Jo Coston
As the proud owner of Shine, I can’t wait to welcome you to your class.
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The Shine Collective is a small directory of diverse but like-minded teachers and therapists, working their magic in the New Plymouth area. Everyone is independent, and has something different to offer.
For me, Yoga is a place that I can go any time, in any situation, to ground myself in the present moment. I don’t need to be in any particular place, or any special clothing, I just need to pause, stretch, and breathe.
My yoga journey started when I was in school, doing my homework at the back of yoga classes my Mum was teaching in various school gym halls and hotel conference rooms. Today, I am thrilled to have my Mum in my Yin classes, and to be able to both give back, and pay it forward.
I completed my 200 hour teacher training with Reva, and am continuing my education with a certification in Positive Psychology. I have a real love for meditation, and can be frequently found sneaking off to a quiet corner for a quick mind reset. I have a certification in Beginner Meditation Teacher Training from Sura Flow, and am working on a Meditation Teaching Diploma through the Soul Awakening Academy.
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I have a passion for making what we do accessible for everyone. We all look different in our poses, and the variances in how our bodies are put together ensure that we all have movements and moments that feel easier than others. All of the moments, the ones with flow, the ones that make you wobble, and the ones that we’ll try again tomorrow, are welcome.
Eva Collins
For me Yoga is a way to slow down, connect in and return to our natural state of stillness. From this place of stillness, we are best equipped to navigate the busy world around us and show up as our most authentic selves.
I trained in a style called Pranaa Yoga which combines structured elements of Iyengar, more gentle esoteric elements of Amrit and flowing dance like movement. But truthfully, I’ve had many different Yoga teachers that have influenced my practice from Krishna yoga, Hatha, Raja and Bhakti styles.
I have a background as a musician. Naturally I’m drawn to expressing with sound using instruments of all kinds and voice.
I like to call myself a student of Yoga. Yoga for me is the art of self-study, not just a set of physical postures. I love the continual unfolding of learning as I go.
Mostly I hope that by sharing my passions I can facilitate an accepting gentle space for all bodies without judgment or worrying what the person on the mat next to us looks like.
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You can find Eva at St. James' Hall ÅŒakura on Wednesday evenings for her Yoga YinFusion class, or at https://www.facebook.com/eva.collins.372.
Rorie Evans
Rorie's journey with yoga began in childhood, blossoming into a lifelong dedication to this transformative practice. Her extensive training includes 200-hour certifications in Vinyasa and Hatha yoga, a deep dive into Kundalini yoga with a 300-hour program, and a remarkable 500 hours of Ayurvedic study, making her a fully qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
Following the lineage of Krishnamacharya, Rorie is a perpetual student, ever deepening her knowledge under the guidance of cherished teachers and mentors.
But Rorie's impact goes beyond expertise. She's known for her warmth, relatability, and a touch of humor that makes learning a joy. Come explore the path to well-being with a guide who's not only knowledgeable, but also a pleasure to practice with.
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Check back for updates on Rorie's future classes and workshops.
Laura Briggs
I have been practicing yoga for 16 years after being given a book from my Mum as a teenager. My practice supported me through medical school and working as a doctor before I realised that I wanted to move away from medicine and into a more holistic practice. Sharing and teaching yoga seemed like the natural step.
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I completed my first 200 hour training with Path of Yoga in June 2022 and my second with Reva in December 2023, and now feel ready to share my love of the practice with others.
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I'm passionate about supporting people to experience the joy in freedom of movement, and to discover how the practice can support their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
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You can find Laura teaching Vinyasa at Reva in New Plymouth, and occasionally subbing Jo's classes.
Robbie Keck
Robbie is passionate about yoga! A practising yogi for 15 years and a full time Vinyasa and Yin Yoga teacher for 3 years.
His classes infuse Indian philosophy and storytelling with yoga sequences that open and strengthen the body and mind.
Robbie loves the teachings of the Buddha and Eastern Mysticism bringing the concepts to life for the time we live in. His classes are fun, flowing and will challenge you.
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You can find Robbie at www.sevayoganz.com
Nicole Michelini
Waves are my life energy & surfing requires courage, a good sense of balance and physical strength. Yoga offers me all of those components.
I had my first contact with yoga in 2013 in Costa Rica. Back in Switzerland I then visited the yoga class of a good friend once a week and found my way into the yoga world through her.
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I am Nicole Michelini, 42 years old from Zurich, Switzerland. I completed my yoga teacher trainings, TT200hr and Advanced TT300hr in 2017 at Yogalives in Zurich.
To me, yoga means friendship with my body, my mind and soul. It also brings opportunities to grow and self-reflect and to be more grounded. Yoga creates space for myself and for others around me. It creates space for my body to grow, to be stronger, and more balanced so that I can go lighter through life and connect wholeheartedly with others.
Check back for updates on Nicole's classes.
Velvet Scarletta
I’m passionate about creating safe, inclusive, compassionate, and inquisitive environments in the yoga classes I guide. My intention is to awaken awareness of how we relate and connect to our bodies, our minds, and the world around us.
Yoga has been an integral part of my life for over 10 years along with Japanese Jiu-Jitsu for the past 7 and I delight in weaving my interests and learnings into the classes I facilitate. I'm passionate about offering people the tools to live a more resilient, empowered, autonomous life.
Becky Bruckner
Just recently I decided to make it official and became a trained yoga instructor for kids through Contemporary Yoga.
I feel honoured to share the blessing and positive energy of this practice in an age-appropriate, fun-filled environment. I love working with children as it's a great opportunity to see things with fresh eyes and a playful spirit.
