Napier to host first ever Hawke's Bay Yoga Festival
Hawke's Bay Yogis are in for a treat with region's first ever yoga festival in Napier.
Organised by Yoga Festivals Australia, the Hawkes Bay Yoga Festival will be held at the Napier War Memorial Centre on Marine Parade on August 7-8.
This community-driven celebration of yoga offers people from all over the country a unique opportunity to try both invigorating and relaxing yoga styles over one expansive weekend, says Rosie Richards, who created the festival, and who also runs the Starlight Festival and Yoga Festivals throughout Australia.
“The Festival is a special chance for people to sample a wide range of experiences and different styles of Yoga. It’s a unique weekend because these yoga classes aren’t ordinarily available under one roof. I hope people can be inspired to start or continue their own daily practice of Yoga at the festival.” Ms Richards said.
The Festival will feature more than 18 yoga instructors from the local area and beyond, offering a diverse programme of more than 30 classes. Among the instructors is Paula Vintiner (pictured), who has been sharing Yoga with others since 2016 and opened her studio, YO Yoga NZ, in Hawke's Bay in 2019.
There will be workshops and classes in yoga, movement, meditation, and mindfulness. "It is the perfect weekend for absolute beginners and seasoned Yogis alike - a space to experience the mental, and physical wellbeing Yoga creates in a supportive community environment - all while enjoying the seaside surrounds of Napier," Ms Richards said.
The event is supported by Hawke’s Bay Tourism and Napier City Council.
“This is an awesome opportunity to see an established Yoga festival in Australia make its debut in Hawke’s Bay. We are looking forward to seeing the people of Hawke’s Bay and wider regions experience the festival,” says Kevin Murphy, Council Events Manager.
DETAILS:
When: August 7-8
Where: Napier War Memorial Center, 48 Marine Parade, Napier.
Price: $55 for one day. 2 day weekend pass $65.
(Unlimited yoga classes included with festival entry)
Tickets online or at the door. For more information visit: https://yogafestival.co.nz/
