BECOME A
LINEAGE HOLDER
Join the CYS Affiliate School Program
Prerequisite: Must be a Circle Yoga Shala trained teacher at the 200-hour level.
Circle Yoga Shala is known for developing authentic teachers. Our students are capable of interfacing in any type of marketplace upon graduation. This requires more than understanding the content and speaking the material.
It requires a method.
The CYS method has been evolving for over 20 years.
We want to share it with you.
“This is A brilliant method that develops competent & knowledgeable teachers.”
Laura N, Radiant Life School
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
The CYS Affiliate School Program certifies you to lead Yoga Teacher Trainings at the 200hr level.
Gain mastery of the entire 200hr curriculum, including philosophy, biomechanics, and subtle anatomy.
Learn the difference between delivering content to teachers-in-training versus to the general population.
Become responsive to the group's needs in how you scale practice teaching exercises.
Handle group dynamics compassionately in order to facilitate learning for all your students. All allowing without neglect.
Give feedback in a constructive way.
Learn your own mechanical patterns and defense mechanisms that get in the way of being of service.
Train yourself to maintain attention and stamina for long periods of time.
Have the necessary credentials to establish your own Circle Yoga Shala Affiliate School.
Lead your own 200hr yoga teacher training following the CYS curriculum.
Receive materials to register your school with Yoga Alliance.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The CYS Affiliate School Program requires you to complete 3 cycles of training with us.
After completing all three cycles, you will become a CYS Affiliate School and therefore able to teach the 200hr YTT curriculum on your own.
Cycle One: Attend a CYS 200hr YTT and be trained in the methods used to teach the material. Expect daily one-on-one interaction with your senior teacher for content review and method clarifications.
Cycle Two: Assist with teaching parts of the 200hr YTT, apply what you have learned, and receive further coaching from senior teachers.
**The first two training cycles must be completed within a maximum of 2 years.
Cycle Three: Host and lead a 200hr YTT, with the assistance of a CYS senior teacher. Further coaching is provided.
Please Note
To enroll in this program, you must be a CYS-trained teacher at the 200hr YTT level AND have been actively teaching in the marketplace for at least one year after graduation.
Expect to complete the whole program in 2-3 years:
Fast-Track: one month-long 200hr YTT, one year-long 200hr YTT, and one year-long hosted 200hr YTT
Slow-Track: two consecutive year-long 200hr YTTs and one year-long hosted 200hr YTT
Affiliate Schols & Trainers
Laura Castillo Nagi, Founder of Radiant Life School, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
Kate Burrus, Founder of Kate Bee Moves
Claire Hodgson, Northwest Arkansas
