Yoga Academy

Not until my last morning in Auckland did I discover the 06:30 Ashtanga class (your first is $ 10; one month membership for $ 99 if purchased on the same day). Had I known how much I’d like it, I would’ve definitely headed there as soon as I arrived in NZ.
The Yoga Academy is the sort of place I’d love to live in walking distance of — it’s super chill, there are classes throughout the day, you’re made to feel at home as soon as you walk in. Mats, blankets, bolsters and such are all available to borrow and they’re in good condition.
I’d recommend the Yoga Academy for those brand new to yoga and seasoned practitioners alike.

This has definitely got to be one of the better Yoga places in Auckland. I have had a many good classes here and wow the effects the next day, you know Yoga is great when just about every muscle in your body aches and you haven’t used a single piece of equipment. And of course how much more balanced you become only after a few classes.
The classes here can get pretty busy, especially the 5.30pm classes ones during the week, if you don’t mind that and it suits you then try it out, otherwise the weekend classes are a bit more relaxed. What I also like about their classes is that once you have done enough beginner classes and think you are mastering some of the poses then you can move on to Mysore classes which are good for developing your own practice. If you are after a faster class then try the Ashtanga classes, or for a more relaxing slower practice go for Hatha.
If you don’t have a mat they then also sell good top quality yoga mats as well as bolsters and eye bags.
They also do teacher training here and I believe many good teachers come from here.

You can either pay casual rates, 10 session cards and if you are really keen they have an annual membership available and if I could come here 7 days a week I sure would.
Note: you need to check the timetable for classes sessions etc

Repeat after me: I will try Helen’s Hatha class. I will try Helen’s Hatha class. I will try Helen’s Hatha class…
Yoga Academy is that rare blend of yoga studio where the instructors take the practice of yoga seriously, without taking themselves too seriously. There’s a meditation room and a statue of Ganesh in the reception area, but you never feel like you’re about to be brainwashed into a cult (hey, you know those places, right?). Aside from the wonderful Helen and her Hatha class, there’s Ashtanga (the sweaty, weight-​loss kind of yoga), and various workshops and retreats on offer. And as you might have guessed by it’s name, the Academy also does yoga teacher training, and the professionalism of the instruction on offer is undoubtable.