THE GREY HERON
The Art of Mindful Movement
~ Contemporary Pilates
~ Functional Fitness
~ Seasonal Wellness
The first studio of its kind in Northland, New Zealand.
Nestled between Doubtless Bay and Kaitaia, our studio sits amongst the serene rolling hills of Kaingaroa.
Founded by Nara Maw in 2024, The Grey Heron is built upon her own life experiences and philosophies that encompasses holistic longevity, strength through mobility and flexibilty, and a deep honour of the body.
We are a comprehensive Pilates studio that has brought Reformer classes to the area for the first time.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to continue learning and growing within the Complete Pilates Method.
We are conprehensively STOTT Pilates trained in Contemporary Mat Pilates, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels.
Our small, intimate group classes, mirrorless walls, are intentional in order to consciously reconnect with our bodies in a way that is without judgment, and is truly authentic.
We are built upon the people who have joined us on this journey of building strength and confidence through knowledge and connection.
We believe in life long education and are dedicated to the Pilates and fitness industry, we are consciously growing within ourselves so those that come through the studio change their lives for the better - our classes cater to our members' needs on a Term basis, in order to give you exactly what you need, as you need it.
~ Practise over Perfection
~ Form over Everything
~ Connection is Core
The schedule is set out in four terms that are inline with the New Zealand School terms. This allows us to deliver the best without over committing and pouring from an empty cup, if there are no classes showing, hold tight! We'll be in the process of uploading the next term. Classes run regularly on weekdays with pop up classes and workshops on weekends.
Created for the whole-body, made for every-body
The Pilates studio that was born from pure determination, a moment where the fight against self turn into acceptance of how the body ebbs and flows through life's chapters.
The Grey Heron began small with just one reformer, and as the years continue with growth, the heart of what makes this studio unique has only grown deeper.