Balance
Wellbeing Collective
FACE YOGA · YIN YOGA · PILATES · SKINCARE
Pilates, Yin Yoga, Face Yoga and Neem Natural Skincare in Christchurch. Gentle, practical ways to feel stronger, calmer and more at home in your body at every stage of life.
What we offer
Pilates
Weekly classes at 105 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch. Build strength, posture and core support at your own pace.
Thu 9.30 – 10.30am · Jennifer
Fri 10.30 – 11.30am · Jennifer
Face Yoga
One-on-one sessions to release tension in the face, jaw and neck. In person in Bryndwr or on Zoom, starting with a free 20-minute face assessment.
Yin Yoga
Slow, still and deeply relaxing. Yin yoga gently opens the body and quietens a busy mind.
Natural Neem Skincare
Neem skincare made with cold-pressed Neem oil, developed by Carin with her father, Professor Andresen.
Pilates in Heathcote Valley
Weekly mat Pilates classes at 105 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch. Classes focus on strength, posture, and control, with a gentler seniors class on Thursday mornings.
Everyone works at their own pace, so the classes suit complete beginners as well as people who have done Pilates for years.
Drop-in from $20. No booking needed – buy a pass and turn up to class. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Plenty of parking available.
| Wednesdays | 6.00 – 7.00pm | Pilates with Maria |
| Thursdays | 9.30 – 10.30am | Senior Pilates with Jennifer |
| Fridays | 10.30 – 11.30am | Pilates with Jennifer |
More classes are coming to the studio soon.
What is Face Yoga?
Face yoga helps release tension in the face, jaw and neck. Many women notice their face begins to feel tighter, heavier or more tired over time – through ageing, stress or menopause.
Gentle exercises and massage techniques can soften that tension and support healthier facial movement. It is a natural approach, not a quick fix, and it works best with regular practice.
Book a free 20-minute face assessment, online or in person in Bryndwr.
Carin looks at your face and neck, and you talk through any tension you are feeling.
She explains which exercises may help, and you decide if you would like to continue.
Also at the collective
Yin Yoga
Slow, still and deeply relaxing. Poses are held gently for a few minutes, giving the body time to soften and the mind time to settle.
Yin yoga is included in the Radiant You programme, and face and yin yoga fusion workshops are coming to the Heathcote Valley studio.
Natural Neem Skincare
Carin’s Neem Revival Serum is made with cold-pressed Neem oil, developed with her father, Professor Andresen. A more natural approach to skincare.
The serum is included in the Face Yoga Foundations and Radiant You packages, and the range will be available to buy here soon.
What clients say
Carin is a wonderful teacher, and an excellent guide. She shares her knowledge freely and I appreciate the calming and centering focus of the sessions.
Jénifer Silva
Her service is so much more than the facial yoga. For the time you are working with her, you will feel light, calm and very relaxed. I had amazing results after just six sessions.
Emma Butler
Carin helped me set up a routine that has already relieved tension and stress. A few minutes a day makes a world of difference.
Linda Morrison
About Me
My name is Carin Andresen.
I trained as a Beauty Therapist and spent many years working in the beauty and fashion industries around the world before settling in New Zealand.
Later in life, during menopause, I experienced my own skin and health challenges. This led me to discover Face Yoga and the powerful connection between the face, body and wellbeing.
Today I help women support their face naturally through facial exercises, massage, relaxation and simple daily practices.
