Discover the Benefits of Slow Movement Fitness Training "SMFT": Our Core Training Ethos at
Vital Energy Yoga | Movement
Brand New “IRON + BREATH” Class starts Wednesdays at 5:40pm!
Closed for King’s Birthday Long Weekend from Sat 31st and reopening on Tuesday 3rd June
Welcome to Vital Energy Yoga Movement Studio - Auckland's first fully immersive S.M.F.T. [Slow Movement Fitness Training] studio. From group lifting to calisthenics, every one of our classes is grounded upon S.M.F.T. principles. Discover how S.M.F.T. methodologies can elevate strength building, flexibility, and mobility through enhanced breathing mechanics, proprioception, and interoceptive awareness. If you think yoga is all we offer, come see for yourself. VE is known to be one of the male - friendliest slow movement training studios in Auckland, with a specific body weight based training class designed for men.
You can find us at Level 7, 5 - 7 Kingdon St, Newmarket, right on the rooftop.
Discover the Power of Iron + Breath
Introducing Iron + Breath 50
A new evolution in strength training, Iron + Breath 50 blends mindful breathwork with barbell, kettlebell, and resistance-based movement. Designed within the SMFT© system, this class offers a slower, intentional path to building strength—without the noise of gym culture or the pressure of high-intensity formats. Each session develops grounded power through time-under-tension lifts and breath-led transitions that sharpen movement awareness. You’ll learn to stabilise from your centre, regulate effort, and train with clarity. It’s lifting as a mindful practice—measured, focused, and sustainable. Ideal for those ready to engage strength with depth, this class invites you to move beyond reps and into intelligent, breath-connected effort. Whether you’re new to lifting or seeking a smarter way to train, Iron + Breath 50 builds capacity from the inside out. Welcome to strength that breathes.
The Science of Rest without Sleep
Yoga Nidra 55 - where work is rest here
Yoga Nidra 55 is our rest-based class designed to help you reset, repair, and reconnect. This guided experience uses structured relaxation techniques - including breath awareness, body scanning, and visualisation to take you into a liminal, meditative state between wakefulness and sleep. It’s here that your nervous system softens, stress begins to dissolve, and your body enters its natural healing mode. No movement is required. Just lie back, get comfortable, and be gently led into stillness. Whether you’re physically drained, mentally foggy, or simply need a pause from life’s pace, this class offers a safe and effective way to recharge. Set in our quiet rooftop studio in Newmarket, Yoga Nidra 55 provides a nourishing reset that builds internal resilience. This isn’t about performance - it’s about presence. Emerge grounded, clearer, and more in tune with your body’s inner wisdom. Less doing, more being.
Enquire about our upcoming YTT200
Second Intake YTT200 coming up
Our first YTT200 intake is now in full flow—and the energy is electric! This is more than a teacher training; it’s a deep dive into the heart of modern yoga, where tradition meets intelligent movement and embodied teaching. With standout workshops like muscle vs fascia and key implications for developing interoception in yoga, scaffolded sequencing labs, evolution of yoga history studies, and the art of cueing, you’ll gain the tools to teach with confidence and authenticity. Rooted in clarity, connection, and real-world relevance with exposure to both Hatha and Vinyasa disciplines, this course is your foundation for a lifelong path in yoga. Want in on the next round? Join the waitlist now by emailing ewa@vitalenergyyoga.com and be the first to know when applications open, early bird deals and limited scholarship opportunities for those who qualify. An online YTT200 version will be launched also, dates to be announced soon.
Vital Energy is the exercise studio I’ve been looking for! Ewa is an exceptional and attentive teacher, who understands the body and its limits, and designs her classes to ensure students develop strength at an appropriate pace. I’ve really enjoyed committing to the “trifecta” of core, strength and yoga classes the past three or four months. I’m feeling stronger and more able to do other exercise now I have that foundational strength (but I’m still working on it). The one on one with Ewa at the outset to understand my development areas was also really useful. Highly recommend for anyone - this is the perfect staple in my exercise and well-being routine.
Petra Carey
Such a treat to attend The Resilient Core workshop with Ewa yesterday in Melbourne. We had an amazing afternoon of yoga and valuable information sharing. Her knowledge is astounding and I feel grateful to have been part of the experience. My yoga technique has obviously benefited and I’m now equipped to take care and strengthen my core for the future. Looking forward to getting on board with her on line program and continuing with her guidance to help me sail through future decades with a resilient core…..and more. Thanks for a fab workshop!
Wendy Ali - Akil
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