Who we are
Who we are
Our Christchurch yoga instructors
With over 54 years of combined experience, our practitioners at Hansa Wellness Christchurch specialise in Hansa therapy, yoga, and holistic wellness. Their careful and friendly approach means every session meets your needs, whether it’s your first assessment, a retirement, or a flow yoga class. Our team’s deep knowledge and commitment help you move better and feel better in a welcoming setting, supporting your journey towards improved wellbeing.
Vincent Bolletta
Founder of Hansa
Vincent Bolletta has been teaching, and practicing yoga since 1990 and since then has become New Zealand’s foremost yoga instructor and teacher trainer with a wealth of knowledge in biomechanics, yoga therapy, movement therapy, and postural analysis.
Vincent is also the founder of Hañsa International Therapy & Flow Systems & Hañsa Wellness online platform. Hañsa is a unique style that integrates eastern and western thought and methodologies to the practice of yoga & wellbeing.
Hansa Yoga has developed an 800-hours yoga therapy professional training programme that supports a process of healing and awakening through principles of human fundamental movement patterns and embodiment. Using this as the basis to gain greater insight into individual function as well as understanding one’s physical, mental, and energetic needs.
Melanie Morris
Hansa Christchurch owner
Melanie Morris brings a wealth of expertise to Hansa wellness Christchurch, drawing on her extensive background in yoga therapy and client care. Known for her calm and thoughtful approach, Melanie listens closely to each person's needs, tailoring every session with both skill and intuition.
Her understanding of therapeutic techniques, combined with genuine care for wellbeing, ensures a supportive experience for all who visit. Clients appreciate Melanie’s ability to create a sense of ease, whether addressing specific areas of muscle tension or encouraging relaxation in a welcoming environment.
Her commitment to continuous learning and professional development allows her to offer up-to-date care, making her a valued and trusted member of the Hansa wellness team.
Vicki Beatty
Hansa chair yoga teacher
Vicki Beatty is a Certified Mental Health Aware Yoga Teacher. She also teaches Yin, Yin-Yang, Shakti, Restorative, iRest Meditation, Chair and Aqua yoga. Vicki focuses on self-awareness, acceptance, and compassion through gentle movement (Yoga) and the breath. Her main focus is supporting humans’ stability, mobility, flexibility, and alignment, while bringing harmony between the mind and body.
Vicki has been fortunate over the past 12 years of being introduced to some amazing teachers and their practices. It is her passion to teach others, as her practice deepens, and her knowledge increases through continual learnings. Vicki’s vision is to inspire people through the practice of yoga, to connect with their own personal values, wisdom, and wellbeing. Her desire is that everyone can be a part of a welcoming space where people can feel grounded, connected, safe and promote both physical and mental strength.