Join us for a jam-packed day full of amazing yoga: class tasters of many different styles, talks, tasty food, our famous chai, community and much more.
Yoga Day is a wonderful opportunity to sample the best of yoga, with a thoughtfully curated event schedule showcasing the wonderful practices, tools and philosophy that yoga inspires us with.
If you’ve not yet made it to one of our classes, Yoga Day is the perfect chance to explore what we do at Uprising Yoga, as well as find the perfect class, style and teacher to suit you.
Regardless of your experience, we’ll have something for you at Yoga Day. Our aim is to support your health and wellbeing by helping you incorporate some of the tools of yoga in your life.
We’re making the day super affordable, because we’d love to see as many people as possible join us. So spread the word, and bring your friends and family along too.
Classes run from 5:30am – 7:00pm, with more than 20 sessions throughout the day.
Pricing: $15 early-bird pricing until the 20th May, $25 thereafter.
Book online, or call, email, or see one of our friendly staff at Uprising reception, 199 Ferry Rd, Chch.
When booking online, scroll forward on the timetable to 23 May, and you’ll see Yoga Day listed there.
Your ticket includes:
- Unlimited access to all the days’ classes.
- A downloadable wellbeing booklet.
- A free yoga class voucher.*
- Free chai throughout the day.
- Access to a special yoga day lunch menu (must be booked in advance with your ticket purchase).
So join us on Yoga Day to experience the benefits of yoga and mindfulness.
Uprising’s whole yoga team will be there. We can’t wait to see you on Yoga Day!
*voucher is transferable to another person + must be used within three months.
Include lunch with your Yoga Day booking for only $15 extra (total $30).
*** Deadline for lunch orders is 12pm Thursday 20 May ***
Featuring vegetarian buffet style salad bar, includes: hot proteins, salads, bread and healthy sweet treats. Includes vegan & gluten free options.
Book lunch with your yoga day ticket purchase (advance booking only).
Booking for each yoga session happens on the day, on a first come, first served basis.
Yoga Day Schedule
These sessions can be booked on the day, on a first come, first served basis.
| 5:30am
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Chanting
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Andrew
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| 6:00am
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Your Pace
A space to build your own practice with the support of our teachers. Arrive at anytime within the session. |
Krista and Andrew
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| 7:30am
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Om chanting
Chanting the four parts of the healing pranava AUM using the hasta mudras. Enjoy the subtle vibration of the sound we create together. |
Helen
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| 8:00am
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Sun Salutations
Surya Namaskar (the Sun Salutation) is a sequence of postures traditionally practiced at dawn as we greet the rising sun, inviting sunlight to the spirit. Here you’ll be guided through several variations of salutations, balancing strength and softness in body and mind. |
Amaya
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| 8:30am
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Pranayama
We sit comfortably together to explore approaches for how we might find a steady, long and ultimately beneficial breath state. |
Andrew
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| 9:00am
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BREAK & chai | |
| 9:30am
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Hatha
A more traditional way of practising yoga. You are led through a well-rounded and breath-centred sequence at a comfortable and mindful pace. |
Helen
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| 10:00am
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Sun Salutations v2
Another opportunity to explore awakening energy in the body through sun salutations of different types. |
Sarah
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| 10:30am
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Morning Slow Flow
An opportunity to intuitively move your body. You’ll be led through a mindful balance of gentle flowing movements. |
Emmalee
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| 11:00am
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Yoga Gems for Parents
Resting in your inner calm and clarity can be challenging as a parent! Here you’ll be guided through a few simple yet transformative yogic practices incorporating body, breath and mind. |
Amaya
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| 11:30am
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Yoga for Climbers
Exploration of how yoga is of particular benefit to climbers. |
Helen
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| 12:00pm
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LUNCH BREAK | |
| 1:00pm
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Uprising – who we are
Hear about how Uprising Yoga came to be and what we’re about, including our guiding Sankalpa & Principles. Come to listen or feel free to join in the conversation about what this place & practice means to you. |
Teaching Collective
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| 1:30pm
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Open Satsang
A chat about everything Yoga. Whether you have a question, experiences to share, or simply wish to listen – all are welcome! |
Andrew
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| 2:00pm
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Kundalini
Intro to kundalini, bring your curiosity and explore without expectation what this ancient yoga style offers. |
Camila
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| 2:30pm
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Restorative
We take a slower pace with supported positions and longer stays. All with the intent to activate our natural relaxation response. A wonderful way to take rest as we foster the qualities of support and compassion. |
Krista
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| 3:00pm
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Meditation
Practice from lying down or seated on a chair or the floor, experience a practice to bring the mind home to its natural state of beauty, calm and clarity. |
Atmavidya
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| 3:30pm
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BREAK & chai
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| 4:00pm
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Vinyasa
A flowing style of yoga where we synchronise breath with movement to foster a greater sense of focus and calm. |
Sarah
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| 4:30pm
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Yin
Simple yin for every day living, allow yourself to melt inwards. |
Camila
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| 5:00pm
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Sankalpa off the mat
Learn about the value of Sankalpa (personal intent) with space to create or refresh an intent that is meaningful to you. With a personal exploration about how you might bring this into everyday life. |
Krista, Amaya, Sarah
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| 5:30pm
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Yoga Nidra
Traditional deep relaxation practiced from lying down. It balances the nervous and endocrine systems and induces a state of peaceful alertness and clarity. Yoga Nidra is a deeply healing and nourishing practice. |
Atmavidya
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| 6:00pm
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Sound Bath
Recline, relax and absorb the healing power of sounds from singing bowls and the magic space between, known as silence. |
Camila
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| 6:30pm
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Kirtan
A simple and powerful way to meditate through call and response singing. Kirtan is an effortless and joyful practice that allows us to by-pass the mind and open the heart. All are welcome, no previous singing or chanting experience is needed. Bring an instrument if you have one. |
Atmavidya
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Book online, or call, email, or see one of our friendly staff at Uprising reception, 199 Ferry Rd, Chch.