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Masterful, time-tested, and elegantly layered—our programs equip you with the skills and confidence to serve, teach & lead.
Our Unique Approach
You’re looking for a place where you can find your sense of purpose…
A place that values diversity in community…
A lineage that understands the “whole human”...
Without the all too familiar elitism, dogma & pretentiousness so often found in spiritual and wellness spaces.
Sound familiar? Then you’ve found the right school.
Welcome to the Shala!
The Circle Yoga Method produces outstanding teachers every single time– that’s because our trainings are uniquely designed to be both educational and transformational.
Surprisingly down to earth & delightfully deep, our trainings are the real deal, offering you instruction that goes far beyond cookie-cutter. When you train at the Shala you can trust you are investing in an experience that is authentic, transformative, and dedicated to your success.
Our students report feeling relieved.
They didn’t have to change their religious belief system, wear fancy yoga clothes, have a certain kind of body or be a certain age to have a profound experience in training.
Rather, they are able to integrate our Method into any previous spiritual, yogic & professional education, leaving with a greater understanding of what they already know and how to apply it.
Come flourish in a community that embraces and celebrates your uniqueness. We can't wait to meet you!
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.
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"My learning experience with this program 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 trainers 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 this training!"
— Summer G, Program Graduate
Ready to enhance all you already know?
Advanced 300hr YTT
Circle Yoga Method 300-hour Certified/Yoga Alliance RYT500
For those ready to evolve beyond a 200-hr training, our advanced 300-hr Yoga Teacher Training covers a whole-body approach to health and wisdom.
This professional training weaves together Eastern and Western perspectives, like advanced biomechanics, fascia theory, Ayurveda, Pranayama, Meditation, and Yogic Philosophy. You’ll not only deepen your knowledge and skill—you’ll also learn how to guide students with clarity, precision, and authenticity.
This level of training is a deep dive into teaching and practicing Yoga—one that prepares you for Yoga Therapy and empowers you to meet the needs of diverse populations and settings.
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"Circle Yoga Shala provides a 300-hour YTT program full of integrity, authenticity, knowledge, support, and heart.
The teachings I received were life-changing, both on and off the mat.
I feel well-equipped to begin teaching in my community, and I'll definitely be returning to the Shala for additional education. Can't wait to learn more from their amazing trainers!"
— Hannah P, Program Graduate
Become a Circle Yoga Method Specialist–
Fascinated by human resilience and potential?
Seeking to specialize in whole-body thriving?
Explore our therapeutic path–perfect for anyone who may already be active in health or wellness but is insatiably curious for more!
MoveWise Biomechanical Certification
Our MoveWise Biomechanical Certification is a hands-on professional specialization for anyone with a passion for movement, not just yogis!
This training blends scientific insight with Yoga Therapy principles, giving you the skills to assess, correct, and optimize movement patterns with precision and confidence.
You’ll learn to:
✅ Ease chronic discomfort
✅ Create personalized movement strategies, and
✅ Guide others safely and effectively.
What you gain is an elegant understanding of the human body that elevates your private sessions, empowers your clients, broadens your offerings, and strengthens your professional impact.
No prerequisites required—just curiosity and a desire to understand the body. Click below to get started by exploring the training and register now.
Harmonious Living Certification
Bring Ayurveda to life with the Harmonious Living Certification.
You’ll gain practical tools to assess doshic imbalances, cultivate resilience, and support holistic healing—for yourself and those you teach.
This professional specialty teaches you how to:
✅ Design personalized daily routines
✅ Optimize movement, diet, and lifestyle, and
✅ Guide your clients toward balance, vitality, and long-term well-being.
Completion of a 200-hour YTT is required. Click below to get started by exploring the training and register now.
Yoga Therapy Certification
Step into a fulfilling and impactful professional career with our Yoga Therapy program.
Designed for those who want to become leaders and experts in their communities, this training equips you to create individualized practices that address biomechanics, pain relief, disease process, and overall wellness.
The program consists of four integrated components:
🪶 The Advanced 300hr YTT
🪶 MoveWise Biomechanical Certification
🪶 Harmonious Living Certification
🪶 Supervised Practicum
Together, these components give you the skills to empower your clients to live healthier lives, while building a rewarding and lucrative career in Yoga Therapy. Click to get started by exploring the training and register.
Embodied Healing Certification
If you’re interested in how Yoga Therapy supports mental health and trauma, click below to get on our waiting list. This professional certification is currently set to launch Fall 2026.
Jessica S, Program Graduate —
"Listen to the call and go to the Shala! Even after a degree in kinesiology, I learned so much more at the Shala and was able to put it into practice immediately.”
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.
what’s it’s like to Train with us
“I was shocked by the extent I received something that I didn’t even know I needed.” Sarah
“What surprised me most is how much more I learned about how to be human.” Hope
“The training went far above and beyond anything I could have expected.” Roger
“The Shala takes what is often mystical or abstract language and puts it into incredibly practical terms.“ Daniel
“My experience was unique, special, and a blessing.” Marian
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FAQs
If you still have questions after reading these FAQs, don't hesitate to contact us.
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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.
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Yes, they are. Our 200hr YTT and 300hr YTTs meet and exceed Yoga Alliance standards.
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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.
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If you’re interested in a fully online yoga teacher training at the 200hr or 300hr level, please contact us to discuss. We grant this option on a case-by-case basis. Our Speciality Certifications (MoveWise & Harmonious Living) include an on-site component that cannot be waived.
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Every cohort is different, but we usually average between 8 and 12 participants.