Testimonials

“When I started boot camp with Tawna more than two years ago I had no idea how much I was punishing myself, my body, my soul.. I felt instant trust and connection when I met Tawna, I love how open she is about her journey and that she shares her insides and personal story with us. It helped me not to feel alone, not to feel broken, not to be the "problem" and that was huge for me. To finally understood that there was nothing wrong with me was so healing. And man boot camp was fun !!! During my first year of training with Tawna I finally felt and got to understand that exercise isn't a punishment but a celebration of the strength of your body and what it can achieve and how much it can support you if nourished and looked after well. That was a grounbraking realisation for me . I love working with Tawna, she speaks from her heart and experience, she has lived through what she is sharing and teaching and it has such power, as it's real. Don't hesitate, chose yourself and let Tawna help guide you with her magic on your personal journey. And gosh she is so funny miss her yarns!”

“I signed up to work with Tawna not really knowing what to expect and also not knowing exactly what I needed but holy moly am I glad I signed up. I never knew just how much past trauma and emotional baggage could impact my energy levels and ability to move my body the way it needed to be moved. Tawna gave me tools to help release trauma and stress held in my body and also supported me to come back to myself mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. I now have a morning routine that I love and makes me feel energised and I have different ways of moving my body based on my daily needs.”

“Thanks to the skills Tawna has taught me, I now feel confident doing weight training and strength circuits knowing I’m using the correct form and technique, which has made me feel so strong and empowered! I’ve noticed an improvement in my strength, flexibility, and can complete daily tasks with more ease, which has been huge for me after recovering from an injury. I definitely recommend signing up to Wanaka Body with Tawna if you’re feeling stuck or don’t know where to start like I was!”

“I love everything you do, you are such great inspiration Tawna ! I follow you journey that you so generously share with us which helps me to continue with my one. I definitely felt so much resistance this morning lying in bed, sore and tired after multiple days of not listening to my body or choosing to go against myself.. But I went to the class with a promise that if it doesn't feel good I'll listen and that I will try to move but gently. And just like that, after the class, the aches were gone and I felt more energy, my body happy for once for being listen to. Thank you looking forward to this Challenge and all I can learn, bust mostly for the reminders to listen x”

"To be honest- I was a little scared going in to the class seeing the word ‘cardio’ in the description. Tawna made me forget any fear the moment we started. Grounding and connecting us in to our bodies- focusing on form, technique and breath- you instantly feel safe to give these classes whatever you’ve got and not to mention have fun and laughs while doing it. Never have I experienced such precision and care from an instructor when it came to walking through the workout with options for all no matter if you were a first timer or looking to push yourself. Not only did I feel accomplished after it, there were so many golden nuggets Tawna gave us to take home for our health and wellness in and outside the gym! If you are looking for a safe space to move and make waves in your fitness journey, with the support of community, Tawna’s classes are the one!!"

“Hey!! Just wanted to say thanks for the other day. I have been keeping up with my breath work and feel SOOOOO much more grounded. It has been a very tough few months and I’m so glad I reached out to you again. Gotta kick those old patterns when shit goes sideways and manifest some quality aye?!
After I did the session with you I smashed out work for my little biz over the weekend and have now launched the rebrand ready to wind up the old brand. So exciting!!!
I am focusing on the business be able to let me be free to leave my old job behind as I know it does not serve me at all. Thanks so much girl, you are a bloody legend xxx”

I recently completed Tawna and Pia’s 30-day reset, and honestly, it was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. From the very first day, I felt completely supported. This journey wasn’t just about losing weight or getting fit—it was so much more. It changed the way I speak to myself, how I show up for myself, and how I set and achieve my goals.

Tawna has been an incredible motivator, super professional, and we’ve shared such deep conversations about growth, fitness, and life. The reset is thoughtfully broken into four weeks, with one-on-one time with Tawna during the first and third weeks, and Pia during the second and fourth. It’s designed to help you grow, challenge yourself, and change your mindset.

