Get some experience of the yogic art of breathing of pranayama. This is a related part of yoga practice which is practiced separately from the yoga postures.

Richard will guide you through several fundamental breathing patterns practiced both in the supported recline position on blankets or a bolster and also in a seated position.

The workshop is open to anyone who regularly practices yoga asanas or postures as the postures are a preparation and necessary to practice for those taking up pranayama.

The Class is $30 by Friday August 3rd and $40 at the door or on Saturday August 4th.

About the Teacher: Richard Schachtel

Richard Schachtel has been training in Iyengar Yoga for over 40 years which emphasis developing a practice with a high degree of precision of alignment. He founded The Center For Yoga in 1980 and is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and an authorized Iyengar Yoga Teacher Trainer. He has made 22 yoga study trips to India to personally train with the Iyengar Family most recently in December 2017. Richard is the Seattle Area’s most Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher. Richard has been training teachers in Seattle since 1986 and has influenced several generations of yoga teachers. There are over 125 recent graduates of this program which is offered also on the weekends, and in 4 week immersions.