MEET YOUR TEACHERS

Meet Donna...

Donna has been teaching since 2006 and founded Hot Yoga Dunedin in August 2009.

In 2006 Donna completed an intensive 9 week training with Nikki Knoff. This training covered Iyengar and Astanga styles of yoga and included philosophy, chanting, meditation and anatomy.

In 2008 Donna completed her Bikram training in Mexico.

Donna has since trained in the Advanced Series, Yin Yoga, Trauma Informed Yoga and is also a certified Inferno Hot Pilates teacher.

Donna has hosted this luxury retreat 5 times and is super excited to get back to retreat life in May 2024.

Meet Laura...

Laura has been teaching yoga since early 2018. After completing her 200hr yoga certification in Christchurch with Apollo Power yoga she soon after started to teach yoga full-time.

Laura has since completed her Yin Yoga teacher training and Inferno Hot Pilates training.

Laura is excited to be hosting her second Bali retreat in 2024.

TESTIMONIALS

  • When we first drove into Jeda Villas I was overcome. The space exudes tranquility & peace. It also drew out my innermost thoughts and ponderings. At first I couldn't believe that I could 'deserve' to be in a place like this, to take time that was just for me. Then the week unfolded and I nourished my mind, my body, my spirit. I can definitely say that the Jane who flew to Bali was not the same person who flew home (so much so that I've been on 3 retreats now and have signed up for my forth!). I've got to say the absolute best part of the retreat though, and something I think about every day at Hot Yoga Dunedin once I finish the 26 and 2 class, is the walk from the yoga shala through the beautiful grounds straight into my personal pool at my villa, gliding to the end and floating among the frangipani flowers. Nothing beats that!”

    — JANE N

  • I joined the 7 day Pemuteran retreat in Bali in May 2023. As a parent of 4 extremely busy children to escape for 7 days it has to be worth my precious time. This trip was 7 days of self indulgence. 100% worth the money and my time. It was an unbelievable refreshing experience that was needed - I needed a recharge, a break from the mental load of normal life. I have been to Bali before - but I haven’t been to this Bali - Pemuteran was so different - rural, simple and relaxing. Absolutely beautiful. Jeda villas where the retreat is based is luxurious. The in house cook made delicious vegetarian food for us all. No cooking for 7 days / not having to decide what to cook was a massive bonus ! Yoga twice a day - 30 seconds walk from the villa. We alternated between Original hot / hot flow / yin and hot pilates. I saw so much improvement in 1 week. Outside of the food and yoga we had daily massages / day trips / temple visits / jumping off waterfalls / beach walks etc this balanced out the relaxing surroundings. If this sounds like you I encourage you to take some time for yourself, invest in your health and take a pause and to reconnect with what is important. This retreat will benefit your mindset, health and just overall life. Donna and Laura who take the retreat are such special people. Inspirational, fun, beautiful and enthusiastic ladies

    — Chloe H

  • Commiting to Bali was my big audacious goal. I had never taken myself away from my family and work commitments and the prospect of going out of the country on a seven day yoga retreat seemed too indulgent. But the long lead time and flexible payment schedule made it look achievable financially as well as getting the family used to the idea! The retreat itself; words and pictures can’t do it justice. It was stunning, the meals were amazing and getting to do yoga twice every day was such a treat with the security of knowing our instructors being one less variable for me. You can make the most of every day whether you wanted to do a planned activity or read your book; it was your time to experience Bali on your terms. I’m really grateful to 2022 Chanel for doing something out of character and stepping out of a comfort zone by booking the Bali retreat. Just commit if it’s a maybe for you; there is nothing to lose and everything to gain. I was wanting to level up in my life and my yoga practice and Bali gave me the time, tranquility and space to achieve that.

    — Chanel G

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