Kirsty’s yoga journey began long before she stepped into teaching. What started as a personal practice slowly became a deeply woven part of her everyday life — a space for healing, transformation, and self-inquiry. Teaching naturally emerged as a way to share the depth and meaning yoga had brought to her own path.

Her classes are inclusive, soulful, and gently creative. With a blend of movement, breathwork, philosophy, and meditation, Kirsty invites students to meet themselves with curiosity, compassion, and presence. Whether playful or profound, her offerings are always anchored in meaning.

Her practice has evolved from dynamic styles like Hatha and Power into the quiet depth of Yin and somatic stillness. She has trained with teachers such as Jo Phee, Satu Tuomela, and Amy Ippoliti, Tara Judelle, Vincent Bolletta, Audrey Sarquilla, and draws on trauma-informed principles to create safe, embodied spaces for all. Kirsty is also a facilitator of Yin Yoga and 200-hour teacher trainings, sharing her passion for yoga education with warmth and wisdom.

A lover of mythology and Tantra, Kirsty’s teaching is infused with subtle philosophy and reverence for the mystery of being. Off the mat, she finds joy in nature, music, motherhood, and the ongoing art of living with presence.

Lisa’s journey into yoga began during a time of personal upheaval, guided by an unspoken longing for freedom and self-discovery. With a lifelong curiosity about the body and a spiritual upbringing rooted in faith, yoga felt like a homecoming—a space where movement met meaning, and deep questions found space to land.

From her first class, Lisa knew this was more than healing—it was a calling. Teaching became a natural extension of her transformation, a way to offer others connection, insight, and grounded empowerment.

Her classes are intuitive, accessible, and gently challenging—woven with philosophy, meditation, breathwork, and a deep respect for each student’s unique path. Trained in vinyasa, yin, restorative, somatics, and yoga nidra (200hr + 300hr with Inspire Yoga, plus additional studies with Sundar Yoga), Lisa’s teaching balances structure with freedom, stillness with movement.

She’s a Reiki practitioner, creative spirit, beach lover, and mum who treasures the magic in small things—like handmade cards and long family dinners. Her teaching is infused with that same warmth and care.

Lisa invites students to come as they are, meet themselves with honesty, and let the practice meet them—soft or strong, still or moving—with compassion and heart.

Kylie first encountered yoga during her university studies in somatics—what began as part of the curriculum quickly became something more. It was the first time she experienced true stillness in her mind, and she knew she’d return to the practice. A few classes in, a teacher sparked a lightning-bolt realization: “I’m going to teach this one day.” Nearly a decade later, she did.

Her practice has evolved from discipline and structure into one guided by softness, intuition, and presence. Once restless in stillness, Kylie now finds joy in meditation, mantra, restorative yoga, and free-form movement. Her teaching reflects this evolution—integrative, accessible, and rooted in emotional intelligence.

An E-RYT 500 and Yoga Medicine Registered Therapeutic Specialist, she draws from 1,000+ hours of training across yoga therapy, somatics, Pilates, Hakomi, and functional movement. Her classes blend anatomy, breath, and creative sequencing—always grounded, playful, and open to exploration.

Kylie also teaches on the Yoga Medicine platform and offers therapeutic one-on-one sessions. Outside the studio, she roller skates competitively, dances often, and believes wholeheartedly in the power of curiosity, rest, and play. Her mantra: “Rest is a skill.”

Robin’s yoga journey began as personal exploration—curiosity that soon grew into something deeper. Though teaching wasn’t the original goal, it became a natural extension of his desire to keep learning and connect with others along the way.

Originally drawn to intense Power Yoga as a way to quiet the mind through movement, Robin’s practice has evolved into something gentler, more grounded in presence than push. Today, he values balance, reflection, and the quiet magic of simply showing up.

In class, Robin offers thoughtful sequences, a touch of philosophy, and space to move, rest, or just breathe. His teaching is playful, open, and rooted in kindness—with the occasional pun or poetic metaphor. A 200hr Power Yoga teacher, he continues to be inspired by community, students, and the unexpected beauty of everyday life.

