February 2020-November 2020

Volume Number 9 published 3/29/2019Three Trees Yoga 200-Hr. Teacher Training

and In-depth Studies Program School Catalog

204 S. 348th St. Suite 2Federal Way, WA 98003

Ph 253-815-9642 (YOGA); Fax 253-838-1244 www.threetreesyoga.com info@threetreesyoga.com

About the program:

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Three Trees Yoga & Healing Arts Center’s RYT 200 –Hour Teacher Training and In-depth Studies Program is designed for those seeking to become yoga teachers as well as for those who desire to deepen their own yoga practice.

Participants will learn the fundamentals of teaching a comprehensive Hatha yoga practice including alignment-based asana; pranayama; meditation; anatomy and physiology specific to teaching yoga; a study of the Chakras; Ayurveda (the sister science of yoga); and yogic philosophy as described in the Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali and the Bhagadvad Gita. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on the techniques of teaching, including use of voice and body language; learning to observe bodies, modify poses and sequence classes with ample time allotted to “practice teaching” throughout the program. Participants will also learn the business side of teaching yoga so that they will emerge confident and ready to start teaching after graduation if they desire.

Owners, Personnel, and LicensureOwners & Administrators: Suzy Green; Karen Schwisow & Jeni MartinezStudio Coordinator: Amy Tangen

Name and Address of School’s Administrative Offices:Three Trees Yoga & Healing Arts Center 204 S. 348th St. Suite 2 Federal Way, WA 98003

Business hours are from 9 am to 12 pm & 5:30pm to 7:30pm Mondays; 5:30-7:30pm Tuesdays; 5:30-7:30pm Wednesdays; 5:30-7:30pm Thursdays; 10:45-12:30pm Saturdays and 9am to 2pm on Sundays. Inquiries can be made by calling 253-815-9642 or emailing info@threetreesyoga.com. The yoga studio offers classes Monday through Sunday starting at about 9am and ending by 9pm. Earlier classes are also offered on M/W/F/Sat at 7am.

Name and Address of Parent Company: Three Trees Yoga & Healing Arts Center204 S. 348th St. Suite 2 Federal Way, WA 98003. Founded June 6, 2005.

Five Top Reasons for Our Program’s Success:1. Our faculty: All five of our instructors are leaders in their field with

many years of training and experience. They are passionate about what they have chosen as their life path and are eager to share it with you. Having five different voices gives you a balanced, informed exposure to yoga. Their depth of knowledge and enthusiasm will inspire you.

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2. Our facilities: Three Trees Yoga and Good Karma Center for Joy are both fully appointed studios that are clean, comfortable, and welcoming. Just being in the practice rooms will motivate you. You’ll love the added bonus of spending a retreat weekend at Harmony Hill on the Hood Canal in November.

3. Our curriculum: Our program has been carefully designed to introduce you to the whole of yoga, allowing you to dive deeply into the practice you love. We have woven the week ends in such a way that the various topics support and enrich each other. For example, on the weekend you learn about the core, you’ll also explore mula bandha (root lock) and the root chakra. Although the weekends are very full, we schedule the training days so that there is time for movement and lecture as well as stillness and rest. Our goal is that you feel inspired and excited by the material, but not depleted.

4. Our schedule: We have found that we personally learn and absorb best when we have time to practice and digest new material before adding more. For this reason we chose the 9 weekends (in ten months) model rather than a more intense, condensed schedule. Our past participants have found that creating new habits over a ten month period was transformational.

5. Your future: Whether you want to deepen your own practice and understanding of yoga or to actually teach, we will help guide you. Work Well NW is a subsidiary of Three Trees Yoga that is committed to bringing yoga and meditation to the workplace and as an added result may offer teaching opportunities for graduates of Three Trees Yoga Teacher Training Program. Although employment is not guaranteed, a strong effort will be made to help you achieve this goal if desired. Our graduates currently teach in studios, schools, wellness facilities, fire stations, hospitals and corporate environments. http://workwellnw.com/

Instructors and Qualifications: Suzy Green-Cindrich: E-RYT 200/500; co-owner of Three Trees Yoga 6/2005 to present; Co-director of Three Trees Yoga Teacher Training and In-depth Studies Program Feb. 2012 to present; Co-director of Work Well NW, corporate yoga business 2014 to present. Graduate of Subtle Yoga Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training 300 hr. Asheville, N.C. Mar. 2014; Graduate of Pacific Yoga 200 Hr. Teacher Training Program 2005; Graduate Yoga Bugs Training, UK 2005; BA in Political Science from University of Washington 1987; Metro Parks Tacoma Yoga instructor 6/2004-4/2005; Kid’s

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Yoga Club Instructor at Green Gables Elementary in Federal Way 10/2004-4/2005; Yoga instructor from 2004 to present.

