Evening Yoga and Art Immersion | Tuesday

 —  Every Tuesday 5.30-6.30pm OR 7-8pm

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Join us for our weekly Yoga and Art Immersion evening sessions at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. These after-work classes offer a unique opportunity to stretch, balance and unwind in a serene setting surrounded by stunning art and architecture.

Each session lasts one hour and includes:

  • Gentle warm-up stretches
  • Progression to stronger poses, with a focus on flow, balance and breathing
  • A calming warm-down with breathing practice, ending with a brief relaxation or meditation.

These sessions are open to those aged 14 years and over, from beginners to more experienced yogis. Bookings are essential as we are not accepting over-the-counter purchases on the day. 

Sessions:

5.30–6.30pm class with Penny Hacking
Penny Hacking completed her advanced Hatha yoga teacher training through Ashram Yoga Auckland. She has completed mental health awareness training, holds a current First Aid Certificate and is a member of the New Zealand Registered Exercise Professionals (REPs) and Yoga New Zealand, the national registration body for yoga teachers. Penny is committed to learning through yoga and working with like-minded individuals to enhance a greater balance of physical, mental and emotional well-being and resilience.

7–8pm class with Chrissie Cunningham
Chrissie Cunningham is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, yoga teacher and Enneagram coach. She trained with Tribe yoga in Austria and also with Ashram Yoga Auckland and teaches both live and online yoga sessions. Chrissie’s main style is Vinyasa but other influences include Hatha, Yin and Ashtanga. She has 20 years’ experience as a workshop teacher, specialising in the chakra system.

Condition of participation: please do not register or attend if you currently have any medical conditions, health issues (including injuries, surgeries) or illnesses that could affect your ability to undertake this class safely.

We also offer yoga classes on Sundays, click here to book.  

Image credit: Manpower Myths of Masculinity (installation view), Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, 2023

Date
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Location
Various spaces in the Gallery
Cost
General admission $20, Members $18 (+ fees)
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Important Information 

Arriving
The Gallery closes at 5pm promptly. At this time, all visitors are asked to leave the building so that our team have time to set up our yoga space and close off remaining business before the night classes begin. 

If you have booked in for the 5.30pm session, security will allow access into the building through the main doors from 5.15pm.

If you have booked in for the 7.00pm session, access into the building through the main doors is from 6.45pm.

Please head to the main counter to scan your ticket and then wait by the red couches in the main foyer on the ground floor. Our team will meet you and take you to the class.  

What to bring
Please dress in comfortable clothes to move and stretch in. We have a small amount of yoga mats available for people to borrow. If you have your own yoga mat please bring it.

Parking

  • There are two mobility spaces across the road from the Gallery, just outside Kompass Coffee. The time limit is 180 minutes.
  • AT Civic and Victoria Street carparks offer evening rates.
  • Street parking on Princes Street (by Albert Park and the University of Auckland) might be the most cost-effective option.
  • Kitchener Street has street parking close to the Gallery, but the ongoing inner-city roadworks often cause congestion and queues.

Gallery etiquette
Umbrellas and large bags are not allowed to be carried through the Gallery. A cloakroom is available to use free of charge at reception. Smaller bags/backpacks must be carried by hand (not on your backs).

Please do not eat or drink inside the exhibition spaces and please do not touch the artworks.

If you would like to share feedback after the event or connect with the programming team, please email galleryprogrammes@aucklandartgallery.com