About Waiheke Yoga Room

“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”
Confucius

Changing our focus so our life can become more meaningful, more relaxed and more joyful is not that hard. So what do we need to take us on this journey of discovery?

  • A yoga practice that enlivens, stretches, strengthens and relaxes us
  • Very simple breathing techniques to centre us
  • A do-able regular meditation practice
  • A whole new way of thinking about our lives, ourselves and the world

Let’s work together on any or all of these things to help bring clarity, light and hope to ourselves and those around us

“I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today  –  I can choose which it shall be.  Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet.  I have just one day  –  today  –  and I’m going to be happy in it.” Groucho Marx

About me

My name is Susan Grbic and I’m a yoga teacher, a wife, a mother and a grandmother. South African by birth I have called New Zealand home since 1994.

I began teaching yoga in 1996 – my early training being in Integral and then Iyengar yoga. In 2001 I met Donna Farhi and she became a strong influence in both how I practice and how I teach.

In June 2000 I opened the Albany Yoga Room on Auckland’s North Shore and exactly 12 years later, in June 2012, I passed it into other hands in order to go and live on Waiheke Island.

I now offer one-on-one tuition in both yoga and meditation as well as running classes and occasional retreats and workshops both on Waiheke and at Mana Retreat Centre on the Coromandel. I also organise bespoke retreats – I work with you to design your own retreat right here in paradise (Waiheke Island), either for you and a group of your buddies or work colleagues, or to take time out just for you alone!

Private tuition cost (one student) :

  • $80 in my home studio. *
  • $30 additional when required to travel

For 2 students

  • $120 in my home studio
  • $30 additional when required to travel

* If you are unable to afford this please enquire about my sliding scale
For prices of bespoke group or individual retreats please check the relevant pages

Yoga and meditation have almost always been a big part of my life. In the late 70’s I found my spiritual path that I have followed ever since, and in the mid-80’s I discovered hatha yoga. Through all the ups and downs of life these two elements – yoga and meditation – have been my pole star, giving me direction whenever I felt lost. If you feel these practices could be helpful for you I would love to accompany you on that journey.

Susan Grbic

Email: [email protected] (Yes it’s spelled correctly!)

or you can text or ring me on 021 130 2932