" I was fortunate to start Yoga when I came to Malaysia five-and-a-half years ago. I was suffering premenstrual pain, body stiffness, and pain in my back and neck. I used to go to physiotherapy once a week in my country because of the pain, in addition to the stress and worry about the future.

But after working on my breathing, correcting my posture, doing cleansing techniques and meditating I started to heal myself. I do not have any premenstrual problems, my back and neck pain has subsided and worries about the future have eased. I am confident to say that Yoga has been a change in my life and transformed my personality."

Dr. Ozlem Ozturk

" Actually, I took up Yoga by chance 2 years ago. I was having this nagging backache that I couldn’t seem to find any relief from . . . I started out doing once-a-week classes, and then later twice weekly. Well, my backache is gone, my muscles are more toned now, I feel that I have more energy and, of course, all the body-bending has made me more flexible! I had to undergo a surgical procedure on one of my knees a few months back and I think my Yoga practices helped in my speedy recovery. I was able to bend my knee to 120 degrees by the fifth day.

Thanks to Richard, I’m also now more aware of all my muscle movements in my body!! Keep it up Richard, and its great that Richard always explains the steps in every posture so that we get the technique right, instead of just diving into the postures."

Rozina Shafiei

" Yoga has introduced me to a whole new Life Experience that transcends beyond physical wellness. Amazing how it has helped me confront various aches and pains that come with age or a sedentary life-style. Amazing how it has challenged my inner reserves and armed me with even stronger determination. Yoga has calmed my emotional outlook wherein I am more relaxed and at peace with myself and my surroundings; things and people who used to stress me before hardly irk me these days. What’s more, the friendly community of fellow practitioners who are so full of encouragement and inspiration to go that extra stretch or that seemingly impossible asana!"

Constance Westwood

I have been practicing yoga for many years and Richard is one of the best yoga teachers I have come across. In his own practice he has the perfect blend of flexibility and strength that makes his advanced yoga asana practice inspiring for students like me.

Richard's knowledge of anatomy combined with his experience in teaching and general body awareness means he knows when to encourage students to push and when to take it easy. I personally improved my forward bend so that I could lie against my legs under his tutelage - particularly difficult for us guys.

Because Richard spent a year meditating as a monk in Burma, his technical ability is matched by his spiritual development. This is rare in the commercial world of yoga teaching. If you’re considering a class with Richard I will definitely recommend him.

Samsukri Glanville bin Mohamad, Certified yoga teacher