Karen Schwisow: E-RYT 200/500; co-owner of Three Trees Yoga 6/2005 to present; Co-director of Three Trees Yoga Teacher Training and In-depth Studies Program Feb. 2012 to present; Co-director of Work Well NW, corporate yoga business 2014 to present. Graduate of Subtle Yoga Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training 300 hr. Asheville, N.C. Mar. 2014; Graduate of Pacific Yoga 200 Hr. Teacher Training Program 2005; Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher through The Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care & Society University of Massachusetts Medical School.; BS in Business Admin from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1987; Metro Parks Tacoma Yoga instructor 10/2004- 4/2005; Yoga instructor from 2004- to present.

Jeni Martinez: E-RYT-500; E-RYT 200; co-owner of Three Trees Yoga 6/2005 to present; Co-director of Three Trees Yoga Teacher Training and In-depth Studies Program Feb. 2012 to present; Co-director of Work Well NW, corporate yoga business 2014 to present. Graduate of Twist Yoga 300 hr Teacher Training Program, Edmonds, WA July 2016; Certified Yoga for Amputees instructor since 2014; Graduate of Pacific Yoga 200 Hr. Teacher Training Program 2005; Graduate of Renee Taylor Yoga Teacher Training Program 1989; BA in Spanish & Business from Indiana University in 1981; Metro Parks Tacoma Yoga instructor from 9/1999- 4/2005; Taught yoga at Olympic Park Institute in Olympic National Forest 2010 to 2014; Weyerhaeuser in Federal Way 2002-2003; Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland Oregon 1997-1998; Bend Athletic Club, Bend, OR 1995-1997; Torrance Parks and Rec., Torrance, CA 1989-1995; Manhattan Beach Country Club in Manhattan Beach 1989-1995, CA; TRW in CA 1990-1995. Yoga instructor from 1989 to present.

Dr. Dhaval S. Dhru: MD; RYT 200; Dhaval Dhru is the former chair of the Department of Ayurvedic Sciences in the School of Traditional World Medicines at Bastyr University and was been integral in creating the Ayurvedic Studies curriculum and certification program there. Licensed to practice medicine in Washington State 1978 to present; Ayurvedic Practitioner, Educator and Yoga Teacher at Three Trees Yoga 2005 to present; Dr. Dhru previously practiced as an ear-nose-throat surgeon in private practice and at Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound. He is a board member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and a faculty member at the Harmony Hill retreat center for cancer survivors. Faculty & Clinic Director, Kerala Ayurvedic Academy 4/2006-3/2007; Private Practice ENT Surgeon in Federal Way, WA from 6/1981 to 6/1999; ENT surgeon at Group Health Co-operative of Puget Sound, Seattle, WA 7/1978- 6/1981; ENT Surgeon Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, WI 7/77-6/78; Studied with Dr. Lad at Ayurvedic Institue completing ASP Level I in 6/2004 and Level II in 6/2005

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and Gurukula Program in Pune, India in 12/2005; Completed Yoga Teacher Training at Ayurvedic Institute in 2005 and with White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, CA in 2004; American Board of Otolaryngology, Sept. 1977; Canadian Fellowship (FRCS) in Otolaryngology, Nov. 1977; University of Rochester Medical Center Surgical Residency 6/72-6/74; Residency in Otolaryngology at Queen’s University and Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, Canada 7/74-6/77; Medical College Baroda, MS University of Baroda, India: MBBS 10/65; DL & O 4/69; MS General Surgery 4/70

