Yoga Teacher Training Programs

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 - Registration is now open for our 2024/2025 program! (see below for details)
Restorative Yoga Training - October 18-20 (see below for details)
Pranayama Teacher Training - Begins October 26! (see below for details)
Chair Yoga Training - Coming in 2025
Teaching Prenatal Yoga - Coming Spring 2025
iRest® Level 1 Yoga Nidra Training - June 13-15 and 20-22, in-person at The Yoga Tree! Registration info coming soon!
300hr Yoga Teacher Training - Coming in 2025! More info coming soon!

Teaching Restorative Yoga:
The Art and Science of Supported Rest
with Susanne Hutchinson
October 18-20
$375

October 18-20
Friday - 5:00-8:00 pm
Saturday - 1:00-7:00 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.

Pranayama Teacher Training
with Linda Oshins and Susanne Hutchinson
Begins October 26 (see detailed schedule below)
$599 Early Bird through September 30!

October 26-March 9 (see detailed schedule below)
$599 Early Bird by September 30/$659 after September 30
Online via Zoom

This five-month course takes a deeper look at Pranayama, the fourth limb of the Eight Limbs of Yoga. During the training you will learn basic pranayama techniques and many beginning to intermediate variations upon them. Most importantly, you will learn to sequence techniques for different purposes and different effects. Some of those effects are energetic (stimulating, calming, downward flowing, upward flowing, centered in and illuminating specific points or landmarks in the energy body) and some of them are self-revelatory in terms of spiritual practice (stimulating different parts of the brain in preparation for meditation, meditations on the breath, heightening prana for spiritual development).

Many of the variations introduced here are not commonly taught in YTT and a consistent pranayama practice, which you will develop as you work through this course, is necessary to approach them.

This course is open to yoga teachers looking to expand upon what they have already learned in their YTT, and any breath practitioner wanting to build a consistent practice.

The course includes an extensive manual and is eligible for Yoga Alliance continuing education credits.
Note: This course also counts toward The Yoga Tree's 300 hr teacher training program (contact Susanne at [email protected] for more information).

Schedule: All times listed are Pacific Time
October 26-27, 10 am-12:30 pm
January 4-5, 10 am-12:30 pm
March 8-9, 10 am-12:30 pm
And on the following Sundays, 11 am-Noon:
November 10, December 1 and 15, January 12 and 26, February 9, and 23

Tuition:
If paid in full, $599.00 due by September 30, $659.00 after September 30. The fee to re-sit the course is $250.00. (Contact Susanne at [email protected] to arrange.)
No refund once the course starts.

For more information, please contact Linda Oshins at [email protected] or call 614-519-8407 after 12:00 noon.

Teacher Training Scholarship Fund

200 hr Yoga Teacher Training
2024/2025 Dates Announced! see below
See Schedule of Free Info Sessions below

Looking for a Daytime/Weekday Training? Contact Susanne at [email protected] for more info about our go-at-your-own-pace program.

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.

Join us for a Free Info Session to learn more:
October 16, 6:30-7:30 pm (on zoom)
October 23, 6:30-7:30 pm (on zoom)

2024/25 Weekend Training Dates:
(contact us if interested in new weekday daytime or go-at-your-own-pace training!)

Kickoff Weekend - December 14-15, 2024
January 3-5. 2025
January 31-February 2, 2025
February 28-March 2, 2025
April 4-6, 2025
May 2-4, 2025
May 31-June 1, 2025
July 11-13, 2025
August 1-3, 2025
September 5-7, 2025
October 3-5, 2025
November 1-2, 2025 (Karma Classes, Graduation)

Time:
Friday 6:00-9:00 pm
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:
$3400 paid in full Early Bird Price until October 25, 2024
$3600 paid in full Regular Price after October 25, 2024
OR $500 deposit by November 30 to hold spot in program, then 10 payments of $335 each for a total (with deposit) of $3850.
ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 30 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.

