by Mike Berghan | Apr 25, 2013 | Mike's Blog
I normally make a point of not being “political” in my blog posts. The recent bombing at the Boston Marathon has filled my mind so much that I do want to publish what I think about it. My overriding feelings, beyond my sorrow and sympathy for those affected, is that I...
by Mike Berghan | Mar 25, 2013 | Events
We will be closed for the Easter Holiday Break. There will be no classes on Fri. 29th, or Sun. 31st March and on Mon. 1st April. We will resume classes as normal on Tues. 2nd April. Please enjoy your Easter Holiday
by Mike Berghan | Dec 16, 2012 | Events
Our last class for 2012 will be the Thurs. evening Open class on the 20th Dec. The first class for 2013 will be the Mon. morning Open class on the 14th Jan.
by Mike Berghan | Dec 5, 2012 | Mike's Blog
Thank you for the intelligent questions in relation to my Blog post “Time to Give up Asana, Old Man”. I will attempt to answer these below starting from the bottom up. Here’s where my curiousity was piqued: 1. “It is who I am and I enjoy it.” –...
by Mike Berghan | Oct 25, 2012 | Events
Peter is back and once again I highly recommend attending his workshop. Peter has spent more time in Mysore studying at the AYRI than any other Westerner and the time he spent with Guruji is reflected in every aspect of his teaching. His depth of understanding and...
by Mike Berghan | Oct 13, 2012 | Mike's Blog
Mike… would you be inspired to write something about (Ashtanga) Yoga and the use of props? Also what Guriji thought about it? I was exposed to a few Iyengar style and other style classes and I noticed the extensive use of props and in a way it seemed to nurture a...
by Mike Berghan | Oct 5, 2012 | Events
The school will be closed for an extended break over Labour Weekend. There will be no classes on Thurs. 18th Oct. through to Tues. 23rd Oct. Classes will begin again as normal on Wed. 24th. Enjoy your Labour Weekend.
by Mike Berghan | Sep 5, 2012 | Events
Having an awareness of, and strengthening the Pelvic floor are crucial aspects of the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga practice. I recommend this workshop to all of you, in particular to the women. 1 in 4 Kiwis suffer from pelvic floor weaknesses. Did you know that it is not...
by Mike Berghan | Aug 29, 2012 | Mike's Blog
I suck at being married ‘My illusions didn’t have anything to do with being a fine actress, I knew how third rate I was. I could actually feel my lack of talent, as if it were cheap clothes I was wearing inside. But, my God, how I wanted to learn, to change, to...
by Mike Berghan | Jul 4, 2012 | Mike's Blog
For a long time now I have never really asked myself why I do my Ashtanga Vinyasa practice 5 or 6 days a week. If anyone asked me I would say because it is who I am and that I enjoy it. As the result of a couple of recent conversations, and these cold Wellington...