Richelle Ricard, LMP: Richelle is the founder, teacher and developer of physiology curriculum as The Yoga Engineer (formerly known as Body of Knowledge) 2008-Present; she has been a Licensed Massage Practitioner in the State of Washington since 2001 after graduating from the clinical massage program at Ashmead College in Seattle; Owner of Unity Therapeutic Bodywork and Movement—clinical private massage practice 2001-Present. Yoga Teacher at Seattle Athletic Club 2013-Present; Teacher on staff and/or workshop presenter at Ballard Health Club, Home Yoga and Wellness, Seattle Yoga Shala, Soma Yoga and Dance, Yoga Tree (varying times) 2008-Present; Yoga Teacher at Be Yoga in Austin, TX 2011-2012. Owner and teacher at Universe City Yoga, Seattle, WA 2010-2011; Co-Founder of Seattle Bodywork Cooperative, Seattle, WA 2008-2011. Teacher, continuing education in clinical massage therapy, body mechanics and self-care at CE-Pulse, 2012-2014; teacher of clinical massage therapy at Ashmead College 2001-2005. Richelle received yoga teacher training from both Yoga Fit and Yoga Works, earning her 200 hour certification through Yoga Works, Inc. in 2007. She subsequently went on to develop and teach anatomy curriculum for their 200-hr programs in Seattle and Vancouver, BC from 2008-2012. Her education started early when she studied clinical sports medicine and athletic training under Mike Greenwood, Lewis and Clark high school and acted as head trainer for student athletes on the football, basketball, wrestling and softball teams 1994-1997. 

Licensure: This school is licensed under Chapter 28C.10 RCW. Inquiries or complaints regarding this private vocational school may be made to:

Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board128 – 10th Avenue SouthwestOlympia, Washington 98504

360-709-4600wtecb@wtb.wa.gov.

Registry: Yoga Alliance ID # 65323

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Three Trees Yoga is recognized by the Yoga Alliance as a RYS (Registered Yoga School) and graduates will be eligible to earn their RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher)-200 Hour certification upon completion of the program. (Three Trees Yoga also offers an Advanced Training Program of 300 additional hours for graduates of the 200 hr program.) Graduates of the 200 hr program will be well-trained professionals ready to teach a variety of yoga classes with confidence and mastery. Work Well NW, a corporate yoga business, is a subsidiary of Three Trees Yoga that endeavors to bring yoga to the workplace and as a result creates teaching opportunities for graduates of Three Trees Yoga Teacher Training Program. Although employment is not guaranteed, a strong effort will be made to guide graduates towards appropriate teaching opportunities if desired.

School Calendar and Training Schedule:Training includes 9 intensive weekends (19.5 hrs each) between Feb. 2020 and Nov. 2020 with no classes in August 2020. Schedule for first 8 weekends: Friday 4-8:30pm; Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm; Sunday 9-5:30pm. Final weekend (24 hrs. credit) will be a retreat held at Harmony Hill Retreat Center (7362 East SR 106 Union, WA 98592). Retreat weekend starts Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at 9:00am and finishes Sunday, Nov 15, 2020 at 12:30pm.

Harmony Hill Retreat: This off-site retreat is the culmination of the program and includes not only the remainder of the curriculum but a memorable graduation ceremony. All retreat costs including hotel and food costs are covered in the cost of the teacher training. This retreat weekend is one of the favorite parts of the training according to past participants. You’ll enjoy the comfortable accommodations; a gorgeous yoga practice room with ample props and an incredible view of the Hood Canal and the mountains; the delicious food and the opportunity to enjoy the last few days together before graduating. Retreat weekend starts Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 at 9:00am and finishes Sunday, Nov 3, 2019 at 12:30pm

First class of teacher training is Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. Check-in will begin at 3:30pm on the first weekend to insure ample time to get settled.

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Program includes 180 contact hours with our five instructors and 20 hours of non-contact hours as required by Yoga Alliance. Non-contact hours are defined as homework (including reading and writing), yoga teaching practice time; and teacher observation time. Please note: The total number of non-contact hours may exceed the 20 hours required by Yoga Alliance depending on the abilities of each participant to complete the tasks required. However, students will be given a maximum of 20 hours of credit for any and all non-contact hours associated with this program.

