MoveWise Policies 

Enrollment Process

To enroll, you must complete the program payment. There are no deadlines but we do recommend enrolling with enough time to prepare for travel to the Shala.

Your payment is all inclusive and it covers:

  • 2 on-site immersions, featuring lodging on property in shared space and vegetarian meals. You may upgrade to private lodging after checking out.

  • Pre-recorded lectures

  • A Printed Handbook

  • Feedback on your video demonstrations

  • 2 private coaching sessions, optional to schedule with a Lead Trainer anytime after the first immersive but before the certification deadline

Additional financial obligations may include:

  • Additional time with a Lead Trainer ($150/hour or $75/30 mins).

  • Private space upgrade when attending the 2 on-site immersions.

  • Resubmitting your certification materials, in case you need to re-take the certification.

Payment Policies

Refund Policy

Your payment is non-refundable & non-transferable 30 days before the first immersion. Please submit a written request to request a refund within the acceptable window. Refunds will be issued by check or credit card refund within one month of receiving the request.

Deferral Policy

If you miss one or both immersions, your initial investment is forfeited, and you will have to register again the next time the course is offered.

Withdrawal Policy

Students wishing to withdraw from the program must provide Circle Yoga Shala with a written notice (email or letter) or by phone, including the reason for withdrawal. The date of withdrawal shall be the date outlined in writing. The student must return the Handbook within 2 weeks of the withdrawal notice. Returning the manual is at the student’s expense. Payment is forfeited for the portion of the training not attended.

“No Show” Policy

If you do not attend the first immersion, your payments are forfeited.

Financial Aid Policy

We do not offer Financial Aid options.

Cancellation Policy

In the unlikely event of a course cancellation due to low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances, Circle Yoga Shala reserves the right to cancel a course up to seven (7) business days before the course's start date. In that event, your investment will be 100% refunded.

PROGRAM COMPLETION POLICIES

Attendance Policy

Students must be prepared to attend 100% of the classroom time. Any missed hours will prevent the student from becoming certified.

Grading Policy

All coursework is graded using a pass/fail system. A passing grade is 80% or better on all course requirements.

  • Exceeds expectations (5): All (100%) assessment areas have been met.

  • Meets expectations (4): More than 80% (but less than 100%) of the assessment areas have been met.

  • Approaching expectations (3): 50% to 80% of the assessment areas have been met.

  • Below expectations (2): Less than 50% of the assessment areas have been met.

  • Offtopic (1): It was not possible to evaluate the student’s understanding of the material.

Certifications Policy

To become certified, all the conditions below must be met.

  • Attendance for all classroom hours

  • Demonstrated ability to apply the material covered

  • Satisfactory completion of Practicum assignments and the Certification Quiz.

  • All financial obligations must be completed.

Upon completing the program, the student will receive an official certificate free of charge. However, a $10 processing fee will apply to any additional certifications requested or required.

Audit Policy

Students may return to audit the program after graduation, assuming available space. To do so, please submit a written request.

Auditing students must cover their accommodations (room and board) while on the property. If staying off-campus, the commuter fee of $55/day applies (including all meals and property access). Furthermore, students may consider becoming of service (Seva) while auditing, so please inquire with the staff about any chores you might want to cover. Remember that when you come to audit, you represent the teachings. We ask that you carry yourself as such: be respectful, be of service in any way that presents itself, look presentable, and support the teachers/teachings. To the students, you are modeling what a graduate looks like. 

Furthermore, while auditing, graduates are to observe the class in silence. They are welcome to take notes but not to contribute with comments or questions (unless invited by the lead teacher).

Video and Photography Policy

Photos and videos may be taken during your time on the property for marketing purposes. If you have any concerns about being recorded or photographed, please let staff and your trainers know at any time during the training.

Online Content Policy

After the first immersion, you will receive access to Online Content as part of your training. You will retain this material throughout the training and may extend access after certification for a small fee.

If you withdraw from the program, your access will be revoked immediately.

Copyright notice: All online content is the intellectual property of Circle Yoga Shala, Matthew, and Holly Krepps. This material is for individual use only and excludes anyone else (such as friends, family, and yoga networks). Permission to share content (text, photos, videos) may be granted upon written, explicit request, and permission will be associated with a fee.

CONDUCT POLICIES

Student Code of Conduct

We expect that students:

  • Turn off cell phones during class.

  • Dress and behave professionally and ethically.

  • Be respectful of trainers, staff, other students, and school property.

  • Arrive on time for each session and be fully prepared with assignments, reading and writing materials, and appropriate gear.

  • Fulfill financial and time commitments to the program.

  • Do not enter the teaching space intoxicated or under the influence of any substance.

  • Exhibit excellent hygiene and wear no prominent scents or cologne/perfume.

Teacher Code of Conduct

Purpose Statement: Our Code of Conduct aims to help our teachers serve in their purest spirit and protect our students and community.

Financial Practices: Teachers will discuss all fees and financial arrangements straightforwardly and professionally. They will manage their business affairs according to recognized standard business and accounting practices. Teachers are encouraged to render services to individuals or groups in need without regard to financial remuneration. Teachers will neither receive nor pay a commission for referring a student.

Professional Growth/Continuing Education: Teachers shall dedicate themselves to the continuing study and practice of yoga, including asana, meditation, and theory.

