Join us at both of our Cypress, TX locations!
Let's start by asking deeper questions
Who Could You Become If You Truly Understood Yourself?
Curiosity is where transformation begins and, oftentimes, the quality of your life will be determined by the quality of the questions you're willing to explore. In this regard, the practice of yoga has always been about cultivating greater awareness to enhance how we move, think, respond, and live.
Throughout this training, you'll be encouraged to think critically, question assumptions, and remain curious even around familiar ideas. Together we'll explore timeless yoga philosophy that offers practical wisdom for navigating an increasingly complicated world. The goal is to learn how to look within with greater clarity instead of being distracted by mental clutter.
Every one of us lives according to an internal map of how the body and mind work together. Some parts of that map are remarkably accurate. Others deserve to be seriously questioned and explored. This training is an invitation to do just that. #UseTheBodyToTrainTheMind
WHAT IF you developed more confidence in life?
There's a big difference between practicing yoga and knowing how to teach it.
Confidence isn't something you're given at graduation. It's built every time you step in front of a room, make a mistake, receive feedback, and try again. My job is to create an environment where that growth happens safely, intentionally, and often.
Throughout this training, you'll learn how to read a room, communicate with confidence, and explain complex concepts in ways you and your students actually understand.
WHAT IF YOU're CAPABLE OF MORE THAN YOU REALIZE?
Anyone can tell you where to put your foot. Far fewer can explain why it matters.
I'm interested in helping you understand why we move the way we do, why breathing changes the nervous system, why philosophy still matters in modern life, and why the body often behaves differently than we expect.
We'll absolutely study alignment, anatomy, and sequencing. But those are only tools. The real objective is learning how the body, breath, and mind influence one another so you can make better decisions in every aspect of your life.
Who could you become six months from now?
If all you leave with is a teaching certificate, I'll consider that a missed opportunity. If you leave with a new way of thinking, you've gained something far more valuable.
My goal is to help you think more clearly, move more intelligently, communicate more effectively, and navigate life's challenges with greater resilience.
Throughout this training you'll develop enhanced discipline, greater self-awareness, genuine confidence, and a much deeper understanding of the world around you.
where yoga philosophy meets modern movement science
Yoga Philosophy
Intelligent Sequencing
Anatomy & Physiology
Discover how ancient yogic wisdom remains remarkably relevant in today's world. Learn timeless principles that cultivate greater self-awareness, resilience, clarity, and purpose both on and off the mat.
Anatomy & Physiology
Intelligent Sequencing
Anatomy & Physiology
Develop a practical understanding of how the body moves, adapts, and responds to stress. We'll connect anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics to help you move more intelligently and teach with confidence.
Intelligent Sequencing
Intelligent Sequencing
Intelligent Sequencing
Learn to build purposeful classes instead of memorizing routines. Understand how to create safe, balanced, and engaging sequences that support your students while honoring the intention behind every practice.
Teaching Methodology
Breathwork & Meditation
Intelligent Sequencing
Great teachers connect with their audience and inspire growth. Develop the communication, observation, and leadership skills needed to create meaningful experiences for every student who walks into your class.
Breathwork & Meditation
Breathwork & Meditation
Breathwork & Meditation
Explore the powerful relationship between breath, inner awareness, and the nervous system. Learn practical techniques that improve well-being and help students experience the power of yoga on a deeper level.
Practice Teaching
Breathwork & Meditation
Breathwork & Meditation
Confidence comes through experience. Through guided teaching, personalized feedback, and supportive mentorship, you'll complete this training prepared to lead classes with authenticity, clarity, and confidence.
Investment and Training Perks
Investment - $3,000
$500 non-refundable deposit required to reserve your spot.
Custom Payment Plans Available!
If opting for an approved payment plan we require a non-refundable $500 deposit to reserve your space.
We ask you make at least one payment a month during training and have the entire amount of $3,000 paid before the last day of your training to receive your Registered Yoga Teacher Certificate.
To place your deposit, use the link below to visit our enrollment page.
Included With Every Registration
200-Hour Yoga Alliance Approved Certification
- Graduate from a Yoga Alliance Registered School with the education and experience needed to teach with confidence.
One Year of Unlimited Yoga at Yoga Dragon
- Deepen your personal practice throughout the training with unlimited access to regularly scheduled classes.
- A $1,560 Value at no additional cost
Comprehensive Teacher Training Manual
- A professionally designed reference manual to support your learning during and after the program.
Hybrid Learning Platform
- Access course materials, assignments, and resources anytime through Google Classroom.
Recorded Educational Video Library
- Revisit lectures and key concepts whenever you need additional review or reinforcement.
Practice Teaching & Personalized Feedback
- Develop confidence through hands-on teaching opportunities and individualized coaching.
Mentorship Throughout the Program
- Receive guidance, encouragement, and support as you grow into the teacher you're becoming.
Supportive Learning Community
- Build lasting friendships and learn alongside a group of curious, motivated individuals who share your passion for growth.
Graduation Certificate
- Celebrate your accomplishment and step confidently into the next chapter of your yoga journey.
For more information or inquiries, email steve@yogadragonhtx.com or use the link below to give us a call at 832-688-8349.
Meet Your Lead Trainer
Steven Villanueva, ERYT 500, YACEP, CPT, CNC
I still vividly remember the first yoga class I ever took.
At the time, I was studying business and philosophy at the University of Houston while working long hours in Houston's restaurant industry. Like many yound adults, I was trying to do it all. I was ambitious, busy, and constantly chasing the next goal. On the outside, life was moving quickly. On the inside, I found myself asking bigger questions about purpose, fulfillment, and what kind of life I wanted to build.
When my mother randomly invited me to a yoga class, I had no idea what I was walking into. It turned out to be a Hot Yoga class and as someone with poor flexibility back then, I was humbled from the moment class began. I struggled through every posture, received more alignment corrections than I could count, and quickly realized I wasn't as physically conditioned as I thought I was.
Then came Savasana. Something shifted.
In that peaceful moment, I wasn't trying to fix anything or accomplish anything. I was simply present. I experienced what it felt like to observe my thoughts instead of being pulled in every direction by them. Despite feeling physically exhausted and completely outside my comfort zone, I walked out of that room with a sense of clarity I had never experienced before. I left feeling challenged, deeply curious, and eager to understand why that experience had affected me so profoundly. I knew I had discovered a powerful practice worth dedicating my life to understanding on a genuine level.
I didn't quite realize it then, but that single class would change the direction of my life forever.
