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.