Work that matters

1-6 month residency program

Live, learn, and serve at Circle Yoga Shala

An immersive and transformative time to practice yoga, study sustainability, and experience community life in the beautiful Arkansas Ozark mountains.

Are you seeking a deeper relationship with reality?

The Work That Matters Residency invites you beyond the scroll and into real-life connection—where yoga, sustainable living, and personal growth unfold in the daily rhythms of our farm and community. We’d love to meet you IRL, where the real work happens!

You will experience:

Hands-On Learning – Develop practical skills in gardening, animal care, construction, and more.

Mentorship & Study – Engage in self-inquiry and contemplative practices guided by experienced teachers.

Community Living – Become part of a supportive environment rooted in shared service and mindfulness.

Immersion in Nature – Reside in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, with access to trails, training spaces, and communal facilities.

Space to Reconnect

with yourself & nature

program structure

Duration: Month-long commitment, that can be extended to a maximum of 6 months.

The Work: 3 hours daily to community projects, depending on need. This can include composting, gardening, yard work, repair, building, cleaning, tending to animals, fetching water, shopping, driving, and anything else needed to support CYS.

Self-Inquiry Materials: One year’s access to Self-Remembering, an online course led by Matthew Krepps, that unpacks Red Hawk’s book of the same name.

Educational Opportunities: Audit select sessions of our yoga teacher trainings, participate in monthly fellowship calls, and receive mentorship in movement, meditation, or self-inquiry.

Room & Board: Lodging and daily meals are included, with dietary accommodations available for an additional fee.

Daily Rhythms

Typical Daily Schedule

Sitting Practice: 7:30–8:00 AM (optional)

Training/Practice/Study: 8:30–10:30 AM

Community Work Sessions: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM & 1:00–3:30 PM

Training/Practice/Study: 3:30–5:30 PM

Weekends are free time.

Price includes

  • Lodging & meals

  • Guided practical learning, select auditing, mentorship tailored to your personal goals

  • Self-Remembering Online Course

Available April – October 2026

Cost

A $200 non-refundable deposit secures your spot and it is applied toward the first month.

The cost of the residency is:

  • Individual: $600/month

  • Shared Stay: $800/month (Share accommodations with a partner or friend and get $200 off each monthly rate when booking together.)

Extensions Available After 1st Month

In the case of dietary restrictions, add $200 per month, per person.

"My experience at the Circle Yoga Shala has left me with a different sense of myself and what I want to do next."

Kim

To Apply, schedule a call!

Book a call with our Residency Coordinator Jayme to take the next step!

FAQs

If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, please contact us.

  • 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. Our other trainings have an overt therapeutic focus, but they are equally suitable to inform all styles of practice.

  • 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.