Teacher-Student Relationships: Teachers shall demonstrate a high regard for their students' moral, social, and religious standards. Teachers shall avoid imposing their personal beliefs on their students, although they may express them when appropriate in the class and sensitively and carefully. Teachers recognize the trust placed in them by students and the unique power of the student-teacher relationship. Teachers should avoid exploiting students' trust and dependency. Teachers shall avoid dual relationships with students (e.g., business, close personal, or sexual relationships) that may impair their judgment, compromise the integrity of the teachings, and/or use the relationship for their own gain. Teachers shall not engage in harassment, abusive words or actions, or exploit students. Teachers recognize that the teacher-student relationship involves a power imbalance and shall exercise caution if the teacher chooses to get into a personal relationship with a student.

Integrity: Teachers shall uphold the highest of moral standards. Teachers shall strive to ensure that their intentions, actions, and speech are based on honesty, compassion, selflessness, trustworthiness, and transparency.

Scope of Practice: Teachers shall not abandon or neglect their students. If teachers are unable (or unwilling for appropriate reasons) to provide professional help or continue a professional relationship, they should make every reasonable effort to arrange instruction for that student with another teacher. Teachers should avoid giving any personal advice concerning a student’s personal life. Teachers shall not provide medical advice. Teachers shall not prescribe a treatment or suggest rejecting a physician’s advice. Teachers shall refer their students to medical doctors or complimentary licensed professionals when appropriate.

Confidential Information: Teachers shall keep all personal information their students disclose confidential.

Inter-Professional Relationships: Teachers are part of a network of health care and well-being professionals and shall seek to develop interdisciplinary relationships. Teachers shall conduct themselves honorably with colleagues and other wellness practitioners. Teachers shall not openly criticize practices followed by other yoga schools or teachers.

Property Waiver

To participate in any activity at the shala, you must agree with the property waiver.

In consideration of the risk of injury or illness while participating in yoga classes and/or yoga training, horse activities, the wilderness, movement, WWOOFing, meditation, gardening, meals, swimming, floating, sauna, cold plunge and any other activity offered or available at Circle Yoga Shala (the "Activity"), and as consideration for the right to participate in the Activity, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, or personal representatives, knowingly and voluntarily enter into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waive any and all rights, claims or causes of action of any kind whatsoever arising out of my participation in the Activity, and do hereby release and forever discharge Circle Yoga Shala, located at HC 70 Box 544, Jasper, Arkansas 72641, their affiliates, managers, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns, for any physical or psychological injury, including but not limited to illness, paralysis, death, damages, economic or emotional loss, that I may suffer as a direct result of my participation in the aforementioned Activity, including traveling to and from an event related to this Activity.

I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE AFOREMENTIONED ACTIVITY AND I AM PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH TRAVELING TO AND FROM AS WELL AS PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY, PAIN, SUFFERING, ILLNESS, DISFIGUREMENT, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY (INCLUDING PARALYSIS), ECONOMIC OR EMOTIONAL LOSS, AND DEATH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE INJURIES OR OUTCOMES MAY ARISE FROM MY OWN OR OTHERS' NEGLIGENCE, CONDITIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL, OR THE CONDITION OF THE ACTIVITY LOCATION(S). NONETHELESS, I ASSUME ALL RELATED RISKS, BOTH KNOWN OR UNKNOWN TO ME, OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY, INCLUDING TRAVEL TO, FROM AND DURING THIS ACTIVITY.

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Circle Yoga Shala against any and all claims, suits or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation or otherwise brought by me or anyone on my behalf, including attorney's fees and any related costs, if litigation arises pursuant to any claims made by me or by anyone else acting on my behalf. If Circle Yoga Shala incurs any of these types of expenses, I agree to reimburse Circle Yoga Shala.

I acknowledge that Circle Yoga Shala and their directors, officers, volunteers, representatives, and agents are not responsible for errors, omissions, acts or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of Circle Yoga Shala.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS ACTIVITY MAY INVOLVE A TEST OF A PERSON'S PHYSICAL AND MENTAL LIMITS AND MAY CARRY WITH IT THE POTENTIAL FOR DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, AND PROPERTY LOSS. The risks may include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, lack of hydration, condition of participants, equipment, vehicular traffic and actions of others, including but not limited to, participants, volunteers, spectators, coaches, event officials and event monitors, and/or producers of the event.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS "WAIVER AND RELEASE" AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I EXPRESSLY AGREE TO RELEASE AND DISCHARGE Circle Yoga Shala AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVES, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION AND I AGREE TO VOLUNTARILY GIVE UP OR WAIVE ANY RIGHT THAT I OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST Circle Yoga Shala FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for negligence, this release is also for negligence on the part of Circle Yoga Shala, its agents, and employees.

In the event that I should require medical care or treatment, I agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance.

In the event that any damage to equipment or facilities occurs as a result of my or my family's willful actions, neglect or recklessness, I acknowledge and agree to be held liable for any and all costs associated with any actions of neglect or recklessness.

This Agreement was entered into at arm's-length, without duress or coercion, and is to be interpreted as an agreement between two parties of equal bargaining strength. Both the Participant,and Circle Yoga Shala agree that this Agreement is clear and unambiguous as to its terms, and that no other evidence will be used or admitted to alter or explain the terms of this Agreement, but that it will be interpreted based on the language in accordance with the purposes for which it is entered into.

In the event that any provision contained within this Release of Liability shall be deemed to be severable or invalid, or if any term, condition, phrase or portion of this agreement shall be determined to be unlawful or otherwise unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect, so long as the clause severed does not affect the intent of the parties. If a court should find that any provision of this agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting said provision it would become valid and enforceable, then said provision shall be deemed to be written, construed and enforced as so limited.