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 (206) 526-9642 2261 NE 65th St., Seattle, WA 98115 Richard Schachtel, Director  
 

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B.K.S. Iyengar
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JUNE SPECIALS

$145 Intensives
New Students to Center Only (Click here for details.)


Twice-a-Week Courses
(M/W 9am, M/W 6pm, Tu/Th 9am, or
Tu/Th 10:45am)
$65 in June or July OR
$130 for both June & July

New Students to Center Only
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Multi-Class Discounts
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Free Classes
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The Center for Yoga of Seattle is a Nationally and Internationally recognized BKS Iyengar Yoga Study Center founded in 1980. Richard Schachtel, the Center's Founder and Director, operates one of only 29 authorized Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training Programs in the United States and Richard is the only authorized Iyengar Yoga Teacher Trainer in the Seattle area. He is also an Assessor for certifying Iyengar Yoga Teachers for the BKS Iyengar Yoga Association of the United States.

Questions? Like to speak to a live person?
We are in the office answering telephone calls
Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 2:00pm at (206) 526-9642.
You can also email us at info@yogaseattle.com.

We serve in 3 distinct ways:

  • As a local Seattle area yoga center where students can receive quality methodical instruction in the Art of Yoga.

  • As a Regional Center where Northwest yoga students can gain inspiration and knowledge through Iyengar Yoga Workshops and Teacher Trainings.

  • As a National and International Yoga Teacher Training Center where students and teachers can obtain professional ongoing yoga teacher education.

    SCHEDULE AVAILABLE ONLINE
    (April 1 - June 30, 2008)




    OFFICE MANAGER SOUGHT FOR CENTER

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    May 16 - 18: Advanced Study & Teacher Training Weekend
    With Richard Schachtel
    Topic: Yoga for Freer Hips

    These weekends are open to all one time. Attendance at more than one weekend requires pre-approval.
    Register on-line
    Click here for more information.

    200-Hour Iyengr Yoga
    Summer Teacher Training Immersion
    With Richard Schachtel
    July 7 - August 2

    Register on-line
    Click here for more information.

    Workshop: Starting a Home Practice
    With Richard Schachtel
    Saturday, May 17th, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
    Register on-line
    Click here for more information.

    Workshop: Yoga for Opening Your Hip Joints
    With Richard Schachtel
    Sunday, May 18th, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
    Register on-line
    Click here for more information.

  • YOGA CENTER NEWS

    MAY COURSES START
    MAY 1 - MAY 7; MAY 19; MAY 22
    Click here for details of Level System.


    MAY COURSES & INTENSIVES . . .
  • Beginner & Continuing Once-a-Week Courses Start May 5 - May 7, and May 19 and May 22
  • Beginner & Continuing Twice-a-Week Courses Start May 1 to May 5
  • Intensives Start April 29 and April 29
  • Intermediate & Advanced Courses Start May 1 - May 6


  • UPCOMING WORKSHOPS . . .
  • Starting a Home Practice, Saturday, May 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm, with Richard Schachtel
  • Yoga for Opening Your Hips, Sunday, May 18, 3:30pm - 6:00pm, with Richard Schachtel
  • Surya Namaskar Sun Salutations, Friday, June 6, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, with Tina Schwennnicke
  • Yoga for the Shoulders, Saturday, June 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, with Ewa Lichnowska
  • Learning the Sanskrit Names of Poses, Saturday, June 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, with Richard Schachtel
  • Improving at Forward Bending, Sunday, June 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, with Richard Schachtel


  • IYENGAR YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS
    WITH RICHARD SCHACHTEL
    . . .

  • 5/16 - 5/18, Teacher Training Weekend: Yoga for Freer Hips
  • 5-Day Iyengar Yoga Practice Intensives in May, August, & October
  • 2008 200-Hour Summer Teacher Training Immersion
  • 200-Hour 12-Weekend Teacher Training Starting 9/12/08
  • 5-Day Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training in October
  • 2008 200-Hour Teacher Training Immersion in Goa, India 11/1 - 11/30


  • BEGINNER AND CONTINUING BEGINNER ONCE-A-WEEK CLASSES
    START MAY 5 - 7, MAY 19, & MAY 22

    Register on-line
    New Class/New Instructor Beginners & Continuing Beginners (Level 1&2)
    Mondays, 7:10am - 8:30am
    with Nicole Ulacky
    May 5 - May 19
    Fee: $45 (3 weeks)

    Beginners & Continuing Beginners (Level 1&2)
    Mondays, 7:40pm - 9:10pm
    with Edith Sze Savadove
    May 19 - June 30 (no class May 26)
    Fee: $96 (6 weeks)

    Slow Beginners
    Tuesdays, 7:40pm - 9:10pm
    with Laura Sargent
    May 6 - May 27
    Fee: $64 (4 weeks)

    Continuing Beginners (Level 2)
    Wednesdays, 7:45pm - 9:15pm
    with Tina Schwennicke
    May 7 - May 28
    Fee: $64 (4 weeks))

    Beginners & Continuing Beginners (Level 1&2)
    Thursdays, 7:40pm - 9:10pm
    with Edith Sze Savadove
    May 22 - June 26
    Fee: $96 (6 weeks)


    BEGINNER & CONTINUING BEGINNER TWICE-A-WEEK CLASSES
    STARTING MAY 1 & 5

    Register on-line
    Beginners & Continuing Beginners (Level 1&2)
    Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00am - 10:30am
    with Kathy Moore
    May 5 - May 28 (no class May 26)
    Fee: $91 (7 classes)

