A good yoga teacher isn't going to tell you what's wrong with you: They're going to help you find the truth about yourself.

Pittsburgh-based Richard Gartner continues an exciting independent spirit in yoga, inspired by teachers like Tias Little, Max Strom and Paul Grilley. Richard is a certified Prajna Yoga instructor through Tias, which integrates the eight-limbed yoga path, body science and art into a seamless practice.

His teaching fuses traditional asana and breathwork with contemporary anatomy and bodywork. It draws from all forms of yoga, pilates, trigger-point therapy, mindfulness techniques and common sense.

His classes are challenging and intense, with a respect for everyone's abilities. Richard does not teach any style of yoga. Going beyond a single yoga system, Richard builds on "svadyaya" or "self-study" to help students discover their anatomy, energy, and mind.