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Silke is a wonderful Yoga teacher who provides great classes in Hatha and Yin Yoga. With her experience she’s able to give instructions to suit all levels of abilities. My favourite aspect of each session is the beautiful sound of the singing bowls that she plays throughout the class. It helps me to relax and to meditate. 

Simona Kristensen

Silke’s classes make it possible for me to enjoy coming to yoga each week. I love that its not precious, I don’t have to be a certain way, I can just be myself, rock up in whatever I feel like. I love how Silke sets up the space for us. Its really thoughtful and welcoming. I am much better for doing yoga mentally and physically and Silke’s classes are perfect for me.

Vanessa van Kampen

Silke is a wonderful healer with an incredibly warm, safe and loving energy. I had a reiki and sound healing session with her and she picked up on everything that was going for me, and helped me shift what I needed shifted. The combination of reiki, sound bowls and essential oils used by Silke was a whole new dimension of healing for me and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Jade Scott

I am truly grateful for a wonderful healing session with Silke. This was a reset and rebalance for me and I found it deeply relaxing. I highly recommend grabbing one of Silke’s oils to take home too.

Sarah Shakespeare

I absolutely love Silke’s Yin and Sound Healing sessions on the Friday nights. Always a great way to start the weekend. All stress leaves the body and I feel weightless and more in tune with myself. A massage for the soul. 

Abby Bicker

Silke imparts her very considerable yoga knowledge through comprehensive demonstrations and explanations. She does this in an empathetic and non-judgemental manner where every activity and pose is optional and able to be adapted to your own needs and wants. Anyone can do this and receive the benefits. I have found Silke’s classes to be an incredibly nurturing and helpful, and I always leave any interaction with Silke feeling immeasurably better. What a gem she is and Hawke’s Bay is so fortunate to have this practitioner in our midst. I feel blessed to practice yoga with her.

Tracy-Jayne Webb

I have attended quite a few 2 hour Yin Yoga & Sound Healing sessions and I love having quiet time to nourish my body, gently stretch, and fully settle into a deeply restful state. I always leave feeling like I am floating on clouds – peaceful, relaxed, and completely renewed.

Jules Goldsack

I’m very happy to share some feedback. I really enjoy your sessions, and they’ve made a real difference for me.

I always feel safe and well guided in your classes. You offer clear options and encourage people to listen to their own bodies, which makes it easy to work at the right level on any given day. I never feel pressured to push beyond what feels right, and I’m very comfortable pausing or doing something different if I need to.

Physically, I’ve noticed that I’m definitely more flexible and balanced, and I feel stronger overall. My body awareness has improved a lot, and I’m much more tuned in to what I need rather than what I think I should be doing. My breathing feels deeper and calmer, and that carries through into daily life.

Mentally and emotionally, I leave sessions feeling more settled, grounded, and clear-headed. I’m better at being still and present, and I’ve noticed a positive flow-on effect into sleep and general wellbeing.

What keeps me coming back is the calm, space you create and the well balanced classes that have variety. Your teaching feels supportive, and adaptable to any level of ability, which makes yoga feel accessible and not intimidating or awkward.

I’d happily recommend your classes to anyone who’s unsure about starting yoga — especially if they think they’re “not flexible enough” or worry about keeping up. Your sessions really meet people where they’re at. Thanks again. I’m very grateful for your teaching. You can quote me if you like, I am 64 and thoroughly recommend your classes.

Jo Phillips

I moved out to Hawkes Bay at the end of last year and started immediately searching for yoga classes in Hastings, with not so much initial success. I feel so very fortunate that at the beginning of this year I came across Silke’s classes, which were just starting up. I go regularly to the Hatha classes and really, really enjoy them. They are suitable for all levels and I get sooo much from each class I do, leaving feeling very calm, centered, and ready to face what the day (and kids!!) will throw my way! The use of essential oils is just lovely, and I’ve never been disappointed by any of the workshops I’ve done with Silke. If you haven’t yet, go along! I bet you won’t leave disappointed!

Christine O.

I love Silke’s yoga classes! Whether you are totally new to yoga or experienced you will benefit from her instruction. Yin yoga is sooo relaxing – that’s what I’d start with if I were a newbie. It is not too hard and you can float your cares away. Hatha yoga is a little bit more challenging, but Silke is soo good at reminding you not to do anything that feels wrong or sore and she is also very good at explaining each move. Thank you for your commitment Silke xx

Shelley H.

A big thank you Silke for the yoga and essential oils session last night.
It was a special evening and I really enjoyed your presentation and the group sharing session.
This was my 1st ever session of yoga and I wasn’t sure what to expect but I floated home afterwards and slept very deeply! 
I will enjoy using my own essential oils mix in the weeks ahead also 
You are a great teacher and a special lady -thanks again

Michelle M.

That was a great class thanks Silke. Lovely to meet you and lovely to have a good calming stretch out.

Karen C.

Thank you Silke for your gentle and relaxing yin sessions. I’ve really enjoyed my introduction to yoga with you and will definitely be continuing. You make it seem ok to arrive knowing nothing, and have a welcoming non-judgemental group which is so important for us newbies!! 

Alice E.