Off the mat, Robin is a biotech consultant and community builder, leading a local choir and geeking out over music, politics, theatre, and spreadsheets. His teaching reflects all of it—welcoming, creative, and real.

His mantra: In the most loving way—I expect absolutely nothing of you. Come as you are 

And if his class were a song? Paul Simon’s “Once Upon a Time There Was an Ocean.”

Born in Canada with Syrian and Iraqi heritage, Maryam is a certified yoga and meditation instructor and facilitator of workshops and retreats that include Reiki, cacao, sound healing and somatic therapy. She firmly believes in the power of unity, love, and collective energy as catalysts for healing. With over 500 hours of training acquired internationally across Latin America, Canada, and New Zealand, she brings a rich tapestry of knowledge to her practice. Maryam’s ability to create a safe and nourishing space while guiding you on a journey to a deeper self-connection forms the foundation of all her practices.

Ben first came to yoga not as an experienced practitioner, but with a curiosity and a sense that it could offer something meaningful. He began his 200-hour training at Basecamp with no intention to teach—just a desire to grow. But after completing the training, an unexpected opportunity to teach arose, and he’s never looked back.

Ben’s teaching is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and a strong belief in yoga as a tool for long-term wellbeing. Inspired by the challenges he’s seen loved ones face with stress and mobility as they age, he’s passionate about using yoga to build resilience—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

In his classes, you’ll find a friendly, welcoming space where challenge meets choice. His powerful flow classes invite students to build strength and self-awareness without pressure, while his candlelit yin sessions offer deep rest and nervous system regulation.

Ben has trained in Baptiste Power Yoga, Yin, and 300hr studies through Inspire Yoga. Off the mat, he’s an engineer with a sharp wit and love for edgy comedians—and he’s always up for a laugh.

His invitation: show up as you are, breathe, move with intention, and let the practice support whatever life brings.

I began my career journey as a Sound Therapist and Energy Worker utilising clear crystal quartz singing bowls and exploring Reiki healing in 2023, but my connection to these realms of energetic practices began long before my time on this Earth. Growing up in Aotearoa with whakapapato Te Hapu o Ngati Wheke, my connection to spirituality and holistic wellbeing runs deep. I am passionate about focussing on the whole of our being with the awareness that every aspect is intertwined; taha tinana (physical well-being), taha hinengaro (mental and emotional well-being) and taha wairua (spiritual well-being). Over the last few years, I've woven the threads of many holistic wellness rituals into my own life delving into naturopathy, cacao ceremonies, plant medicines, breathwork, mediation, yoga, Oro Atua (Māori sound healing) and crystal singing bowls. I create and facilitate intentional offerings that restore that balance and peace within by working with vibrational frequencies on a subconscious level that cleanse, restore and renew, providing sacred time and space to align with our highest selves and natural world around us. I hope to empower people beyond my classes or sessions to live mindfully and with greater presence, connected to Mauri ora (life force) so our toiora (healthy lifestyle) can be nurtured and supported.

Mallari’s journey into teaching began about a year into her own practice, when daily time on the mat sparked a deeper curiosity. Encouraged by a teacher, she pursued yoga teacher training thinking it was just for personal growth—until she taught her final practicum. In that moment, something shifted, and her passion for teaching was born. She taught her first class the day before graduating and hasn’t looked back since.

Mallari’s practice has evolved with the rhythms of life, moving from strength and structure to softness, stillness, and presence. Her classes invite you to explore the balance between effort and ease, always offering space to honor your body and experience.

You can expect a grounding start, a flow that builds heat and curiosity, and a mindful return to rest. Mallari weaves in breath awareness, yoga philosophy, and real-life reflections to help you connect what happens on the mat to life beyond it.

