Teachers
Welcome to Positive Balance Yoga. Your Friendly Community Yoga studio helping you to Move Better, Sleep Better and Stress Less! We run 6 evening classes in Auckland’s Northcote Point during school term time; in a friendly, spacious and nourishing environment. Our classes include Vinyasa Flow, Slow Flow, Yin & a ten-week comprehensive Beginners Course.
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Nikola Magerkorth
A compassionate and holistic Yoga Teacher, Nikola crafts thoughtful, dynamic sequencing with a great emphasis on Pratyahara (turning inward), Pranayama (breath control), Yoga Philosophy, well aligned Asana (yoga poses), in both Vinyasa and Yin yoga.
With over a decade of dedicated practice to Yoga, and experiencing first-hand the healing benefits to the body and mind of her natural crafts, Nikola is passionate about sharing her love of Yoga, Naturopathy and Wellbeing with others.
Nik specialises in bespoke yoga and meditation classes for those who are looking to set a regular practice and bring mindfulness into their every day.
Living and breathing her values and principles,
Nik currently teach Thursday Night Vinyasa Flow, and Yin at Positive Balance.
Hannah Kerr
Whether you are embarking on your yoga journey as a beginner ready to discover the basics of yoga or are looking to explore a mindful flow practice where movement and breath is synchronised, she nutures an inclusive space, believing anybody at any age can benefit from yoga in their lives.
Hannah trained as a yoga teacher through Ashram Yoga almost 20 years ago with a balanced emphasis on asana (postures), pranayama (breathing practices), mediation and yoga Nidra (guided relaxation).
Her other spinning plates include being a mum and graphic designer so understands and is so happy to share how beneficial yoga can be for creating moments of equilibrium within a busy life. Hannah values your precious time on your mat and wants to help you make it as enriching as possible.
Jillian Mclean
Jillian has a deep love of Yoga, Pranayama (breath work) and movement. Her Yoga offerings are designed to be energetic, balanced and empowering. Students are encouraged to become their own teachers, tuning into their inner truth and honouring their own unique body.
Jillian is trained in Embodied Flow Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Yin Yoga and Kids Yoga.
In addition to Yoga teaching, Jillian is a fully registered primary school teacher and a mum of two young boys, under five.
Jillian currently teachers Monday evening Vinyasa Flow and Slow Flow at Positive Balance.
Teacher Subs
Occasionally you might meet a new teacher in the studio. We have a list of fantastic Sub Teachers who can step in at any time, who know our Positive Balance style, many of whom have taught full time with us before.
Don’t worry if your regular teacher is away, we carefully chose our teaching staff to make sure all of our classes are consistently enjoyable and safe, no matter who is up front!
“Really looking forward to seeing you
on the mat soon”
Term 3 timetable
We teach a Hatha style Yoga which is nourishing for the body mind and soul! Classes include Vinyasa, Slow Flow and Yin style. Pranayama (breathwork) and Meditation are all important parts of our Positive Balance Yoga Teachings.
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Address
Church Hall
St Johns Church Community Hall
47 Church Street (just off Onewa Road) NORTHCOTE POINT