Welcome

The Loft started with a simple idea — that great yoga and Pilates should be accessible to everyone in Whangārei. Since then, we've grown into a studio that people genuinely love coming to. Not just for the classes, but for how they feel when they leave.

We offer a range of yoga styles, warm Mat Pilates, and wellness services — all under one roof in the heart of the city. Whatever brings you through the door, we're glad you're here.

Tucked away along the Hātea River at the Cameron Street end of Reyburn Street, our central studio is a genuine oasis from the busyness of city life. Follow the footpath to the right of the building, through the carpark, and head left along the river — you'll find us there.

Facilities: Treatment Rooms, Showers, Changing Rooms, Toilets - Massage and Beauty Therapy coming soon.

Parking: Free unlimited parking in the adjacent council carpark on the corner of Reyburn Street and Cameron Street. Additional free time-restricted parking nearby on Reyburn, Cameron, and Hannah Streets.

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Meet the Team

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    Lani Baddeley

    DIRECTOR & INSTRUCTOR

    My journey into yoga began while attending classes and working at the Loft, where I saw firsthand the positive impact it had on teachers and students alike. With a background in sports, I was drawn to how yoga supports injury prevention and extends the longevity of sporting careers — a curiosity that led me to complete my 200-hour yoga teacher training in Melbourne in 2019. Today, as Director of the Loft, my passion for yoga has only grown, and I'm excited to share that joy with our community. Join me at Loft Yoga Studio, where we embrace wellness, strength, and enhanced energy.

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    Marie Fernau

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    Originally from Germany, Marie fell in love with New Zealand's beauty and made it her home. A lifelong athlete, she discovered yoga while competing in vaulting (gymnastics on horseback) to build strength and mobility, and later found it essential for managing stress during her sports science studies. Now an exercise physiologist, Marie is passionate about the role of mindful movement in overall well-being, and completed her yoga teacher training with Yoga KOH in New Zealand in 2020. When she's not at the studio, you'll likely find her surfing or spending time with horses.

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    Saffron Simpson-Hana

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    Kia ora koutou! I'm Saffron, a science graduate and yoga teacher here in Whangārei.

    After completing my 200-hour hatha and vinyasa training in Thailand, I spent time travelling through Europe and teaching yoga in Lisbon. Returning home to Whangārei to share my practice with my community has been incredibly rewarding for me.

    My classes are centred around flowing with the breath, slowing down the nervous system, and deepening that connection between mind and body. I hope you can leave every class feeling a little more present. 

    See you in the studio soon!es here

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    Ingrid Kaptein

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    I’m a passionate yogi who grew up in Northland. I’ve been involved with yoga for many years and come with a depth of knowledge about anatomy, as I have been a practising chiropractor for many years. Through this perspective, I’m able to bring together east and west to help create total body wellness.

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    Kelena (Le-Na) Roughen

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    Kia ora! I'm Kelena — you can call me Lena (said "Len-na"), a name from the Niuean language, where my family is from. In my classes, we use yoga to enhance the natural flow of the body, moving freely through asana to find meditation and stillness throughout your practice. I encourage yoga as a way to nurture all dimensions of wellbeing, often incorporating essential oils and sound to stimulate the senses and keep you present. I look forward to seeing you in the studio soon!

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    Martin Pitout

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    My yoga journey began 15 years ago, inspired by a challenge from my wife, Rouve', to touch my toes — a humbling start, given that years of aikido, cycling, and gym training had only gotten me as far as my knees. After moving to New Zealand in 2018, we discovered The Loft Studio, which soon became a significant part of my life, and in December 2022 I completed my 200-hour YTT at Sattva Yoga Academy in Rishikesh. I've been teaching ever since, seeing myself not as a teacher but a guide, encouraging students to listen to their bodies as the true teacher. As BKS Iyengar said, "Yoga does not just change the way we see things; it transforms the person who sees."

