Rich Ray is a KPJAYI Level II Authorized Ashtanga Teacher and the director of Ashtanga Yoga Portland Maine. In 1998 he made his first trip to Mysore, India to study with Pattabhi Jois and has made numerous trips to study with Sharath. At the same time Rich began in depth Zen Buddhist practice and lived as a silent monastic for 4 years under the tutelage of a Roshi. He has been teaching since 2004 and is committed to assisting all those who wish to explore and walk these ancient wisdom paths.