The Center For Yoga of Seattle

Nov 2025

I joined the Thanksgiving Day practice at the studio and truly enjoyed Richard’s instruction. Iyengar yoga’s precision and use of props helped me experience each stretch more deeply, even as someone with a lot of tightness. Although I’ve practiced yoga at different studios for many years, this was the first time I felt an intense side stretch with both comfort and depth—thanks to the oversized yoga block. I didn’t want to leave the pose because it felt so supported and effective.

I also had the chance to practice with the yoga wall and ropes, with kind guidance from experienced students in the class. It made my Thanksgiving Day feel...read full review

Nov 2025

I have been taking classes with Richard for almost 7+ years. He is exact, understands Iyengar yoga in/out - having learnt from BKS Iyengar first hand. If you want to learn the real Iyengar hatha yoga as taught by Guruji BKS Iyengar, this is the place to learn from. It feels like I am in india Pune studio learning authentic yoga. He expects sincere effort from the student, just like Guruji. He demonstrates all the poses and shows the right alignment one should maintain in each pose. I enjoy everytime I am in the class and grown so much in my yoga poses. Thank you Richard.

Jul 2025

Richard is the best teacher! He is strict but funny. I appreciate the strict adherence to the correct yoga postures, as it cured my pain and helped my energy in incredible amounts. I had brain cancer surgery in 2021 and Iyengar yoga has helped tremendously on my healing path. Igengar yoga is truly for everyone, no matter how old or stiff or sick you are. As long as you are ready to be challenged!

Richard doesn't spend much time on computers, and the website is hard to navigate. I recommend just signing up for a class and showing up early. If it's too confusing to register online, just show up early to the class you want to take, and chat in person.