Richard has taught yoga since 1974.

From 1973 – 1986 he received extensive yoga teacher training  and mentoring under the late Dorotea Mangiamele, founder of Mangala Studios of Yoga and Creative Dance.

Richard began his association with the International Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA) in 1973, and became a full member of IYTA in 1991. After 56 years the descision to dissolve the association was made in August of 2023, when Richard transferred to Yoga Australia as a senior teacher.

Through his practice of Japanese ink painting and calligraphy, Richard brings an artistic and creative dimension to the postures, concentration and flow of energy in the yoga classes.

Classes:

Approach:

An integral and creative approach to the practices of Asana (posture), Pranayama (breath), Pratyahara (relaxation) and Dhyana (meditation).

Contents:

Classes include yoga stretches, postures and movement, sound, breathing, relaxation and sitting.

Located:

Green Monday Studios, 73 Grattan Street, Carlton, Melbourne

Maribyrnong Community Centre, 9 Randall St, Maribyrnong

Contact:

• Website: beholdart.com.au
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (03) 9387 1236

Merri Yoga

Wednesdays 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm

Green Monday Studios

Hatha Yoga

Monday evenings

Maribyrnong Community Centre

Beginners: 6:00 – 7:15 pm

Intermediate: 7:30 – 9:00 pm

Bookings for this class through the Maribyrnong Community Centre.

Enrolment enquiries: ph. 9032 4305, or email [email protected]

Enquiries about content: ph. 9387 1236, or email [email protected]

Enrollments Essential.

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Unfolding Self Workshops, through Yoga, Brush and Ink

Date To Be Announced

Green Monday Studios

To see an example of an Unfolding Self Workshop, please look at what we did on the 3rd of September in the photo gallery.

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Brush & Ink Courses:

Since 1973 Richard has studied under a number of Oriental Ink Brush painting and calligraphy teachers. His major teachers have been André Sollier, Yap Teo Khoon, Ms Shigyoku Kitaoji, Zhang Jian Xhong, Yao Dixiong and Mr Houzan Ikegami. For 16 years he studied under the modern Japanese calligraphy master, the late Inagaki Suho, and presently holds the teaching rank ‘Shihan Kaku’ with the Shodo Gaku Shu School, Nagoya Japan.

In 1980 he began teaching Ink Brush painting at Mangala Studios. He has exhibited on numerous occasions in Australia and overseas.

Tuesdays 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm | 27th January, 10th & 24th February, 10th & 24th March. (For experienced students only; these classes are only open to those with at least 12 months experience with brush & ink.)

Enrollments Essential.