Feb. 21-23, 2020March 20-22, 2020April 17-19, 2020May 15-17, 2020June 19-21, 2020July 17-19, 2020Aug 2020- no study weekendSept 18-20, 2020Oct 16-18, 2020Nov 13-15, 2020 (retreat at Harmony Hill- see special hours; this is not the third weekend of the month)

Sample Weekend Schedule:

Friday night at Three Trees Yoga Studio: 4 hrs

4-5 Check-in and lifestyle discussion (1 hr)5-7 Teacher-led asana practice & technique lesson (2 hrs)7-7:30 Dinner break7:30-8:30 Practice teaching: review and refine (1 hr)

Saturday at Good Karma Center for Joy Studio: 7.5 hrs

11:00-2:00pm Philosophy and Meditation (2.5 hrs.)2:00-2:30pm The practice of yoga nidra (.05 hr)2:30-3:00 Lunch break3:00-4:30pm Anatomy lecture (2 hrs)4:30-6:00pm Teacher-led asana practice and technique lesson (1.5 hrs)6:00-7:00pm Practice teaching: focus poses (1 hr)

Sunday at Good Karma Center for Joy Studio: 8 hrs.

9-10:00am Pranayama practice (1 hr)10-11:00am Chakra Theory (1 hr)11-12:30pm Teacher-led asana practice and technique lesson (1.5 hrs.)

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12:30-1:00pm Lunch break1-3:00pm Ayurveda Lecture & Ayur Yoga Practice (2 hrs.)3-4pm Various options: Meditation, Sequencing, Restorative (1.5 hr.)4-5:00pm Small group break-outs on a relevant topic and review (1 hr.)5:00-5:30pm Homework assignments; weekend review in large group and Q & A; Gayatri Mantra (.5hr)

Program Starting Dates:

Three Trees Yoga Teacher Training & Intensive will begin Friday, February 21, 2020. Students must pre-register by February 15, 2020 or before the program fills to be considered for this program. Program size limited to 30 participants. Please note: a waiting list is not uncommon for our training. Apply early to avoid having to be on a waiting list.

Facilities:Three Trees Yoga Teacher & Healing Arts Center is a yoga studio featuring two yoga practice rooms: Big Cedar, a large practice room that looks out onto the Hylebos Wetlands on one side and a serene rock garden on the other and Dogwood, a smaller studio room used for series classes. The studio features a luxurious heated bamboo floor in Big Cedar and comfortable cork floor in Dogwood. Three Trees Yoga is known for its calm, peaceful atmosphere and welcoming staff. There is also a registration/check-in room; a quiet reception area where students can enjoy a cup of tea or read a book; a kitchen with a sink, mini-refrigerator and microwave; The Giving Tree boutique and two unisex restrooms.

Healing Arts Center: Across the hall from the studio is our Healing Arts Center where students can enjoy a massage, yoga therapy, reflexology, facial, counseling, or an acupuncture treatment with a variety of professional, licensed practitioners, as well as an Ayurvedic consultation with teacher training faculty member, Dr. Dhaval Dhru.

Props: The yoga studio provides yoga mats, cork blocks, yoga straps, a supported back bender, inversion stools, sand bags and eye pillows. Students will be required to purchase props for use at home and at Good Karma Center for Joy, our auxiliary training location. Books, yoga mats and props are available for sale in The Giving Tree Boutique, on site at Three Trees Yoga. Students enrolled in the Three Trees Yoga Teacher Training Program will receive a 10% discount on all prop and book purchases as well as on yoga passes while enrolled in this program.

Parking: There is parking available in a well-lit parking lot. Three Trees Yoga is an accessible facility with handicapped ramps and lavatories. The maximum class size is 30 and the maximum student/teacher ratio is 30 to 1.

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Auxiliary Location: Saturday and Sunday classes will be held at Good Karma Center for Joy at 711 S. St. Helen’s St. Tacoma, WA 98402. Please note: If more than 28 students are enrolled in the Teacher Training Program, Friday classes will also be held at Good Karma Center for Joy. Students will be notified by email prior to the start of the program about the exact location.

Good Karma Center for Joy has a slightly larger practice space and three bathrooms. Street parking is available and inexpensive. A kitchen, a large dining table for meals, and reception area are also available at Good Karma.

Entrance Requirements and Anti-Discrimination Policy:Students must have a minimum of one year asana practice with an average attendance of 2 classes per week and have the ability to show proficiency in asana practice.Students must possess a High School Diploma, or a General Education Development (GED) Diploma. Three Trees Yoga does not discriminate against students or potential students on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. Students with disabilities are asked to make a note of any special help they will need when applying for the program by listing their needs on the application. All reasonable requests will be considered and met if at all possible.

