Richard Slager was born in the Netherlands. For years he has worked in the Hotel and Tourism Industry in different countries. In Kerala, India, Richard has studied the basis of Ayurveda and Herbology. Richard has completed the Yoga Teacher Training Course at The Yoga Institute in Mumbai. Now Richard teaches at The Yoga Teacher Training Course at Centre Lotlorien, organises courses in the practical use of local herbs and prepares oils and other herbal preparations.