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:​

• Restorative Yoga Training - January 16-18, 2026
• Pranayama Teacher Training - new dates coming soon!
• 200hr Yoga Teacher Training Program - 2026 Dates Announced Below!
• Chair Yoga Training - May 2-3, 2026
• Teaching Prenatal Yoga - check back for 2026 dates!
• iRest® Level 1 Yoga Nidra Training - February 6-8 and 13-15, 2026 - Register
• 300hr Yoga Teacher Training - Coming soon!​

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Teaching Restorative Yoga:
The Art and Science of Supported Rest
with Susanne Hutchinson 
January 16-18
$375

Register

January 16-18
Friday - 5:00-8:00 pm
Saturday - 11:30-5:30 pm
Sunday - 11:30-5:30 pm
$375
Space is limited. 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.   

​ 200hr Yoga Teacher Training 
Kickoff Weekend - January 31-February 1​

Enroll

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. ​

2026 Weekend Training Dates
Kickoff Weekend - January 31-February 1, 2026
February 27-March 1, 2026
March 27-29, 2026
April 10-12, 2026
May 15-17, 2026
June 5-7, 2026
July 10-12, 2026
August 7-9, 2026
September 11-13, 2026
October 2-4, 2026
October 30-November 1, 2026
Karma Classes/Graduation - November 21-22, 2026

​Time:
Friday 6:00-9:00 pm (on Zoom)
Saturday 11:30 am-6:00 pm
Sunday 11:30 am-5:00 pm
​*times may vary. Exact schedule will be sent to you upon confirmation of your registration in the program.

Tuition:
$3600 paid in full OR $500 deposit by January 15, 2026 to hold spot in program, then 10 payments of $335 each for a total (with deposit) of $3850.
ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER BY January 15 TO SECURE SPOT IN PROGRAM
Tuition includes all weekend sessions, an extensive course manual, and unlimited classes at The Yoga Tree while you are enrolled in the program. Books and study materials are not included.
Refund policy: 90% refund up to 7 days prior to the start of the program. 

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

Enroll

 iRest® Level 1 Yoga Nidra Meditation Training 
with Senior iRest Trainers Jennifer Cabanero
​and Stephanie Lopez
February 6-8 and 13-15
​both in-person at The Yoga Tree and on Zoom!

Register

February 6-8 and 13-15
$1495 through January 6/$1695 after January 6

iRest Yoga Nidra Level 1 Trainings are designed to provide you with the basic principles, history, theory, practice, and delivery of iRest. This will allow you to incorporate the simple 10-step iRest protocol into your personal life, professional teaching, and/or clinical practices

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.


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.

Teaching Chair Yoga:
​Yoga for Everyone
with Susanne Hutchinson
May 2-3 at the studio!
$250

Register

May 2-3
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 

YTT STAFF
click on pictures for credentials and bio

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