Attendance Requirements:Three Trees Yoga requires attendance at all 9 training weekends in order to qualify for Yoga Alliance accreditation and receive a graduation certificate from the program. Students who are taking the program for the sole purpose of deepening their practice will receive a participation-only certificate if they complete at least 150 hours. Make-ups will be required for any weekends missed and will require private sessions with instructors at the rate of $75 per hour. Students who realize that their absences will extend beyond 20 percent (2 weekends) of the program may request an official leave of absence and re-enroll in the program the following year with director approval.

Leave of Absence:

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Students who need to miss more than 2 weekends may be granted a leave of absence upon request. The following guidelines must be used:

1. The request for a leave of absence must be submitted to the school in writing stating the reason(s) for the leave of absence.

2. The request must have the date that the student will begin the leave.3. The student may re-enroll in the next program year and receive credit

for the weekends that they have already completed. If the student cannot re-enroll the following year, he/she will waive the credit for the weekends they have already completed and need to start over from the beginning of the program.

4. Refunds will be issued according to the terms of our refund policy. See page 15-16.

Make-up Work:Weekend trainings and/or assignments missed due to absences must be made-up within one month of the missed classes or assignments. Private make-up sessions are subject to the availability of the instructors and should be scheduled as soon as possible following a missed weekend. Students should contact their assigned advisor/mentor to get missed assignments and contact teachers directly to schedule their private make-up sessions. Students will be charged $75 per hour for the private sessions. When applicable, the student may request to wait until the missed lesson is offered the following year at no extra charge. However, the student needs to be aware that this will change their completion date. The student will need permission from the school directors for a change in completion date. This may result in a contract amendment.

Tardiness:Developing good work ethics is an important part of the training at Three Trees Yoga Teacher Training & Intensive. Students arriving late for class are interrupting the instructor and other students. Please make an effort to be on time. Chronic tardiness may result in the need to meet with an instructor in a private session to make-up missed work at the rate of $75 per hour.

Code of Conduct:The following conduct is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Any and all may result in immediate termination of the student without a refund.

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1. All forms of bias including race, ethnicity, gender, disability, national origin, sexual preference and creed as demonstrated through verbal and/or written communication and/or physical acts.

2. Sexual harassment including creating a hostile environment and coercing an individual to perform sexual favors in return for something.

3. All types of proven dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, knowingly furnishing false information to the institution, forgery, and alteration or use of institution documents with intent to defraud.

4. Intentional disruption or obstruction of teaching, administration, disciplinary proceedings, public meetings and programs, or other school activities.

5. Theft or damage to the school or auxiliary premises or damage to the property of a member of the school community on the school premises.

6. Violation of the law on school premises. This includes, but is not limited to, the use or possession of alcoholic beverages or controlled dangerous substances.

7. The use or possession of any weapon is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate termination.

Conditions for Dismissal:Students may be dismissed from the school for the following reasons:

1. Not adhering to the school’s rules, regulations, policies, and code of conduct

2. Missing more than 20 percent of instruction time

3. Not meeting financial responsibilities to the school

The school directors will notify the student in writing should it become necessary to dismiss the student. The dismissal letter will contain the date and the reason for dismissal. Prepaid tuition will be refunded subject to the school’s refund policy.

Re-entry Policy:Students dismissed from the school who request re-entry must put the request in writing to the school directors. In cases where the student was dismissed for excessive absences (greater than 20 percent) or financial

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concerns, it may be possible to re-enter within the same program year. In cases where the student was dismissed due to unacceptable conduct, the student will have to meet with the directors and make compensations before re-entering the program. The decision of the directors is final and the student will receive a letter within five business days stating their decision.

Credit for Previous Training:Three Trees Yoga is committed to helping students reach their goal of becoming a yoga teacher or deepening their yoga practice. In order to insure that our students graduate with the necessary skills and meet the requirements set forth by the Yoga Alliance, we will not give credit for attendance in a previous yoga training program towards the completion of the RYT-200 certification. (The only exception to this will be students who were enrolled in Three Trees Yoga Teacher Training Program in the previous year and were not able to complete the program.)

