Studio Yoga
Meet our wonderful
Yoga Teachers
Our teachers all have at least 2 years of experience teaching and a certificate with a minimum of 200 hours. If you are interested in Private Sessions please enquire.
Maria Elisa
Yoga teacher; Reiki therapist and Studio’s Owner.
Maria Elisa is a Brazilian born in São Paulo, in 1976. She became a yoga practitioner in 1999, after working in Marketing and Advertising in her 20’s.
So, in 2003, she finally took the courage and went to take her first Teacher Training in Michigan with Jonny Kest at the Centre for Yoga where she gained her RYT 500 through Yoga Alliance USA. Maria describes herself as an “explorer” in the yoga world – she started her yoga journey as a passionate “ashtangi”, however after 6 years in this practice she felt she wanted to focus more on alignment and the more restorative dimensions of yoga – it was at this time she explored Iyengar and Yin yoga. Nowadays, she believes Vinyasa Yoga and Yin Yoga allows her to express and teach what she knows. Maria is also a Reiki Therapist registered with a Japanese Certificate since 2012. She’s been living in Gisborne with her husband Fabio since 2015. Both living the dream as it was one day to live and work in Aotearoa – New Zealand.
Even though, Reset was created in 2015; it was only in May 2018; that Maria Elisa started to manage it by herself. Passionate for what she does she likes to think that Reset is a safe space for the practice of yoga.
Juanita Lambert
Yoga teacher
Juanita developed a passion for yoga in 2011 and undertook regular practice in my home city of Bangalore, India. She undertook her RYT-200 course and was certified in 2015, with a specialization in Prenatal yoga.
She has taught at Reset since the beginning and loves to practice at the studio too. She loves to teach a strong and balancing Hatha class as well as a relaxing Yin class.
In 2024, Juanita created the Sculpt Yoga, and it was a great addition to our timetable.
Victoria Williams
Yoga teacher (Online content)
Victoria is a lawyer-turned-yoga teacher, who initially discovered yoga to cope with the stresses of her legal career. Her practice developed from a cherished escape to a passionate calling, and she made the jump from law to teaching, completing teacher training with Blissology Yoga under Eoin Finn. She now has over a decade of teaching experience and has completed over 500 hours of teaching training.
In 2020, she moved from Oregon, USA, to Gisborne and stayed until July 2024. We miss her a lot around here, but we are happy to announce she will be online with us too. We have her close to our hearts no matter where she goes.
Karryn Heaps
Tamariki Yoga teacher
Kia ora! My name is Karryn Heaps and I am the Tamariki Yoga teacher at Reset Studio. I learnt how to teach yoga to Tamariki after completing the 200 hour Tamariki Yoga Teacher Training course under the guidance of Maria Elisa Del Gaudio Gerronazo.
It gives me such joy to share my knowledge with the Tamariki. Classes provide opportunities to learn breathing techniques to decrease stress and anxiety, promotes mindfulness, encourages concentration, improves coordination and balance, regulates emotions and aids a calm mind.
“Children are natural imitators, gift them with a practice worthy of imitation” – Nell Regan
Tatiane (Tati)
Acro and Yoga Teacher
With a warm smile and an open heart, Tatiane, known to many as Tati, brings an inviting and inclusive atmosphere to her yoga classes, ensuring everyone feels welcome regardless of experience level. Her charming South American accent adds a unique and delightful touch to each session.
Tati has been teaching yoga for over a year, sharing her passion for the practice with friends and the community. At Reset Yoga Studio, her gentle Vinyasa classes focus on inclusivity, mindful flow, and self-connection. Each class begins with a grounding sequence designed to foster self-love and gratitude.
An enthusiastic Acro Yoga practitioner, Tati is also dedicated to building an Acro Yoga community in Gisborne. She hosts Acro Yoga Jams and pop-up classes, inviting yogis of all levels to join in. Additionally, she organizes sunrise yoga sessions at Tatapouri Bay, creating a beautiful way to start the day while bringing together the local yoga community.
Through her teaching, Tati inspires students to explore the transformative power of Yoga and Acro Yoga in a warm, supportive, and joyful space.
See what our members are saying
My first yoga workshop and I loved it. I especially like the subtle growlings from Maria. Like its a journey not to try do what everyone else is doing, listen to my body and take it easy. Now it's ingrained in my mind.
Jean