Her training includes creative sequencing, functional anatomy, psychosomatics, nidra, and ancient philosophy. Music is always present, thoughtfully chosen to support the energy of the class.

Off the mat, Mallari loves food, travel, music, and spending time with her two French bulldogs—and yes, she once held hands with the Dalai Lama!

Cherish’s journey into yoga was shaped by meaningful moments, people, and travels that sparked a deep curiosity about conscious living. Though there’s no single starting point, yoga philosophy led her into the practice of movement, helping her navigate challenges and discover unseen parts of herself.

Since feeling the call to teach in 2017, her practice has evolved to focus on presence, subtlety, and quality over form. Her classes blend strength with softness, structure with play, and are infused with somatic movement, creative transitions, and contemplative themes — all set to a thoughtfully crafted playlist.

Cherish holds over 700 hours of yoga teacher training across styles including biomechanics, psychosomatics, sequencing, tantra, teen and kids yoga, and mindfulness. She’s also currently studying herbal medicine, always seeking new ways to deepen her connection with the body, nature, and the teachings.

Outside the studio, she draws, dances, lifts, and skydives (with over 300 jumps!). She finds inspiration in philosophy, nature, and the richness of everyday life. Her classes are a space to explore yourself with curiosity, courage, and compassion.

Favourite mantra: Om Dum Durgayei Namaha — a reminder that true strength is always rooted in love.

Melissa’s yoga journey began in her teens when her mum brought her to her first class. Over the years—through travel, life transitions, and motherhood—yoga became a steady, grounding presence. A teacher in Sydney encouraged her to share her love for the practice, planting the seed that led to her teacher training in 2018.

Her teaching blends strength, clarity, and space for self-exploration. Classes often begin with breathwork or grounding, flow through dynamic asana, and close with stillness, reflection, or meditation. Melissa’s sequences are functional and fluid, informed by alignment, anatomy, and her ongoing studies in psychosomatics, yin yoga, and meditation.

She aims to help students feel connected to their bodies, supported in their process, and inspired to return—whether to her class or their own mat. Music plays a big role in her classes, cultivating an embodied, spacious energy.

Outside the studio, Melissa is a mum of three, a lover of the outdoors, and someone who finds joy in life’s everyday rhythms. She brings that lived experience to her teaching—grounded, heartfelt, and real. A mantra she returns to often: “With ease and grace.”

Laura’s path into yoga began not in a studio, but backstage—woven into the warm-ups of her actor training. Initially drawn to the practice for physical support, it wasn’t until moving to New Zealand and joining the Basecamp community that yoga truly took root. It became more than movement: a way of seeing, living, and connecting deeply within.

Now trained in Power Yoga (200hr) and completing her 300hr with Inspire Yoga, Laura blends breath, stillness, and creative expression in her classes. Influenced by meditation, art, drama school, and even her former life as a professional puppeteer, she offers spaces that are spacious, poetic, and gently transformative.

Her teaching invites curiosity, softness, and presence—often beginning with breathwork and ending in quiet reflection. With a warmth grounded in real life (and parenting), Laura creates a pause in the everyday: a chance to soften, explore, and reconnect.

Her guiding light: “Curiosity is the one thing invincible in nature.” – Freya Stark

Alice believes in the healing magic of coming home to the body through movement. What began as a search for quiet and flexibility soon evolved into a way of life, deeply influenced by her studies in Non-dual Shiva Tantra and a love for embodied practice.

Her teaching journey spans various movement modalities—she’s a qualified Personal Trainer, Animal Flow Instructor, and yoga facilitator, having completed her 200hr training with Rise Yoga, Yin Yoga training with Kirsty van de Geer, and Shake the Dust training with Satu Toumela in 2024.

Balancing corporate work with teaching, Alice creates classes that blend strength, sweetness, and spaciousness—helping students navigate both challenge and ease. Her sessions often weave together music, philosophy, poetry, and deep permission to simply be.

To Alice, practice is a return: a remembering of our brilliant, interconnected nature.

