About Us
SINCE 1975
Tauranga Yoga Centre has been at the heart of the local community, offering a space for people to move, grow, connect, and have fun!
It all started back in the early 1970s when a dedicated group of yoga teachers, led by Don Ayres, wanted to share the transformative power of yoga with Tauranga Moana.
At the time, yoga was still seen as a mystical practice, but this group was determined to change that.
From Halls to Home
Initially, classes were held at the old St John’s Ambulance Hall and St Peters Church Hall on Cameron Road. Recognising the need for a dedicated space, the centre’s founders quickly began fundraising to build a purpose-built facility.
With a remarkable sense of community spirit, the teachers volunteered their time, hosted massage days, and organised handcraft and cake stalls.
Their efforts paid off, and soon there was enough money for a deposit, along with a bank loan to secure the land leased from the Tauranga City Council.
×´Tauranga Yoga Centre provides a thoughtful practice with deep yoga philosophy roots. My body, mind, and spirit are eternally grateful to the many experienced and compassionate teachers and their continued support on my yoga journey.×´
Pioneers of practice
The Centre started with approximately 30 members, and from the beginning it was decided that a voluntary committee would run the Centre, and it is the same today.
While the Centre has evolved over the years, our core values remain the same—making yoga accessible, affordable, and inclusive for all.
This commitment to inclusivity and community has made Tauranga Yoga Centre a place where people come to practice yoga and find connection, support, and personal growth.
In Te Reo Maori, Tauranga means "safe harbour or resting place', which we think beautifully reflects the location and feeling of our centre.
