Tauranga 

Mount Maunganui:

Tūmanako Te Ora – Men’s Group

This 4-week program provides a holistic approach that incorporates self discovery practices and Relaxation Training, including visualisation, meditation, and conversational support techniques. This program offers a safe and supportive environment to develop greater resilience, self awareness, emotional regulation and effective communication.

The Process: Awareness – Recognise the trauma and its impact —> Acceptance – Acknowledge and accept the experience and emotions —> Integration – Make sense of the trauma within one’s life story. —> Empowerment – Regain control through value-aligned choices.

Facilitators: Kati Ludwig & Te Arahi Bryers

Kati is a Registered Psychologist with over 14 years’ experience and a background in trauma therapy, yoga, and group facilitation. Her integrative approach blends evidence-based psychological practice with mindfulness, embodiment, and self-compassion.

Te Arahi is a skilled facilitator, kaupapa Māori practitioner, and programme designer with decades of experience in men’s wellbeing, justice-involved youth, and cultural leadership. He brings warmth, depth, and tikanga Māori values to his facilitation style.

2025 Class Referrals Open

  • maximum of 10 men

  • dress: comfortable

Papamoa:

Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TSY)

TSY is invitational, involves no holds or assists and is personally adaptable to become your Yoga practice. TSY is designed to support:

  • increased body and breath awareness

  • empowerment and connection to your body and actions

  • sense of connection to others

  • present moment awareness

  • increased distress tolerance

  • increased sense of safety in own body

Facilitators: Gillian Hotchin & Rianda Gunter.

Gillian : Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive YogaFacilitator, Registered Yoga Teacher, MindfulnessFacilitator and DAPAANZ Registered Counsellor.

Rianda : trauma counsellor, Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy graduate, EMDR trained, Masters Narrative Therapy.

Papamoa yoga group information class times

2025 Classes Running Now

Venue: Pure Mama Yoga Studio

  • maximum of 10 woman

  • all props are provided

  • dress: comfortable