Yoga Classes

Join Reha Kumar for free yoga workshops. Learn the history of this ancient Indian practice while enjoying guided flows, meditation and breathwork, open to all levels.

  • Date Te rā me te wā

    11 - 12 Oct, 2025

  • Price Utu hoko

    Free event

  • Location Te wāhi

    Aotea Centre
  • Words by Discover Auckland
  • Last updated 30 Oct 2025

Learn the history behind the ancient Indian practice, be guided through yoga flows, meditation and breath work. Renowned yoga instructor, Reha Kumar, will be offering free practical and theory-based yoga workshops throughout the weekend. No yoga experience is necessary.

There are five 45-minute yoga workshops across both Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October. There is no booking required, please just show up 10 minutes prior to the scheduled class. The full timetable is below.

Yoga workshops will take place inside the Waihorotiu Room on Level 2 in Aotea Centre.

You are welcome to bring your own yoga mat. There are also a limited number of mats available to borrow. 

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Location Te wāhi
Aotea Centre
50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010
Plan your route
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

The Aotea Centre is a short walk up Queen Street from Waitematā Station, and the Civic car park is conveniently located beside the venue if you’re driving.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

Check out the sculpture of celebrated Kiwi opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa which sits on Level 3 of the Aotea Centre. It was created by local artist Terry Stringer and unveiled by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa herself when the auditorium was named in her honour in 2019.




Timetable for Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October 2025


12pm - 12:50pm | Yoga Āsana

Gentle pose-focused yoga class. All level-friendly. This class will focus primarily on intentional movement and breath awareness.



1:10pm - 1:45pm | Art of sitting

Guided seated meditation.



2pm - 2:50pm | Aṣṭāṅga

A dialogue on Patañjali's Eight-Limbed-Path of yoga and putting it into practice on and off the mat.



3pm - 3:45pm | Yoga Āsana

Gentle pose-focused yoga class. All level-friendly. This class will focus primarily on intentional movement and breath awareness.



4pm - 5pm | Yoga Nidra

Explanation of each of the koshas (sheaths) and the science behind the yoga of 'sleep' followed by a guided yoga nidra class.

Note: You are welcome to bring any additional layers of warmth and support like blankets, jumpers, or even pillows to this class.


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