True Essence

28/08/2026

Tomorrow! You can join my yin class at 4:15 pm

The 2026 Hawke’s Bay Yoga Festival is nearly here. We are looking forward to sharing a weekend of yoga, wellness & rejuvenation with you. Here is some housekeeping before the event.

Festivities will take place
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th August.
Napier Conferences & Events Centre
48 Marine Parade, Hawke’s Bay
The event is an indoor all-weather festival.

Please remember to bring
• Your ticket (printed or mobile)
• Your yoga mat, bolster, strap & block. Plus a towel or blanket you can use to keep warm or roll up as a bolster if you don’t have one.
• Wear layers to adapt to your practice and stay warm
• A water bottle to stay hydrated.

Registration
• Save time and register early on Friday afternoon 3:30pm-5pm.
• Regular registration opens 8am Saturday.
• You can register at any time throughout the festival.
• Registration on the first morning can be busy we appreciate your patience.
• You can save time by downloading, printing and filling out the event waiver here (otherwise, we will have waivers for you on the day).

Classes: Queues will be open 20 mins prior to the class start. There is no other form of class registration, we have found this to be the best way of dealing with the changing requirements of participants as each day unfolds. At the end of each class we may empty the space first before letting the next class in. This is to prioritise the participants who have queued outside.

We’ve had an amazing response to the festival, and classes. We expect the festival to be well attended especially on Saturday morning. We encourage you to explore and enjoy all six spaces, each offering sessions throughout whole weekend.

To make the most of your experience, it’s a good idea to have a backup class in mind in case your first choice is full or already in progress. Please note that once a class has started, late entry is not permitted. We also ask that you stay for the full session to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted experience for both the instructor and fellow participants.
Thank you for your understanding! You can see the full program here.
On the day timetables will be on the wall of each space.

14/08/2026

Bookings are now open for our next Yin & Watercolour workshop, the last one of this winter season.

Come and take a moment to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Release tension from the body through a gentle Yin practice, then let yourself be guided through a meditative watercolour journey — a space to explore, express, and create without pressure.

Winter invites us to turn inward and notice what is there. This is not always easy, as it can also bring us face to face with our shadows. But when we bring the light of presence to them, we can see ourselves more clearly and, from that place, plant new intentions.

What would you like to plant within yourself today?

📍My Secret Garden, 43 Wakefield, Onekawa, Napier

Guided by Ninoska, yoga teacher and watercolour artist and Stephie, psychologist and spiritual healer.

No experience needed- all levels are welcome 🌸

Booking is require.
Small group - maximum 10 participants.
DM to book your spot 💌

23/07/2026

Come and take a moment to relax your body and mind, release what feels heavy, and express yourself through watercolour from a calmer, more grounded place.

Winter invites us to turn inward and notice what is there. This is not always easy, as it can also bring us face to face with our shadows. But when we bring the light of presence to them, we can see ourselves more clearly and, from that place, plant new intentions.

What would you like to plant within yourself today?

📍My Secret Garden, 43 Wakefield, Onekawa, Napier

Guided by Ninoska, yoga teacher and watercolour artist and Stephie, psychologist and spiritual healer.

No experience needed- all levels are welcome 🌸

Booking is require.
Small group - maximum 12 participants.
DM to book your spot 💌

01/06/2026

I have 2 spots available for new yoga students in June. If you’ve been wanting to deepen your practice with personalized guidance, I’d love to hear from you💜

27/05/2026

Still soaking in the softness of this past weekend ✨

Thank you to everyone who came to share, move, paint and release with us at Yin & Watercolour.

There’s something so special about slowing down together.

Our next gathering will be on June 28 ✨🎨
DM us to reserve your spot

Love,
Nino & Stephie

🍁

21/05/2026

Last spots remaining for our Yin Yoga & Watercolour session at .secret.garden.nz ✨

An evening to slow down, soften, and reconnect through gentle movement, guided meditation, and creative expression.

We’ll begin with a grounding yin yoga practice and a guided meditation to help you release and let go, followed by a relaxed watercolour session to express yourself — designed for all levels, no experience needed.

A beautiful space to unwind, create, and nourish yourself.

Limited spots available — DM to join us 🤍

11/05/2026

Dropping my schedule for the rest of May 🌸
And yes, there’s a new Hatha Yoga class at Yippie Yopi now ✨

10/05/2026

Our Autumn Equinox Circle was so deeply enjoyed, by you and by us, that we’ve decided to make these autumn circles a monthly gathering, held every fourth Sunday of the month ✨

So, whether you joined us last time or are just discovering this now, our next autumn circle will be held on Sunday, May 24

While the equinox has passed, we’ll continue to move with the energy of autumn through the softness of yin yoga, watercolour, breathwork, and guided meditation. Together, we’ll gently explore the art of letting go, just as the trees release their leaves 🍂 , and invite our energy back to what feels essential.

🗓️ Sunday 24 May
⏱️ 3:30 - 5:00 pm
💵 $35
📍 .secret.garden.nz

Held by
Ninoska Jaramillo | Yoga teacher & watercolour artist
Stephie Duran | Psychologist & spiritual healer

No previous watercolour experience is needed, and all materials are included — just come as you are.

If this speaks to you, send us a DM to reserve your spot 🌸

08/05/2026

Our Autumn Equinox Circle was so deeply enjoyed, by you and by us, that we’ve decided to make these autumn circles a monthly gathering, held every fourth Saturday of the month ✨

So, whether you joined us last time or are just discovering this now, our next autumn circle will be held on Saturday, May 24

While the equinox has passed, we’ll continue to move with the energy of autumn through the softness of yin yoga, watercolour, breathwork, and guided meditation. Together, we’ll gently explore the art of letting go, just as the trees release their leaves 🍂 , and invite our energy back to what feels essential.

🗓️ Saturday 24 May
⏱️ 3:30 - 5:00 pm
💵 $35
📍 .secret.garden.nz

Held by
Ninoska Jaramillo | Yoga teacher & watercolour artist
Stephie Duran | Psychologist & spiritual healer

No previous watercolour experience is needed, and all materials are included — just come as you are.

If this speaks to you, send us a DM to reserve your spot 🌸