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Lotus Yoga Centre

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The lotus Yoga Centre offers a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, with a focus on healing, rejuvenation and stress release.

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About the Centre

Established in Wellington (1971), the Lotus Yoga Centre became an Incorporated Society with Charitable Trust status one year later. The Centre provides a range of courses including yoga, taichi qigong, massage and meditation. A natural Therapy Centre is associated with the Lotus Yoga Centre. Bookings can be made for iridology, naturopathy, nutrition, stress management, massage, back/neck/shoulder treatment, reiki and reflexology. The Centre publishes books on yoga and health; such as the Amrita Cook Book, Relax with Yoga, Be Fit with Yoga and many more.

In 1985 the Lotus Yoga Centre moved to the Kapiti Coast and is now located in the town of Paraparaumu. An old homestead is set in peaceful surroundings, consisting of 10 acres of bush, lawns and organic gardens. The scenic surroundings touch the heart, the fresh air clears the mind and the spirit is uplifted to blend in with nature.

Our Teachers

Eric Doornekamp

Eric is Director-Founder and Spiritual Leader of the Lotus Yoga Centre (1971). He studied Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga with Dr. Swami Gitananda at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India, in 1968.

Eric is an Honorary Member of the International Yoga Academy of Australasia, Fellow Member of the International Yoga Teachers Association NZ. He has a Ph. D. in yoga. He is a member of the International Centre for Yoga Education and Research, India.

Eric has forty-five years experience as a yoga teacher and forty years as an alternative health practitioner. He is a certified Taichi Qigong instructor with twenty years experience. Eric is the author of several books on yoga and health.

Cathryn Doornekamp

Cathryn came to be associated with the Lotus Yoga Centre in 1996. When travelling to Peru on a spiritual pilgrimage she met her spiritual partner Eric Doornekamp.

Cathryn has a deep passion for yoga and is a yoga teacher with sixteen years experience. She holds a diploma with the Integral Yoga Academy of Australasia and International Yoga Teachers Association NZ. While Cathryn teaches both general and beginners yoga classes, she specializes in teaching yoga for the elderly and pregnancy.

Cathryn is currently participating in the Yoga Step-by-Step Correspondence course with Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India. She recently attended a ten-day intensive yoga retreat at Ananda Ashram, with it in mind to return for further yoga studies.

Anthony Britton

Anthony has a background in sport, formerly in football but his current passion is road and off-road cycling. He has practiced yoga for fourteen years, and for the last seven years he has been a student of the Centre's advanced Classical Yoga Course.

Anthony has a Diploma of Teaching, and the major for his degree from Massey University is in Education. He had many mostly happy years coaching children of all levels and ability, mainly in football, and attained an Oceania Level III qualification, as well as a Certificate of Coaching earned as part of his degree.

Despite his coyishness Anthony would secretly love to run a Laughing Yoga class, but has been persuaded his background and abilities more suit teaching general yoga focusing on sports people, whatever their state of fitness. Anthony also likes to write for his and others' amusement, and possible enlightenment, and so has begun to incorporate yoga precepts into his writing.

Mission

Aims and Objects

In regard to yoga together with related and/or complementary disciplines, the Centre aims to:

(a) Advance education, which is beneficial to the community.

(b) Encourage the study and practice of all aspects of yoga and related and/or complementary disciplines.

(c) Promote a reverence for and feeling of unity with all life.

(d) Enhance physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health in a holistic way.

(e) Encourage a greater understanding of philosophy, psychology, mythology, and culture.

(f) Establish and maintain a centre or centres for the purpose of holding classes, courses, workshops, discussions and meetings by means such as inviting and supporting international teachers.

(g) Arrange correspondence courses on yoga and related and/or complementary disciplines.

(h) Establish schools, ashrams and/or retreats.

(i) Provide schools, courses and examinations whereby teachers may reach required professional standards.

(j) Establish and maintain a library and research facilities.

(k) Distribute to Members information which either directly or indirectly may be of interest or assistance to the Members in carrying on their practice or teaching of yoga.

(l) Publish books, pamphlets, magazines or other material dealing with yoga and related and/or complementary disciplines.




"Welcome to The Lotus Yoga Centre & Retreat.Located in the heart of the Lotus Eco Village, the Lotus Yoga Centre is a beautiful retreat from stressful, everyday life. The friendly atmosphere lends itself to healing and rejuvenation.Adjacent to the Centre is a Sanctuary for spiritual reflection and meditation. It is set within regenerating bush and overlooks a tranquil pond. The scenic surroundings touch the heart, the fresh air clears the mind and the spirit is uplifted to blend in with nature."
Address: 91 Ruapehu Street, Paraparaumu 5032
Phone: 04 298 8258
moc.liamg@znertnecagoysutol
State: Paraparaumu
Zip Code: 5032


Opening Hours

Monday: 09:00 - 20:30
Tuesday: 09:00 - 20:30
Wednesday: 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 20:30
Friday: 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 07:00 - 13:00


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Reviews
Great venue. We had a breath workshop there. 2 well designed spaces. Good kitchen and dining /sitting area, and a lovely big carpeted room for the workshop. Good disabled access.
This little gem is a beautiful location for any of your practices... Yoga, Thai chi chi gong, meditation, sound bowls. You name it, they have it.
For Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, or Relaxation, this is the place to go. Set in beautiful bush surroundings, it gives one a sense of peace, calm and quiet inward thinking. Cathryn is an experienced qualified teacher and teaches beginners through to more advanced, catering to each persons needs and abilities. I can happily, and confidently, recommend the Lotus Yoga Centre to all who are interested in Yoga or Tai Chi.
Had a wonderful experience in a yoga class with a gentleman called Ananda, highly recommend
Great yoga classes. Beautiful space & friendly welcoming environment.
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