Just finished my YTT 200 with Ira and Val, who are incredibly informed, highly intuitive educators and human beings. When you're here, what you get may not always be what you want but I promise it is what you *need*. Struggling with anxiety & depress ... ion most of my adult life, I came out of this experience with fresh perspectives and world views I never thought possible, as well as a body encouraged to push its limitations but never exceed them. The Zen Den Team respects and believes in you enough to push you forward inch by inch, always gentle, but never coddling. This experience will change your life, it will change you, and, like climbing a mountain and seeing the range around you, it is not easy—but Zen Den will make sure you remember the climb is always worth it. Read more

I just completed the intensive 28-day 200-hour YTT at Zen Den Yoga School. This is one of the best schools I've ever attended. There was so much more to this course than just learning how to teach yoga. I got way more than I bargained for. I enjoyed ... the various types of the meditation done in the mornings. My favorite meditations were the beach meditations. I am going to miss hanging out with everyone around the bonfire. My teachers and facilitators were amazing. Thank you, Ira, Valerie, Sarah, and Austin for all of the wonderful experiences and all you have taught me over the past 28 days. Until we meet again. Read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, I felt connected to the other guests and loved the intensity and difficulty of the yoga classes. I practice three times a week when at home and the classes there improved my strength quite a bit. I was even challenged wi ... th the option for headstands in class. The location was beautiful, I felt like I could have been in the country but we were still in the city. There are three residential houses connected through the backyards so you can traverse from each of the properties that way. There's a yoga deck, two pools, and two hot tubs that connect the living spaces. I loved how much I was able to be barefoot throughout the retreat. This was my first time going to a retreat and I highly recommend the experience for anyone who hasn't tried it before. There are elements of communal living, which isn't for everyone, but it was definitely for me. I was surprised how clean the location was even with as many guests as were there. There were around 15 of us at the height of occupancy and I stayed over the weekend when there were only 5 guests left. I want to go back already. I wrote extensively about my stay, experience, and the inspiration I felt from attending here: https://jennacitrus.medium.com/invoking-inspiration-retreat-7c4548bd142 Read more

I went for the Yin Yoga and restorative Retreat. From the moment I arrived I knew I needed to be there. Val and Ira were so welcoming. All of the other guests were beautiful people. I am blessed to have met them all. I was at peace there. The experie ... nce is very zen and go with the flow. You have a few scheduled things but plenty of you time to do as you please. The pool and hot tub were relaxing and the houses/ rooms were adorable. I loved the Tia Chi and meditation especially. Val made learning it easy. Ira helped me through a panic attack due to recent health reasons. There are really no words, no review I could ever write that would properly describe my spiritual awakening from this retreat. If you want to find yourself, book the retreat. Go with an open mind and heart. You won't be disappointed. Read more

I am very happy to have attended my 200 hr teacher training here at the Zen Den. Everything was so well organized! I have learned so so much about Yoga and about myself ! My vision about my future is so clear right now ! Ira and Valerie are so motiva ... ting and kind ! This experience has changed my life and the lives of people that will be affected by my new knowledge ! My journey is just beginning ! I believe everything changed for me the Silent day ! I felt so stressed because that day Ira was telling us about us teaching ! I couldn't talk so I had so much stress and I couldn't call my family and tell them how scared I was I had to figure out on my own ! OMG what I am going to do ? I went for a walk and I meditated and prayed and all of the sudden I had a calming feeling coming over me and realized I had in me the whole time ! I felt so powerful at that moment ! The switch just started from that day ! My family even told me that I showed in my eyes how happy and calm I seemed ! What a feeling !!! So take that silent day it's amazing !! Namaste Patsy Doiron NB Canada Read more

My experience at Zen Den Yoga School for my 200hr YTT Feb 2018 was amazing. I feel so lucky to have been able to attend this school. The education was extremely thorough, instructor's expectations high yet very approachable as long as you are willing ... to do the work and an overall wonderful experience. My goal for my YTT experience was to learn about spiritual growth and inner healing, build a stronger body after recent injuries, gain more mental health and clarity, and come away with enough education and knowledge to be a safe and educational yoga instructor. I feel so lucky and honored to have reached all of my goals with this program! Zen Den is run by 2 wonderful and loving individuals: Val and Ira. Their wealth of knowledge in yoga: spirituality, asanas, teaching all 8 limbs, safe and effective teaching practices, energy healing, effective and safe communication, nutrition and so much more is empowering and humbling at the same time. You can feel their passion and care for what they are teaching. Thank you for creating Zen Den and holding space for me to learn this amazing practice and grow immensely during my 28 days at Zen Den. The future has infinite possibilities and I am so excited to explore all it has to offer. I cannot wait to come back!!! My review from my 3 day retreat in December 2017: I attended the Zen Den Yoga Retreat for 3 days. It was only 3 days, but seriously life-altering. Val and Ira are so welcoming and kind. I instantly felt at ease. Because of the environment they create, all who were in the retreat house with me were equally as kind and supportive. I met some amazing people that I felt really blessed to be in company. I was able to experience multiple yoga classes/day, being healing my body through nutrition and education about nutrition, and even sit in on some YTT classes which solidified my desire to obtain my YTT at Zen Den Yoga School. I also loved being able to experience yoga outside of the school. Val and Ira brought the guests to 2 outside workshops that were wonderful. All around amazing experience for the body, mind and soul. Thank you for sharing your gifts with me! Can't wait for my YTT in February! Read more

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So happy that I earned my Yoga Alliance certification here� Om

Awesome place to learn a ton! So thankful for such a great experience! ✌🏻🙏🏻

This past month at Zen Den Yoga School for YTT 200 has been incredible. This is more than a yoga school, it is a journey and an experience that helps you grow in so many different ways. Ira and Val have created a program that encompasses all of the ... aspects of the yogi life and make it comfortable to explore your true self. The yoga flows are broken down in a way that really helps you retain the information and understand the reasoning behind the structure of the different flows. You get to explore a variety of meditation techniques, breathing exercises, and the historical information which helps you become a well-rounded teacher. I can't thank them enough for the program they have set up. I met so many fellow teachers that also made an impact on my journey in such a positive way. Living together allowed you to share laughs, hugs, stories, and different ideas, you become a little family. This was such an unforgettable and meaningful experience. Ira and Val also incorporate so many different unique and fun activities throughout the training so you can experience Boca! At Zen Den you will learn, grow, change, and become the best yogi and teacher you can be. Thank you for everything Ira & Val ~Namaste~ Read more