yoga Event

Saturday 4 July

3 pm - 6 pm

3 pm - 6 pm

Motueka Family Services - 27 Talbot Street.

Motueka community Yoga event

In the midst of busy lives and constant stimulation, the opportunity to truly relax has become increasingly rare. This afternoon offers a chance to pause, replenish, and reconnect through two powerful yogic practices: Yoga Nidra and Mantra.

We begin with Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation practice renowned for its ability to release deep layers of physical, mental, and emotional tension. It provides a systematic pathway into profound relaxation while cultivating awareness and inner balance.

Following a time of chai and connection, we will gather for mantra chanting and kirtan. The collective repetition of mantra creates a positive field of sound and vibration that quietens the mind, opens the heart, and leaves us feeling uplifted, grounded, and connected.

Whether you are completely new to these practices or have previous experience, this event is open to all and offers a welcoming space to unwind, restore your energy, and experience the transformative effects of sound and meditation.

Program

3 pm - Opening & Welcome

Yoga Nidra

Chai & time to connect

4.15 pm - Mantra Chanting followed by

Kirtan

Closing Meditation

Frequently asked questions

Teachers Training

What if I have already trained as a Yoga Teacher under a different style or emphasis?

No problem if you are prepared to bridge yourself into the Bihar Yoga methods & techniques and would like to deepen into more of the energetics of practice & lifestyle integration tools.

Joining a block of Pure Yoga courses either online or in person over a 6 - 12 mth period would prepare you for the training.

What if Im new to Yoga can I still do this training?

Yes, if you are sincere in your approach to learning Yoga & building towards personal practice integration then you can apply. Joining a Pure Yoga online or in person course over a period of 6 - 12 mths would be a good preparation.

What kind of background would I need to undertake this training?

Ideally you are familiar with the main methods and techniques of the Bihar Yoga Tradition. A classical yoga based system with an emphasis on cultivating a meditative awareness in practice and extending practice into sadhana & yogic lifestyle applications.

Joining a block of Pure Yoga courses either online or in person over a 6 - 12 mth period would prepare you for the training.

I've been practicing different styles of Yoga can I sign up for this training?

Yes, you can if you are able to bridge across to the Bihar Yoga methods & techniques for grounding into them. After completing 6 - 12 mths of courses & training with Pure Yoga you will be well prepared to join us.

General

Are the classes suitable for Beginners?

Yes, Pure Yoga offers local and online beginner yoga courses for those new to Yoga. Courses focus on building foundational skills in alignment and conscious breathing. Courses are designed for newcomers over a series of weeks which allows for individual attention and practices that build confidence, flexibility, mobility and strength. These courses will set you up to progress further into the Hatha system and to be able to continue at home if that is your goal. For entry level students the Restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra courses are the best fit.

What is included in the Yoga Classes?

Each class is holistic in nature including physical postures (Asana), guided breathing (Pranayama) & Meditation components. Pure Yoga is passionate about supporting people to integrate Yoga into daily life so shares tips and resources to help you build sustainable tools.

Does Pure Yoga offer Teachers Training?

Yes, Pure Yoga has been training teachers for the last 10 years in the classical based Hatha, Raja, Mantra, Bhakti Yoga systems, mentoring students and is currently the Program Advisor for Kawai Purapura Yoga School (RYS), 200 Hr & 500 Hr Programs.

Do you run Yoga classes outside of Auckland?

Yes, Pure Yoga travels to locations around NZ bringing speciality workshops, masterclasses & yogic lifestyle events to communities, Yoga studios & corporate settings.

Events & Retreats

What is involved in a one day workshop?

Pure Yoga offers a range of speciality workshops that provide the time and space for going deeper into different practice elements. Bihar Yoga is a very broad and comprehensive approach which seeks to integrate all aspects of our personality. A range of educational resources are provided and most days include plant based catered lunch and chai.

Some workshops are in collaboration with other Yoga Teachers with specialty areas of expertise like Sanskrit, mantra chanting or Ayurveda making these a premium experience for those who join us.

What is the length of the workshops, retreats and trainings?

The length of the workshops varies but most are either a day or half day long, usually 9 - 5 pm in various locations that are handpicked for their ambience, simplicity and connection with nature. You can also customise your own length in a collaboration with Pure Yoga.

The retreats tend to run from 3 - 5 days structured as a complete reset and get away time to focus on yourself and let go of tension and blockages. These are run at various locations in and around Auckland but sometimes the Bay of Plenty, Sth Island and places that offer sanctuary and peace.

The Yoga training for Teachers & steady practitioners is configured differently each year. Sometimes as weekend immersions or as a residential immersion. In 2025 this training will run over 7 months and includes 13 immersion days.

How will I know if I am suited to the workshop?

One of the unique aspects of Bihar Yoga is that it is highly adaptable and designed for every level of practitioner. In practical yoga sessions modifications and alternatives are provided. Pragyadhara will respond directly to your registration asking a few basic health and injury questions so options can be prepared in advance.

