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.

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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.

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.

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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).

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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
"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 me Yoga 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 Circe Yoga Shala family of teachers. Namaste"

Marian B
"The teaching here is above par. They have organized the curriculum to allow the assimilation of concepts and understanding. The focus on teaching and composing sequences begins on the first day and these opportunities allow the gradual development of skill and confidence. No finer yoga teaching can be found anywhere else, in my opinion."

Kim L
"The love, expertise, passion, and lifelong learning Matt and Holly have invested into the 200hr program is first class and an incredible blend of philosophical and anatomical foundations. The coursework 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. Philosophically, the teachings were grounded in classical yoga texts (Yoga Sutra and Bhagavad Gita) coupled with an intimate understanding of the universality of these teaching in other perennial works. Anatomically, they taught a strong and refined understanding of healthy movement patterns, body mechanics, and structural integrity. I would and will recommend this program to all yogis/yoginis who are ready to begin their teaching journey. With love and gratitude I write this review for my Circle Yoga Shala family."

Roger
"The 200hr YTT program at the Circle Yoga Shala 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. The surroundings are beautiful and the food offerings healthy and thoughtfully prepared from ingredients grown and raised on the grounds. I am grateful for this beautiful community in the Ozarks and the opportunity I’ve had to receive training here."

Kim S
"The shala is a great place to find yourself and what you want to share with the world. They teach strong foundations and offer many ways for you to expand yourself as a teacher."

Vanessa
"Yoga Teacher Training at Circle Yoga Shala was such a welcoming, positive, educational experience. Choosing CYS to become a yoga teacher was one of the best decisions I have made."

Tiffany B