My 200-hour YTT at Kootenay Yoga in Joshua Tree was seriously unforgettable. The food, cooked by Addy and Gael, was amazing—fresh, nourishing, and perfect. Not once did I go hungry or unsatisfied. Addy kept everything running smoothly and made sure we were always entertained with fun craft activities! Marcia, our teacher, was so fun to be around. She made me feel super comfortable from day one and made sure we all walked away confident in our knowledge and ready to teach. Her knowledge of yoga philosophies and practices is truly incredible, and her passion for the topic was contagious. The property was beautiful, really well-maintained, and the team was quick to fix any little thing that came up. The whole program was really well-structured, with a great balance between learning, physical practice, and downtime. Plus, the location in Joshua Tree/Yucca Valley was stunning—it just added to the whole experience! No matter time of the day, it was so incredible. Other than the learning, my favorite parts were all the fresh fruits and veggies, the cold plunge, the outdoor shower, and getting to explore Joshua Tree. I learned way more than I expected and had such a transformative time. I’d 100% recommend Kootenay Yoga to anyone looking for a fun, supportive, and enriching YTT experience in a relaxing and inspiring setting!

A wonderful, happy, grounding experience. Super set up. Great teachers (Marcia for us). Yoga practice out of this world. Unexpected special Christmas extras (this review comes too late!!). Food epic (oh so epic). Massage on site (unreal). Thinking of booking? Just don't hesitate. The training here with Kootenay is beyond brilliant. Huge shout out for connecting such a wonderful group and allowing us all to meet friends forever!

Absolutely amazing experience. To start, the island is beautiful and the location of the training was perfect. On one side you walked 2 mins and had the cliffs overlooking the ocean with a beautiful sunset every morning and the other side was a path to the water for swimming and an amazing sunset view. I met the most amazing people from all over. Our training was lead by Stacy and I couldn’t fit all the great things I’d like to say about her in one review. Her knowledge of yoga was inspiring to us all. She was patient when the group asked her a million questions (because we wanted to soak it all in) but kept us on track ensuring we learned everything we could in the 2 weeks. Stacy’s understanding and empathy really got us through the times we felt homesick or discouraged. She made practices fun even when we felt tired. We truly learned from the best. I 100% recommend this course to anyone who wants a fully immersive and authentic teacher training. The food was truly delicious and the chefs couldn’t have been more kind. The staff always was there when you needed anything at all. I felt safe and taken care of entirely. I really do not have anything negative to say other than things no one can control (like the heat and mosquitoes). If your considering this training just make sure to prepare yourself physically for long days in the heat. I can’t thank Kootenay enough for the experience.

Omg! I don’t know where to start! My YTT was AMAZING ✨, way much better than I expected… at first I wanted to do my training in India or Bali in order to have a more authentic experience. But I couldn’t be away for a month, so I looked for a YTT closer to home (Montreal, Canada). My final choice went to Kootenay yoga school on Isla Mujeres and I am sooo happy that the « destiny » put this on my path. Stacy, our teacher ( The Best 💙) has a wonderful background, her vast experience, wisdom and knowledge are very impressive… no need to go to India ;) Our training was very complete, I did learn so much more than I expected about the Yoga science, philosophy and history. It is a really immersive experience, a life changer 🫶🏻. But be prepared, it is very intensive!!! So many things to learn and practice in 15 days. So you need to be focus and rested. The days start at 6 am and finish around 9 pm. And keep in mind that it is very hot and humid (no a/c !) there are mosquitos (!) don’t forget your bugs repellent 🦟 ! That’s said, it’s impressive how fast our body adapts … after 6-7 days, you’re fully acclimated, re-energized and the daily routine gets pretty easy. Many thanks to the two wonderful cooks who created excellent veggie meals to keep us healthy and energized 🫶🏻🥒🍅🥗🥭🥝🍉. Also thanks to Kevin for coordinating everything and make sure our stay goes smoothly. I definitely recommend this YTT….my only comment would be regarding the length, I think it would have been great to have 2 more days to go deeper into anatomy, alignment and sequencing asanas. Thanks again to all Kootenay team for making this experience so fulfilling and exciting. 🙏🙏🙏. Looking forward to my 500H YTT 😉.

My 15 days at Kootenay Yoga School on Isla Mujeres was nothing short of a lifetime learning experience. I'm deeply grateful to the owner, Lisa Clemens, for giving me the opportunity to explore spirituality in a profound way. Much like the eight limbs of the Yoga Sutras, I learned eight invaluable lessons during this 200-hour yoga teacher training course. These teachings, imparted by a great teacher and amazing fellow students, have become guiding principles for my future journey. 1. "Do not be swayed by the canard of superiority; truth lies in unity, not division." 2. "A feckless heart fosters ignorance; let your actions be rooted in wisdom and love." 3. "To defenestrate prejudice is to open the door to enlightenment." 4. "Discern the light in every soul, for discrimination blinds the eye to truth." 5. "Do not let the world’s harshness leave you jaded; remain open to the beauty of every being." 6. "In pensive reflection, discover the strength to rise above ignorance and spread compassion." 7. "Put the kibosh on double-faced intentions; let your practice be as true as your teachings." 8. "Fractious minds breed discord; find harmony by embracing diversity with an open heart." These lessons will continue to shape my journey, both on and off the mat.