Why I am not Worried About the Current State of Yoga

by Mar 3, 2011

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.

Summer Break

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2 Comments

  1. Baba Mansukhani

    Thank you so much for your wise words.I totally agree with you….Yoga is much more than just Asana practice….without the practice very few of us have the required strength and courage to lead a life based on the principles of Yama and niyama.
    I as a teacher find it a little difficult to introduce the principles of Y@N…however i am getting there mostly by example.
    Namaste….Baba.

  2. admin

    Thank you for the comment, Baba. It is difficult to know how and when to inform students about Yama and Niyama. I tend to leave it until a student asks me. To me, this indicates a readiness on their part to find out about these things. Otherwise, I don’t push it at all.
    Cheers, Mike.