Outside of class, she’s a poet (@words.byallie), gym coach, runner, passionate home cook, bhakti devotee, and loyal friend. Her rich inner world and grounded presence infuse every offering with warmth, soul, and a touch of the sacred.

Amy’s journey with movement began at just four years old, when she talked her way into her first dance class — and she’s been in motion ever since. A lifelong lover of embodied expression, her teaching weaves together elements of primal movement, dance, functional fitness, and traditional yoga to create soulful, accessible classes that invite students into deeper confidence and self-trust.

With a background in photography and videography, Amy shares her practice through cinematic videos on YouTube, where she offers yoga, meditation, and breathwork, building a global community rooted in curiosity and connection.

Her classes are grounded in the belief that movement is more than physical — it's a way to remember our wholeness. Through playful sequences, embodied awareness, and a strong emphasis on intuitive movement, Amy creates space for students to honour their energy, listen deeply, and move in alignment with their inner knowing.

For Amy, yoga is not just a practice — it’s a path of awakening. Whether she's guiding a dynamic vinyasa or a quiet yin session, her intention remains the same: to hold space for presence, healing, and a return to Self.

Fiona has been dedicated to teaching yoga for over 15 years and has been training yoga teachers for more than a decade. It’s been a joyful and evolving journey of refining her craft and deepening her understanding of the practice.

Once a yoga studio owner and now a mother of two young girls, Fiona is deeply grateful for the tools that yoga provides — tools that help her meet herself each day not only as a mother, wife, and business owner, but as her own person. The ongoing self-inquiry that yoga invites allows her to look within, listen closely, and understand what she needs — on and off the mat — to care for herself and those around her.

Her extensive training, both in Aotearoa and overseas, includes over 1000 hours of study with renowned international teachers such as Sarah Powers, Bernie Clark, Jo Phee, Tara Judelle, Dr Scott Lyons, Tiffany Cruikshank, and Janet Stone. These experiences have shaped her teaching and helped her support countless students on their own journeys.

Fiona’s mission is to guide yoga teachers in discovering and connecting with their yin energy — so they can practice with authenticity and teach with confidence. Through her trainings and workshops, she creates the time, space, and nourishment needed to deepen this subtle yet powerful connection.

Yoga has been a part of Jemila’s life since she was a small child. Her mother taught Iyengar at the local community centre in the 1970s and ‘80s and her primary school offered hatha yoga to the students. But Jemila was more drawn to dance, studying and later teaching Russian ballet and Bharatnatyam from ages 6 to 20. After several injuries convinced her to try another form of movement, she came back to yoga in her early 20s, spending the late 1990s and early ‘00s as a dedicated ashtangi. Yet it wasn’t until the stress of working towards her PhD in microbiology from Harvard that Jemila truly found the mental and emotional benefits of yoga and its sister science, Ayurveda.

In 2014, Jemila deepened her practice with a 200hr RYT training at O2 Yoga under the guidance of Mimi Loureiro and Elliott McEldowney. Grounded in ashtanga and following the principles of Beryl Bender Birch, O2’s training builds on a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology, yogic philosophy, and breath to explore the nuances of sequencing. Teacher training was a life-changing experience, opening Jemila up to her full capacity to connect with the practise and with others. She has been teaching yoga regularly since then, sprinkling in Ayurvedic principles, meditation, and pranayama in the decade since beginning her professional journey in yoga.

Jemila’s classes are dynamic journeys into, within, and through the self. They are physically challenging to intentionally clear the mind and allow us to be fully present in the body. You will find playful sequencing matched with offerings of challenges: sukha and stira, the hard and the soft, yin and yang. Jemila draws on her experience in dance for creative transitions and to set long passages of movement, sequenced along a theme, and with a peak pose that might offer an opportunity for personal growth. Throughout it all, Jemila supports her students with verbal cues, safe modification options, an upbeat playlist, and a playful spirit. She hopes you will leave her classes feeling grounded, present, and restored.