Wave Wellness Journal

At the beach (by the sea again!) on holiday in Majorca, around 4 yrs old The curiosity to climb, to reach the edge, and to find a new perspective hasn’t changed much over the years! I'm a born adventurer - my parents couldn't quell my energy and of course they didn't want to. When I look at this photo, I love my rolled up trouser legs, bare feet ready for the sand and my small red toy camera in my hand. It was one of those ones that you click the viewfinder and an image appe

What I learnt from my first week at the No1 beach hut This week, something truly special happened at Wave Wellness. The doors at No.1 Beach Hut, New Brighton, officially opened to provide the perfect space for us. After months of planning, dreaming, and a fair bit of nervous energy, I took off the stabilisers and launched into small in-person classes under my own Wave Wellness brand. It felt a lot like being four years old again, bike wobbling on the sand. The day of freedom

Exactly as You Are. We sometimes fall into the trap of a belief that can stop us in our tracks, particularly with reference to the world of our own wellness. That myth is that we need to be "ready" before we start. We think we need to be more flexible before we try yoga, stronger before we try Pilates, or "calmer" before we try to meditate. I’ve been there. I used to believe yoga wasn't for me, too "hippy-ish" and "airy-fairy." I used to think my body wasn't built for grace

Here I am outside Iceland Power Yoga Studio with an idea brewing! While much of the world was slowing down over the festive period, I’ve been deep in the studio, submerged in the work of bringing Wave Wellness to life. I’ve been filming the final Submerge Yin Yoga sessions, recording the Seafaring journalling sessions and reviewing the Crest Mat Pilates and Surge Power Vinyasa Yoga content I filmed last month. I've also been refining some technical Wavelet workshops to

When the tide turns for 2026, look ahead with clarity The final days of the year often feel like a slack tide, the time between Christmas and New Year. The time when the big celebrations and catch ups are done, presents unwrapped and food consumed. You might even find yourself wondering whether working so hard during the year just for this time off has been worthwhile. (My advice? Relax with what is and enjoy the stillness!). This is the moment when the water stops moving bef

The Difference Between Movement and Mastery Observe the sense of flow here, the inhale arching back in half camel When you watch a developed practitioner in a yoga sequence, a Pilates transition, or even just move across a room with grace, the beauty isn't in the peak pose, it's in the  flow . It's the seamless gap  between  the actions. The difference between feeling clunky and feeling completely connected comes down to one essential principle:  Timing . You feel it now, mor

The Paradox of Unwavering Control Maori Octopus, Octopus maorum (image credit info here ) When we pursue stability , our minds often picture rigidity: concrete, steel, a fixed, unmoving post. In the world of true movement, whether that be in yoga, Pilates or in daily life, rigidity leads to strain, tension, and eventually, failure. True stability must be flexible. This paradox is perfectly captured in the ancient yoga sutra: Sthira Sukham Asanam —meaning finding Steadiness

The Difference Between Strain and Grace Have you ever looked at a long-legged wading bird, like the  Pied Stilt (Poaka) and noticed the sheer  grace  of its posture? It stands tall, seemingly weightless, moving with an effortless ease. It's a vision of elegance. At the Wave Wellness Studio, our principles are literally painted on the walls. Our  two model Pied Stilts ,  Sterling and Sasha , are  forever present , standing tall as a constant visual reminder of this exact feel

Introduction: The Little Penguin and the Big Ocean Kia Ora! Just as the ocean's mighty currents can pull and direct everything in their path, we can sometimes feel swept along by the relentless currents of our busy lives. From work deadlines to family demands, it’s easy to feel like we’re constantly battling the tide. But what if you had your own internal current, a reliable force to guide and steady you through any swell? At Wave Wellness, we believe you do. It's your breath

Where does true, lasting strength and  unwavering stability  truly come from? The secret lies at your centre: your  Core . I see my Core as my powerhouse in every situation. Whether I am consciously centering to deliver my  Paku Mihi  (short introduction) during a recent welcome onto a Marae (more on that experience shortly!), cornering smoothly in my car, or holding a challenging yoga pose, the central connection in my body is my point of control. The  Core  is far more tha