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Yoga Health Institute Corporation
Founded in 2019, the Yoga Health Institute promotes health and personal growth through yoga. We offer open classes for individuals at all stages of their wellness journey, believing that true health comes from balanced living—nourishing body, mind, and spirit.
In 2023, we attained 501(c)(3) status to make yoga accessible to everyone. While we currently focus on open classes, we're seeking funding to expand our team and fully develop our institute.
Our approach blends traditional yoga with modern wellness insights to help students overcome limiting habits. With a supportive community, we welcome everyone to thrive.
Committed to community outreach, we bring yoga to schools, hospitals, and corporations, extending our impact beyond the studio. Whether you want to deepen your practice, become a certified teacher, or enhance your well-being, we're here to guide you.
Our Story
Our journey began in 2001 when our founder aimed to support 9/11 victims by partnering with the American Red Cross, earning a "Hero of the Day" award. Turning to yoga in 2005 for healing, he started teaching by 2007 and opened his first studio in 2011, instructing thousands and certifying many teachers.
In 2019, after a tornado hit Dallas, founder Ricky Tran led volunteers to assist an affected school, inspiring the creation of an organization to extend healing to more communities.
Our mission is to support those who serve others—teachers, healthcare workers, corporate leaders—through the transformative benefits of yoga. Under Ricky Tran's guidance, we train and certify teachers, upholding the highest standards.
Looking ahead, we plan to expand into a full-time yoga school and job center. To achieve this, we're building a dedicated team and seeking our own space to offer ongoing classes, trainings, and foster a thriving community.
Our organization is founded on compassion, integrity, and accountability, with a commitment to using resources effectively and efficiently.
Our team, composed of dedicated professionals and volunteers, is passionate about making a positive impact by training and certifying yoga and meditation professionals. Led by founder Ricky Tran, alongside board members Rick Lear and Paul Echart, we are committed to expanding the reach and impact of the Yoga Health Institute.
As we grow, we are actively seeking to expand our board with individuals who share our vision of promoting wellness through yoga and meditation. We are looking for members with diverse expertise, especially in fundraising, strategic planning, and community outreach, to help us innovate and sustain our mission for the future.
Summary of testimonials below:
Ricky's students consistently praise his transformative approach to yoga, blending physical, mental, and spiritual practices. They highlight his deep knowledge of anatomy, precise adjustments, and ability to tailor practices to individual needs. Ricky's teachings, rooted in ancient traditions, emphasize breathwork, mindfulness, and yoga philosophy, with many students experiencing profound improvements in both their physical health and overall well-being. From aiding recovery from surgery to unlocking deeper layers of practice, Ricky’s holistic and personalized method leaves a lasting impact, making him a highly recommended teacher for both group and private sessions.
I attended Ricky’s online (Zoom) classes in January (2023) and had the privilege of experiencing the breath of life through movement. Ricky’s method feels ancient- he taught connection to the breath, stillness, and mindfulness. His flow, his ability to monitor the whole room, his dialogue afterwards. It’s more than “doing yoga” the way you may understand it today- it's a way of being that has transformed my life from the inside out. Thank you for what you are bringing to this community!
Carla, Addison, TX
In 2022 when I began preparing to have surgery for prostate cancer, one of my first thoughts was to contact Ricky and begin practicing yoga with him again. I didn’t know then that my thought of wanting to restart an asana practice to prepare for the physical disruption to the body that is caused by prostate cancer surgery would turn into so much more.
In addition to the physical practice, Ricky guided me into a mental, emotional, and spiritual practice that completely shifted my approach to the surgery.
We added pranayama to focus my mind and turn my focus inward. We learned new chants to relax and bring positive energy into my body, which I did even as I was being put under for the surgery. While not perfect, I made progress in letting go of attachment to the outcome of the surgery. The inward focus I developed gave me new ways of communicating with and being in touch with my body.
My rate of recovery from the surgery has surprised my doctor, and far exceeded the statistical norms. I fully attribute this remarkable outcome to the energetic and physical work I did with Ricky before, and continue to do after, the surgery. We are now studying Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and moving deeper into my spiritual practice. With Ricky’s continued guidance, I am excited to see where the journey of this lifetime takes me.
Paul, Dallas, TX
I had two private sessions with Ricky and in two days my yoga practice was transformed. The transformation was in the details: Ricky unlocked my struggles and questions about basic poses and suddenly my vinyasa was aligned and flowed much more easily. I am a physician (surgeon) and I was impressed by his knowledge of anatomy and the precision of his adjustments. He tailored adjustments and stretches to accommodate my scoliosis and areas of my back that had never expanded or felt breath were opened. The work I experienced was simple yet powerful. We kept it simple with "bread and butter" poses but at the same time I was able to do poses I did not think possible! I would recommend taking any class from Ricky--his approach is so personal and he will not let you practice a pose in a harmful way. I strongly recommend a private class to anyone who wants to experience significant change and breakthrough in his or her practice.
Dr. Z Jones, NM
When Ricky told me he thought he could help my shoulder with 30 minutes of yoga and stretching two times a week, I was skeptical. I had just been to my general practitioner and had been put on pain pills, anti inflammatories. She wanted X-rays and 1hour of physical therapy 3 days per week for 1 hour. I just started a new job and couldn’t put that time into it. Ricky showed me poses, stretches and physically worked on my shoulder for 1 month. I have been healed! It’s the craziest thing I have ever experienced. I would highly recommend you to try Ricky’s holistic approach. He is gentle, kind and a very gifted yoga teacher.
Laure Jellison, Minnesota
Ricky Tran is an exquisite teacher for the study of the yogic texts, Sanskrit, and asana. One can easily pick up in him a special energy, a graceful way of being, and an incredible dedication to the study of yoga as a complete mind and body philosophy. He has an unquestionable intensity and determination to elevate the spiritual discourse.
I was introduced to yoga through the study of the ancient texts. As such, I was taught asanas in direct relation to yoga philosophy. I am often underwhelmed by how diluted this ancient and incredibly profound practice has become in the west. I always seek out the very few teachers who can offer a complete practice methodology.
Ricky is exceptional! He is one of the few dedicated to spreading this practice as it was initially intended. He is also one of the most advanced practitioners of asana, and an outstanding meditation guide. Ricky brings incredible presence in his delivery of the Yoga Sutras. He has an outstanding knowledge of the ancient texts and has read exhaustively. He delivers his own interpretations with erudition, while remaining humble. Finally, his rendition of Nirvana’s “Smells like Teen Spirit” is worth mentioning!
Mara Marcu
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