It's an exciting time going into October! The weather is warmer (mostly), we all start to feel the benefits of a healthy September, and sometimes our mindsets shift as we re-evaluate our routines and perspectives.

We were very honoured to open yesterday's NZ herald to find Golden Yogi listed as one of the places to try Restorative and Yin Yoga: 'Clients sink into comfortable and long-held poses for a kind of meditative practice and to let go of stress and can leave class feeling like they're almost floating, lighter and brighter'. Thank you @rachelgrunwell for such kind words!

September was a month of fun. We were thrilled to welcome even more mainstream men to the studio. And our Cleanse event truly made us smile, as we guided some of our members through a 7 day Cleanse Body, Cleanse Mind detox.

Carly Flynn surprised us with an amazing 7 day journal of the Cleanse event, which we were very grateful and honoured to read. And we were super proud of every single member - as they united together and stayed on course with daily yoga and juices, to compliment their meal plans.

As always, we couldn't resist finishing off the week with a selection of raw treats ~ Raw Ginger Slice, Raw Lemon Cookies, and OMG Orange & Fig Bliss Balls. You can find the recipes over on our BLISSblog >

Looking ahead ~ many of you may know that this week is a great time to share extra kindness, because it is NZ Depression week. We have a lot of fun happening in the studio to show our support and passion towards uplifting and inspiring all kiwi's to live healthy happy lifestyles ... read on for updates and come join in the fun : )

Wishing you smiles & wellness ... Sat Nam x ~

~ RE.lax ~ ULITIMATE RELAXATION MASTERCLASS ~

YOGA NIDRA MASTERCLASS

Sometimes the best thing we can do is stop. Relax. Be still. And breathe. Yoga Nidra is the perfect way to do this, allowing your body to go into a deep state of relaxation; especially following our blissful Friday night Yin class.

TEACHER : Jo Eng

DATE : Friday October 17th

TIME: 7.30pm - 8.45pm.

TICKETS : $25 early bird ($35 door sales)

Book in for 6pm Yin yoga as well for a total bliss fix.

~ OCTOBER TIMETABLE CHANGES ~

TUESDAY 7PM CLASS: CHANGING TO BE RESTORATIVE

Due to popular requests for a mid-week Restorative class, our 7pm Tuesday class will now be a blissful relaxation class. Please see our timetable for details. Bookings recommended ~ limited to 16 spaces.

OCTOBER 6th - 9th: lululemon athletica are treating Erin to a 3-day inspiration and goal setting workshop in Byron Bay. While Erin is away:

* Nathalie and Natasha will be teaching all Kundalini classes. Yay!

* There will be NO 5pm Meditation classes this week on Oct 6,7,8,9th.

LABOUR WEEKEND TIMETABLE

Friday & Saturday: normal

Sunday: closed - no classes

Monday: 5.30pm Kundalini; 7pm Yin (no morning classes)

~ ENVISION YOUR DREAM LIFE MASTERCLASS ~

LEARN THE ART OF VISION BOARDS & MEDITATIONS TO MANIFEST YOUR HEARTS DESIRES

This masterclass will inspire, and provide you with nearly everything you need to make your own vision board. Breath and meditation tips will open your heart to release fears and welcome prosperity. And Erin will teach everyone about herbal supplements to keep us all on a natural happy high.

TEACHER : Erin O'Hara

DATE : Sunday OCTOBER 12th

TIME : 1.30 - 3.30pm

Followed by complimentary tea & raw snacks.

TICKETS* : $40 Early Bird

Door Sales $50 - if available ~ Numbers are limited.

* Ticket price includes a basic vision board making kit, so all you have to do is think of words and find images that resonate with you.

Only 15 tickets left ~ booking recommended.

~ BLISSblog SPRING MAKEOVER ~

In the nature of spring cleaning, we have given our BLISSblog a bit of a makeover. This is super exciting for a lot of reasons ...

* You can enjoy the free recipes you may have missed so far.

* You may choose to enjoy even more inspiration from our amazing team, as they share their yoga, meditation, health, nutrition and wellness, and eco-wise knowledge.

* It is online and open 24/7 with new ideas being added all the time ... you can read it in your slippers with a steaming cuppa tea. BLISS indeed!

>>> CLICK ON OVER TO THE BLISSblog >>>

~ COMING UP : NOVEMBER FUN ~

Middle age woman resting on a yoga bolster.

SAVE THE DATE & BOOK IN ...

RESTORATIVE SPINAL AWARENESS MASTERCLASS (MINI RETREAT)

TEACHER : Karla Brodie

DATE : November 9th (1.30 - 4.30pm)

TICKETS : $59 early bird ($75 door sales)

* A healthy afternoon tea and herbal tea's will be served at 4pm. Everyone that books in for the weekly 4.30pm Restorative class as well, will receive a complimentary gift valued at $16.50.

WANDERful YOGA PARTY

Magical Yin, Kundalini Meditation, raw treats, and a special theme for the night - details to come, see our Nov BLISSmail.

TEACHERS: Stella Pierson and Erin O'Hara

DATE: November 16th (6pm - 8pm)

TICKETS*: Standard class pricing. Booking essential.

*Every person that attends on the night will go in the draw to win a Sage ticket to Wanderlust Festival in Taupo for 2015 (Valued at $500+).

~ GOLDEN YOGI OF THE MONTH ~

CONGRATULATIONS TO GREG HAY

You are our October Golden Yogi of the month, and the winner of a Tribe organic yoga strap - perfect to help you stretch out any niggles and feel amazing.

We are very grateful to have you as a part of our amazing community!

Greg ~ please pop in to the studio to collect your prize.

~ SAT NAM ~

Thank you for choosing to be a part of our heart warming Golden Yogi community.

We look forward to sharing yoga fun in the studio soon!

Love & Golden Light x ~

The Golden Yogi Team

~ CONNECT WITH US ~

PLEASE NOTE:

All Golden Yogi Events have Limited Spaces. Please book online to secure your place.

Events and Workshops are not included in standard Golden Yogi Membership Pricing Plans.

* Newbie Unlimited Passes are a special package for first time visitors to the studio. Please tell your family and friends so that they can come and find the yoga style that best suits their lifestyle.