The Center For Yoga of Seattle

Sep 2023

I'm so glad I found authentic iyengar yoga and a teacher like Richard. Richard has helped me practice through several joint and muscular issues.Im thankful that I'm able to do yoga despite body limitations; thanks to Richard's thorough instructions on alignment and his emphasis on the basics.

Apr 2022

I have only heard positive things about the Center for Yoga of Seattle and Richard Schachtel. Sadly I can't reach out to him as he does not answer my request on Twitter (the only social media platform I use). It would be nice if You would answer my follow request (@sonnenbrandi) so I can test out the Yoga sessions. Have a nice day!

Jun 2021

If you want to learn good yoga form in a traditional way this is the place. It is no frill, but it is clean and has all the yoga props necessary for all body types. If you want New Age music, instructors that can't be bothered to show students good form or don't know good form, can't take constructive criticism or a bit of friendly teasing then this is not the place for you. Richard has been practicing yoga for over 40 years, and is a dedicated teacher. in my experience Richard has always been polite and acted respectfully. I have never known him to be rude to anyone. But, I have seen him stay calm and polite while receiving some really ugly comments from some very rude students. And, I have seen several big headed students disregard his corrections and come back at Richard with nasty remarks. I even had the displeasure of being in classes where one of the students walked to every class with bare feet. Their feet were always filthy. They had the audacity to walk all over the clean floor despite Richard's requirements that outside shoes must be removed before walking on the studio floor. I believe the bad reviews are from folks who can't take criticism, don't know what traditional yoga is, have no manners, and don't want to work hard or don't realize hard work is necessary learn a skill.