About mahana studio

Mahana, located in the heart of Papamoa Beach, is your space to move, breathe, and reconnect.

At Mahana, we believe in the transformative power of Yoga and Pilates, not just as exercise, but as practices that support your body, calm your mind, and bring you back to yourself.

More than just a studio, Mahana is a space to step away from the noise of daily life and create time for you.

Our signature classes are thoughtfully designed to support all levels, whether you’re completely new or have an established practice. From strength-building Pilates to slow, grounding Yoga flows, there’s something here for every body and every stage.

You don’t need to be flexible, experienced, or know where to start. You just need to begin.

We’re here to guide you every step of the way.

We cant wait to meet you!

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meet our founder

As the founder of Mahana Yoga and Pilates, Freya’s journey is rooted in her passion for authentic practices and mindful movement. Inspired by her travels and immersive teacher trainings across India, Costa Rica, Bali, Australia, and New Zealand, Freya has developed a deep understanding and love of both Yoga and Pilates.

Freya always envisioned a studio that blended these two complementary practices in a way that felt modern, balanced, and accessible. Together with her team of teachers, she has developed Mahana’s signature class styles, where you can expect to be challenged, build heat and strength in Pilates, and experience slow and grounding or uplifting and energising yoga flows that link breath with movement to create the ultimate reset for the body and mind.

The space Freya has created at Mahana, is designed to evoke a sense of calm from the moment you walk in - a little escape from the stresses of daily life where you can slow down, reconnect, and move with intention. A place where you feel comfortable, supported, and inspired to keep coming back and where you can always find a class suited to your level, energy, or mood.

A space that feels like your own.

See What Our Clients Are Saying…

“Mahana’s fabulous instructors cater for all ages and abilities and everyone makes you feel welcome. It’s a beautiful community with a beautiful view from the studio. Lots of choice in class styles. I love both Pilates and Yoga and love that I can mix it up with both at Mahana.”

— Jo Davidson

“This studio is great, such an awesome mix of classes and different instructors with different styles. I love variety and the space is beautiful and always leaves you feeling reset and re energised.”