Four intensive weekends. Three master teachers. A lineage-rooted training that prepares you to teach any style with confidence, intelligence, and authentic voice.
Most yoga teacher trainings teach you one style. This training teaches you what is foundational to all styles — so you can teach any of them with confidence, intelligence, and authenticity.
The CYS 200-hour training is grounded in the five techniques of Hatha Yoga: stillness (asana), rhythm (vinyasa), breath (pranayama), integration (bandha), and presence (drushti). These are not five separate subjects. They are five dimensions of a single, unified practice — and learning to work with all of them simultaneously is what makes a great teacher.
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 moves them toward any "style" you choose to teach — restorative, vinyasa flow, alignment-based, or something entirely your own.
You will leave with the method to address your entire life in a new way — not just your teaching.
Teach any style, any level. Guide beginners and advanced practitioners alike, across styles, with ease and confidence.
Teach beyond asana. Confidently guide students through postures, breath work (Pranayama), and meditation.
Sequence creatively and intelligently. Design classes that flow with purpose and inspiration, while keeping students safe and engaged.
Cue with clarity. Offer instructions that allow each student to make adjustments relevant to their own body — without confusion or overwhelm.
Offer seamless modifications. Suggest instant modifications that keep the rhythm of the class intact and empower students to practice safely.
Provide trauma-sensitive adjustments. Use non-invasive, respectful approaches to hands-on adjustments that prioritize student safety and choice.
Meet students where they are. Adapt your teaching to every person in the room, regardless of age, body type, or level of experience.
Step into professionalism. Interact successfully with studios, employers, and communities — equipped to thrive as a teacher from day one.
This training gives you not only the knowledge but the embodied skill to teach with authenticity, adaptability, and grace.
Meet stress with new tools. Develop practical strategies for grounding and resilience when life feels overwhelming.
Recognize unhelpful patterns. Notice when your usual coping strategies interfere with what's really needed — and choose differently.
Use your voice with confidence. Project clearly and powerfully without sounding harsh or aggressive.
Balance support with self-care. Understand the difference between being of service and losing yourself, so you can give sustainably.
Bring presence to daily life. Cultivate the ability to direct your attention and energy with intention — in relationships, work, and creative pursuits.
Express with respect. Share your cherished beliefs in ways that honor your truth without invalidating others' perspectives.
Our Foundational 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is built on the Circle Yoga Method — a living practice that honors both tradition and innovation. We believe that Yoga should meet you where you are, and our approach reflects that.
Whether you choose to teach Yoga at the end of the training or not, you will become a confident, competent, and adaptable human — and you'll carry these skills into every other aspect of your life.
This is a space free of competitiveness or pressure to be perfect. Learning happens in the company of people who genuinely support and encourage one another.
Designed for all bodies — not just the stretchy, young, or injury-free. You'll learn how to work safely and intelligently with real human bodies in all their diversity.
We work with the nature of attention, rather than against it — so your practice and teaching feel natural, grounded, and sustainable.
Eastern wisdom without dismissing Western life — learning how to live Yoga in a modern world.
You'll understand, integrate, and express the teachings in your own voice. You won't leave sounding like anyone but yourself.
Instead of preset sequences, you'll discover principles that open endless possibilities for arranging postures with clarity and creativity.
You're tired of doing the same old sun salutations and long for creativity and freedom in your practice.
You've ever been hurt in a yoga class because the teacher didn't know how to help you find your edge — and you want to understand how to practice safely and intelligently.
You dream of building a home practice that feels nourishing, sustainable, and truly your own.
You don't want to be boxed into just one style of yoga — you want the tools to adapt, evolve, and teach in a way that feels authentic to you.
You want to explore yoga beyond asana — deepen your understanding of breathwork, meditation, and the self-inquiry dimension of this practice.
You've already completed a 200-hour YTT but still don't feel confident stepping into teaching — and you're ready for a method that actually prepares you.
You feel called to share yoga with a specific community — whether that's elders, children, athletes, or others who don't always see themselves reflected in a typical studio class.
At its heart, this program is for seekers — for those who want yoga to be a living, breathing part of their lives. It's for anyone who dreams of teaching with confidence, practicing with freedom, and being of service in a way that is meaningful and real.
The art of intelligent, sustainable posture — not as performance but as a vehicle for awareness.
The intelligent sequencing of movement — how practices are structured to reveal a coherent, evolving arc.
The science of breath as the bridge between body, nervous system, and the deeper dimensions of practice.
The energetic seals that direct and contain the life force — making practice coherent from the inside out.
The focused gaze — both literal and metaphorical — that anchors attention and cultivates meditative depth.
The training unfolds across four four-day intensive weekends over the course of the academic year — beginning in the fall and completing in the spring. Each intensive builds on the last, creating a progression of depth, skill, and integration.
Between intensives, you'll have home practices and assignments to support the integration of what you've learned — so the work doesn't stop when the weekend ends.
The 2026–27 training is hosted at Eastern Livity — a dedicated wellness center in Jonesboro, Arkansas, committed to holistic health and transformative education.
Eastern Livity provides a thoughtfully designed training environment — spacious, professional, and devoted to the kind of depth this training requires. On-site accommodation is available for those traveling from outside Jonesboro.
Homemade healthy meals and snacks are available as an add-on — light meals on Thursday evenings, three lunches each weekend, and daily snacks, coffee, and tea throughout the days.
The CYS 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is designed to travel. If you're a studio owner interested in hosting this training in your community, we'd love to talk.
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A practitioner since 1992, Holly has been developing teachers since 2000 — traveling domestically and internationally. Her teaching weaves together contemplative practice, therapeutic application, and thirty years of fearless personal inquiry.
The architect of the CYS training programs — Matthew has been developing teachers for over twenty years. His approach merges Viniyoga methodology, biomechanics, Western developmental biology, and classical philosophy into a uniquely coherent training.
An integral part of the CYS training faculty since 2017 — Stela brings exceptional organizational depth, curriculum expertise, and a holistic commitment to yoga education that honors both its practical and sacred dimensions.
The 200-Hour YTT is offered at two pricing structures — full pay with a 10% discount, or per-intensive payments. Financial aid, scholarship, and work-study opportunities are available upon request.
Enrollment begins with a non-refundable $200 deposit to secure your spot. This training fills — apply early.
A non-refundable $200 deposit is required to hold your place in the training. Apply via the link below and submit your deposit upon acceptance.
No. This training is designed for practitioners who are ready to deepen their practice and explore teaching — regardless of prior experience in front of a class. What matters is genuine commitment to the practice and a willingness to learn.
Yes. The CYS 200-hour training meets the requirements for Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) designation through Yoga Alliance upon completion.
Attendance at all four intensives is expected and strongly encouraged. If you need to make up hours, please contact us before enrolling to discuss options.
Yes — there is one on-site accommodation available at Eastern Livity. Contact Stela to inquire about availability and to confirm your enrollment.
Yes. Financial aid, scholarship, and work-study opportunities are available upon request. Please mention your need in your application and we will be in touch to discuss options.
The daily schedule for this training differs from other CYS trainings — please note the times carefully. The cost per intensive is $732.50 unless you prepaid for your original training. Virtual learning and lunches carry additional fees. Contact Stela directly to confirm attendance and determine your outstanding balance.
Applications are open for the Fall 2026 cohort beginning September 17th. A $200 deposit holds your spot.