The Long Walk to Kedarnath

by Dec 19, 2018

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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8 Comments

  1. Veronica

    Hi Mike,
    Well said! Good memories. Like it was yesterday! Thanks for the recap.
    I would like to visit your studio. How best to connect with you via email?
    Cheers!
    Veronica

  2. Mike Berghan

    Hi Veronica.
    Thank you. My email contact is info@astanga.co.nz. Would be lovely to see you.
    Cheers,
    Mike

  3. John Virag

    with tears in my eyes as reading this became emotional…well stated…Still processing the entire experience daily. I think it has changed my outlook forever!?! Have a great holiday!
    John

  4. Rupinder Gill

    Beautifully written Mike..meeting you on this Yatra was good karma for me .
    I completely agree w the last statement…kedarnath is not done w me either…definitely going back one day.

  5. Kara Price

    So eloquently written Mike! I’m grateful to have met you and had this experience with you. Much love & gratitude, Kara

  6. Mike Berghan

    Thanks John. So glad to have shared the whole experience with you. Couldn’t have asked for a better room mate. Enjoy the festive season!
    Mike

  7. Mike Berghan

    Thank you Rupinder. Good karma for me too 🙂 Maybe I will see you at Kedarnath sometime.
    Cheers,
    Mike

  8. Mike Berghan

    Thank you Kara. Fantastic to meet you as well. I still look at that photo of us sitting on the bank above Devprayag and laugh. Have a great festive season with your family!
    Cheers,
    Mike