A chance to experience a sample yoga teacher training class in the tradition of BKS Iyengar taught by one of his closest northwest students. Teacher Training courses are commonplace in the Seattle area. These trainings are the only ones focusing on Iyengar Yoga. Know the Difference! Richard Schachtel is one of the most experienced yoga teacher trainers in the Northwestern United States.
The afternoon will include a time to ask questions about the trainings, about Iyengar Yoga, and to experience a sample yoga teacher training class in the Iyengar Tradition.
For those simply interested in trying Iyengar Yoga and not interested in teacher training, see Trial Iyengar Yoga Classes on our website which are offered each month.
Iyengar Yoga is considered by many to be the Gold Standard of yoga Systems. It is named after BKS Iyengar, author of many books including, Light on Yoga, Light on Pranayama, Light on The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and Light on Life.
Iyengar Yoga is know for it’s immaculate attention to detail and alignment, it’s methodical and systematic approach to learning and development of awareness.
Iyengar Yoga teachers are trained to develop skills to reach a wide range of students, including those with common physical problems.
It is a dynamic and thorough approach to yoga.
In 2004 Time Magazine listed BKS Iyengar as one of the 100 most influential persons on the planet.
Richard Schachtel is the Seattle area’s only authorized Iyengar Yoga Teacher Trainer and has studied regularly with the Iyengar Yoga family in India for over 30 years. He is the Founder and Director of The Center For Yoga of Seattle. Richard has been training yoga teachers for 28 years. He has taught workshops around the US, Australia, and has given a teacher training course in Goa, India.
2015 upcoming 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Approved Teachings Trainings for which registration is now open:
- 4 Week Immersion 200 Hour Courses in 2015:
- March 2-28, 2015
- May 27-June 20, 2015
- July 6-August 1, 2015
- September 8-October3, 2015
- A One Year Weekend Only Teacher Training starts April 11,2015 (this course meets mostly Saturdays and a few Sundays)
- Evening In-Depth Studies & Yoga Teacher Training Starts September 2, 2015 It meets Wednesday Evenings from 6-10pm(with a break for dinner) and involves no weekend classes!
- 300 Hour Advanced teacher training which will enable RYT-200’s to become a RYT-500. 2 Options:
Huge early registration discounts for the courses are currently available but will not continue closer to the start of the courses. Please see the Center for Yoga of Seattle website for more information on the trainings. Please RSVP by email or phone if you are planning to attend the Open House. Please leave your email and phone number.
Wear Yoga Clothes. Please arrive a little early. Plan on doing yoga.