Teachers

We are welcoming you to our community.

As Yogi Teachers we share the commitment and passion to all aspects of Yoga, on and off the mat. We see ourselves as forever students and continue to visit classes and workshops to keep our own practice flowing. Meet us during class to share a moment of connection.

Tanja is a passionate and devoted yoga teacher, originally from Germany with Thai roots. She began her yoga journey in Rishikesh, India, training in Hatha and Ashtanga, and later completed further studies in Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Trauma-Informed Yoga here in Wellington – earning her 300-hour certification. Tanja offers Hatha Vinyasa Flows, Yin Yoga, and Yoga Nidra, with a focus on mindful movement that feels nourishing and intuitive. Her calm and grounded energy brings so much heart to the practice.

Mae is a Hatha-trained yoga teacher and mental health Dietitian with a trauma-informed, holistic approach. Her classes blend breath, movement, and stillness to support strength, calm, and connection.

Drawing on the Te Whare Tapa Whā model and a Master’s in Dietetics, Mae supports wellbeing across mind, body, and spirit. She’s passionate about somatic movement, authentic expression, and building inclusive community spaces.