KAIAKO • TEACHERS

FOUNDER OF NUKU YOGA & STUDIO CO-OWNER

VINYASA • REO MĀORI FLOW • SURF CLUB CLASSES

Yoga, at its root, is is a state of being - a stilling of the mind through integration of our tinana, hinengaro and wairua. Yoga āsana, is a practice that gives way to embodiment, to presence. To teach yoga is to share the practices that help bring us into this state. 

For me, a state of yoga is found through a strong practice, a fun and invitational practice where I get to smile, laugh and feel light. 

Vinyasa and trauma-informed yoga shape the way I teach, I am interested not just in how the body moves, but in how it holds, what it holds. Te reo Māori and yogic philosophy are woven through my classes, both living lineages I am still learning and growing into. 

I believe in a wonderfully imperfect, curious practice, one where movement facilitates presence, and where showing up as your authentic self is celebrated.

NUKU STUDIO CO-OWNER

IYENGAR • BEGINNER’S IYENGAR

Glenn has been practising Iyengar Yoga since the mid-90s, deepening his commitment around 2010 and commencing his teacher training in 2012. He achieved his Introductory Level certification in 2015 and advanced to Junior Intermediate Level 1 in 2019.

Glenn is currently a Level 2 Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, a qualification that reflects years of dedicated study and a rigorous assessment process. He is working toward Level 3 certification at the next assessment in 2028.

Glenn is also an architectural designer and the founder of Tui Architecture, whose practice shares the Brougham Street space, making Nuku possible in the way it is.

HATHA • SUNDAY MARKET FLOW

Originally from Italy, Bianca's journey into yoga began after five years in the corporate world, when she chose to follow a deeper calling: reconnecting with herself and the world around her. This path led her to Rishikesh, India, where she completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training, followed by a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat in Nepal.

Bianca shares a classical Hatha practice inspired by the Sivananda tradition. Her classes weave together pranayama, sun salutations, traditional āsana and inversion exploration. Bianca returns to the same sequence every class so that over time, you find strength and meditation in the repetition. Expect challenge, and notice how it shifts each time you return.

Off the mat, Bianca teaches Italian language classes and runs The Kindness Supper Club, community gatherings sharing her passion for plant-based cooking and connection. You can follow her journey @lapetite_bianca and the supper club @the_ksclub.

ASHTANGA FLOW • TERRA SOMA 

Luli draws her classes from the rhythms of everyday life, something noticed during the day, the pull of the moon, a thought or feeling that sparks creativity and asks to be explored and shared.

Trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa and Terra Soma Awakening Arts, Luli's practice is rooted in full presence, connecting with the body as a whole, including the mind and emotions, through awareness of breath and movement. Her classes move through slow mindful sequences, repeated flows to build awareness, balance work and moments of meditation and pranayama woven throughout.

What Luli loves most about yoga is the connection it creates, to yourself, and to each other.

You can also find Luli teaching Monday 6pm at Dawn and Wednesday 6:45pm at Peeps DIY.

VINYASA • SLOW FLOW

Finding inspiration in the beauty of nature, human connection and the simple everyday experiences that shape us, Jess blends intentional and fluid movement into her classes. Drawing on trauma-informed practices, she offers plenty of choice and accessibility, encouraging exploration rather than perfection.

Jess invites an extension past asana alone, contemplating that real flexibility isn’t about touching your toes, it’s about expanding your capacity for the uncertainty of life that happens off your yoga mat.

Completing her training in Costa Rica, Jess guides you to connect your body and mind in meaningful ways. Expect the occasional laugh, plenty of ‘aha’ moments, and a practice designed to meet you exactly where you are.

Belinda discovered the Nia Technique 10 years ago and instantly fell in love with its unique blend of music, movement, mindfulness and joy.

As a black belt Nia instructor and Havening Practitioner, Belinda creates a welcoming space where people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels can move in ways that feel natural, comfortable and nourishing for their own bodies. Her classes are uplifting, playful and deeply restorative.

Dancers are given the freedom to explore movement in their own way, while improving balance, mobility, strength, coordination and overall wellbeing.

Belinda believes movement is a celebration rather than a performance. Every class encourages participants to listen to their bodies, adapt movements to suit their individual needs, and enjoy the freedom of moving in their own unique way.

Through inspiring music and mindful movement, her hope is that everyone leaves feeling more connected to themselves, more energised, and filled with a greater sense of joy.

Dan holds a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master of Osteopathy, alongside Level 2 KPJAYRI certification from Mysore, India (Ashtanga, 2012), with further training through Yoga Arts (2003) and IYTA (1998).

He teaches from a traditional, individual approach to yoga, adapting the practice to the needs of each student rather than teaching solely to the group. This personalised philosophy recognises that every practitioner is unique, and that yoga should evolve to support the individual, not the other way around.

"Yoga is not about fitting yourself into a practice, but allowing the practice to be shaped around you."

Dan facilitates Nuku's monthly Asana Foundations Workshop, designed to empower your practice and explore the structural foundation and āsana.