When I first started, I felt weak—physically and mentally. After just one week, I started noticing a pattern that Pia helped me uncover during our hypnotherapy session. (Don’t worry, it’s not like the stage shows where you turn into a chicken!) It was an eye-opening experience, and I highly recommend it.

Every workout was tailored to my fitness level, pushing me to my limits but never to the point where it felt impossible. The progress I made over 30 days blew my mind—my strength, endurance, and overall fitness surpassed my expectations.

What truly sets this reset apart is the empowerment and knowledge Tawna and Pia bring. They’re both so inspiring, creating a space where you can fully commit to your growth. The daily reflections, goal-setting, and building positive habits helped me get stronger—not just physically, but mentally too.

By the end of the 30 days, I felt like a new person—confident, energetic, and with a healthier relationship with both my body and mind. I’ve gained strength, endurance, and tools to continue this journey.

I can’t recommend Tawna, Pia, and this 30-Day Reset enough. If you’re ready for real change and to become a better version of yourself, this is the perfect place to start!”

“As an overweight mid menopausal wahine, I was pretty sceptical about the 30 day challenge. I had accepted my lot, that at this age and stage I’d become invisible, whilst feeling betrayed and separated by and from my body. However two things got me on board 1. My trust and confidence in Tawna and the process. 2. I was scared I was going to die if I kept on going without changing something. Tawna lead me through in an incredibly supportive way, (of course, as she’s is also a dope, epic human!). I was nervous to do hypno but Pia is the loveliest person and it was an amazing experience, feeling deeply rested through the process. 60+ days in and I feel like the old me is returning, it’s shifted my lifestyle choices dramatically, including no longer emotionally eating and taking the path of learning to feel my feelings. It really is when 30 days turns into a way of life.”

“Hey Tawna, sorry for the early message but I just want to thank you for yesterday. I’ve been going through a lot lately and I just want to thank you for accepting me and having an understanding like no other. Breath work makes all of my emotions rise and I feel sadness and the only thought that comes to mind is “I’m going to be ok”. You make me feel like there’s a way out of this and I can’t thank you enough for the opportunity. It’s been hard for me to show up for myself but yesterday really let me realise that I am strong, I am powerful and I am the creator of my choices. I never realised how much I needed this. I want to talk to you about continuing on with you personally after the 8 week challenge because I think I need to delve deeper in connecting my mind, body and soul and really getting to the roots of my problems. Again, sorry for the long message, I think you’re going to help a lot of people, I’m so grateful for this opportunity x”

”I had a powerful breath work session with Tawna. I honestly didn’t know what I was getting into, but the transformation and experience was profound. Don’t really have words for it as you have to experience it. I loved the safe and warm space Tawna created and how she guided me through every step of the journey. I can’t recommend her enough!”

”I started working with Tawna as one of her first clients in her mums n bubs workout classes in 2015 then went on to do 1:1 personal training work with her and most recently 1:1 breath work sessions. In all of those instances she has been so kind, loving and supportive in her care and knowledge, always looking at the bigger picture from a mind/body perspective. I’ve now incorporated her breath work practice into my daily routine and it’s been a game changer in helping me shift emotions quickly each day. So lucky to have found you all those years ago Tawna and to continue to work with you as you evolve. Thank you for everything. Would 1000% highly recommend!”

“I've been dialing in some new breathwork routines over the past month and I'm starting to see some changes in my reactions to the world would like to say thank you to my mate Tawna Woods for passing on this routine. I've been doing it up to four times a day when shit gets stressful and boom I turn my nervous system and presence in the other direction. My awareness is growing

I did a breathwork session with Tawna maybe about a month a go now. I've been doing it everyday since. I've tried lots of breathwork stuff but this little routine is awesome. It's not a huge deep journey that's too overwhelming, it literally takes about 7 mins to do. Been noticing my sleep has improved massively! Deeper and easier to fall asleep. Highly recommend going to see Tawna and having a cheeky session then listening to her recording.
Love your work mate x”