Meet Richard E.
THE AMERICAN YOGI
Richard E. is a lifelong devotee of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi movement and a seasoned teacher of Japa and Likhita Yoga, with more than 15,000 hours of formal instruction and over 200,000 students worldwide. He holds a degree in Education and has dedicated nearly 5,000 hours to the traditional Vedic practice of one-on-one teaching.
Blending spiritual discipline with real-world leadership, Richard's journey also spans decades in the business arena. A direct product of Madison Avenue marketing, he became the first-ever academic President at his alma mater, later serving as CEO of NCAA, and was the former General Manager of the San Diego Sports Arena.
Today, he merges these worlds seamlessly — bringing the principles of yoga into business, showing how leaders calm, focus, and presence can elevate performance and purpose alike.
LIKHITA YOGA
LIKHITA GOLF
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"Japa Yoga helped prepare me for two Olympics.... I'm confident it will help you succeed on your own terms."
Blaine Wilson
Japa Practitioner & Olympian Medalist
"America's foremost authority on
Japa Yoga."
Dr. D., Vedic Life Foundation
"The Japa Yoga Learning Kit is ayurvedic and certain to have massive success."
Dr. R., Maharishi Ayurvedic Clinic
"For over 10 years my Japa Yoga Practice with Rich has kept me healthy and well."
Elaina B., Artist
"I've used his CD for eight years instructing our corporate team."
PJ H., Corporate Executive
"My six years with Rich set me on a clear track to retaining my yoga practice."
Susan B., Graphic Designer
"The only thing better is
Rich teaching live."
Dick W., Senior Pastor