We handcraft bespoke wellness experiences.
We bring together premium wellness experiences, inspirational teachers, wholesome cuisine, and breathtaking venues. We support like-minded businesses, that share our passion for sustainable travel, health, and wellbeing. And we create unforgettable retreats that will leave you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and reconnected.
Meet our founder
Bridget first discovered yoga in 2013 when her inner guide led her on a solo adventure to India. She attended her first yoga class in the spiritual town of Dharamshala, home to the Dalai Lama, an auspicious beginning, for certain.
Since then, under the guidance of skillful teachers and the lens of her own devoted curiosity, Bridget’s practice has deepened and evolved. She has studied in both India and New Zealand and is currently completing her advanced 300hr teacher training with The New Zealand Yoga Collective. Bridget’s teaching draws on various styles of yoga and the wisdom gained from nearly a decade of experience in her field.
Bridget founded the Yoga Travel Co. in 2018 with a vision to share the healing power of yoga with the world. She believes that we are all connected through the universal power of love and can all experience divine moments of truth, healing, and transformation through these ancient practices. Known for her accessibility, humour, and ability to empower students, Bridget teaches and lives from the heart. Her messages are ones of love, light, kindness, and compassion.
Meet our talented team
Kirstie Cleary
Kirstie is an accomplished Ayurveda, Yoga, and Tantra teacher who gathers the best of eastern wisdom to inspire others to live juicy, sacred, and meaningful lives. Having studied with internationally renowned teachers and traditions, she offers accessible self-care for the body, mind, and soul. Kirstie’s facilitation combines a unique fusion of experiential and embodied teaching and skills-based practices. Her post-graduate study explored how the science of self-care empowers, enlivens, and nourishes women’s lives. Kirstie believes that real self-care encompasses the fundamentals of how to live and love well, and is known for re-imagining wellbeing as a natural and sensuous aliveness available to anyone at any age.
Kate McLeay
Kate McLeay gave up her day job as an international school principal in Uganda 15 years ago to pursue her passion in wellness after many years studying yoga, meditation, mindfulness and holistic healing. For well over a decade she has led classes, retreats and workshops in wellness. She is the resident retreat host at the iconic oasis of Cape South Country Estate and Wellness Retreat near Waimarama in the Hawkes Bay and is passionate about sharing the holistic practices that she loves within diverse areas of the community. Kate is known for her humour, deep knowledge and expertise to empower others.
Lotty Roberts
Lotty has been coaching people to lead themselves through change and uncertainty for over 20 years. After discovering Mindfulness to help manage chronic pain and stress, Lotty trained as a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher so she could bring the practice to others. Lotty is a registered (200YTT) yoga teacher, certified emotional culture facilitator, host of the podcast ’The Vulnerability Project and founder of ‘Mind U’ a business dedicated to helping people mindfully navigate both the challenge and opportunity change provides.
Maria Gorham
Maria owns the iconic Hot Yoga Wellington, with two studios across Wellington. She has co-facilitated 200hr Teacher Trainings for the last 4 years, and in 2018 led her first overseas yoga retreat in beautiful Sri Lanka. Maria is deeply passionate about the yoga community, and believes life is a constant journey of connection, growth, and learning.
Becky Parkin
Becky is committed to living her best life and spreading that ethos within her family and community. Her journey involves nurturing the body, mind, and spirit. Utilising functional nutrition therapy and yoga as powerful tools, she supports people in rediscovering their connection with their bodies, leading to transformative shifts in their well-being. One of Becky's deepest passions revolves around reintroducing real, nutrient-dense whole foods into people's lives. Bringing back the essential rhythms and rituals around nourishment that have been lost over time. Sharing this knowledge with others brings her immense joy, as she witnesses people embrace more vibrant and healthy lives.
Angela Baker
Angela is a Yoga Alliance registered teacher, with years of experience behind her. She’s co-facilitated a number of 200hr Teacher Trainings over the years, and has trained with the likes of Sarah Powers, Joe Barnett, and Jo Phee. Angela loves nothing more than sharing all she’s learned with curious and open-minded people.
Britt Collard
Britt is an award-winning graphic designer, with her work recognised both locally and internationally. Britt’s approach to design is considered, analytical, and research-based; helping her see brands as systems. Britt loves building beautiful brands like the Yoga Travel Co. from the ground up. So far she's been to two yoga retreats – one in Spain, one in Bali – and she can't wait to tick a few more off her to-travel list.