Mantra & Hatha Classes

What is involved in the Mantra & Hatha class?

The Early Bird Mantra & Hatha class is a unique fusion vibration, classical Hatha which works with the energy system. It is designed to awaken subtle energy and deepen your personal practice. Starting with mantra chanting, the class creates a potent vibrational field that clears mental clutter, uplifts your mood and mindset, and brings a sense of equilibrium for the day. This is followed by classical Hatha Yoga practices that work with its original intentions of this system for balancing ida and pingala nadis and awakening sushumna.

Who would this class appeal to?

For experienced practitioners and yoga teachers, this class offers a refreshing return to the traditional roots of Yoga. A space to refine inner focus, build energetic awareness, and reconnect with the intentions of the classical systems. It's especially valuable for those looking to integrate mantra, pranayama and subtle practices into their daily sadhana. Whether you're expanding your teaching toolkit or seeking to enrich your own inner work, this class provides a grounded, authentic, and enriching way to start your day.

What our CLIENTS Say

I have been a student of yoga & meditation for many, many years and a teacher now for the last 7 years. I've been blessed with the most amazing teachers from various traditions who have each given me special gifts. I was so lucky to begin my 500 hour teaching journey with Pragyadhara this January in a restorative yoga, breathing and yoga nidra course at Kawai Purapura. This and the proceeding study have provided the gateway to the most phenomenal shift in my personal practice and teaching.

Pragyadhara embodies yoga for me. A font of traditional wisdom imparted with deep humility and expertise.

I am grateful for the opportunity I had in working with Pragyadhara. I will be back for more. You should too.

Kate McLeay (Hawkes Bay)

I have practiced yoga for 10 years now trying different styles in different countries and in different languages. I started with Pragyadhara when she arrived back in New Zealand after her extended residential immersion in a traditional yogic lineage, India (2012 – 2015). The many years of dedicated learning and practice of a pure yogic life was immediately obvious. There is nothing contrived, fashionable or on trend about her classes. Her use, understanding and knowledge of Sanskrit is evident and conveyed in her teachings. She knows and transmits yoga deeply and with a degree in educational teaching she delivers her knowledge with natural intuition and sincerity.

Pragyadhara is a gift to anyone wanting to learn authentic classical yoga. She is a pure, spiritually orientated and naturally gifted teacher.

Felicity Pyne (Auckland)

I met Pragyadhara three years ago when she returned to New Zealand after living in Australia and training in India.

She continues to immerse herself in the Satyananda tradition and share her knowledge and passion for yoga in an accessible and authentic way. She is an excellent teacher, inspirer, yogini and effectively shares how to integrate the systems of yoga into daily life. She brings a tradition and purity through her classes and teaching and is able to share her breadth and depth of experience clearly and compassionately.

I have recently studied under Pragyadhara on a nine-day intensive course and was blown away at her teaching of Asana, Breathing Techniques and Yoga Nidra. She continues to inspire me and keeps me on my path. I am grateful to have her in my life.

Tracey McKay (Auckland)

Sannyasi Pragyadhara has been my yoga teacher since 2006 when she started teaching after her return from her intensive yoga studies in India. She is still my teacher and continues to guide, support and mentor me.

I attended her regular weekly classes and regular workshops covering more specialized areas such as meditation, pranayama and cleansing practices. I have received guidance and support from her in regards to establishing and maintaining a home practice and have benefited from using her audio recordings of specific practices.

I continue to derive inspiration for my growth from her wealth of in-depth knowledge and experience. Now after 5 years of a consistent home practice I am excited that I will be able to undertake yoga teachers training in the near future. She has modeled for me the importance of consistency and sincerity and living a yogic lifestyle to gain the most out of Yoga.

Christina Te Kaha (Bay of Plenty)

For 12 years I have been a teacher and mentor to Sannyasi Pragyadhara (Tamar Weka).

In my role within the Education faculty at the Satyananda Yoga Academy in Australia (SYA) I have given her feedback related to the teaching of her many classes in the SYA Teacher Training Diploma Course. During her role in the Education faculty she would consult with me before her lecture topics and debrief afterwards in an effort to refine knowledge and upgrade her delivery style. As a student of yoga she has sought guidance from me in regards to her personal practice on a number of occasions over the years, for the purpose of understanding and refreshing sadhana.

She has much to offer as a yoga teacher because she has continuously lived the yogic lifestyle imbibing yogic details and information as a dedicated practitioner for 15 years as well as studying methods and techniques of yoga including asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, meditation, chakras, koshas, mantra, philosophy and yogic psychology within the Satyananda system, within the teachings of the Bihar school of Yoga, founded by Swami Satyananda, of which I am a part.

Swami, Devamaya (Melbourne)

Pure Yoga Home Studio

23 Gilberd Place

Torbay, Auckland

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Tel: +64 21 055 4642

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