If you’re considering a Kootenay yoga TT- just book it and get ready for one of the best experiences and expansions of your Yoga practice you could dream of. Our training was held in Joshua Tree and practicing yoga outdoors in the serene desert landscape was incredible. The sunrise sessions felt like a movie scene. The community that formed during the training was inspiring and uplifting, making the experience become more of a shared journey rather than just a teacher training. Lots of shared heart and mind opening. I’m looking forward to staying connected with fellow students. The coursework is balanced to give a solid foundation- study of yoga philosophy, anatomy, and alignment. The focus on meditation and breath work expanded my understanding of yoga beyond the physical postures. Our teacher had vast knowledge, experience and was genuinely invested in each individual student’s growth, and creating a uniquely supportive learning environment. She levelled up everyone in our group each day.

This experience was nothing short of magical! Marcia is an incredibly knowledgable and kind instructor. Every day her teachings were so thoughtful and well put together. Located just 20 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, the property itself is gorgeous with individual RVs throughout for those choosing individual occupancy, a cold plunge, hot tub, outdoor shower, outdoor tub, hammock, sun room, yurt, and massive swing. Outside of the facilities itself, the property is full of cool wildlife, Joshua Trees, and other cactuses. While there I saw countless shooting stars, road runners, bunnies, a wolf, and humming birds! I will truly miss spending my free time relaxing throughout it and soaking in the magic of the desert. Last but certainly not least, the food was out of this world! Every meal there was plenty of options and plenty to eat. I did not spend a moment hungry and truly looked forward to every meal. I can not recommend this experience enough!

Sarah was the most incredible instructor, you can tell she lives and breathes yoga and she was such an inspiration to me! She was so funny and truly felt like a friend from the start. An amazing surprise was to see the yoga school being run by 3 generations of incredible women: Lisa, Addie and Brenda. They really made the experience feel like home with their friendliness, compassion and amazing cooking! The food was truly one of the highlights!! I am at an intermediate level in my practice and I put off booking my YTT for such a long time thinking I wasn't up to the level, but my group was made of of many different levels and everyone was so supportive. I made some incredible friends and unforgettable memories. 2 ex-students even stopped by to practice and hang out, which speaks volumes about how wonderful the school and its people are. The course timetable was not as intense as I was expecting, we had plenty of free time to study/chill in between sessions and got to see plenty of Joshua Tree. The property is something really special and unique, it was magical to escape to such a peaceful spot.

Truly unforgettable. The yoga teacher training held by Kootenay in Joshua Tree was nothing short of amazing! The setting was serene, and Sarah, our teacher, was phenomenal. She brought such warmth and depth of knowledge to every class. Each and every one us felt seen and empowered by her. Her knowledge of yoga—both physical and philosophical—was inspiring. The food was another highlight. I was eating seconds of every meal and I swear there needs to be a cookbook out there from this program. The combination of Sarah’s guidance, the beautiful desert, and the amazing meals made this experience unforgettable. Highly recommend!