Patti Mitchley
Patti's background in contemporary dance comes through in her graceful, flowing, feel-good classes and epic playlists. Connect to your body with mindful transitions and exploration within the postures, a dancing, moving meditation. Patti always makes you smile.
Patti has been teaching community dance and movement practice in Raglan since 2003, and she makes a mean bliss ball.
Vikasa Yoga (RYS 200) Thailand 2013
Rainbow Kids & Family Yoga 2014
Thai Dynamic Massage 2015
Sajeeva Yoga Hatha/Vinyasa (RYS 200) 2017
Bexie Towle
Bexie's experience covers teaching all types of yogis. You're bound to learn something new in every class, as she'll help you find alignment and fine tune your experience in postures. She is super skilled at meeting you where you're at in your practice. She loves to play and brings yoga to our local kindys. Off the mat, Bexie is a community-spirited greenie, working for the Karioi Project. She also enjoys cooking for friends and catching longboard waves.
500 hour Yoga Alliance RYT
200 hour Ashram Yoga NZ 2011
300 hour Shades of Yoga (Bali) 2015
Play Kids Yoga Teacher 2016
Bliss Baby Prenatal Yoga Teacher 2017
Bethany Lyons
Bethany's classes always present a challenge, a well-rounded practice and a delicious playlist. Her classes invite you to have a play with something new and wake up some energy in your body. Bethany’s classes are perfect to bring balance to someone with an active lifestyle.
Bethany loves to get out for a run, spend time with her friends, and to try new things! She laughs a lot!
Radiant Life Yoga School (RYT 200) Nicaragua 2015
Anatomy Trains with Tom Myers 2017
Tessa von Huben
Tessa’s background as a physiotherapist has made her passionate about injury prevention and whole body movement. Her Pilates classes incorporate lengthening and movement of the entire body with a focus on core strength and joint stabilisation carried out to some funky tunes. Tessa encourages you to challenge yourself safely with exercise progressions.
Away from the Space, Tessa owns and works at Raglan Physio. Outside of the clinic you might spot her running around the town with her large and very furry Alsatian.
Polestar Mat-based Pilates 2013
Bachelor degree in Health Science Physiotherapy 2010 (AUT)
Masters degree in Health Practice Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2016 (AUT)
Postgraduate certificate in Acupuncture 2013 (AUT)
Kiri Spiotta
Kiri is a yoga teacher and enthusiast, massage therapist, and reiki practitioner. She is passionate about all things healing and expression- whether it be through art, movement, or music.Her creative approach to teaching is dance like, expansive and fluid with an emphasis on breath. She aims to make yoga accessible to all with the hope of enabling individuals to facilitate their own healing.
When off the mat, Kiri is passionate about creating art, spending time in nature, dogs, flowers, good coffee, and has recently discovered a newfound love for 2-3 foot offshore days on a longboard.
RYT 200 Ashram Yoga - 2014
Certificate in level 1 Reiki - Dr Anna Kirwin Reiki, 2015
Certificate in Relaxation Massage- Wellpark College, 2016
65 YTT Yin yoga with Jo Phee - 65 hours- 2019
Bachelor Degree in Psychology- 2020
Diane Davies
Diane's background in counselling and body work help inform her teaching so she creates a safe container for students regardless of age, experience and physical capabilities. She is passionate about yoga being accessible because she has found it immensely healing in times of challenge in her own life and wishes to share this with others.
Diane works as a massage therapist and aromatherapist, lifts weights, loves the beach and reading (often on the beach). She is a lover of all things spiritual and metaphysical and is currently learning how to read Tarot cards.
60 hr YTT Mental Health Aware Yoga (2022)
200 hr YTT Hatha Yoga, Akasha Yoga, Bali (2016)
Diploma of Therapeutic and Remedial Massage (2010), Wellpark College
Diploma of Aromatherapy (2009), Wellpark College
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling (2003)
Elena Hidalgo
Elena’s classes weave intuition, play and grace. Her teaching combines detailed queuing, mindful transitions and are infused with a deep knowledge of movement and the body, stemming from her background as a Physiotherapist. Often with a hint of challenge, expect her classes to invite you out of your comfort zone and remind you how fun it can be to try new things and just play!
Off of the mat, Elena loves surfing and outdoor activities as much as the comfort of a good book, music and crafting art or new yummy recipes.
Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy, Spain 2009
Postgraduate in Acupuncture, Spain 2010
Postgraduate in Poyet Method, Spain 2010
RYT 300 Vinyasa Yoga, India 2015
60 YTT Aerial Yoga, Indonesia 2018
RYT 200 Meghan Currie Yoga School, Indonesia 2019
Integrative Nutrition and Dietetic Course 2021
Sam Lowes
Sam works as a physiotherapist at Raglan Physio. He has a special interest in adapting strength and conditioning principles for rehabilitation. He is also Pilates trained and loves intergrating physio and pilates.
Sam brings a strength and conditioning program specifically designed for surfers to The Space, and classes specifically tailored to guys.
Originally from the UK, when he’s not at the clinic or at The Space, Sam is busy being a dad to two boys, running, surfing and making the most of Raglan life! Before moving to NZ, Sam used to spend a lot of time in lycra! Since 2012 he has completed various endurance races for swim, bike and run, including the famous 'Ironman' events in both Zurich and Wales.
Mat-based pilates-trained 2013 (UK)
Jorden Lahood
Jorden’s lifelong background in dance shines through in her graceful and intuitive classes. Having worked as a professional dancer in Australia and USA, she brings a sense of flow and creativity to her teaching, helping students connect mindfully with their bodies. Her classes blend fluid movement, grounding breath work, and a sense of playfulness.
Outside of yoga, Jorden juggles life as a new mama, tertiary studies in mental health, and her passion for dance. She also enjoys time at the beach, reading in a sunny spot, or making jewellery with crystals.
Diploma in Health Science (Naturopathy) - 2021
RYT 200 Yoga Teacher Training Bali - 2024