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Hello, what a crazy time it is in the world right now as we all try to adjust to the ever-changing new ‘normal’ of our day to day routines. Let’s hope this year brings us some positive change, as we are once again called to trust the process.

The Sweat Life Studio was sadly without notice closed to us at the end of September, so as we transform once again I am so excited to be able to offer a Saturday morning class above Piko Wholefoods. Book in your spot via the website and come join me on the mat!

For those of you who have already rallied behind my dear friend’s give a little campaign to help rebuild studio number 4, hand on heart thank you. I feel so deeply grateful that the community I set out to create has been what inspires me through every encounter and friendship.

I have also reprinted my book to assist you in improving your alignment and asana which along with my recorded classes allows you to roll out your mat any time you want, and bookings are welcome for nutritional consultations.

New class offering

I am so excited to offer you a weekly Bikram Yoga group class again.
Beginning January 2nd 2021!

WHERE | Above Piko Wholefoods
WHEN | Saturday Mornings 9am-10am
PAYMENT | $20 Drop-in (book your mat below)

Word on the street…

Testimonials

"My association with Kate and Bikram Yoga started about 12 years ago just before I turned 50. Yoga provided the perfect balance. I became a regular and with Kate's guidance, encouragement and help I improved immensely. She is an amazing teacher with a wealth of knowledge and has such dedication to all her students. I have tried other yoga but for me the rapport I have with Kate and the structure of Bikram suits me perfectly.

Kate is a wonderful person, very creative and an astute business women, but to me her biggest attribute is that she cares!”

KAREN WALTON

“When I found ‘The Sweat Life with Kate’ I felt blessed. I was returning to Bikram Yoga after a long while because I needed strength, core focus and self belief. At The Sweat Life I have found these things and I am hooked. Kate is an extremely talented, supportive and welcoming teacher. She has a genuine interest in all her attendees practice. She is approachable and encouraging to all irrespective of ones yoga capabilities.

I have especially liked Kate’s studio due to its small class numbers where your practice can be guided by Kate’s gentle assistance.
The Sweat Life is a delight and a must for anyone wanting to peruse Bikram.”

— CAROLINE BAKER | NURSE

After I came to NZ, I found out that the “hot yoga” I had done in Japan was actually called Bikram yoga. Then I met Kate who is the most passionate about teaching Bikram yoga. Like everyone especially who lives in Christchurch, we all have one or two bumps in our lives, including her. But she has never stopped and given up teaching yoga. It’s just not an option for her. Her endless contribution to Bikram yoga became one of the reasons why I continue Bikram yoga today.

From now on, my aim is to keep doing this great yoga as long as I live. Hopefully I can reach at least the age of 80 with my body well and mobile by the result of Bikram yoga.””

— HIROMI MIZUNO

“I have been attending Bikram Yoga with Kate for more than 8 years, where I met Kate and followed her class until today. I like Kate as she is a friendly, professional teacher, who sharing her passion in Yoga with us! Kate is also very caring for me, was very supportive when I was experiencing a health challenge, I am very appreciated. I enjoyed the Bikram Yoga and this has become a part of my life. Thanks Kate”

— DAWN WILDE

“Bikram yoga brings us each the gift of body awareness. I love Kate’s intergrated approach to health, nutrition and yoga. It is an aid to help us all heal and keeps us moving on our own unique journey. These combined with a lovely boutique studio, centrally located, plus small class sizes and flexible class times makes ‘The Sweat Life’ a winner. ”

— JANE BENFELL | NURSE

“I have been practicing yoga for around 12 years now. I started practicing Bikram’s Method with Kate nearly 4 years ago. Her passion for what she believes in is inspirational. This practice has enabled me to open a door inside myself which I never knew existed. A door that has lead me to a peaceful place where I can breathe no matter what circumstance I might find myself in. I have been blessed to have Kate’s caring guidance to assist me on my journey to be the best I can be, and for that I am forever grateful.”

— TRACEY BARR | NURSE

“I am so grateful to Kate for creating the exquisite yoga space at the Sweat Life with K8. The beauty and tranquility of this space and gentle healing energy that infuses Kate’s teaching are potent catalysts that enrich, enliven and empower each person lucky enough to have found their way to her. I have practiced Bikram Yoga for many years and Kate’s highly personalised teaching, attention to alignment, commitment and support has truly transformed my practice.”

