yoga with katy carter

Dynamic Hatha Yoga is a strong flowing practice, drawing on different styles (Iyengar, Astanga, Hatha Flow, Shadow and Yin), incorporating many of the fundamental postures of Hatha yoga.


The practice focuses on the synchronization of breath and movement, allowing the body to open slowly, gracefully, and precisely. We move through a gradually building series of vinyasas (flowing with the breath).


Each class has a slightly different emphasis, and Katy offers options throughout to cater for all levels including beginners. She emphasizes correct alignment, but also encourages students to honour their own level, cultivating an attitude of acceptance and compassion towards themselves, and building an awareness of their own unique body.


Students will develop strength and suppleness, but also a sense of mindfulness, of peace, space and presence.


Katy Carter teaches dynamic hatha yoga classes around central Auckland.

Katy has been practicing yoga for 13 years, and teaching for the last three. Having practiced a variety of yoga styles and modalities, she travelled to India to train with Yoga Arts in 2008.

She holds the internationally recognized Yoga Alliance RYT200 teaching certification.

Katy lived, taught and practiced in the UK for 15 years, and returned to NZ two years ago. Katy has been taught and inspired by many teachers, including Donna Farhi, Sarah Powers, Louisa Sear, Annie Carpenter, John Scott, Max Strom. But she owes her deepest learning to the less well-known day-to-day teachers, and of course, to the practice itself.

For Katy, yoga is not just a form of physical exercise, but a holistic way of living – literally a ‘science and art of life’. Katy firmly believes that yoga creates energy, vitality, balance, space, a sense of peace and well being, helping you feel better and more alive.

March 02, 2011

February 25, 2011

March news

Class reshuffle as the summer draws towards the end

Tuesday night class is now 90 minutes long ! A good strong flow with a lovely long wind down and relaxation . Non members are welcome, only $12 drop in - bargain!

Thursday beginners has now been withdrawn, as sadly there was not enough regular support, but stay tuned for future beginner level workshops and classes.

New class on Friday morning for the earlybirds, 1 hour at Unitec, start your week end off right and leave Friday night free (bonus!)

and Saturday mornings at the Yoga Ground are wonderful 90 minute classes, also kick starting the weekend, or just unwinding from the week.... come join us!

A note re the Chrischurch diasaster - Yoga Ground is organising a fund raiser in March, check out www.theyogaground.co.nz for upcoming details

blessings x

January 19, 2011

January News

Hello Yogis, all bronzed and relaxed!
Getting back into the swing of the new year, the energy is starting to rise, and its the year of the rabbit/cat, signifying boundless energy bursting forth....

so, a good time to start your routine of yoga, setting yourself positive intention for the year ahead. classes have begun at Yogashala in Westmere, and next week Unitec Sport Centre classes resume, with an extra couple of classes there on Monday night until mid-February. In February, I'll be teaching a new class at Yoga Ground on Ponsonby Rd and Richmond corner, on Saturday mornings at 8am. see the timetable for details.

I look forward to sharing my classes with you soon

January 10, 2011

2011 Classes

Happy New Year to you all!
feeling rested, relaxed, and refreshed, and ready for all the new energy this year brings.

You'll no doubt be pleased to know that my classes recommence this week, the first one being Wednesday 13 Jan at Yogashala.

There is a new beginners level class on Thursday 14th at 6.30pm, following on from the popular yoga basics course. Completely new beginners are welcome too! All equipment provided, just wear comfortable loose clothes, layers if its hot!

Classes will recommence at Unitec sports centre from Monday 24th Jan. I'll be covering classes on Monday nights at 6pm and 7pm for a couple of weeks, as well as my regular Tuesday night slots of 6 and 7pm. These are always busy, fun and focused practices. Do rock along and join us.

A new Saturday class begins this year at the Yoga Ground in Ponsonby, 8-9.30am. A fantastic way to begin your weekend, setting you up with positive mood, body and intention. This class starts from 5th February. Drop in $18, concessions available.

Please feel free to text me for bookings or call me for any enquiries

see you soon!
Namaste
Katy
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