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Real-world Training. Practical Knowledge. Expert Guidance.
We are the longest-running Yoga Teacher Training in Sugar Land and Fort Bend! We start our next training session in May 2025 (see exact dates below)! Awakened Yoga's 200-hour yoga certification program is designed for students who want to deepen their practice and learn to teach with confidence. With a blend of modern movement science, traditional yoga practice, and hands-on teaching preparation, we get you ready to lead powerful, safe and effective classes.
YOU ARE READY
NOW.
200 Hour Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher Training
at Awakened Yoga in Sugar Land!
Deepen Your Practice. Teach With Confidence. Lead with Purpose.
Real World Knowlege
Practical Training
Expert Guidance
Are You Ready?!
Are you ready to deepen your practice and learn how to teach with confidence? At Awakened Yoga Studio, our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is designed for real life - offering practical and hands-on learning that prepares you to guide students safely, effectively, and with authenticity.
With the longest-running teacher training in Sugar Land and Fort Bend, we've built a reputation for highly skilled and knowledgable instructors. Our approach blends modern movement science, traditional yoga philosophy and hands-on teaching experience, giving you everything you need to not just earn a certification, but become a truly great teacher.
What Makes This Training Different?
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Hands-On Real-World Learning - Start real life classroom teaching right away with practical application and instructor feedback.
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Comprehensive Curriculum - We cover anatomy, sequencing, teaching skills, yoga philosophy and more.
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Expert-Led Instruction and Mentoring - Learn from seasoned teachers and professionals with deep experience.
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Supportive Community - Build lifelong connections with fellow trainees and studio teachers.
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Flexible, Balanced Schedule - Train at a pace with fits your life, with both self-paced modules and weekend/evenings in person meetings.
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Become More Effective in All Areas of Your
Life - Learn communication and leadership skills that translate beyond the classroom into your daily life.
Who Is This Training For?
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Yoga students looking to deepen their practice
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Aspiring teachers who want to lead with confidence
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Health & Wellness professionals seeking to integrate yoga into their work
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Anyone passionate about movement, mindfulness and community
What You'll Learn:
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How to Teach Effectively - Build sequences, offer modifications, provide adjustments, and lead with confidence
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Anatomy & Movement Science - Understand the body to confidently teach safely and powerfully
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Yoga Philosophy & History - Learn to integrate yoga's wisdom into modern life
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Leadership Skills - Communication and presentation skills that translate beyond the classroom into your daily life
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Business of Teaching Yoga - Gain insights into building a career as a yoga teacher.
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Vinyasa Yoga Speciality - While focused on vinyasa yoga, this training will give you the foundation to prepare you to teach other styles of yoga.
Please contact Grace Kubecka at grace@awakenedyogastudio.com or call 281.491.0221 for an application.
Program Schedule & Details
Our program is flexible combining both in person, live training with self-paced virtual learning so that anyone can work their schedule around it.
Meeting dates and times are listed below. These are for IN-PERSON meetings only. You will also be required to complete self-paced training in between our in-person sessions. After the last weekend date, you will be required to co-teach (with your fellow training student) a minimum of 3 classes to complete the training - details will be provided during the training. Attendance is mandatory at all in person dates, but if you have a conflict, please reach out and we can work something out.
A typical training day begins with group discussion followed by yoga practice, lectures, small group activity, and practice teaching. You will have ample breaks for personal time for reflection or individual work.
