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 to each student. 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 area 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 an authentic practice and training according to the Indian Gurushishwa system.

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

​The prerequisites for starting the Ayurveda Yoga Therapy Diploma 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 required before acceptance into the program. 

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

This course includes five in-classroom modules.

Here's the typical schedule for the first (intensive) in-classroom module. 

• Friday | 4:00pm - 9:00pm
• First weekend: Saturday & Sunday | 6:00am - 6:30pm
• Monday through Friday | 4:00pm - 9:00pm
• Second weekend: Saturday & Sunday | 6:00am - 6:30pm 

Attendance during the intensive training is required unless exempted by lead teacher. These in-classroom sessions include both theory and practice. 

After completion of initial first two weeks of intense training, four additional intensive in-classroom modules will be scheduled (flexible schedule to fit student timeline). 

After each in-classroom module, you will be able to schedule your own time for assignments, tests, and your own client therapy sessions. We expect everybody to be able to graduate within 12-18 months. 

Start dates for the Ayurveda Yoga Therapy Training are the same as RYT-200 courses. See the schedule here. 

Registration for this certified Ayurveda Yoga Therapy Training course is $15,995. SAVE $ 700 when you place an 'early bird' down payment. 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).