Julie Stephens Yoga — Local services in Nelson

This was my second time attending Julie’s yoga retreat in Bali. I loved the first experience so much with my daughter that I knew I had to return — this time with my husband.

As someone fairly new to yoga, he felt completely at ease. I was confident that with Julie’s guidance, he would feel not only comfortable but also encouraged, supported, and professionally led. It was important to me that his introduction to yoga be a positive one — something he’d want to continue beyond the retreat. Thanks to Julie, that’s exactly what happened.

Julie brings deep experience and care to everything she does. Having lived in Bali, she knows the island intimately — from its culture and customs to the lesser-known places that reveal the “real Bali” beyond the tourist trail. If you’re thinking about extending your stay, she’s a fantastic resource for planning something truly special.

She puts so much thought into every detail of the retreat — from the setting in a beautiful resort, to the atmosphere she creates, to the top-quality yoga instruction that accommodates all levels and abilities.

Julie truly goes above and beyond to make sure every guest is well taken care of. With over 30 years of teaching experience, including teacher training and international retreats, it’s a privilege to learn from her.

Thank you, Julie, for another...

Julie Stephens has been my yoga teacher for nearly nine years! And, she is the best of the best. I’ve done yoga with many lovely teachers over the years, but her style and knowledge is beyond comparison. Anyone who has done a yoga class with her will know they have met someone special.

Julie planned a yoga retreat recently in Bali and I was lucky enough to attend. She used to live in Bali, so she knows the ins and outs of the area, the beautiful spots we would want to see and how to haggle a good deal.

She created a retreat that focused on yoga, meditation, cultural exploration and adventurous excursions. It was wonderful! It exceed my expectations and it has sparked my devotion to yoga. I met new people, I practiced yoga while staring at the sea and I meditated with the sound of birds and geckos in the background. 🧘‍♀️

I’m a business owner and Mom who needed a reset. I was exhausted, I was crabby and I had no discipline. This retreat has left me feeling refreshed and focused on my health. Even my two year old now knows that Mom needs time for yoga so she can stay happy and healthy.

If you’re curious about my incredible (and reasonable) yoga retreat to Bali - it’s happening again in July, 2024! Will you be there? Reach out to @juliestephensyoga for more information - your mind and body will be...

After practising Yoga for almost 20 years and attending Julies classes for the last 3, I decided to take the plunge and participated in Julies 200 hrs teacher training. To be honest, it was hard! Very long days, early mornings, ouch! Early nights (cant sleep, damn!) And an incredible amount of knowledge being passed on by Julie and the people who assisted her at times.....Steaming heads, tired bodies.....but... Julie is not only an amazing teacher in class, she also has incredible passion and knowledge when it comes to her teacher training. Her own manual has heaps of information and reflects on her decades of studies and knowledge about this subject. Her integrity and commitment for yoga is passed on in an intimate setting with small student numbers so abilities of the individual can be taken into account and strengthened. If you want to get an idea about the true essence of what Yoga is about and be challenged in your believes and abilities, then Julies classes as well as her teacher training are for you. She really is an outstanding teacher who is able to push your boundaries and keeps it light at the same time....