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Welcome to the Studio
Aligned Movement is Kerikeri’s premiere Pilates & Yoga Studio offering a variety of modalities to suit your needs. Whether you’re trying to fit in some time for yourself or working on relieving those daily aches and pains, we are your movement experts ready to help you achieve your goals.
Keep motivated with our friendly qualified staff. Increase your muscle strength, perfect your posture, develop a strong core, and improve your flexibility; the benefits are endless. Not only are our services gentle on your joints, but they also help boost your brain-power and support a happy, healthy lifestyle.
Relax and Recharge in Our Inviting Space
Destress in our beautiful, fully equipped studio making your fitness routine your new oasis.
Working out shouldn’t be a struggle.
Discover your time for self-care in any of our morning, lunchtime, after school, or evening classes.
Alternatively, you may want to book in one-on-one or a small group training session with your friends, allowing you to work around your schedule and focus on your specific needs.
We welcome all fitness levels to come and join us to experience what our amazing members already know and love.
Meet the Team
Alyssa Farrand | Founder
Alyssa’s passion for movement began at a young age. Through dance, she grew an interest in body mechanics while studying at Arizona State University. It was through a knee injury that she discovered the wonders of Pilates and all its benefits. After an international dance career, Alyssa and her husband decided to make New Zealand their home and has since created Aligned Movement to help educate others so that they too can help themselves recover from injury through mindful movement. Alyssa’s approach to teaching is light-hearted and fun yet informative. She can easily disguise a challenging exercise into something attainable at the blink of an eye.
Modalities:
- Pilates Mat
- Reformer Pilates
- Gentle Yoga
- Barre
- Core Reform
- Swiss Ball
- Burlesque
- TRX
- Vinyasa Yoga
- Restorative Yoga
- Stretch & Roll
- Circuit
- Yogalates
Michelle
Michelle is from the Yukon Territory of Canada’s far north. She has been dancing since the age of 10, studying ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip-hop. During this time, she performed in regular performances and competed in dance competitions. While travelling the world for a few years, Michelle discovered a deeper connection to Yoga which led her to attend retreats in Thailand and India. Once back in Canada, Michelle rekindled her love for dance in Victoria, BC she began taking adult classes for heels jazz, burlesque and aerial silks. In 2020 she took her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in the Dominican Republic, and in early 2021, she moved to NZ with her kiwi partner. Michelle is now ready to share her love for dance and Yoga with you and is excited to be a part of the Aligned Movement Team!
Modalities:
- Gentle Yoga
- Barre
- Core Reform
- Adult Dance
- Pilates Mat
- Vinyasa Yoga
Amelia
Amelia’s journey has taken her from Christchurch to the beautiful Bay of Islands, where she now proudly calls home. With a strong background in both the gym and dance, Amelia discovered the transformative power of Pilates and hasn’t looked back since.
Her passion for health and fitness stems from her own personal experience. After facing injury rehab and managing a connective tissue disorder, Amelia found Pilates to be a game-changer. It has helped her build strength, reduce chronic pain, and improve her functional movement in day-to-day life. When she’s not teaching in the studio, you’ll likely find her lifting weights at the gym.
Modalities:
- Pilates Reformer
- Pilates Mat
- Core Reform
Grace
Growing up in the Bay of Islands, Grace’s connection to nature and well-being blossomed from an early age. After travelling the world and working on sailing yachts, Grace returned home, bringing back her experience and passion for full body health. During her travels, she completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) in Portugal.
Beyond yoga, Grace loves the outdoors, whether she’s surfing, cooking, or spending time with family and friends, her passions influence the way she approaches teaching and life.
Now back in the Bay of Islands, Grace is excited to join the Aligned Movement team and reconnect with her roots. She looks forward to bringing her enthusiasm and experience to the community.
Modalities:
- Gentle Yoga
- Vinyasa Yoga
Ana
Ana always had dreams of becoming a veterinarian, which led her to graduate as a vet nurse after finishing school. However, as life presented new opportunities, which led her to travel and eventually settle in New Zealand/Aotearoa.
Her passion for healthy eating and exercise has been a constant throughout her life. When she faced her own health challenges, Ana was inspired to embark on a journey to become a nutritionist, graduating from the New Zealand Nutrition Institute (NI).
Alongside her love for nutrition, Ana discovered a deep passion for Reformer Pilates. After several years of practice, she decided to further her knowledge and completed her training with Polestar Pilates NZ, studying Body Anatomy, Essential Pilates Principles, Pilates Mat, and Reformer techniques.
Ana is driven by a love for helping others improve their health and well-being. She’s excited to guide you on your journey toward a stronger, healthier body, living by Joseph Pilates’ words: “You will feel better in ten sessions, look better in twenty sessions, and have a completely new body in thirty sessions.”
Modalities:
- Pilates Reformer
- Pilates Mat
- Core Reform