Students who have completed another Yoga Teacher Training Program can seek registration through Yoga Alliance on their own by contacting:

Yoga Alliance 1701 Clarendon Blvd. Suite 110 Arlington, VA 22209

888-921-9642(YOGA) www.yogaalliance.org

Student Complaint/Appeal Process:Students who have a complaint or who would like to appeal a dismissal must request in writing an appointment for an interview with the school directors. The written request should include the following information:

1. Student’s full name and current address

2. A statement of the concern including dates, times, instructors, and if applicable, other students involved

3. Date of complaint letter and signature of the student

4. Three dates in which the student would be available for a meeting with the school director. These dates should be within 10 business days of the complaint.

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The student’s advisor will notify the student in writing of the appointment date in which the concerns or appeal will be addressed. Every effort will be made to bring an amicable closure to the concern. Should it be necessary, a panel consisting of the three directors will hear the concerns and will be asked to assist in bringing a resolution to concerns and/or appeals. The student will be notified in writing within five business days of the outcome of the meetings. Should the contract be canceled by either the student or the school the last date of attendance will be used as the date to calculate any refund in accordance with the school’s refund policy. Nothing in this policy prevents the student from contacting the Workforce Board (the state licensing agency) at 360-709-4600 at any time with a concern or a complaint.

Grading System:Students will graduate with a certificate of completion for the 200 hr. Three Trees Yoga Teacher Training and In-depth Studies Program and be eligible for an RYT-200 certificate from Yoga Alliance if they complete the following:

Attendance at all 9 weekend trainings or equivalent make-up sessions*

Completion of required reading list, and homework including final project, (Students will be given an opportunity to re-do any test that does not receive a passing grade)

passing grade on the final anatomy exam and the philosophy exam. (Students will be given an opportunity to re-do the test if they fail the first time around)

Once the student receives their graduation certificate, they will use that document to apply for their Yoga Alliance certification. The cost of YA certification is not included in the cost of this training. New teachers from U.S. will pay approx. $100; Students from outside the US will pay approx. $110 (These prices are determined by Yoga Alliance and are subject to change)

*Missed classes due to emergency or illness may be made up through private sessions with instructors at the rate of $75 per hour.

Incomplete Grades:Incomplete grades are given when a student is unable to complete a course because of illness or other serious problems. An incomplete grade may also be given when students don’t turn in homework, don’t complete the final project, or don’t take the anatomy test. If a student does not make arrangements to take the missed test, a failure grade will be given. A

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student who misses the test must contact their advisor within twenty-four hours of the test to arrange for a make-up examination. Students are required to contact their advisor to schedule any make-up classes prior to the next training weekend.

Student Evaluation Techniques:A test will be administered at the completion of the anatomy and philosophy portions of the program. Students receiving scores that are below 75 percent demonstrate an insufficient understanding of the information presented and will be offered a second chance to complete the exam with a higher score. Students should make arrangements for additional practice, independent study, or tutoring to improve their grade. Other methods of evaluation will include peer and instructor skill evaluation and an assessment of the completed homework and final project required by the instructors.

Withdrawing from School: Students must prepare a written notification explaining the reason(s) for leaving and submit it to the school directors. This document must contain the student’s name, address, and date. All financial obligations on the part of the school and the student will be calculated using the last recorded date of attendance.

Student Records:Student records will be maintained by the school for 50 years or until the school closes. If the school closes prior to that time, records will be forwarded to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board. Upon graduation, each student will be given a copy of his or her transcript. These records should be maintained indefinitely by the student. Students may request copies by writing the school. Student records are available for review by the student at any time.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:Should the student’s enrollment be terminated or should the student withdraw for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the following refund schedule.

1. The school will refund all money paid if the applicant is not accepted. This includes instances where a starting class is canceled by the school.

2. The school will refund all money paid if the applicant cancels within five business days (excluding Sundays and holidays) after the day the contract is signed or an initial payment is made, as long as the applicant has not begun training.

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3. The school will retain an established registration fee equal to 10 percent of the total tuition cost, or $100, whichever is less, if the applicant cancels after the fifth business day after signing the contract or making an initial payment. A “registration fee” is any fee charged by a school to process student applications and establish a student record system.

