Elgar approaches Yoga as a whole and complete system towards Well Being. With consistent practice of Yoga Asana we can look and feel better physically, heal ourselves on many levels and eventually master challenging poses creating confidence in ourselves and empowering us in our everyday lives: these are great “benefits” of Yoga Asana or the “effects” of consistent and intelligent … Read more
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Private Yoga Lessons
Elgar specializes in one-on-one instruction. No two bodies are the same, so practices are tailor-fit for students; as well additional attention given to modification and adjustments. Classes are customized to meet your own personal needs and … Read More
Yoga Teacher Training
Elgar leads both public and semi-private Yoga Teacher Training's locally in Miami as well as globally. A registered Yoga school with the Yoga Alliance; Elgars 200 hour YA certified Swayambhu teacher training provides a remarkably deep and complete … Read More
Massage Therapy
Elgar is a fully licensed Massage Therapist (Lic# MA81782) in addition to being an E-RYT500 Yoga Instructor. The benefits of being dually licensed are many. For the health and wellness-minded client, it provides a very special opportunity to take … Read More
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Goodbye……for a short while
I came to Miami Beach 9 years ago. It was a toss-up, I may as well have thrown a coin. It was either here or Southern California. I chose Miami. There was a year-long program I was excited to immerse … Read More…....

Eye Of Change
Eye Of Change seasons come and seasons go, the tide is sometimes high and sometimes low. even the bright fire of the sun fades, to the dark of night, with no foreseeable … Read More…....

Nothing Remains
Life is such an unspeakable beauty Love is such a supreme gift Discovering the truth within ignites the eternal flame burning hurt, burning suffering, confusion and pain Until nothing … Read More…....

Afternoon At The Cafe
In this walk of life Slow is the way With purpose and focus But don't forget to play With each day Find a … Read More…....

Join Me in September for a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training at The Standard Spa Miami!
Join us at the beautiful Standard Hotel and Spa in Miami Beach for a one of a kind Yoga Alliance Accredited 200hr Teacher Training. Sept … Read More…....

Journey Into the Neuroscience of Yoga: Part 1
Journey into the Neuroscience of Yoga Part 1 A series of Science based articles on the topics of Yoga, Meditation and Eastern Philosophy by Elgar Richards. LMT-ERYT500. Teacher, Traveler, … Read More…....

H2-Om: Delve Deeper May 26 (Public Event)
Join me for a night of soulful flow, Meditation and Pranayama. A slow and introspective Vinyasa practice will provide a depth of physical connection, along with ancient Yogic practices seamlessly … Read More…....

Miami Yoga Teacher Training @The Standard Miami
Miami Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Alliance Certified May 12 - June 18, 6 consecutive weekends with Elgar Richards & The Standard Spa, Miami Ready to become a Yoga Teacher? Inspired to … Read More…....