Raw Yoga & Wellbeing

Fantastic experience: I've been practicing at Raw for almost a year and a half and for me, it's the perfect yoga studio. Nicole and John have curated a beautiful space and community. Their teaching styles are both warm, inclusive, empowering, and with the right balance of silliness and fun. They offer a range of different classes for different styles of asana practice and every teacher on the roster is amazing, with just the right amount of familiarity and uniqueness to their teaching styles. I've just finished the 200-hr YTT and highly recommend whether you're wanting to teach or just explore your practice and yourself. They have obviously put a huge amount of care into developing their curriculum and are both skilled facilitators with sharing and exploring the information offered, but also with creating and holding space for a group to come together and learn from one another. Highly highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: The Raw Yoga Teacher Training programme was a remarkable experience. Nicole and John are exceptionally knowledgeable and they have a strong desire to facilitate the flourishing of the students' fullest capacities. They passed their knowledge while encouraging curiosity, finding my inner teacher and trusting my insight. Every moment was filled with learning and growth. It was a transformative journey that I will always cherish. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Boutique inclusive yoga school where expertise, compassion and humour are woven into each class.

Fantastic experience: I love practising at Raw!!! the space is unencumbered and inviting. My class on a Thurs a highlight of my week and I love teaching at Raw because I am afforded so much grace. Thank you Nicole and John.

Fantastic experience: I love the way classes are taught, the cozy studio, and your true intention of making people's lives better with what you guys teach and do! The YYT is the best investment I have made in my life, and I am so grateful for the team at RAW.

Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend Raw Yoga in Milford. They have a mixture of Iyengar style, Vinyasa style and Yin yoga over all days of the week, all explained excellently by the yoga teachers, with graduated options for whatever level you are at beginner or advanced. Such a welcoming friendly space, nice environment, parking and ease of booking online. Thanks Nicole and John.

Fantastic experience: It is not a big or fancy studio, but Nicole makes all the difference. The detailed guidance, the full attention and the precious peace, she leads everyone to explore the beauty of yoga, very impressive!

Fantastic experience: Wonderful. Kind and gentle teachers. Do it for yourself.

Fantastic experience: Good downward dog

Fantastic experience: Excellent, trauma sensitive yoga class in North Shore Auckland. Beautiful space and the most outstanding yoga teachers- professional, experienced and just so kind and gentle.

Fantastic experience: I love this Studio and the teachers here. The studio is a very warm and welcoming place.

Fantastic experience: Just amazing!!! Knowledge and understanding of trauma informed yoga and physiology is out of the park. Thank you

Fantastic experience: Such a welcoming and inclusive studio. You are in good hands with John and Nicole with their wealth of experience and knowledge. A must is Align - My favourite class this is the perfect foundational class and important for alignment, stability and strength. In my opinion a must for the beginner, the yoga student, if you are working through an Injury or chronic pain and equally if you love the gym - you will get so much out of this class. So many options for ability, age, strength and experience.

Fantastic experience: Nicole and John create a safe, inclusive environment for me to explore in my journey back to movement and wellness after 12 months of fairly limited ability. I am enjoying finding increasing range of movement under their guidance through class and private sessions. The conscious slow movements with invitation to listen and respond accordingly has been really beneficial in finding more range and strength. There are gems of wisdom peppered throughout class that give much to reflect on after class. I highly recommend if you are after caring, courteous and reflective teachers and a new studio that has amazing energy and Light.

Fantastic experience: Warm, welcoming studio with lovely instructors. Loving the variety of classes, and exploring what I enjoy. You always feel supported and never feel pressured to do more than your body is capable of. Lots of variation for beginners who aren't as flexible. Props always provided and used. I look forward to my classes and am grateful to have such a great space and practice to destress and reconnect with myself.

Fantastic experience: Warm and welcoming studio, from the space itself to the people. No matter what your background, the whole team will invite you in from the first visit!

Fantastic experience: An incredible yoga studio. Welcoming, down-to-earth atmosphere coupled with expert instruction. The classes are nourishing for body and spirit. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Friendliest studio on the shore!

Fantastic experience: Nicole, John and the whole Raw Yoga team are amazing! Really great and inspiring classes which showed us how we can improve in a fun way. We'll try to integrate all these new poses (especially the handstand ones :-) !!!) into our yoga routines. Keep up the good work and thanks a lot! We'll definitely come back when we are in NZ again.

Fantastic experience: I have been taking Johns “Broga” Class on Wednesdays for quite some time on the advice of my fiancé . I am a tradie and have certain old injuries that go hand in hand with over 25 years of Flooring Installation . I have tried higher impact fitness programs in the past but my back and knees are really not up to it , since I have been taking Johns classes I have noticed increased flexibility in my movement and a lot stronger core . The concept of Yoga was totally foreign to me when I started and to be honest I was afraid to even attempt it but John and the Raw yoga studio was so welcoming I didn’t feel uncomfortable at all . John is an excellent instructor and is so descriptive of the movements during class you really don’t even need to look , you just need to be in your zone . Last but not least it teaches you to relax and gives you the tools to apply that to stressful situations which greatly benefits me as a business owner , partner and dad . Thanks RAW Yoga !!

Fantastic experience: Really enjoyed the workshop. Will definitely return.