4. If training is terminated after the student enters classes, the school may retain the registration fee established under #3 above, plus a percentage of the total tuition as described in the following table:

If the student completes this amount of training:

The school may keep this percentage of the tuition cost:

One weekend or up to 10%, whichever is less

10%

More than one weekend or 10% whichever is less but less than 25%

25%

25% but less than 50% (more than three weekends but less than 4.5 weekends)

50%

More than 50% (more than 4.5 weekends)

100%

5. When calculating refunds, the official date of a student’s termination is the last day of recorded attendance:

a. When the school receives notice of the student’s intention to discontinue the training program;

b. When the student is terminated for a violation of a published school policy which provides for termination; or,

c. When a student, without notice, fails to attend classes for 30 calendar days.

6. All refunds will be paid within 30 calendar days of the student’s official termination date.

Tuition and Additional Costs:Tuition (based on class hours and retreat cost): $3300

Administrative fee: $250 ($100 non-refundable)

Total course fee: $3550

Discounted fee of $3300 if paid in full by Jan. 20, 2020.

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Checks should be made out to Three Trees Yoga & Healing Arts Center.

Payment plan available: $250 required to register. 10 monthly payment of $330 required from Feb. 2020 – Nov. 2020, including August. Visa/MC on file required for participation in payment plan. Payments will automatically be charged to credit/debit card at the beginning of each month starting Feb. 1, 2020 and ending Nov. 1, 2020. (There will also be a payment due in August) Must have credit card on file to participate in payment plan.

Textbooks and workbooks: Students may purchase required books from our boutique, The Giving Tree, at a 10% discount. Book list will be provided after registration. TTYTT students will receive 10% off of all books and props needed for TTYTT if purchased from Three Trees Yoga. They will also receive 10% off all drop-in yoga passes from Feb 2020-Nov 2020 while they are enrolled in TTYTT. Please note: Workshops, series and other boutique items are not available at a discount.

Yoga Practice: Students are encouraged to take at least 1 class per week with an RYT certified instructor to enhance their practice and integrate what they learn during the training weekends. Students are invited to attend any class taught by Jeni Martinez, Karen Schwisow or Suzy Green for free during the training period. Additionally they will get a 10% discount on any yoga class or pass at Three Trees Yoga & Healing Arts Center while they are enrolled in the Three Trees Yoga Teacher Training & Intensive. Out-of-town students should locate an RYT certified instructor in their area. The Yoga Alliance website can help locate an appropriate instructor. www.yogaalliance.org

Supplies and materials: students will be given a three ringed binder on the first training weekend. Hand-outs will be given out during each weekend that can be put in the binder. It is recommended that students have dividers in their binder to stay organized and also bring a notebook and pen for taking notes.

Licensing fees for Yoga Alliance are not included in course fees. These fees can be paid directly to Yoga Alliance upon graduation from the program. New teachers from U.S. will pay approx. $100; Students from outside the US will pay approx. $110. These prices are determined by Yoga Alliance and are subject to change.

Note: Students who graduate or withdraw from the program may be able to sell textbooks on consignment during the next program year if they are in excellent condition. Please notify your advisor if you are interested in this option.

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Financial Assistance: Three Trees Yoga offers two partial scholarships per training year of up to $1000 each towards the total cost of training as a way to make the program more accessible to an enthusiastic yoga practitioner who is currently experiencing financial limitations. A separate scholarship application must be filled out and submitted for review. All applications received by December 15, 2019 will be reviewed by our Scholarship Committee for the TTYTT 2020 Program. Awards will be announced by Jan. 15, 2020 for the program starting Feb. 21, 2020. Scholarship amounts are variable (not to exceed $1000 total for each) and awarded based on need and available funds. $250 Registration fee will be due by Feb. 1, 2020 if scholarship is awarded. 9 monthly payments for balance remaining will begin March 1, 2020 and continue on the 1st of the month through Nov. 1, 2020. Scholarships are not refundable if unused.

Placement Assistance: Graduates of Three Trees Yoga Teacher Training & In-depth Studies Program will be well-trained professionals ready to teach a variety of yoga classes with confidence and skill. Students will be taught how to prepare a resume and will have professional photos taken as part of their preparation for employment.

