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15 Day 200-Hour Inspiring Yoga Teacher Training in Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, California, USA
Sage Desert House, 2848 Sage Avenue, Yucca Valley, San Bernardino, California, USA
USA Yoga Teacher Training in California
Expand your practice in the stunning Joshua Tree area with Kootenay Yoga School’s 200-hour certified teacher training. Gain practical knowledge of 45 traditional poses, learn to design embodied sequences, and build the confidence to guide students in developing a deeper connection with their bodies through yoga.
Meet the instructors
Marcia & Elizabeth Jane
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Highlights
- Daily yoga classes
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- 14 full days of intensive training
- Pranayama and meditation sessions
- Detailed description and practice of 45 traditional yoga poses
- 14 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
14 days with instruction
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
18:00
Check-out Time:
09:00
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Yoga shala
Desert Sage House is a modern-day sanctuary set on five acres of land. With endless vistas and cozy books aplenty, this whimsical property has become a high desert destination for artists, mystics, musicians, and everyone in between. As soon as you step foot on the property, you are transported. The sunsets will leave you breathless, and there is no better way to begin or end the day than soaking in the cedar tub beneath the wide-open sky.
Features
- Dedicated yoga space
- Hot tub
- Indoor and outdoor showers
- Shaded areas
- Spacious
- Individual and shared occupancy space
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
About the course
The time during the intensive training will be grounded in meditation and applying the philosophy and practice of yoga to your daily life. Each student will have the opportunity to practice teaching small groups. This transformative 15-day intensive will open doors of perception and catalyze shifts in the way you relate to yourself, each other, and your yoga practice.
Topics covered
This course will include daily yoga and meditation practice, asana and pranayama labs, and a variety of workshops designed to help you gain the knowledge and confidence to lead students in asana classes and workshops of your own.
- Anatomy of yoga
- Detailed description and practice of 45 traditional yoga poses
- Asana labs
- Introduction to pranayama
- Yoga Nidra and deep relaxation
- Restorative yoga
- The eight limbs of yoga
- Yamas and Niyamas
- How to lead meditation
- Sequencing an asana class your students will love
- The magic of Savasana
What is so special about this training?
Joshua Tree’s immense vistas of stark desert and rugged rock formations inspire stillness and calm. The team's commitment to yoga practice and empowerment will inspire students to live their best lives.
Preparing
The most important thing you can do to prepare for this intensive is to cultivate your personal yoga practice. You will need to spend time on your mat. Just spread out your mat and explore what feels good in your body. Set aside 15 minutes every day for the practice of yoga.
Sample daily schedule
- 05:45 - 07:30 Morning practice
- 07:30 - 08:00 Breakfast
- 08:00 - 10:00 Morning seminar
- 10:00 - 12:00 Independent study
- 12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
- 12:30 - 14:00 Afternoon seminar / posture clinic
- 14:00 - 16:00 Anatomy class
- 16:00 - 17:00 Free time
- 17:00 - 18:30 Evening practice
- 18:30 - 19:30 Dinner
- 19:30 - 20:30 Evening sunset session
Instructors
Marcia Nott
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Marcia is an ERYT 500 instructor, novice astrologer, nature lover, movement enthusiast, water explorer, and earth wanderer. As a traveling yogi, she has had the opportunity to study yoga in India, Nepal, Peru, and the USA. Teaching yoga abroad in over 12 different countries has given her the chance to experience a variety of cultures that adds to her teaching value. Marcia has been studying yoga for nearly a decade and a half. Her curiosity for travel began when she left the east coast of the USA for San Diego, California, 10 years ago. She stayed in California for a few years gaining skills.
Elizabeth Jane Brumfield
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Elizabeth Jane “EJ” (E-RYT 500, Certified Sound Healer and Breathwork Facilitator) creates a safe, nurturing space that allows for a bit of magic, inner healing, and moments to touch the divine within us. She has served as lead teacher for multiple 200hr Yoga Teacher Trainings around the world from India, to Malta, to Indonesia, to Mexico. She founded and hosts a Sound Healing Certification Course in Breckenridge, Colorado. To her, these ancient tools (Breathwork, Sound, and Yoga) serve as profound medicine that help us return to our inquisitive, joyful, natural Self.
Retreat location
Immerse Yourself in Yoga & Nature in Joshua Tree
Join Kootenay Yoga School for a transformative Yoga Teacher Training in the stunning desert landscapes of Yucca Valley, California. Nestled on the edge of Joshua Tree National Park, this immersive experience blends the wisdom of yoga with the raw beauty of the high desert. Towering rock formations, ancient Joshua trees, and vast open skies create the perfect setting for deep practice, self-discovery, and connection.
Known for its otherworldly scenery and powerful energy, Joshua Tree is a place of inspiration and renewal. Here, you’ll dive into daily asana, meditation, and philosophy while surrounded by nature’s quiet stillness. As the sun sets, the sky ignites with color, giving way to a breathtaking display of stars—offering a serene backdrop for reflection and growth.
Whether you seek to become a certified yoga teacher or simply wish to deepen your practice, this journey will leave you feeling grounded, empowered, and forever changed.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
You will be served three healthy and delicious vegan or vegetarian meals daily included in the price. All meals are sourced as locally as possible and prepared with the best of the local offerings.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Whole food
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 200-hour training
- 14 nights accommodation
- 3 plant-based meals daily
- Yoga manuals
- Certificate of completion
- Ongoing support
- Full use of the beautiful property
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course
What's not included
- Transfers to and from the property
- Alcohol
- Insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
PSP
Palm Springs International Airport
42 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Getting to the Yucca Valley is half of the adventure. The drive from Palm Springs is LOVELY. For those that have extra time before the start up, Kootenay Yoga School suggests enjoying the hot springs along the way!
Students will need to arrive to the property independently. Kootenay Yoga School will create a communication group through Whatsapp about 15 days before your continuing education program. In this group, students can pool resources and plan to share rides via Uber or private car!
- 1.Fly to Palm Springs Airport
- 2. Plan to land by 3:30pm to be able to arrive to site between 5-6pm
- 3.Shuttle, taxi, ride share or Uber to 2848 Sage Ave, Yucca Valley, CA.
- 4.The team will be there to greet you between 5-6pm
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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