02/19/2026
Meet Spring 2026 YTT Core Instructor and Founder of Open Doors Yoga Studios, Richard~
Richard Lanza, ERYT-500, has been exploring the different branches of yoga and forms of holistic health for over 54 years, with a special focus on meditation, energy healing, accessing and developing intuition, and spiritual philosophy. His background includes studies in Yoga, Eastern Philosophy & Non-Dual Philosophy, training in Hypnosis, Acupuncture, Massage, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Energy Healing, Essene Therapy, and Therapeutic Touch. In the United States, he is the originator and owner of Open Doors™ Holistic & Metaphysical Center, founder of Open Doors Yoga Studios & Open Doors Yoga Franchising Co., Originator and Instructor of the Open Doors Yoga Teacher Training Programs (200 & 300 Hour), Co-Director of the Open Doors School of Energy Healing, Creator and Instructor of the Intuitive Mastery Program, producer of Guided Meditation audio series, and creator of Trance-Formation Workshops. He also has received training and certification from Tolly Burkan as a Fire-Walk Facilitator.
Richard teaches nationally and internationally, with a focus on yoga classes and yoga teacher training programs, non-duality meditation, self-healing, and psychic development workshops. His passion is vinyasa yoga, using creative & playful sequencing, by creating classes that allow one to experience a deeper connection to self. Richard’s purpose is to provide the space to allow individuals the opportunity to transform their lives, to empower oneself and others while lightening up, enjoying life more fully, and exploring one’s own unique self-expression. For more information about Richard, visit www.OpenDoors7.com and www.GuidedMeditations.org.
Learn more about the program and get to know our team of instructors: https://www.opendoorsyogastudios.com/200-hour-teacher-training
