Come to a place within that is a calm, centred presence and discover stillness, simplicity and contentment. Based on yogic practices these classes will include breath awareness with a series of simple and very gentle movements to encourage mindfulness, support healing, relaxation and breath-body-mind connection. Now a 9 week course.

Have you tried Yin Yoga? If you’re tired, perhaps struggling to manage stress or anxiety, craving energy, or perhaps overstimulated with a busy mind, it might just be the answer. Yin Yoga is the gentle side of a yoga practice, passive with supported postures and targeting the deeper connective tissues: ligaments, joints and fascia. Resting between postures to feel the Rebound allows us to return to our centre, our balance and find the inner stillness that is available to us all. Now a 9 week course.

Tone and revitalise your whole body at your own pace. Focus on correct breathing, flexibility, yoga and relaxation. Please note different venue for Terms 1 & 2, 2019 - see below course dates for details.

Tai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. This course is suitable for total beginners and those with a little experience. Please wear comfortable clothing that permits movement. Places are limited on this course so please enrol prior to attending to ensure a space is available. Fridays 12:30 - 2 PM at the Orakei Community Centre. For Term 1 only - Session 1 from 11.30 AM to 1 PM.

64 hour IELTS Preparation course

A creative, open-ended class focused on experimenting with different art-making processes - all the while having loads of fun! All materials included. Suitable for 6 - 12 year olds.

Stay fit and have some fun with this class. Classes comprise mat work, simple dance steps to great music and barre work. This is a barefoot class as it is held on a sprung floor giving a 'softer' feel and absorbing the impact. Please bring a yoga mat with you.

As this is a government-subsidised course, at least 80% (7 of 8 classes) is required as a condition of enrolment.

Learn to play the uke! Basic chords, strumming patterns and tab. Bring a uke and a smile. Suitable for beginners or those who have basic experience. Ages 13 and above welcome. Each lesson is one and a half hours long.

From minions to penguins, elephants to giraffes, and roses to wild flowers, this class  will introduce you to working with sugarpaste and modelling fondant to make basic animals, flowers and figurines. Course fee includes $25.00 for ingredients.

Are you interested in speaking Chinese language? Are you working in an organisation which needs to deal with Chinese-speaking people? Are you going to travel in China or conduct business with Chinese? Join Dodo to explore Chinese culture, and start your Chinese language learning journey.

Start a business or buy a business and make it make YOU lots of money! Learn the skills of becoming an entrepreneur. This course will cover many aspects of business including: how to choose a business; how to get started; how to build your business to profitability; how to market and promote your service or product; how to keep records, and work with your accountant.

Excite your taste buds with a new flavour sensation: Indo Chinese Cooking, a fusion of Chinese and Indian cooking, is an amazing ethnic cuisine winning hearts world-wide. Learn to reproduce these savoury flavours at home. All ingredients are included in the course fee and at the end of the class, you'll get to enjoy the tasty dishes you've prepared.

Buongiorno! Are you planning a trip to Italy? Do you have a fascination with all things Italian? Join us for this absolute beginners language course.

Continue learning Te Reo Māori and culture. It is essential that students attend at least 80% of classes.

A step-by-step class where you will learn to draw, measure and assemble a simple project. Gain confidence in using machinery, knowledge and characteristics of wood, different cuts, joins and techniques. Materials additional.

For those who are confident with the basic chords (about 10) and are ready to progress in their ukulele practice. Each lesson is one and a half hours long.

An authentic Greek cooking class for everyone. Emily will teach you the best recipes that Greek cuisine has to offer. You will not only learn about how to prepare Greek food but you will also learn about new ingredients, local recipes and most importantly you will get the real Greek culinary experience. Course fee includes $16.00 for ingredients.

This course is suitable for students planning to take either the general or the Academic IELTS examination. The teacher will provide teaching for both.

Tai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. This is the Level 2 class. Read below.

This 9 week class incorporates both beginner and continuing levels in a friendly, easy-going general class. For those who are completely new to Pilates and feel they would benefit from a term of foundational Pilates, we hold Beginners classes at 5.30pm on Wednesdays.

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Learn Hindi, explore Indian culture, traditions and language in a friendly, interactive atmosphere.

Discover the exotic flavours of Morocco. This part-demonstration, part-practical class uses aromatic spices like saffron, coriander and cumin to prepare wonderful dishes such as couscous, tagines, preserved lemons and harissa. Course fee includes $18.00 for ingredients for the first class only.

Join Shelley Simpson for this specialised portrait drawing course which includes all materials and some live model sessions.

Have you ever wanted to work with clay, but not known where to start? Come and learn a range of skills that you can later adapt to fulfil your creative ideas. This course, designed for beginners or relative beginners, teaches hand building skills in a structured way. It is essential to attend the first two evening classes or the first weekend day to learn foundational skills. Read below dates for more information. The first three upcoming courses are visible. To see later course dates, click 'show more'.