Evening Yoga and Art Immersion | Tuesday

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

The 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.

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. 

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.

Important Information 

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.

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. 

Security will allow access into the building through the main doors from 5.15pm.

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.

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