In addition to our long-running and much-respected 200hr Yoga Teacher Training Program, we also offer stand-alone special-interest trainings to enhance and support your journey as a yoga teacher or enthusiastic student. All of our trainings are led by passionate and dedicated instructors with decades of experience in their respective areas. 

Read below for more information about our ongoing and upcoming courses:​

• 200hr Yoga Teacher Training Program - 2026 cohort has begun. Check back for info regarding next starting date!
• Chair Yoga Training - January 30-31, 2027 - Registration open!
• Teaching Prenatal Yoga - 2027 dates coming soon!
• Restorative Yoga Training - September 18-20 - Registration open!
• Yoga and Scoliosis - November 7-8 
• iRest® Level 1 Training - February 19-21 and 26-28, 2027 - REGISTER
• Pranayama Teacher Training - new dates coming soon!​​​

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Teaching Restorative Yoga:
The Art and Science of Supported Rest
with Susanne Hutchinson
September 18-20 in the studio 
$375

Enroll

September 18-20
Friday - 5:00-8:00 pm
Saturday - 11:30-5:30 pm
Sunday - 11:30-5:30 pm
$375
Limited to 8 participants. Preregistration required. 
 
Restorative poses are poses of being rather than doing. - Judith Lasater
​It is well documented that the chronic stress of modern life is making us sick. As the prominent and pioneering Restorative Yoga teacher and author Judith Lasater says, “…the antidote to stress is relaxation. To relax is to rest deeply.” Restorative Yoga is a practice that allows the body to rest deeply in postures fully supported by props. When fully supported, the parasympathetic nervous system (relaxation response) is stimulated, and the body can rest at ease letting go of physical and mental tension. When practiced regularly, this can lead to improved sleep, digestion, lower blood pressure as well as relieving stress and anxiety.

During this experiential training, you will:

• Understand the functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and how Restorative Yoga promotes the relaxation response
• Learn the latest research on the effects of stress and why and how Restorative Yoga works as an antidote
• Learn traditional Restorative Yoga postures with adaptations and variations for individual needs
• Learn the many ways to use a variety of props to support the body
• Learn how to build effective Restorative Yoga sequences
• Understand considerations for students who are pregnant
• From a trauma-informed perspective, learn how to create a welcoming and safe environment for your students

CEUs available.   

Teaching Chair Yoga:
Yoga for Everyone
with Susanne Hutchinson
January 30-31 in the studio 
$250

Enroll

January 30-31
Noon-5:00 pm both days
$250
In-person only. Space is limited!
 
Yoga is for everyone, and using a chair as a supportive prop can make the practice more accessible for students who would like a little extra support, whether it be in balancing postures, with getting up and down off the floor, or with any shape that would feel more supportive from a seated position.
 
Chair Yoga is perfect for students of all ages who may be recovering from injury or surgery or living with a chronic illness, who are pregnant or coming back to their practice, who may have some mobility challenges, or who are stuck at their desks all day. 
Chair Yoga can be gentle, but it can also be a way to build strength and stamina, increase proprioception, improve balance, and help foster a sense of well-being.

During this 10 hour training you will:

• Learn ways to make postures more accessible for students of all ages and mobility using the chair in a variety of ways Learn chair postures and class sequences appropriate for different populations
• Learn considerations for those who are pregnant, have high blood pressure, hearing and vision loss, joint issues as well as those living with chronic illness
• Receive a training manual

CEUs for Yoga Alliance available 

iRest® Level 1 Yoga Nidra Training
with Jennifer Cabanero and Stephanie Lopez
February 19-21 and 26-28, 2027 in the studio and on Zoom
$1495 until January 19, 2027/$1695 after January 19

Learn More and Register

February 19-21 and 26-28
See schedule below
In-person and on Zoom
Early Bird Price: $1,495 (Available through January 19, 2027)
Regular Price: $1,695 
 
What does an iRest Level 1 Teacher Training entail?
This training is a multi-day practical and experiential program that teaches the research-backed 10-Step iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation protocol. It offers you all of the tools and experience required to deeply enrich your personal practice and teach the fundamentals of iRest to others.
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This training is a dedicated time to embark on a journey to discover your unwavering inner resource of wellbeing and unlock simple and profound tools that transform how you meet yourself, navigate life and learn to support others to do the same. 

Is this training right for me?
Yes! If you’re looking for a transformative experience and in-depth exploration into the origin, evolution, and practical application of this secular meditation practice, it’s something that anyone can do and everyone can benefit from.

Our students usually fall into three categories:

• The self-practitioners: People from all over the world who are seeking authentic connection, relief from inner turmoil, or are simply curious about meditation as a tool for self-inquiry.
• The 1-on-1 practitioners: Yoga therapists, psychologists, clinicians, and practitioners of the healing arts looking to learn new skills and incorporate this complementary practice into their toolbox. 
• The group facilitators: Professionals looking to teach iRest to people in general settings like yoga classes and more specialized treatment facilities such as rehabilitation centers. 

What will I learn?

• How to better understand your thoughts, emotions, and difficult experiences so that you can use them as messengers toward inner freedom and renewed ease.
• How to move beyond attachment and identification with your body, mind, and experiences to uncover feelings of peace, wholeness and authenticity.
• How to apply the 10-step iRest protocol in your own life and deliver it as an offering to individuals and groups.

By the end of the training you’ll be confident and competent in your personal practice and ability to guide and teach others.

Schedule
Friday, February 19
12:00 PM Orientation
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM Program
Saturday-Sunday, February 20 & 21
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Program
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Program
Friday, February 26
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Program
Saturday, February 27
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Program
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Program
February 28
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Program
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Program

​ 200hr Yoga Teacher Training ​

Weekend Program is limited to 8 participants.
Throughout the course of your studies, you will be attending Modules and group classes with our talented instructors. Each of them brings years of experience in their varied backgrounds of study and expertise as well as personal passion to ensure a well- rounded and thorough educational experience. We will also have guest instructors to deepen your understanding and education. 

You will gain an in-depth understanding of: 

• Techniques, Training and Practice - Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Introduction to Sanskrit and Mantras, and Mudras. You will have guided practice of techniques and learn how to teach and practice techniques safely and correctly.
• Teaching Methodology – Learn to address specific needs of individuals and special populations. Understand principles of demonstration, observation, and the art of assisting. Understand the learning process, qualities of a teacher, teaching styles and your dominant teaching style. Understand the business aspects of yoga. Understand use of language and voice.
• Anatomy and Physiology – Understand the physical body and bodily systems and the energy body/chakras. Learn the benefits and contraindications of the asanas and healthy movement patterns.
• Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – Study yoga philosophies and traditional texts – the 200 Hour program will focus primarily on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Learn the principles of Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga. Create a 40 day personal practice. Learn ethics for yoga teachers including student- teacher relationships, community and the value of teaching yoga as a service. ​

The Yoga Tree's Yoga School is registered with American Yoga Council.

YTT STAFF
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Susanne Hutchinson She/her Studio Owner, Director of YTT Programs E-RYT 500, YACEP, Certified iRest® Instructor

Amanda Mitchell (she/her) E-RYT 200, RYT 500, YACEP, RPYT ​Teacher Training Staff