— BEVERLEY ROSE | AIR-HOSTESS

“12 years ago I stumbled across Bikram yoga when attending a class that was suggested to me by a colleague. I instantly fell in love with the method as I found it hugely beneficial physically and even more so mentally. Bikram provides a unique method of experience that I hadn’t found in any other endeavour. It enables me to ‘close down’ mentally, be at one with myself and to escape the rigours of modern living.

To have Kate as an instructor further enhances my experiences. Her knowledge of Bikram and her ‘astute eye’ enables those who she instructs to maximise the benefits that Bikram offers. I practice Bikram whenever my schedule affords me the opportunity and consider it an essential piece in my jigsaw of wellbeing.”

— GILBERT ENOKA | ALL BLACKS MENTOR

“Six years ago, I couldn’t touch my toes. And I didn’t have much motivation to reach further. But one Bikram class with Kate quickly led to another. I went from having no interest in yoga to thinking, why did I wait so long to make this part of my life?
Kate’s style of teaching challenged us to find the best in ourselves. She was inspiring and approachable and convinced us all that we could only get better and better. Her calm was contagious and the practice became about so much more than posture and flexibility, but making time for myself. Time to be still.
Wherever Kate goes, we will follow. Always trying to be better, and grateful for a teacher who believes that we can be.”

— SARA ESSIG WEBB

“Kate’s sessions are an absolute delight to be part of. She has the most wonderful personable approach to exercise which is both fun and very informative. Her extensive knowledge in the practice of Bikram yoga along with her background as a fitness trainer ensures I always get the complete work out of the mind, body and soul. I always leave feeling refreshed and energised.

Attending her classes has completely revolutionised how I approach my exercise routine to become a stronger and more centred person, physically, emotionally and spiritually.”

