So You Want to be a Yoga Teacher?
TAAY Summer Break 2025/26
As 2025 draws to a close I’d like to thank everyone who has supported Te Aro Astanga Yoga this year. I recognise how difficult the year has been financially for many of you and appreciate that you have made the commitment to continue to practice Ashtanga Yoga with us. Te Aro Astanga Yoga is surviving thanks to you! I hope to see you all for a fantastic 2026.
Last Class 2025: Monday 22nd Dec. — Led Full Primary Series 6:30 to 8:00 am.
First Class 2026: Thurs. 15th Jan. — Open Mysore Morning Class 6:00 to 8:30 am
I hope that you and your whānau have a safe and happy Festive Season.
Hey Mike,
Very thoughtful article! So much wisdom. As one who has never been to India… it definitely makes me think about how to commit to that trip.
Thanks for weighing in,
Kara-Leah
Thank you for your reflections & inspiring words Mike. This is one of the most beautiful descriptions of yoga I’ve seen: “Beneath all that we think we are and all that we think we need, is the breath. On the other side of the breath is the divine.” Awesome 🙂
Hi Mike, yes, this resonated with me too…you sure there’s not a book in there?
‘Beneath all that we think we are and all that we think we need, is the breath. On the other side of the breath is the divine. To pass through the breath into the divine you must be one-pointed like the arrow. Firing a shotgun and hoping one pellet gets through won’t work. The method of throwing the net wide hinders the process. The less clutter in your mind the less you have to shed.’
Thank you so much for the opportunity you gave me to becoming a teacher. The path of the teacher is still of being the student. You gave me so much and for that I am eternally grateful. Now as a teacher I endeavour to constantly inspire and stay true to the truth,. You showed me how
Namaste 🙂