Thank you so much Silke! I always feeling so relaxed and rejuvenated after a session of Yin yoga with you. You make everyone feel so welcome and comfortable which is so important when you are just starting out and feeling a bit silly. You have made me fall in love with yoga! Thank you!

Rebecca F.

My first taste with a class was Yoga and essential oils for emotional release.
Silke, you were lovely and welcoming to everyone and I felt comfortable throughout the session. Very relaxed by the end and slept soundly that night. My muscles felt alive the next day and look forward to regular classes.

Michele S.

I enjoy Silke’s classes, she is a great teacher, relaxed, very thorough and informative. Always feel great after a class!

Brenda R.

I am a beginner to yoga and to Silke’ s classes. I really enjoy and look forward to them. Silke is knowledgable, thorough and so very kind. She is very human! I find the classes very rewarding and appreciate the care and the extra touches Silke provides- sharing information, offering workshops, affirmation cards etc. I feel lucky to have found Silke

Jill J.

I have been practising yoga now for about 15 years, and have found in the last 3 years being tutored by Silke, for her to be the most kind and caring of teachers in practice.  She is ever helpful in talking us through the movements and encouraging us to do yoga correctly, but in consideration of our individual abilities and flexibility.  I always walk out of yoga class feeling calm, yet energised, and that I could walk for miles.

Lorraine G.

I came across Silke’s yin yoga class while trying to find alternate therapies to deal with chronic pain and got hooked from they very first class, she has helped be overcome challenges with my body and sleep by using a mix of yoga and essential oils. I highly recommend her classes and guarantee feeling loved, nourished, calm and happy after each one, this is the best way to take some time focusing on your own body without external noise. Thank you Silke for all your classes and the sounds of your singing bowls are very unique:)

Sana M.

I enjoyed practising yoga with Silke for three years.  Over that time Silke became a very accomplished yoga teacher.  She has a very calming presence and was always encouraging and considerate to all participants. She is very good at reminding her class to work within their own abilities and being mindful of their unique physical makeup. I always felt safe and supported in Silke’s classes.  I recommend her 100% to anyone looking for a caring and capable yoga teacher.

Shelley H.

Silke is an excellent teacher to guide and hold the space for you however you need to unfold.
I attended an amazing workshop led by her and a co- yoga teacher and it was excellent.
If I lived locally I would be at Heartspace Yoga often.

Rose, NZ

I am truly grateful for a wonderful healing session with Silke. This was a reset and rebalance for me and I found it deeply relaxing. I highly recommend grabbing one of Silke’s oils to take home too. Thank you Silke

Sarah, Hawke’s Bay

I had the honor of being Silke first client in her beautiful new space. I felt welcomed and at home straight away. Silke has a very gentle and grounding energy about her. The combination of the 3 healing modalities is so amazing… Reiki, Sound Healing & Aromatherapy 💞🌈🍃.

My 1.5hr session was so nourishing, I floated out. The vibrations of the bowls on and around my body, the beautiful fragrance of the essential oils and of course the reiki energy thru Silke was so nurturing and healing….. I highly recommend this magical experience Silke has created.

I also received an oil blend, which Silke intuitively created, I love applying this as part of my daily self care routine. The itovi scan for what oils my body needs at this time is so helpful as well…. I left with my chakras aligned and feeling balanced and blissful….the ongoing benefits afterwards are noticeable as well…I have more clarity around my intention I set on arrival to my session.

Thank you so much Silke for holding space in such a beautiful way.

Renee, Hawke’s Bay

Silke has a beautiful energy, the sound bowls with reiki is bliss. A lovely energetic experience. Thank you 🙏🏻

Stephanie, Hawke’s Bay

I had a 1:1 Reiki & Sound Healing with Silke. I felt so safe and held during the session and I think it really supported me during a pretty turbulent time. I cannot recommend Silke’s offerings enough.

Jessica, Hawke’s Bay

I enjoyed Silke’s sound bowl healing session, and the beautiful Reiki energy she gives is divine. She has a caring nature and I felt truly looked after and recharged. I slept much better too.

Alice, Hawke’s Bay

Silke is so calm and peaceful. Her Yoga Sessions always leave me feeling calm & relaxed afterwards. My het up emotions are dissolved, and my body and mind are stimulated with positive energy, to go back out into the everyday world. Thanks so much Silke.

Jean M., Hawke’s Bay

I absolutely love Silke’s Yin and Sound Healing sessions on a Friday night. Always a great way to start the weekend 🙂

Abbie, Hawke’s Bay

Thank you so much Silke for the most wonderfully relaxing and restorative Reiki and Sound Bowl experience, it left me floating and feeling in such a good place mentally and physically.

Ruth, Hawke’s Bay

Wow!
A truly uplifting experience.
Being new to this, I was not expecting such deep relaxation and opening of body and mind.
Thank you Silke, this is just what I needed.😊

I love Heartspace Yoga – a very cosy space for practice with lovely atmosphere and energy. Silke’s teaching style and classes feel very safe and nourishing. Can definitely recommend.

Radha, Hawke’s Bay

Silke first introduced me to yoga (which my body is thankful for!) and, over time, has opened my eyes to a holistic approach to wellness, including my amazing shakti mat and the many benefits of the lovely doTerra essential oils. She is passionate about these things and willingly shares all of her knowledge. Highly recommended.

Tracy, Hawke’s Bay