Yoga Studies Immersion Program
November 30 - December 4, 2026
What is a Yoga Studies Immersion?
Positioned between a retreat and a teacher training, this program offers a focused curriculum without the expectation of teaching outcomes. The Yoga Studies Immersion was designed for dedicated yoga practitioners and teachers alike.
Whether you want to deepen your understanding of yoga or expand your therapeutic vocabulary, this program offers a clear and structured guidance without the expectation to teach.
Enrollment
If you have been yearning to dedicate ample time to yoga studies in a peaceful and supportive setting then this program at Cedar Crest Lodge might be a good fit for you. We'd love to have you join us.
We already have 3 people enrolled but need a group of 10 to commit by August 20th to reserve the lodge so please let us know if you are seriously considering joining us. Let us know either way.
A $300 deposit is required to hold your spot. Let us know your preference for a single or a shared lodge room, and if you want to upgrade to a private suite with your own bathroom. Shared accommodations are more affordable than private rooms. Take a look at the accommodation options and let us know which you would prefer.
Why did we create this program?
Over the years, both Julianne and Prema have realized that there is a wide gap between "yoga retreats" and "yoga teacher trainings". Yoga teacher training programs are centered around preparing you to teach yoga.
This immersion program is a chance to literally immerse in the yoga practice and study in a much more dedicated way than a retreat, without the commitment of learning how to teach yoga or doing it to become a teacher.
Who directs this program?
The Yoga Studies Immersion Program was designed by Julianne Hutchcraft and Andrea Marenco, the co-founders and directors of Therapeutic Yoga Institute.
FAQs
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Is it for you? If you are seeking more than a retreat but not a 200-hour yoga teacher training, this Yoga Studies Immersion was created for you.
Join us for five days of focused study, guided practice, and meaningful inquiry. Whether you want to deepen your understanding of yoga or expand your therapeutic understanding, this program offers a clear and structured path forward without the expectation to teach.
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This is not a teacher training. There is no requirement to teach, perform, or be evaluated. The program guides those who value structure and direction, but prefer to remain in the role of a committed student.
The 5-Day Yoga Studies Immersion offers space for exploration, depth, and integration.
Join us to engage in a guided exploration of yogic principles, applied yoga anatomy and philosophy and it’s therapeutic applications for an embodied practice.
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Julianne Hutchcraft and Andrea Marenco (Prema) bring a rare combination of clinical knowledge, traditional yogic study, therapeutic application, and years of teaching experience that make them exceptionally qualified to guide this immersion.
In this program you will be mentored to refine your personal practice and gain practical tools for applying yoga more skillfully in your own life.
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This program offers 30 Yoga Alliance CEUs for those who wish to receive them. For participants looking to continue their yoga education, these hours may be applied toward our certified 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and 800-hour Yoga Therapy Certification program. (IAYT accreditation is currently pending and not guaranteed.)
There is a chance that after attending this Immersion you may choose to take the therapeutic yoga teacher with TYI, so please know that your 30-hour immersion program credits can be applied toward your 200-hour TT.
Why Cedar Crest Lodge?
We have been hosting retreats at Cedar Crest Lodge in Pleasanton Kansas for almost a decade. The environment is peaceful, the accommodations charming and the hospitality truly wonderful. We have found that it is best place to retreat when staying close to Kansas City.