    Continuing Beginners (Level 2)
    Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:45am - 12:15pm
    with Kathy Moore
    May 5 - May 28 (no class May 26)
    Fee: $91 (7 classes)

    Beginners & Continuing Beginners (Level 1&2)
    Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    with Richard Schachtel
    May 5 - May 28 (no class May 26)
    Fee: $91 (7 classes)

    Continuing Beginners (Level 2)
    Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00am - 10:30am
    with Richard Schachtel
    May 1 - May 29
    Fee: $117 (9 classes)

    Beginners & Continuing Beginners (Level 1&2)
    Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:45am - 12:15pm
    with Tina Schwennicke
    May 1 - May 29
    Fee: $117 (9 classes)


    MAY INTENSIVES
    Register on-line
    AFTERNOON INTENSIVE
    Edith Sze Savadove will teach a four-week LEVEL-2&3
    early-morning intensive for Continuing and Intermediate Students, Mondays - Thursdays, 4:40pm – 5:50pm,
    April 28 - May 22
    3-Tier Fees (Click here for a detailed explanation.)
    $192 (Regular)
    $154 (Low Income)
    $145 (New to Center)

    5:30AM INTENSIVE
    Ewa Lichnowska will teach a four-week LEVEL-1&2
    early-morning intensive for Beginners & Continuing Students, Tuesdays through Fridays, 5:30am – 6:45am
    April 29 - May 23
    3-Tier Fees (Click here for a detailed explanation.)
    $192 (Regular)
    $154 (Low Income)
    $145 (New to Center)

    7:00AM INTENSIVE
    Richard Schachtel will teach a four-week LEVEL-3
    early-morning intensive for Intermediate Students, Tuesdays through Fridays, 7:00am – 8:30am
    April 29 - May 23
    3-Tier Fees (Click here for a detailed explanation.)
    $216 (Regular)
    $174 (Low Income)
    $145 (New to Center)


    ONCE-A-WEEK COURSES FOR INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS, & ADVANCED STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
    STARTING MAY 1 - MAY 6

    Register on-line
    Level 3, Mondays, 5:30am - 7:00am
    with Ewa Lichnowska
    May 5 - May 19
    Fee: $48 (3 weeks)

    NEW LEVEL Level 2&3, Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    with Richard Schachtel
    May 6 - May 27
    Fee: $64 (4 weeks)

    Level 3, Thursdays, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    with Richard Schachtel
    May 1 - May 29
    Fee: $80 (5 weeks)

    Pranayama 2, Fridays, 7:00am - 8:30am
    with Richard Schachtel
    May 2 - May 30
    Fee: $64 (4 weeks)

    Level 3&4, Fridays, 9:00am - 11:00am
    with Richard Schachtel
    May 2 - May 30
    Fee: $100 (5 weeks)


    UPCOMING WORKSHOPS


    Starting a Home Practice
    with Richard Schachtel

    Register on-line

    Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008
    Times: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
    Fee: $24. Early registration fee is $18 if paid by May 7, 2008.

    You have come to classes for a while now and would like to understand how to start and develop a home practice.

    What are the poses to work on? How much time is needed?
    How should a practice be sequenced? What books are best to use as a reference?
    What equipment do I really need?

    Bring questions and yoga clothes in case we do some practice.


    Yoga for Opening the Hip Joints
    For Levels 1, 2, 3
    with Richard Schachtel

    Register on-line

    Date: Sunday, May 18, 2008
    Times: 3:30pm - 6:00pm
    Fee: $38. Early registration fee is $30 if paid by May 7, 2008.

    Strong and flexible hips are important for yoga and for everyday life.

    With certain yoga poses, the use of very specific props and sequences greatly improve progress toward opening our hips.

    Open to all. Please wear shorts.


    Surya Namaskar Sun Salutations
    with Tina Schwennicke

    Register on-line

    Date: Friday, June 6, 2008
    Times: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Fee: $32. Early registration fee is $24 if paid by May 28, 2008.

    Open up summer season with a dynamic yoga practice that flows from pose to pose forming a chain.

    Practice sequencing designed to create agility and flexibility while improving circulation, activating the brain, and refreshing the mind. Not recommended for those with heart and lower back problems.


    Yoga for the Shoulders
    with Ewa Lichnowska

    Register on-line

    Date: Saturday, June 14, 2008
    Times: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Fee: $32. Early registration fee is $24 if paid by June 4, 2008.

    Learn how to work the shoulders correctly in yoga postures.

    This workshop will include many poses for improving flexibility, creating stability, and learning to align the shoulders to prevent injury and discomfort.
    Learning the Sanskrit Names of Poses
    with Richard Schachtel

    Register on-line

    Date: Saturday, June 21, 2008
    Times: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Fee: $22. Early registration fee is $15 if paid by June 11, 2008.

    Spend a concentrated hour learning the proper pronunciation of the names of the basic Iyengar yoga poses. All are welcome.

    Recommended book: Yoga in Action:Preliminary Course by Geeta S. Iyengar.


    Improving at Forward Bending
    with Richard Schachtel

    Register on-line

    Date: Sunday, June 22, 2008
    Times: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    Fee: $32. Early registration fee is $24 if paid by June 11, 2008.

    When we do the right practices in the right manner, we invariably improve. In this workshop, which is open to all, we will practice some of the basic poses that improve our ability to bend forward safely with confidence. Not for those with serious back challenges.


    © The Center for Yoga of Seattle, 2008