YTT STAFF
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Susanne’s early experiences with yoga began as a small girl practicing along in her fuzzy pink pajamas with PBS’ Lillias, Yoga, and You. Many years later she tiptoed shyly into a class at the local gym searching for a way to alleviate stress and anxiety. She has been a devoted practitioner ever since, exploring many different styles and teachers.
Susanne firmly believes in the accessibility of yoga, and that anyone and everyone can experience its joy as well as its physical and mental benefits. Susanne is a student of yoga first and foremost, studying with amazing teachers from all over the world. Susanne has been teaching since 2010, and is registered with Yoga Alliance. In addition to Hatha Yoga, Susanne teaches the mindful practices of Yin and Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra. She is a Certified iRest® Yoga Nidra Instructor, and has assisted in numerous trainings, retreats and immersions.

With Susanne, you can expect a class that is approachable, balanced, and a little bit playful. You might hear the occasional giggle or “ya’ll”. You will be encouraged to explore how poses feel in your body and maybe discover something new about yourself or experience a pose in a different way.

Off the mat, Susanne enjoys hiking and traveling with her husband and celebrating life with family and friends.

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

Amanda has been teaching since 2013, and loves the whole-body support asana provides. She found yoga at a time when her mental and emotional state needed support, and feels that tuning into the body is an essential tool to navigate life's mind-focused culture. Ultimately, Amanda believes in using yoga to nourish yourself, and will often bring in vibration (a singing bowl or gong) to aid that process.
In her asana classes, you'll experience a slow, deliberate style, with a focus on alignment, mixed in with humor and practicality. You will leave with a sensation of having worked hard without completely tiring yourself out. Amanda always incorporates steady breath work, while bringing in a mental component or theme so you can take yoga where it counts – off the mat, and into your life.

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

Linda Oshins E-RYT 500

Coming from a background of gymnastics and modern dance, Kristin was first attracted to yoga by its physical benefits and discipline. However, once she began she quickly found the true gift of the practice: peace of mind and emotional health and well-being. Kristin completed her 500hr training from Sunstone Academy in 2009 and has been in love with teaching ever since.

Kristin’s greatest passion is helping others connect with and find freedom in their bodies so that they can move and live to their fullest potential. Her classes emphasize building a solid foundation with strength and proper alignment, while also finding ease in asana and cultivating careful observation of the body and mind. Outside the classroom Kristin works one-on-one with students as an LMT and practices Traditional Thai Massage. This combines bodywork and herbal therapies to help bring clients physically, mentally, and emotionally back into balance.

Kristin Reed E-RYT 500 Teacher Training Staff

Yoga Teacher Trainings
and Continuing Education

Teaching Restorative Yoga:
The Art and Science of Supported Rest
with Susanne Hutchinson
October 18-20
$375

Pranayama Teacher Training
with Linda Oshins and Susanne Hutchinson
Begins October 26 (see detailed schedule below)
$599 Early Bird through September 30!

YTT STAFF
click on pictures for credentials and bio

The Yoga Tree | 4250 Fremont Avenue N. | Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 545 - 0316 [email protected]

Yoga Teacher Trainingsand Continuing Education

Teaching Restorative Yoga:The Art and Science of Supported Restwith Susanne Hutchinson October 18-20$375

Pranayama Teacher Trainingwith Linda Oshins and Susanne Hutchinson Begins October 26 (see detailed schedule below)$599 Early Bird through September 30!

YTT STAFFclick on pictures for credentials and bio

The Yoga Tree | 4250 Fremont Avenue N. | Seattle, WA 98103​(206) 545 - 0316 [email protected]

Yoga Teacher Trainings
and Continuing Education

Teaching Restorative Yoga:
The Art and Science of Supported Rest
with Susanne Hutchinson
October 18-20
$375

Pranayama Teacher Training
with Linda Oshins and Susanne Hutchinson
Begins October 26 (see detailed schedule below)
$599 Early Bird through September 30!

YTT STAFF
click on pictures for credentials and bio

The Yoga Tree | 4250 Fremont Avenue N. | Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 545 - 0316 [email protected]