Welcome to Jo Peden Yoga
Experienced — Encouraging — Effective
Hi, I’m Jo Peden
I am an experienced yoga teacher living near the south coast of Wellington. I began practicing yoga in 1996 and have been captivated ever since by the challenge and inspiration of this practice. I started to teach yoga in 2001.
Classes
I teach classes in a boutique, dedicated studio in Southgate, Wellington.
I also teach weekly live Zoom classes.
Private Sessions
Go deeper with a private lesson.
A private session is perfect for you if you have a specific health issue or injury which makes a general yoga class difficult. A private yoga lesson is also perfect for you if you are developing a home yoga practice or want help with specific poses.
Events
Events include workshops, retreats and longer classes with a particular focus. These are all great ways to spend time to gain greater understanding and benefits from the practice of yoga. It can be a real treat to step away from your day-to-day life and immerse yourself in the practice of yoga.
What THEY say
I joined Jo’s classes in my 50s and I feel better, stronger and more resilient than I have for years. With calm persistence Jo’s given me the confidence to try poses I’d never thought possible. Jo literally bends over backwards to make our yoga class one of the highlights of the week. Each class has its own rhythm — just the right amount of repetition; just the right number of surprises.
Jo is an extremely skilled and intuitive yoga teacher. Her classes have a great flow and pace — they’re relaxed and fun. I always come out of a session feeling reset, refreshed and relaxed. Jo balances the familiar with the new and has a real skill in being able to integrate poses that take us to a new level without pushing us too far. The Island Bay classes have become a regular routine for me and I can’t imagine not having these in my week.
I highly recommend Jo’s classes for anyone who wants to learn Iyengar yoga in Wellington. The classes are friendly and welcoming, and cater to beginners and more advanced students alike. Jo is a highly skilled, energetic and supportive teacher. I enjoy the variety of asanas that Jo guides us through, and really look forward to each class.