Hansa workshops and teacher training
Welcome to Hansa Wellness Christchurch
We’re so delighted you’ve found your way here. Whether you’re beginning your wellness journey or looking to deepen an existing practice, we invite you to explore our range of thoughtfully designed offerings. From gentle, therapeutic yoga to specialised programmes including chair, aqua, and dementia supportive yoga, everything we do is centred on supporting your wellbeing, mobility, and connection. Take your time to look around, discover what resonates with you, and feel free to reach out — we’d love to be part of your journey.
Our service offerings
Over the past 30 years
Founder Vincent Bolletta has been developing a wealth of knowledge in biomechanics, yoga therapy, movement therapy and postural analysis. In more recent times Vincent has developed an international therapy and flow system encompassed on the Hañsa Wellness online platform. Hañsa is a unique style that integrates eastern and western thought and methodologies to the practice of yoga and wellbeing.
Melanie Morris
the owner of Hansa Wellness Christchurch with a combined total of over 800 hours of yoga teaching experience, Mel describes Hañsa flow principles with simple yet deeper philosophy as a game changer to understanding her own developmental patterns and finds the meditational movement of Hañsa flow graceful as well as enhancing stability, mobility with strength.
Outside of yoga, Mel is self-employed as a small business trainer, has had extensive past working with Xero and loves her garden, dogs, and family life.
Benefits and what to expect of Hansa yoga therapy
Regain functional movement with ease
Rehabilitation from injury or surgery
Promote holistic wellbeing
Postural repatterning
Meditative movement
Breath management supporting 3 dimensional breath and suspension with organ support
Pain management
Restorative
Self management strategies
ersonalised movement assessment
Therapeutic protocols
Self healing enablement
Rehabilitation plan
Follow up plan
Prescribed therapy protocols and home practice
Testimonials
SB
"Moving to Hansa Yoga Therapy turned out to be a fantastic variation and progression. Vincent and Mel both sought to understand me on a personal level early on. This was one of the most impressive and differentiating things about their practice. Everything is connected, and everything is controlled by the mind therefore knowing the person was of key importance, with some sessions being entirely conversational. What I found through this approach was some of my mental barriers were manifesting as physical restrictions. By being made aware of this, I have been able to let go more and more creating less pain and greater mobility. Without a key understanding of me as a person, and my psychology, this result wouldn't have been as easily achieved"
L
"I was referred to Hansa Wellness by a good friend after trying many ways to help my upper back pain. Mel and and Emma made me feel welcome and looked after from the very first appointment. The consultation and discussion are just as important as the yogas therapy in so many ways. The correlation between mind and body has been highlighted, and I have learnt that stress affects my body. With the continued help and support of Mel I have been able to alleviate quite a bit of pain and also understand myself much better. I highly recommend Mel and Hansa Wellness to anyone needing a safe and nurturing experience"
TIM
"I have struggled with my knee for over twenty years and in the last two years it has got particularly bad, my other joints have also started hurting due to me favouring my knee. Wow have worked on re-engaging and strengthening the muscles around the knee with simple exercises I can do at home. I also has a session with Vincent who worked with functional touch and deep tissue massage in my muscles around the knee. The improvement we have seen in the short time I have been seeing Mewl and Emma have been unbelievable"
FAQ
What is Hansa
Hañsa is an integrated therapeutic system that is based on the human development process with philosophy derived from integration of eastern and western thought methodologies.
The applications of Hañsa principles and methodologies are done through Hañsa Therapy and Hañsa Flow.
Hañsa Therapy is a therapy system that combines functional touch, rehabilitative work, and movement to support and return optimal functioning of the body.
Hañsa Flow is a creative movement practice that embodies the Hañsa therapeutic principles, and created to enhance stability, ease, and grace in one’s movement.
The word “Hañsa” itself means Swan in Sanskrit, and it alludes to the inner guru within us, and the ability discern information through awareness and observation, which is one of the values of Hañsa
How is Hañsa Flow different from other styles of Yoga?
The practice of Hañsa Flow is a circular, multi-directional movement practice with creative sequences that focus on transitions rather than poses.
The movements in Hañsa Flow are created with the human developmental patterns in mind and aligns with the biomechanics of the human body to provide better support and stability to the body.
The Hañsa Flow sequences are also created to illustrate and embody inner form and rhythm in graceful, functional movement patterns.
Through this rhythm, Hañsa Flow brings calmness and stability to the mind, making the practice a mindful meditative movement practice.
Hañsa Flow classes click here
Can I practice Hañsa Flow if I’m new to Yoga?
Yes, Hañsa Flow can be practiced by all level practitioners. Many of the movements are based on Yoga movements, but you don’t have to know yoga before you start practicing Hañsa Flow.
We have some online practices that are suitable for beginners and can be a great entry point for everyone who wants to try Hañsa Flow.
Generally, the Hañsa Flow practice does not include positions that are too difficult, nor it demands a high fitness ability.
The Hañsa Flow practice might challenge your coordination and spatial awareness. These are important practices that will train us to improve our movement awareness and ability.
However, you can take your time in learning the practices. They are created to be repeated. So, take your time to familiarise yourself with the movement and always practice within the comfort of your abilities.
I’m interested in Hañsa and I want to try a practice. How do I do that?
I’m interested in Hañsa and I want to try a practice. How do I do that?
We have regular offline classes at Flow Wellbeing Christchurch.
We also have Hañsa Wellness platform for you to start or continue your Hañsa Flow practice.
We have free 3-day trials for both our Red Swan and Gold Swan memberships. We suggest you start with a free trial to get a feel of our practices and then hopefully you’ll sign up so you can enjoy the full benefit of our memberships.
Check the details of our different memberships here.