Yoga at Greenstone Retreat

Tucked among the trees on the edge of the Kumara Village, Greenstone Retreat is a peaceful space for rest, reconnection and renewal. Whether you’re seeking to release stress, recover from injury, deepen your practice or simply unwind, our EVOLve Studio and healing spaces offer a sanctuary for body, mind and soul.

Here you can join regular yoga classes, enjoy a one-off workshop, create your own retreat or even a personalised self-care plan — all surrounded by nature and the gentle energy of this idyllic hideaway.

Yoga with Kate

Kate has practised and studied yoga for many years and completed both Level 1 and Level 2 teacher trainings with My Health Yoga (over 600 hours of trainings). Yin yoga with Cassandra along with additional courses in sound healing and breathwork. Each class is unique, following the eight limbs of yoga from Patanjali’s sutras, weaving together asana, meditation, breathwork, philosophy, and sound healing to bring balance and awareness. Learn more about Kate’s training and lineage here

Classes are suitable for beginners through to intermediate students and are held in the beautiful purpose-built EVOLve Studio.

Weekly classes are Monday evenings for Hatha yoga and Saturday mornings for yin yoga. Each session ends with a soothing sound healing to quiet the mind and relax the body. Pop up Wednesday evening mixed classes and Serenity On Sunday sound healings are also held regularly.

During the Summer months there will be more workshops and classes. During the winter and shoulder seasons, look out for retreats and longer events.

Private sessions

Private or small-group sessions are also available — perfect for beginners, friends, or anyone wanting personalised attention.

• $85 for up to 4 people
• $20 pp for 5–15 people
  Custom sessions may include meditation, sound healing, yoga nidra, restorative or yin practices, injury specific, chakra clearing, journaling, spiritual guidance, or optional sacred cacao ceremony (+ $10 pp).

You can also request an individual yoga program to continue your practice at home — tailored to your physical, emotional and spiritual needs, with asana, breathwork, affirmations and essential oil guidance. Program will be emailed for inconvenience. See a sample here.

$80 per program (includes 20–30 min consultation in person or by phone) | Updates $30

Yoga Passes

Commit to your practice and save with our Yoga Pass options — perfect for locals looking for great value.

• 5-Class Pass: $100 — get $5 off your 6th class
• 10-Class Pass: $200 — get your 11th class free!

Payment options: Cash or bank transfer

Contact Kate at greenstoneretreat@outlook.com or 021 081 13396 for bank details and to arrange your pass (Kate will print one out for you).

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Please only apply if you can commit to attending regularly through the month. One person will be selected. Share whatever feels right, there’s no need to explain more than you want to.

Applications for November close 29th October.

Supported Yoga Space: Terms and Conditions

1. The offer. One person each month receives 50% off each session of every class and workshop run solely by Kate Hawkins at Greenstone Retreat for that calendar month. Collaborations and classes run by other facilitators are not included.
2. Eligibility and applying. Open to locals who are ready to commit to a regular practice and who are facing financial hardship, or finding things hard with their motivation or wellbeing. The minimum age is 16. Applicants must apply for themselves. Nominations by others are not accepted. Please only apply if you can commit to attending classes regularly throughout the month. One person will be selected each month, at Kate’s discretion.
3. One person only. The place is for the named recipient only. It cannot be transferred to another person, and the month cannot be delayed or carried over.
4. Booking. Each class or workshop must be booked individually. Places are subject to availability, so please book early and don’t leave it until the last minute.
5. What’s included. Weekly hatha, yin, breathwork, meditation, sound healings and other sessions run solely by Kate during the month. The November schedule is https://greenstoneretreat.nz/whats-on-calendar/.
6. Shamanic breathwork. Included where it is safe and suitable for the participant. Kate will ask about relevant health considerations before booking, and may decline a booking if she believes it isn’t safe.
7. Payment. Payment is due for each session at the 50% rate. Accepted by cash or bank transfer only.
8. Cancellations and no shows. Cancellations made within one hour of the session start time, and no shows, are charged the full session fee, not the discounted price.
9. Equipment. Mats and props are provided.
10. Changes. Greenstone Retreat may update these terms if needed, and the terms in place when the place is awarded will apply.

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Studio Hire

The purpose-built EVOLve Studio is also available to hire for your own workshops, classes or events.

• $20 per hour | $100 per day (up to 8 hours)
• Additional $80 fee if a regular class must be cancelled

Includes use of yoga mats, bolsters, props and speaker system. Please get in touch to enquire or book.

Cancellations

Cancellations made more than an hour before regular classes are free, or 24 hours for Shamanic Breathwork due to waiting list.
Those made within an hour (or 24 hours for Shamanic Breathwork) of the start time or no-shows will incur the full class fee.
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