Lexington Healing Arts Academy

About Us

LHAA has been successfully educating students in holistic healthcare since 1999. The academy offers intensive training programs in massage therapy and yoga. Our massage therapy program prepares the student to successfully pass the National Certification exam, become eligible for state licensure, and successfully pursue a career in massage therapy. Our yoga teacher training program prepares the students to successfully and confidently instruct yoga classes in a variety of settings. The school also offers a variety of workshops in massage and bodywork, yoga and other holistic studies for an individual's professional and personal development. A massage clinic and yoga studio is also located on the schools campus.

The school is licensed by the Kentucky State Board of Proprietary Education and is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

LHAA Environment

School Community

The school is centrally located in Lexington, Kentucky. As an institution we value small classes, consistent policies, respect, appreciation and acceptance of each individual. On our campus we offer four spacious classrooms, a large and attractive student lounge, 10 massage treatment rooms, a yoga center, a nice landscaped lawn, a library and administrative offices. Classes range in size from 8 to 20 students. Our student body is very diverse with a wide range of ages and experiences. Our small class sizes help ensure that students receive adequate help and supervision and maximize the potential for personal growth.

Yoga Teacher Training Program

Lexington Healing Arts Academy provides a 200-hour yoga teacher training program consisting of 180 classrooms hours and 20 internship/externship hours. The program provides a thorough and strong foundation in yoga and how to teach yoga.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Correctly execute the yoga poses safely
• Understand and practice breathing combinations of natural breath and pranayama
• Name the major Sanskrit poses
• See and understand bodies and movement
• Instruct others on how to make adjustments in their own and others bodies
• Know what each individual body needs within a certain pose
• Understand sequencing to reach a balance within an individual class
• Understand the basic verbiage necessary to teach Yoga
• Know the indications and contraindications for different individuals and different poses to enhance wellness and avoid injury
• Understand the ethical boundaries between student and teachers
• Develop a personal practice routine
• Meld the spirituality of yoga philosophy and methodology into their daily life
• Impart to others the energy and passion necessary to do this work

Yoga Teacher Training Schedule

The program will consist of 12 weekend classes held once a month. The fall program will begin the third weekend of October and will be held for 12 consecutive weekends. After the initial class in October, classes will be held consecutively on the second weekend of each following month. There will be no classes in September, thus allowing time for students to complete their externship/internship. The last class of the program will take place in October of the following year from the start date. If classes do not reach a certain enrollment the school has the prerogative to cancel or change a class start date.

Classes will be on Saturday from 9:00am until 6:00pm, and on Sunday from 9:00am until 5:00 pm.

Admissions

The Lexington Healing Arts Academy accepts applications throughout the year. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application at least 2-3 months prior to their intended start date. We require the following of our applicants:

• Be at least 18 years of age by the date of the enrollment
• Have graduated from high school or has received a GED certificate
• Have attended at least six (6) yoga classes prior to starting school
• Have experience with 11 designated asanas

Financial Assistance

We offer several different financing alternatives that can help you achieve your personal and career goals. LHAA offers the availability of financial aid for the following types of Federal Student Aid to students who qualify:

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal direct education loans, including the subsidized Stafford loan, unsubsidized Stafford loan, and plus loan programs.
• Tuition installment loans
• Private educational loans to students who qualify
• Veterans education benefits to students who qualify

Contact Us

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information.