29 Nov 2018

Yoga and mental health

From Afternoons, 1:25 pm on 29 November 2018

If you're looking for a bit of well-being and serenity perhaps start this weekend, Saturday is New Zealand's first Yoga Day.

The inaugural day has been created by Franko Heke and Niki Rhodes and their focus is emotional health. Franko has a history of mental illness, which he self-medicated with drugs and alcohol - until he found yoga. 

Franko tells me why he credits the exercise with helping his mental health. 

Franko Heke and Nikki Rhodes doing yoga

Franko Heke and Nikki Rhodes doing yoga Photo: Supplied