Piha Iyengar Yoga Classes and Workshops
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
Backbend Workshop in Hamilton
22-23 May 2026
Where: Bend It Yoga Hamilton
When: Friday 22 and Saturday 23 May
Schedule:
Friday 5pm – 7pm
Saturday 10am – 12.30pm
Saturday 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Cost: $175
Contact for bookings: Jennifer Dalton mcavoy_dalton@xtra.co.nz
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
Asana class 10am – 12pm
Lunch 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Interactive therapy class 3pm – 5pm
Dinner 6 – 8pm
Sunday
Pranayama breathwork 8am – 9am
Pranayama breathwork 8am – 9am
Light breakfast served at the hall.
Asana class 10.30am – 12.30pm
Retreat Ends 12.30pm
Two Workshops with Jaki Nett
North and South Islands
November 2026
Melodie will host Jaki Nett at Barnett Hall, North Piha over the weekend of 13-15 November 2026 when she returns to New Zealand next year.
More details to come.