Piha Iyengar Yoga Classes and Workshops

Weekly Piha Yoga Classes

Time: Sunday, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Venue: Barnett Hall, North Piha
Cost: $20 per class

Piha Beach Holiday Summer School

Daily Iyengar Yoga Classes With Melodie Batchelor
Time: 10.30am to 12.00pm
Venue: Barnett Hall North Piha
Dates: December 27th to 31st December – Daily Classes
January 2nd to 8th – Daily Classes
Cost: $20 per class or 11 classes for $180

A great time to start yoga.

Iyengar Yoga Workshops

Yoga Therapy with Melodie Batchelor

6-week Course starting 1st July

Where: Herne Bay Iyengar Yoga Centre, 230c Jervois Road, Herne Bay

When: Wednesdays 4pm-5pm

Melodie is a Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher with 35 years of experience. She has studied annually at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune since 1998 and has spent 15 of those years assisting in the medical classes, gaining extensive experience in therapeutic applications of yoga.

Each session will be supervised by three or more teachers, ensuring careful guidance and support so every student can work safely and achieve the best possible outcome.
Yoga therapy may assist with conditions such as:
● Neck, shoulder, knee, and ankle pain
● Recovery from concussion or illness
● Chronic fatigue and reduced vitality
● General wellbeing and stress-related conditions
The focus is on improving function, supporting recovery, and cultivating a greater sense of wellbeing.

Teachers and Teacher Trainees are welcome to attend as participants and/or observers.

Please contact Melodie on melodiebatchelor@hotmail.com if you would like to participate.

 

Piha Iyengar Yoga Retreat

4-6 September 2026

Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher, Melodie Batchelor’s annual retreat at Piha Beach has become a much-loved tradition. Join her for a weekend of restoration and revitalisation in the stunning natural surrounds of Piha. From sandy beach to native bush and waterfalls, nature itself will support your practice and wellbeing.
 
What’s included:
Tuition: $350- tailored classes suitable for all levels.
Meals: $150- nourishing and wholesome vegetarian.
Accommodation: Various local options to suit different styles and budgets (check local listings). Hire a house and share the cost.

Retreat Schedule:
Friday: Registration at Barnett Hall 5pm
Asana class 5.30pm – 7.30pm all equipment provided.
Dinner at Melodie’s house 7.45pm – 9pm
Saturday
Asana class 10am – 12pm
Lunch 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Interactive therapy class 3pm – 5pm
Dinner 6 – 8pm
Sunday 
Pranayama breathwork 8am – 9am
Light breakfast served at the hall.
Asana class 10.30am – 12.30pm
Retreat Ends 12.30pm
 

 

Piha Workshop with Jaki Nett

13-15 November 2026

Enrolment from 5pm on Friday at Barnett Hall, North Piha
Schedule:
Friday class 5.30 – 7.30pm
Dinner : 8 – 9.30pm at Melodie’s house.
Saturday class: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Lunch 1 – 2.30pm at Melodie’s house
Saturday class 3 – 5.30pm 
Dinner 6 – 9pm at Melodie’s House
Sunday class: 8.30am – 11.30am
Lunch Barnett Hall North Piha 11.30 – 12.30
Sunday class: 1pm – 3.30pm
 
Meals: $120 for all meals. You can book individual meal times at $30 each.
Contact : Kathleen Powell 021 189 3818 or kath@kiwibok.co.nz


For more information about the Wanaka workshop contact Sirpa on sirpagardner@yahoo.com

Click here for the Wanaka Workshop information brochure.