Foundational

200-HOUR

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

A foundation for teaching and a framework for living.

Next program starts March 12, 2026.

Despite the myriad yoga teacher trainings available today, the world needs true yoga teachers now more than ever.

If you are ready to commit to a journey of growth, wonder, and transformation 🐛—rooted in practice and supported by community—this is your chance.

Step into a training that will shape not only how you teach, but also how you live.

Reserve your place today with a deposit and become a teacher certified in the Circle Yoga Method at the 200-hour level by November 2026!

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How you stand out with our circle yoga method

Foundational 200hr YTT / Circle Yoga Method 200-hour Certified / Yoga Alliance RYT200

We recommend starting here!

Whether you are interested in bolstering your personal growth or in pursuing a professional path, this Foundational 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training delivers!

When we say foundational, we mean it. This training goes beyond alignment and asana. Yes, you’ll leave with the skills, confidence, and community support to begin teaching immediately—but you’ll also learn a method of thinking, observing, and speaking that extends far beyond the mat.

The Circle Yoga Method offers more than yoga techniques—it offers a framework for living. This is a way of being that you can carry into every aspect of your life.

No matter your level of previous training, we recommend starting at the 200hr level to get a foundational understanding of our Method.

Who this is for

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.

What you’ll be able to do after this program

Program Features

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.

Hear from our graduates

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.

Who we are

Here’s what to expect when you arrive at the Shala–

Our Accommodations

We offer private and shared rooms in our converted barn, as well as a limited number of private cabins. Our rooms are rustic, comfortable, and designed to help you fully immerse in the experience.

For more photos of our accommodations, click here.

Meals at the Shala

You’ll enjoy 3 freshly-prepared, vegetarian meals daily. Coffee and tea are available throughout the day.

For more photos of some of our favorite meals, click here.

Our Location

Our homestead is nestled deep in the Arkansas Ozarks—just 20 minutes from the town of Jasper. We are surrounded by the beauty of the Ozark National Forest and within close reach of the Buffalo National River.

For directions and nearby airports, click here.

Try the Circle Yoga Method for yourself.

Experience pranayama like never before with our unique Method–embody an elegant effort that invites you into a deeper relationship with your breath.
Breathwork, or Pranayama, is a potent somatic practice that anchors your attention in the physical body and, therefore, reveals to you what was there all along, yet hidden from direct awareness.

Quick Recap – is this right for you?

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Quotes

FAQs

We get this question a lot. What we teach in our Foundational 200hr YTT is the basis for all styles. We believe that your Yoga Teacher Training should enable you to teach any style you wish, like for example: Power, Vinyasa, Chair Yoga, Pre-Natal and so on.
Yes, it is. Our 200hr YTT meets and exceeds the Yoga Alliance standards.
If you’re interested in a fully online yoga teacher training, please contact us to discuss. We grant this option on a case-by-case basis.
Great! Many of our students enter our programs in pursuit of personal development and without definite plans to start teaching immediately afterwards. There are many ways to apply what you learn here, and teaching is just one of them.
Every cohort is different, but we usually average between 8 and 12 participants.
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Bring your bedding (sheets, pillow, blanket) and towels. Bring a water bottle, flashlight (phone flashlight works), yoga mat, and weather appropriate clothing + shoes (sun, rain, snow), bug spray, and sunscreen.
Absolutely not. :) We have plenty for your enjoyment.
T-Mobile and Verizon provide good signal while on property. AT&T has spotty coverage. Don't forget to turn on "Calls over Wifi" on your phone, if needed, upon arrival.
Yes. Wi-fi is available at the pavilion, the barn, and the dining hall. No password is required.

Become a confident, adaptable,

competent yoga teacher.

The Circle Yoga Method Foundational 200-hour Certified program will uncover what it truly 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 in all areas of living, then you’ve found the right training.

Through this program, you will gain knowledge to become the most competent yoga teacher in your market (if you desire to teach), but it also empowers you to know how to address your own life.

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.

Each intensive covers asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, and biomechanics.

Click on each picture for a full description.

Hear from our graduates

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 Foundational 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

"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
"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
"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
"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
"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