— ANNETTE SHERIDAN | NURSE

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T I S • T H E • S E A S O N I love the idea of planting an authentic intention. Resolutions don't have to be just about what we eat or how much we workout, but to also connect when we can. Connection and community are essential to our wellbeing! Already I have taught a couple of classes above PIKO Wholefoods and the space is really lovely, but best of all it's been so wonderful to come together on the mat again. It has truly filled me with joy to be able to teach and see everyone. So, let's keep moving together, becoming more resilient and finding ways to heal our bodies, nourish our souls, and tune into our inner wisdom. BOOKINGS ONLINE. Head to the website to book your mat and join our lovely sweaty community on Saturday mornings! The room will fit 20 students, so please book your spot so you don't miss out, and so we can keep a record for who’s come when! I look forward to seeing you all!
HERES TO THE END OF THIS CHAPTER • There is perhaps no day that gets quite as much hype as New Years Day. In the spirit of bringing sentimentality back into the equation I wanted to share these powerful words from Danielle Doby. When I read them, they felt so perfect for the year that was 2020 and the hopes of 2021. Happy New Year my friends. x K8 • "To all the late nights, early mornings, learnings gained and experiences shared. Here’s to the hardships that became our teachers. To the heaviness that taught us how to rise again. And to the people who would stop their world to sit and celebrate our presence. Here’s to the times we chose feeling over disconnection. Freedom over perfection. Courage over what’s known and certain. And doing the work. Here’s to releasing what wasn’t ours to teach or carry. Here’s to palms wide open to new blessings. Here’s to taking one step forward into hope and possibility of tomorrow." - Danielle Doby -
S I M O N • S A Y S 😂 I am so excited to offer you a weekly Bikram Yoga group class again! I will be teaching (not Simon)! • WHERE: Saturdays above Piko Wholefoods. This will be ongoing every Saturday from January 2nd, 2021. • WHEN: 9am - 10am • PAYMENT: $20 cash on the day • Please remember to bring your mat and towel!
Merry Christmas everyone! Loads of love, Gypsie and me! xo
M Y • M O R N I N G • R O U T I N E When things don’t always go as expected - trust the routine! This sweaty, post prehab-rehab selfie is what most mornings look like for me right now. This year has bought some HUGE unexpected changes, and my physical abilities are much less than they have ever been. With that said, the big lesson is that you’ve got to keep the energy moving so it doesn’t get stuck. Trusting the re-route, and focussing on taking one step at a time and not mastering the whole staircase while the body is healing. Therefore when faced with challenges such as these I do my best to turn pain into purpose. Feeling grateful for the lessons on bridging the intuition of my body, along with science and biomechanics to understand what is required to build a strong foundation and ultimately become all the wiser. The only way out is through. We are always a work in progress! I hope you are all finding some moments of peace and time for mindful movement. I miss you guys! Please take care and be kind to yourselves. Aroha nui ♡ K8 https://thesweatlife.co.nz
T R U S T • T H E • P R O C E S S Picturing a future that is different to the one I thought. We all go through transitions in our lives. Life quakes, earth quakes, we all know these so well in Christchurch. The challenging moments that have been a part of my journey, both personally and professionally these past months and years I have come to believe can within them hold collateral beauty. An opportunity. A shift in energy. I have always found for myself, that healing goes beyond the inner work and extends to purpose and passion within the community. I am so grateful for this practice which has taken many different forms this year, bringing me back to myself, reminding me that we are all resilient. Time is magic. We learn, we grow, and when we manage to move out of survival mode we allow space to become creative and to start over. 
Thank you all for allowing me to heal in front of you and for all the warmth and support. You guys are truly stella! Along with the planning and vision of creating studio number 4, I am working on new recordings to download via the website.... coming soon :) Coupled with the book, my hope is to provide an opportunity to tune in and become empowered in your practice. Lets stay connected to each other, and to the deepest parts of ourselves as we navigate uncertain times. We are always a work in progress. Aroha nui ♡ K8 https://thesweatlife.co.nz Hand on heart thank you again Jessi and thank you all for rallying behind this to help in anyway you can. I am so touched. Every little bit helps. (Link in bio)
R E L E A S E • B R E A T H E Sadly another chapter is coming to an end as I am forced to finish up classes at the Sweat Life Studio, a small room Dad and I built only 4 years ago at The Victoria Street Health Club. Apollo Yoga, without consultation or warning, have chosen as the new lessors of the premises to no longer accommodate me and my classes. Over the past few days of uncertainty and tears I am grateful to the landlords who have done their best to make it right, in terms of some of my investment up there for which I was told by Apollo Yoga I was not allowed to take. The loss of course is not just of the space to stand on our mats together. But, for me, this studio was the last project and studio Dad and I did together, as well as it being the last memory shared with him in class the evening before his tragic accident. This room in a special way made me feel close to him whenever we were there. He was the soul of that place and he loved our yoga community as you all know! This year has certainly had me face some of my biggest challenges from my hip surgery and ongoing recovery, my appendix fully perforating only one month ago requiring emergency surgery and now the loss of this sacred space Dad built for us to play in... holy moly... l hope that’s it! The truth is, although at times I feel crushed by this avalanche of events, I am doing my best to surrender, accept and find meaning and purpose built out of these experiences and struggles, allowing the space between where I am and where I hope to be to inspire me and not terrify me. Once again, trusting the process that is life. For those of you who know me, you know I will figure something out. It may take some time, and I may need a little helping hand, but we will move-together again soon. Bikram said “you only have to travel six inches in your life. That is the distance from your mind to your heart.” ... and hand on heart, I am grateful to you all, my yoga family, I wouldn’t be here without you. I’ve got this! Aroha nui Kate
A • W O R K • O F • H E A R T I know many of you have been waiting a while for this, and finally a reprint is here! Today especially, with so many of us continuing our mindful movement practices at home though streaming and on-demand classes allowing us to squeeze in our daily sweat, My hope is that this guide can help you in your practice of self-study. I have been so humbled by my community who rallied around the limited first edition of this book and made it possible to do another run. The reprint is $75 and comes with access to my voice recordings... which once I’m healed from surgeries I will aim for a video... maybe! We’ll see... I have loved working on this project and I admit in creating this book it even inspired my practice more. Hopefully it will for you as well. Please email me if you’d like to grab a copy at k8lillian@gmail.com Discover your process with me on the mat @ thesweatlifestudio https://www.bikramyogachch.co.nz/schedule #thesweatlifewithk8 #movingtogether #trusttheprocess #whyiyoga #pushpause #mindfulmovement #goodthings #yourhealthiestyou