200 HOUR
YOGA
TEACHER TRAINING
A Foundational Training Recognized by the National Yoga Alliance to Confidently & Competently Teach in Any Setting
The aim of our programs
Become a confident, adaptable,
competent yoga teacher.
Despite the myriad yoga teacher trainings available in the marketplace today, the world of yoga needs true teachers now more than ever.
The Circle Yoga Shala 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training will uncover what it really means to be a yoga teacher. Yoga teachers do not simply instruct postures. They adapt, support, and meet their students exactly where they are. If you aim to help people find freedom through yoga, then you’ve found the right training.
Through this program, you will gain knowledge that will allow you to become the most competent yoga teacher in your market.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
Ability to teach any style of Yoga
Master the ability to guide any yoga style and level effortlessly.
Intelligent and Creative Sequencing
Learn to prepare elegant sequences that reflect both intelligence and creativity.
Empower Your Students
Enable your students to practice safely and adapt their practice to meet their individual needs.
Professional Interface
Gain the skills to interact professionally and successfully with students and studios.
Deepen Your Knowledge
Be equipped to engage in elevated conversations about yoga philosophy.
Personal Growth
Learn to navigate your coping strategies and discover your authentic teaching voice.
Community and Nature
Enjoy much-needed time in nature and community, fostering genuine connections.
Service-Oriented Path
Pursue a path of genuine service to yourself and your community.
Supportive Network
Benefit from the support of a team of master teachers and an extensive network of graduates.
Holistic Approach
Leave with a method to address your entire life in a new way.
Inclusive Lineage
Become part of a lineage that comprehends the whole of yoga without requiring new beliefs.
2025 Dates
Intensive 1: April 3 - April 6, 2025
Intensive 2: June 12 - 15, 2025
Intensive 3: September 4 - 7, 2025
Intensive 4: November 6 - 9, 2025
Arrival is on Wednesday, after 3 PM.2026 Dates
Intensive 1: March 12 - 15, 2026
Intensive 2: June 4 - 7, 2026
Intensive 3: August 27 - 30, 2026
Intensive 4: November 5 - 8, 2026
Arrival is on Wednesday, after 3 PM.Each intensive covers asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, and biomechanics.
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Hear from our graduates
Daniel’s Testimonial
Daniel graduated from the Circle Yoga Shala’s 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in 2022. He was able to integrate the teachings from this program directly into his life, the healing of his physical body, and his profession.
Jess’ Testimonial
Jessica graduated from the Circle Yoga Shala’s 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in 2018. She was able to start teaching public classes after the third intensive; she felt confident and knowledgeable enough to keep students safe while also inviting a full experience.
Joy’s Testimonial
Joy graduated from the Circle Yoga Shala’s 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in 2021. The training helped her navigate a transitional point in her life. To say that the program impacted her life would be understatement!
Sarah’s Testimonial
Sarah graduated from the Circle Yoga Shala’s 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in 2020. She was just looking to complete a 200hr YTT, but she “received something she didn’t even know she needed.”
PRICING & School Policies
DEPOSIT: $200
TUITION
One-and-Done: $2,650
Per Intensive: $732.50 x 4 intensives
ACCOMMODATIONS (LODGING AND MEALS)
Shared space: $420 x 4 intensives or $1,512 one-and-done
Private space: $560 x 4 intensives or $2,016 one-and-done
Have questions? Contact us.
PAYMENT POLICIES
Deposit: A deposit is required to secure your spot, due in the 10 days following your acceptance in the training. The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable to a different training.
Tuition: Tuition payments can be made as a lump sum (one-and-done) or per intensive. When you pay ‘one-and-done’, you save 10%. The tuition payment does not include deposit. Tuition payments are due 15 days before the start of each intensive. Tuition payments are refundable (100%) 15 days before the training start date.
Accommodations: Accommodations payments can be made as a lump sum (one-and-done) or per intensive. When you pay ‘one-and-done’, you save 10%. Accommodations payments are due 15 days before the start of each intensive. Accommodations are refundable (100%) 15 days before the training start date.
Accommodations include lodging on property in shared or private spaces (see photos here) and meals. We provide 3 meals per day, plus coffee and tea.
Check out School Policies for additional info on refunds, deferrals, transfers, and so on.
Get a Foundational Training
In our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, our trainers will teach you what is foundational to all of the styles of yoga you may encounter or have an interest in practicing and/or teaching, which means a thorough grounding in the five techniques of Hatha Yoga:
Stillness (asana)
Rhythm (vinyasa)
Breath (pranayama)
Integration (bandha)
Presence (drushti)
You will learn how to language and sequence these techniques in ways that continuously reveal their wholeness and invite infinite creativity.
How you arrange them and establish a dominant focus moves them toward "styles" (like vinyasa flow, power yoga, restorative, etc.) and special populations (like pre-natal, elderly, office, children, athletes, and so on).
What Our Teachers Say
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"My journey through Circle Yoga Shala 200hr program has been the most incredible process I have experienced. Being taught in a way where I can successfully teach students in all walks of life, while remaining true to myself, my scope, and my training has been incredibly valuable. I feel supported from this community, and will return here to complete the 500hr training."
Ann T
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"My learning experience at this school has profoundly impacted the way I move through the world, the way I think about yoga, and how I relate to both my body and mind. The sensitivity, care and wisdom with which the teachers at this school conduct themselves is unparalleled. The method they teach is inclusive, comprehensive, and empowering in a way that I have never seen in yoga studios or yoga settings elsewhere. Even if you've already been through a YTT program, I whole-heartedly recommend CYS's trainings."
Summer G
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"My experience with Circle Yoga Shala was unique, special and a blessing. The Shala is in the beautiful Ozark mountains, the Ayurvedic meals were satisfying, nutritious and delicious! The teachers taught in a way that makes it available for anyone to practice. I have grown mentally, physically and spiritually and plan to continue with my daily Yoga practice, as well as teach others along the way. Yoga has changed my life for the better. It is my new best friend. For that I will be forever grateful to my teachers.
Marian B
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"The 200hr program is first class. The training went far above and beyond anything I could have expected. The program, environment, and faculty create the space to sense deeply and be fearlessly open. I hope to carry the spirit of holistic, integrated, and somatic inquiry forward in my teaching. I would and will recommend this program to all yogis/yoginis who are ready to begin their teaching journey."
Roger
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"The program provides a foundational framework for posture, movement, sequencing, and cueing which allows creativity and authenticity without sacrificing form and integrity. The training respectfully meets students at all levels of incoming knowledge, providing a supportive space for inquiry. The teachings of yoga philosophy provide a meaningful connection to yogic wisdom, with reverence for its origins."
Kim S
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