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    Ruby

    YOGA & PILATES INSTRUCTOR

    Originally trained in dance, I've always been passionate about movement and expression. After a sciatica injury paused my dance journey, I turned to yoga and Pilates, finding a new path forward through mindful, purposeful movement. I went on to complete my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with House of Om in Bali, focusing on Hatha, Vinyasa, and breathwork, and now love helping others experience the physical and mental benefits of yoga while continuing to grow as both a teacher and student.

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    Sharyne Lewis

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    I've practiced yoga for many years across a broad range of styles, following the Satyananda Yoga tradition with a focus on pranayama, Kundalini, and tantric meditation. My journey has taken me across Aotearoa and beyond, teaching, studying, and working with movement, creative arts, and performance projects. As a holistic movement practitioner, personal trainer, artist, and teacher, I've taught styles including Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Power Yoga, Ashtanga, and Restorative/Yin, and Yoga for athletes. My passion lies in helping others through yoga and movement, guiding them from injury or stress back into the activities they love.

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    Tara Bolleboom

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    Yoga philosophy inspired my teaching journey, beginning with a life-changing year-long Diploma from Wellpark College in 2010, followed by further studies in Yoga Therapy and Levels 2 and 3 (300 hours) with Ashram Yoga in Tāmaki Makaurau. I have a particular interest in the energetic body, exploring the subtle realms through embodied movement and dance — a journey that has sparked a deep passion for self-healing and integration, and one I bring into both my daily practice and my classes, where I aim to cultivate self-awareness and encourage students to work intuitively with their bodies. Outside teaching, I'm passionate about building the ecstatic dance community in Northland, being a mother, spending time with family, and exploring Aotearoa's natural beauty through music.

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    Eloise Keefer

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    After a series of back injuries in 2013, I turned to yoga for rehabilitation and never looked back — I've been practicing the 26&2 series for six years and became a qualified teacher through the Original Hot Yoga Association. I'm passionate about teaching 26&2 for its focus on stability, back strength, and enhancing focus and concentration, and believe this series fosters real personal growth. Originally from the Bay of Plenty, I moved to Whangārei in 2020 to embrace a new lifestyle and run a small farm with my husband, and outside the studio you'll find me mountain biking at Waitangi or exploring Northland's beautiful hiking trails. I look forward to seeing you in the studio!

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    Carrolle Baddeley

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    As a passionate runner and gym enthusiast, I knew my body needed something more — that's when I took my first yoga class at The Loft, and it turned into the perfect investment in myself, supporting not just my fitness journey but my overall health and well-being. After completing my 200-hour teacher training at House of OM, I've embraced various styles of yoga, focusing on breath awareness, building strength and stability, and bringing ease to everyday movement. One of my favorite mantras is to "invest in yourself," which resonates in both life and yoga, and I look forward to continuing my journey with you at The Loft Studio.

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    Dana Nie

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    Dana's yoga journey began in Germany when her physiotherapist recommended yoga to aid in healing an old knee injury, and she quickly noticed profound shifts in her mind and overall well-being beyond the physical benefits. With a background in Social Anthropology, Dana has lived and traveled extensively across China, Southeast Asia, and India, immersing herself in diverse languages and belief systems. Certified in 2019 in Ireland, she now teaches classes enriched with mindfulness, body awareness, and meditation, drawing on her ongoing studies in yoga nidra, pranayama, and Vipassana meditation to create a space for shared learning and transformation.

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    Ayesha Simperingham

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    Ayesha is a passionate, energetic, and calming teacher whose classes range from the grounding and the invigorating - from slow, regulating stretch and soothing meditation to high energy Vinyasa and challenging Pilates. She's trained in yoga and yin yoga, Pilates, somatic dance, and energetics, bringing a rich, embodied approach to every session.

    Ayesha discovered yoga and meditation at a young age and fell in love with how it consistently drew her into deeper connection - with her body, her sense of self and the world around her. 

    Her classes are now designed to help others find a similar sense of connection and coming home to themselves.

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