Weekends:
May 3 - 4, 2025
Saturday 1:00 - 7:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm
May 17 - 28, 2025
Saturday 1:00 - 7:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm
June 7 - 8, 2025
Saturday 1:00 - 7:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm
June 21 - 22, 2025
Saturday 1:00 - 7:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm
July 12, 2025
Saturday 1:00 - 7:00pm
August 16, 2025
Saturday 1:00 - 7:00pm
Thursdays 6:00 - 9:00pm
May 8, 2025
May 15, 2025
May 22, 2025
June 5, 2025
June 12, 2025
June 19, 2025
July 17, 2025
August 7, 2025
August 14, 2025
Program Fees
$500 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot (applied towards your tuition)
$2900 early bird registration (paid in full by 4/15/25)
$3400 full price
*Payment plan available - see below
Tuition includes unlimited yoga classes (in studio and live stream) 5/1/25 to 9/30/25. Tuition also includes a printed manual. Tuition does not include required reading materials - a reading list will be provided approximately two weeks before training begins. A 50% refund will be issued in the event of a student's withdrawal by April 15, 2025. Due to financial commitments made by the program, no refunds will be issued after April 15, 2025. No exceptions.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How much yoga experience do I need?
A: We welcome all students with a regular practice and a passion for learning?
Q: Can I take this training if I don't want to teach?
A: Absolutely! Many students take this training to deepen their personal practice.
Q: Do you offer payment plans?
A: Yes! Payment plans are available for the full tuition amount. All payments must be fulfilled before certification will be issued and must be paid by 9/30/25.
Q: Is this training registered with the Yoga Alliance?
A: Yes, this is a registered 200 hour yoga training with the Yoga Alliance. Upon certification, you will be eligible to register as a 200 RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher).
Q: What is required in the self-paced training?
A: The self-paced training includes watching training videos, reading two books, observing classes, and writing two papers. All students must maintain a log of regular yoga practice as well.
Q: What if I miss an in-person session?
A: Depending on the sessions missed, you will receive make up work or be required to take attend the missed portion in a future training. We encourage you to not miss out on the valuable time with your fellow training students or delay your certification.
Q: Do you offer teaching positions after the certification?
A: We do not guarantee a teaching position after the training. If you are interested in teaching at Awakened Yoga, please speak with Grace Kubecka during the training for next steps.
Have more questions or want an application? Contact Grace Kubecka at grace@awakenedyogastudio.com.
Meet Your Instructors
Grace Kubecka
E-RYT 500
Grace has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and took her first ever yoga teacher training in 2006 with Baron Baptiste. She has completed over 200 hours with Baron Baptiste, over 100 hours with Ana Forest and over 300 hours with Jason Crandell. She is now working on her next 500 hour Yoga Medicine certification with Tiffany Cruikshank. She's been teaching classes for over 19 years and continues to teach classes and workshops on a regular basis. Grace teaches classes that are challenging but accessible. She believes that yoga is truly for every body and is able to work with all abilities and skill levels to adapt the practice. She continually attends training classes to upgrade her skills and knowledge. Grace began training yoga teachers in 2012 as a way to recruit new teachers to Awakened Yoga. Since then she has led over 4000 hours of teacher training. When you study at with her, you'll get frank and honest feedback as well as real life advice that only comes with years and years of teaching. Besides her yoga training, Grace holds both a BBA and M. Ed. from the University of Texas at Austin.
Sophia Bekiaris, DC, DACNB
Dr. Sophia Bekiaris has served the Fort Bend community since 2011. She has helped many people with various conditions and has a true passion for her work.
A true Houstonian, Dr. Sophia was born and raised in the Houston area. She had the wonderful opportunity to live in Greece TWICE! The first time being for 7 years, through her Junior High and High School years. The second time being 2017 after selling her Sugar Land office for a chance to experience practicing in a foreign country.
Dr. Sophia pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Houston. Concurrent to her undergraduate studies she also became a Licensed Massage Therapist. She later moved to Davenport, Iowa where she attended the first and largest chiropractic college in the world, Palmer College of Chiropractic. After graduating in 2010, she returned to Houston to open her private practice.
Aside from her love of Chiropractic healing, she is also a huge Yoga advocate. In 2014 she studied under Ana Forrest and completed the 200-RYT Forrest Teacher Training certification course. She taught Forrest Yoga at Awakened Yoga from 2015 until her departure to Greece.
Testimonials
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