Why Ayurveda Yoga Therapy Training at HYA?

Houston Yoga & Ayurveda provides a  unique combination of Yoga, Ayurveda, and the Vedic Sciences to provide holistic and complete training.  We teach in small groups where individual attention is given. Expect to go deep and wide expanding your yoga and holistic health experience.

We practice what we teach. We are the only institute in greater Houston that sees Ayurveda and yoga therapy clients on a daily basis and passes on that knowledge to our students. Be at the forefront of holistic health care practice!

Chief  Instructor, Sharon Kapp, is certified for Yoga (YA), Yoga Therapy  (IAYT), and Ayurveda (NAMA) at a doctoral level. Originally from Pune, India   Sharon was exposed first to Yoga as B.K.S. and Geeta Iyengar were her physical education teachers at primary school. Enjoy our authentic practice and training to the Indian Gurushishwa system; The way it was meant to be. 

The  1,000 Hour Ayurveda Yoga Therapy Course is accredited by IAYT  (International Association of Yoga Therapists), the leading, world-wide recognized organization.

​The prerequisites for starting the Ayurveda Yoga Therapy Diploma (CYT  1,000) is an RYT 200 (or equivalent) with 100 hours of teaching experience and personal practice for at least one year. Candidates who have extensive and recognized Yoga Therapy, Physiotherapeutic, Medical, or  Ayurvedic training and experience may request credit transfer by submitting certificates, curriculum, and school contact details. A  personal interview with the program director will be the basis for any final decision.

Techniques, Training & Practice
- In-depth & correct use of Yoga
- Pranayama & Meditation

- Physiology
- Chakras, Mudras & Mantras
- In-depth Anatomy & Physiology
- Yoga Humanities
      History, Philosophy, and Ethics as per Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita
- Professional Essentials
       Teaching Methodology, Professional Development, and Practicum

- Ethics

- In-depth Ayurveda

- Sanskrit

- Detailed Medical Jyotish

- Marmas, Yantras, Vedic Chants & Vastu Shastra

- The business of being a Yoga Therapist

- Yoga Asanas and Contraindications

- Ayurvedic Dietary Concepts

- Thorough examination of

       Digestion imbalance and illness

       Respiratory imbalance and illness

       Reproductive imbalance and illness

       Urinary imbalance and illness

       Cancer imbalance and illness

       Sleep imbalance and illness

       Addiction imbalance and illness

       PTSD imbalance and illness

Further details are in the student handbook at the bottom of this page.

Program Start is  Friday, May 6th, 2022, at 5 pm.  We meet full-day weekends from 6 am-6 pm and every weekday evening 4-9  pm for the first two weeks days for the theory portion. This is the intensive part of the course where attendance is mandatory. Online participation is possible for this portion of the course however it is highly recommended to be at the center for at least one weekend per intensive module. 

A further four intensive modules will be scheduled app. in July, September, November 2020, and January 2021 coordinating exact dates that suit the participants.

This training due to its length will be held yearly.

After that, you can schedule your own time for assignments, tests, and your own client therapy sessions. We expect everybody to be able to graduate within 12 months. 

 ​Registration for this amazing certified Yoga Teacher Training course is $15,995.   SAVE $ 700 when you place a downpayment by March 30th. Enjoy Two months of FREE unlimited Yoga during the course as well.  

A twelve-month payment installment plan is available. Considering the down-payment upfront that means app. $1,250/month.  No graduation is possible without prior full payment 

​With this certificate, you are able to teach at most yoga studios around the world. 

This yoga therapy training certificate allows you to register at IAYT, the International Institute of Yoga Therapists as a yoga therapist (extra membership cost).

You can work as a therapist at a hospital or wellness center.