the specified deposit is due with the application, and is non-refundable. if accepted, the balance is due by the date indicated in order to hold one's spot. late fees may be applied to late payments. if one is not accepted, the deposit will be refunded.

if a student decides that s/he is unable to complete the teacher training, the student may write an email or letter to the management team of tranquil space (info@tranquilspace.com; 1632 17th st. nw, washington, dc 20009) with a request to withdraw from the program. requests will not be considered until received in writing. if approved, a refund will be given based on the time notification is received. a 100% refund of the total paid will be given if the teacher training level 1 or 2 has not yet started less a $150 administrative fee. a 50% refund will be given after the 3rd week of teacher training level 2. no refunds are available after the start of teacher training level 1. after these time periods, no refunds will be given. there are no exceptions made to this policy.

if a teacher training level two/option 1 student (one who is completing the training requirements in the january through april time period) decides that s/he needs to switch to option 2 (where all training requirements are completed over two consecutive january through april time periods), s/he must write to the management team of tranquil space stating the reason for the switch. if approved by tranquil space directors, the student will be converted to option 2, including the option 2 weekend rate of $27.50 per hour. the option 1 rate already paid will not be refunded. the additional amount due for switching to option 2 is payable during the second year of the student�s teacher training on a plan worked out with the directors.

teacher training 3 follows the enlightening events cancellation policy.

we understand that emergencies and other life situations do arise. making up hours missed or completing the training during a subsequent offering are options in the face of such events, and will be extended by the creative director or managing director on a case-by-case basis.

what is the workshops cancellation policy?
once you register for a workshop, your space is reserved for you. if you need to cancel, you must contact the studio (by phone, email to info@tranquilspace.com, or in person) 72 hours or more before the workshop.  you will receive account credit less a $5 administrative fee. no credits will be issued within 72 hours of a workshop.  if tranquil space cancels a workshop you have the choice of a refund or account credit.

what is the national retreat cancellation policy?
no refunds will be issued unless your space can be filled with someone from the waiting list. if your space is not filled, a credit toward future tranquil space offerings will be issued ONLY if the cancellation is received one full week prior to the event minus a $100 administrative fee. NO credits or refunds will be issued if cancellation is received within one week of the event. if we must cancel due to insufficient enrollment, your deposit and paid balance will be refunded fully.

what is the international retreat cancellation policy?
no refunds will be issued for your deposit. no refunds for your balance will be issued unless your space can be filled with someone from the waiting list. if your space is not filled from the waiting list, a credit toward future tranquil space offerings will be issued ONLY if the cancellation is received one week prior to the retreat minus the deposit and a $100 administrative fee. NO credits or refunds will be issued if cancellation is received within one week of the event. if we must cancel due to insufficient enrollment, your deposit and paid balance will be refunded fully.

what is the studio rental cancellation policy?
a refund on your deposit will be issued only if we receive notice within 96 hours (4 days) of the need to cancel, minus a $20 administrative fee. a credit of your deposit toward classes or workshops will be issued ONLY if the cancellation is received 48 hours prior to the event, minus a $20 administrative fee. NO credits or refunds will be issued if cancellation is received within 48 hours of the event.

what is the private sessions cancellation policy?
your session time and the teacher's time is reserved for you. if a private session is cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the session, the fee will be charged in full.