Workshops
These are a variety of workshops developed and presented by the Auckland Yoga Academy teachers or by senior international teachers. The intention is to provide you with the opportunity to examine in detail specific aspects of yoga which will be of benefit to your personal practice. The workshops will have both theoretical and practical components which can be applied to a home practice as well as a class setting.
Registration and payment
You can register for the workshops via our online shop by clicking the ‘Book now’ buttons. You can also register in person at the Auckland Yoga Academy.
Please note, unless special payment details are stated:
- Full payment is required to register
- A fee of $40 applies for cancellations more than 4 days prior to the workshop
- No refunds will be given for cancellations within 4 days of the workshop
Ashtanga Yoga Workshop with Dena and Jack
SUNDAY 25 TO FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER 2026
“With each breath we shed the weight of collected conditioning and limitation. Slowly disentangling from internal dramas
that create impulsive or unwanted reactions and behaviors. Breaking the patterns that cycle to the same outcomes and discontent.
And ultimately revealing the natural self by the incremental removal of all that obscures it.
It is mindful repetition of practice that permits the depth and potency required to promote this healing and transformation.”
Sunday
| 8.00 – 10.45am | BREATH: Revision of the basics for both the fresh and the seasoned practitioner. METHODOLOGY: Exploring principals of movement for freedom and longevity. ASANA: An informative part-primary series. |
| 10.45 – 11.30am | Breakfast (bring it with you). |
| 11.30am – 1.00pm | A GARLAND OF PRANA AND MANTRA: “Meditation can’t be forced. It’s a little like sleep. You can’t make sleep happen. However you can create a conducive environment to increase the likelihood. Working from breath through simple sound resonance into peace- provoking mantra sets the stage for silliness to steal you away. Bringing with it healing , harmony, connection and joy.“ |
Monday
Note: later start on Monday Labour Day holiday.
| 8.00 – 8.30am | MIND: cultivating stillness. |
| 9.00am + | PRACTICE: Part conducted concluding in Mysore style, a dance of self-enquiry. |
Tuesday – Thursday
| 6.00 – 6.30am | MIND: cultivating stillness. |
| 7.00am + | PRACTICE: Part conducted concluding in Mysore style, a dance of self-enquiry. |
Friday
| 6.00 – 8.15am | MIND: cultivating stillness. |
| 7.00am + | REPETITION AND RHYTHM: A song of release and rest, of sound and silence. |
Full course, 6 classes: $360.00
Sunday only: $120.00
DENA & JACK
Dena has been studying and practicing traditional Ashtanga yoga for almost 40 years.
She is a devoted long term student of the late Sri K.Pattabhi Jois.
She remains committed, deeply inspired and continuously amazed by the vast healing potential of this life changing practice.
Dena has a disciplined, yet lyrical style of teaching. Her holistic approach looks beyond external form to inspire a passion for self-inquiry and reflection.
Jack has been practicing and teaching in the tradition for the past 30 years.
His approach is uncomplicated and accessible to all.
He supports Dena both in and out of the classroom.
Their love for each other, family and community shines through the teachings creating a nurturing environment welcoming to all.
