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 Yoga lineage

A Tribute to Mike Byron-McKay

Amber Goh

17/1/2018

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I started my practice and training at the school in July 2011 and left in September 2012. 
My yoga journey never started until I went to the NZ School of Yoga, at which I received guidance from Mike. 


My first encounter with the NZ School of Yoga was through a friend. Her feedback was good, I decided to give it a try. I went to the school without checking the schedule. There was an ongoing class when I arrived. The door was closed. To avoid disturbing the class, I just sat quietly at the bench outside the classroom and waited for the class to finish. Then Mike surprised me. In the middle of his class, he came out of the class to ask me if I needed help. I told him that I would like to sign up for the yoga teacher training course. He politely told me "come for a class tomorrow and we will assess because you need to have a good foundation of yoga practice before we can take you in."


Since then, he trained me hard. I had to let go of all my prior yoga practice, and start from zero again. He taught me all the basics, alignments (he was very strict about it), adjustments, the way to give instructions to students. I still remember he would put a clock right in front of me while I was doing headstand and expected me to stay in it for 15 minutes! 


His patience, calmness and passion in yoga is truly inspiring. His teaching still has a great influence on me until today (8 years already since I finished the course!). Every time I feel defeated in doing certain poses, I would always remind myself of Mike's teaching. I need to embrace every chance to start from zero again, and continue to work hard. He never stopped practicing. He worked hard every day regardless of his knowledge and practice. Whenever I feel good about myself, I tell myself to stay grounded and be humble to embrace greater challenges. 




Mike is a true practitioner of the teachings of Bhakti, Raja, Karma and Jnana yoga. His devotion without any expectations and knowledge in yoga will always be my motivation and many other yogis. 
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laura kelly link
22/5/2018 06:33:46 pm

thank you for sharing great information with us. nice post.

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    YOGA LINEAGE

    *In this Blog section all the authors are former students or colleagues of Mike Byron Mckay who wish to share stories in the wake of the NZ School of Yoga closing down. Each Contributing Author is listed in the Contributors Section Below. 

    The first post (Yoga Stories : Mike Byron McKay) was authored by Nicole Allan.

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    1. Nicole Allan
    Amber Goh
    Ella Richardson
    Eveline Hauptli
    Fiona Fleming
    Kim Godsen & Irene Leat
    Leah
    Lester Easton
    Martyn Barry
    Melodie Batchelor
    Nicole Keddie
    Pam McDonald
    Paul Barton
    Stephanie Hall
    Vincent Bolleta
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