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Hi, I’m Emma

 

 

I’m Emma, a certified Oxygen Advantage Instructor, Yoga & Pilates Teacher, CranioSacral, Massage & Bowen Therapist.

I have been practicing and studying yoga for 25yrs. This has led me to explore and learn about the human body and the human condition.

Through my Yoga I have learnt many breathing techniques (Pranayama) & how the power of the breath can impact our life profoundly – positively & negatively (if done incorrectly).
I had been curious about the Oxygen Advantage and Patrick’s work, & I read James Nestor’s book Breathe. This led me back to OA and breathing for yoga by Patrick & Anastasis Tzanis.

I am currently incorporating OA breathing Techniques into my Yoga classes & run Womens Retreats where we explore functional breathing while working with static, yin & flow yoga poses.

I incorporate Myofascial release & yoga poses for breathing muscles, & poses that create space for breath. I have been running a breathing course for men and women that are interested in improving their health through breath, relieving stress, anxiety, breathlessness, snoring, sleep apnea, low energy, hypertension etc. The results have been fantastic & life changing for many participants. 

I love teaching everyday people & helping to retrain their breath & improve various health conditions & seeing them embrace this knowledge & take control of their own health & wellbeing.

Sessions with me can be face to face in Whangamata NZ or anywhere for corporate and group sessions or retreats. Group or private via Zoom or as a prerecorded course.

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Incredible instruction making the class well worth your time. Emma adds the tips to get the most out of each stretch without harming yourself. She is amazing.

 

Jennifer Badiuk

Emma has a natural grace and deep understanding of the body and yoga.

 

Carolyn McCormack

Emma is an incredible yoga teacher and massage therapist. She is well educated and passionate about all that she does. Emma has been a huge part in keeping my ‘mind and body in check’ for many years now 😊 A true master in her craft. Thoroughly recommend her

Nic Riordan

I’ve had the pleasure of being taught yoga by Emma and receiving one of her craniosacral treatment. Emma has such a depth of knowledge about the mind, body and soul connection and has a fabulous way of weaving these together during a yoga practice. Her yoga classes and treatments are like no other and are a must!!! Do yourself a favour and book in for an online yoga class or treatment - you’ll not regret it!!

Stana Moes

Thank You Emma for treating our dogs with Bowen Therapy. Our Airedale Jack had spondylitis and Emma provided relief, both dogs reacted positively when they arrived at Emma’s practice - so that’s always a good sign that something is working. I also received Bowen treatment from Emma - highly knowledgeable, everything seems to come from her heart and we totally trust her experience and skill.

Jasper MacIntyre

History

I have been practising Yoga for 25 years and have been privileged to practice with and learn from some incredible yoga teachers. I’ve tried many styles of Yoga and found myself inspired to learn and teach Yin Yoga and Hatha Flow Yoga. These are both very different styles but very complementary to each other in their Yin and Yang natures, and we should aim to find a balance between both.

Passion

I’ve realised that many people attend yoga classes and often come away feeling intimidated and unheard and even injured, this saddened me as I know Yoga can and should be made accessible to every BODY. It should be a practice that is healing and nurturing even when we are doing a practice that may be challenging us on many levels – MIND.BODY.SOUL.

Thank You Emma for treating our dogs with Bowen Therapy. Our Airedale Jack had spondylitis and Emma provided relief, both dogs reacted positively when they arrived at Emma’s practice - so that’s always a good sign that something is working. I also received Bowen treatment from Emma - highly knowledgeable, everything seems to come from her heart and we totally trust her experience and skill.

Jasper MacIntyre

I’ve had the pleasure of being taught yoga by Emma and receiving one of her craniosacral treatment. Emma has such a depth of knowledge about the mind, body and soul connection and has a fabulous way of weaving these together during a yoga practice. Her yoga classes and treatments are like no other and are a must!!! Do yourself a favour and book in for an online yoga class or treatment - you’ll not regret it!!

Stana Moes

Emma is an incredible yoga teacher and massage therapist. She is well educated and passionate about all that she does. Emma has been a huge part in keeping my ‘mind and body in check’ for many years now 😊 A true master in her craft. Thoroughly recommend her

Nic Riordan

Emma has a natural grace and deep understanding of the body and yoga.

 

Carolyn McCormack

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Whangamata, New Zealand

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