Yoga West is West Auckland's newest yoga studio, situated in the beautiful leafy village of Titirangi. This calming urban retreat will encourage you to stay connected to your centre and your natural presence, while in the midst of daily life. 

At Yoga West, we offer a variety of yoga styles and classes and warmly welcome all students - from those seeking to try yoga for the first time, to seasoned yogis wanting to inspire a regular practice. All our teachers have undertaken the highest quality training and are passionate about sharing the healthful benefits of yoga. 

We believe there is a yoga practice for everyone, and it is our hope that you can find one that changes your life into a happier, healthier and more heart-centered one!

Haidee Stairmand - Slow Flow + Yoga Basics Course
(Available for private sessions)

Haidee’s initial exploration of yoga in 2002 led to a great love of the practice, which she felt compelled to share with others as a teacher. ‘Yoga has given me an understanding of myself and my place in the world. I’ll always consider myself a lifelong student of yoga, and I am continually learning and exploring.’

Haidee has practiced yoga regularly for over 15 years and has been teaching since 2013. Her aim is to enable others to move freely without injury, and to create a calmness of mind in a busy world through intelligent yoga practices.

‘I love anatomy, the human form and movement. I encourage a curious approach to yoga and life that allows others to discover what works for them, in a clear and uncomplicated way - creating a body mind that is mobile, stable, functions well and is a great place to live.’

Haidee specialises in working with injuries/limitations and physical or mental trauma. She is a certified iRest® Yoga Nidra Level One teacher.

John Allan - Vinyasa

A designer by trade, John has spent much of his life in the process of creation. From graphic design to urban and garden design, there have been many outlets for his creative passion. After trying hard to avoid yoga for many years, there was no way it wasn't going to be a huge part of his life once he met his partner, who introduced him to the dynamic, vibrant practices of Vinyasa, AcroYoga and Aerial Yoga. 

For John, yoga helped him understand and discover balance, how to move through stuck energy and find the flow, ease and grace of life. The connection discovered through partner based AcroYoga changed the way John moved and operated in the world. Yoga quickly became an essential part of John’s daily routine and the love for dynamic, creative movement fuelled his desire to train in Vinyasa, which he completed in early 2016.

Aleksandra Antevska - Vinyasa + Yin

Aleks is an academic, a star-gazer and wellness-warrior that is dedicated to good food, good moves and good thoughts!

She started her practice over 10 years ago right here in West Auckland. She has since completed many hours of Yin and Vinyasa training in Ubud, Bali and has gone on to teach all over our fair city. Her intention is notice the spontaneous peace that arises when we choose to participate in the present moment, through linking breath with movement in Vinyasa or though the stillness and sensation found in Yin yoga.

Aleks aims to one day merge her research career in health with more holistic approaches to wellness, in order to change health practices on a bigger scale.

Rani Michelle - Vinyasa

Rani is a dedicated yogi, dancer and movement lover. Her curiosity for yoga and meditation began over 15 years ago when she found that regular practice creates an overall state of wellbeing, and she continues to be committed to her studies and practice. She has recently returned to New Zealand after teaching in Melbourne for 6 years.

Rani is interested in how yoga practice relates to our every day life experiences. Through movement and self-inquiry we can develop the awareness to access our somatic wisdom, which is the wisdom of our bodies on a cellular level.

Rani’s goal as a facilitator is to inspire and guide others into self-empowerment through movement and connecting to their inner truth. She encourages her students to cultivate a deeper connection to self, which in turn creates a deeper connection to others and the environment around us. She offers a playful practice that has an emphasis on breath and alignment. Rani is experienced at teaching to whoever is in the room, accommodating all levels of practice.

Misato Radovanovich - Pregnancy Yoga + Mums & Bubs Yoga Course

Originally from Japan, Misato is a mother of two school-aged children and has been an active yoga practitioner for over 16 years.

Prior to acquiring her 200H yoga teaching qualification in 2016, she has worked as a translator/interpreter for multinational firms, experiencing first-hand the benefit yoga brings to what could otherwise be a very busy/hectic lifestyle.  Yoga has empowered her with inner peace and confidence throughout her pregnancies and childbirth. Her passion lies in sharing her joy of yoga with those who are beginners, or who have never experienced the true enlightenment that yoga brings to the inner self.

She believes that no practitioner is too stiff or ‘inflexible’ for yoga - it is all about finding the right modifications to make the postures work for the individual’s needs, so everyone can feel great and completely comfortable about being in their own body.

Kara-Leah Grant - Tantra Sadhana

Kara-Leah is an internationally-renowned retreat leader, teacher and author. She has impacted millions of people over the last decade through her articles, books, videos and teaching.

Passionate about liberation in this lifetime, Kara-Leah practices and teaches an everyday path of awakening. This path is grounded in Direct Realisation Tantra and focuses on dissolving layers of the conditioned mind into deeper and deeper heart-felt presence.