Work Well NW, a corporate yoga business and wellness provider, specializes in stress management through awareness-building practices that include yoga and meditation. Work Well NW is a subsidiary of Three Trees Yoga that endeavors to bring yoga and meditation to the workplace and as an added result may create teaching opportunities for graduates of Three Trees Yoga Teacher Training Program. http://workwellnw.com/

Three Trees Yoga has demonstrated excellence in safe yoga practices since 2005. Our teacher training program emphasizes safety and accessibility in the yoga practice, thus insuring that businesses have confidence in hiring our graduates.

Although employment is not guaranteed, a strong effort will be made to guide graduates towards appropriate teaching opportunities if desired.

Program Outline for Three Trees Yoga Teacher Training & Intensive Program:

February 21-23, 2020 Anatomy: Intro to the core; Asana: Standing Poses; Philosophy: Sutra Study- What is Yoga? Pranayama: Dirgha Breath; Meditation: How to Sit; 1st chakra; Practice: learning to use your voice

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March 20-22, 2020 Anatomy: supporting closed hip postures; Asana: Closed hip standing postures; Philosophy: The 5 Kleshas; Pranayama Ujjayi Breath; Meditation;: 2nd Chakra; Ayurveda: Intro to the Doshas; Practice: Teaching Yoga Nidra

April 17-19, 2020 Anatomy: supporting open hip postures; Asana: Open hip standing postures; Philosophy: Intro to the 8 limbs of yoga & the Yamas; Pranayama: Kapalabhati; Meditation; the 3rd chakra; Ayurveda; Vata Dosha & Ayur Yoga; Practice: The art of making adjustments

May 15-17, 2020 Anatomy: Supporting backbends; SI issues; Asana: backbends; Philosophy: Niyamas; Pranayama: Viloma breath; Meditation; the 4th chakra: Ayurveda: Kapha Dosha & Ayur Yoga; Practice; classroom management

June 19-21, 2020 Anatomy: supporting forward bends & back and disc issues; Asana: forward bends; Philosophy: Sutras on asana and pranayama; Pranayama: Nadi shodana; Meditation; 5th chakra and using mantras; Ayurveda: Pitta Dosha & Ayur Yoga; Practice: sequencing a yoga class I; mantras and kirtan

July 17-19, 2020 Anatomy: supporting twists and general Q & A; Asana: Seated and Standing Twists; Philosophy: Pratyahara, Dharana & Dhyana; Pranayama: Brahmari Breath; Meditation; 6th chakra; Ayurveda: nutritional support; Practice: sequencing a yoga class II

Aug 2020- no study weekend. Please note: those on payment plan will still have a payment due this month.

September 18-20, 2020 Anatomy: review for test; head and neck issues; Asana: Inversions & Vinyasa/Flow yoga with Surya Namasakar ; Philosophy test: Samadhi; Pranayama: Ratios and kumbhaka; Meditation; 7th chakra; Kid’s Yoga; Practice: How to Teach Beginners; Practice: Teaching Gentle Yoga & Yoga for Stress Reduction;

October 16-18, 2020 Anatomy test and review; Asana: Arm Balances & Restoratives; Pranayama: Surya Bheda & Chandra Bheda; Philosophy: The Bhagavad-Gita; Meditation: Mindfulness; Ayurveda: overview; The Business of Yoga: resumes and photos; Practice: mini yoga presentations; Pranayma: Surya Bheda;

November 13-15, 2020 Pranayma: Review; Meditation: Review; Ethics of teacher/student relationship; The Business of Teaching yoga: how to start your business; finding a job; subbing, etc; Asana: Partner’s Yoga; The History of Yoga; Practice: mini yoga presentations; Graduation Ceremony. This final weekend will be a weekend retreat at Harmony Hill retreat center on the

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Hood Canal starting Friday, November 13th, 2020 at 9am and finishing Sunday, November 15 at 12:30pm. More details to follow. Cost of room and food included is in tuition. No extra cost for retreat. This retreat is not optional. Content includes 24 hours of required training.

(Weekend topics subject to change without notice.)

We look forward to sharing an exciting year with you! See you on your mat,

Jeni, Karen & Suzy

Three Trees Yoga is licensed under Chapter 28C.10 RCW. Inquiries or complaints regarding this private vocational school may be made to the:

Workforce Board, 128 - 10th Ave. SW, Box 43105, Olympia, Washington 98504

Web: wtb.wa.govPhone: 360-709-4600

E-Mail Address: wtecb@wtb.wa.gov

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