Private Lessons In-Studio OR Live Streamed On Zoom

Yoga Classes Seattle

Private lessons and consultations are a great way to become familiar with yoga and are especially helpful if you have a back, shoulder, hip, knee, wrist injury or common, non-serious medical condition. Private lessons are for 1 or 2 persons. Privates with Richard can be either at The Center For Yoga of Seattle OR using your laptop, Tablet or Smartphone on Zoom.

Richard Schachtel, Director of The Center For Yoga of Seattle has over 30 years of experience in teaching students with injuries and common medical conditions. He has trained 23 times over a 38 year period in India with world renowned therapeutic yoga teachers BKS Iyengar and Geeta S. Iyengar. Richard is one of the most experienced yoga teachers in the Northwestern United States.

Richard has completed a 3 year training on the Therapeutic Uses of Asana and Pranayama in San Francisco with Stephanie Quirk, a close student of the Iyengars. Please note that private lessons may only be available only on Sundays in March & July.Lessons may be arranged with other The Center For Yoga of Seattle staff throughout the year.

One Hour Private Class with Richard 90 Minute Private Class with Richard One Hour Private Class with Other Center Staff
$125 $187.50 $80
Ten 1 hour sessions: $1000 Ten 1.5 hour sessions: $1500

Richard has the following available time slots:

  • Monday 4:45pm-5:45pm Either In Person At The Center For Yoga of Seattle OR Over ZOOM
  • Thursday 9:00am-10:00am Either In Person At The Center For Yoga of Seattle OR Over ZOOM
  • Friday 9:00am-10:00am Either In Person At The Center For Yoga of Seattle OR Over ZOOM
  • Friday 10:00am-11:00am Either In Person At The Center For Yoga of Seattle OR Over ZOOM
  • Saturday 4:00pm-5:00pm Either In Person At The Center For Yoga of Seattle OR Over ZOOM
  • Saturday 5:00pm-6:00pm Either In Person At The Center For Yoga of Seattle OR Over ZOOM
  • Sunday 4:00pm-5:00pm Either In Person At The Center For Yoga of Seattle OR Over ZOOM
  • Sunday 5:00pm-6:00pm Either In Person At The Center For Yoga of Seattle OR Over ZOOM
  • Sunday 6:00pm-7:00pm Either In Person At The Center For Yoga of Seattle OR Over ZOOM

Book your lessons now!


After you pay for your private lesson(s), we will call or email you. Please wait for a confirmation call or email from Richard before coming in for your private session. We appreciate your patience.