About

Beginning with as little as $27k, amazing friends, recycled material from the land, and a whole lot of sweat, prayers, tears, willpower, and trust in a higher power, Matthew and Holly, in their mid-forties, began building their vision, Circle Yoga Shala, a wisdom school located in the foothills of Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains.

“ We will forever be grateful to Pat Riley, Louanne Lawson & many others for believing in the vision and helping to make a way.”

CYS was founded in 2009.

We are Circle

Yoga Shala

Situated on 25 acres surrounded by national forests and immense beauty, we are a gathering place for aspiring teachers, practitioners of all levels, and those interested in thought-provoking philosophies.

CYS is a setting to slow down and reset your brain, heart, and gut. It is a place to practice, immerse, and tend to all levels of being human. Most importantly, CYS is designed to foster deep levels of connection between people face-to-face.