Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and Faith

by Mike BerghanMar 15, 2017

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.

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6 Comments

Darleen on March 15, 2017 at 5:38 pm

Ahhh Thank-you! This was so timely for me! Blessings.
Jen Cushman on March 15, 2017 at 8:10 pm

Beautiful post Mike. Thank you for sharing!
Deb McDonald on March 15, 2017 at 8:14 pm

Wonderful Mike thank you – these are just the right words , expressed in the right way at the right time. Thank you . You offer insight and inspiration and we love you . Namaste! Deb
Amber Cielo on March 15, 2017 at 9:50 pm

Yes Beautiful post Mike..can’t wait to come back to the Shala ❤
Natalie Gilberd on March 17, 2017 at 12:42 pm

Fire. Lit. Thanks 🙂
Lizzy on May 2, 2017 at 10:09 am

Wow, sublime timing reading this. “Stop practicing and doubts and old habits soon come back and will take over if you let them.”

Thank you