300 HOUR

YOGA

TEACHER TRAINING

Recognized by the National Yoga Alliance, a Comprehensive Program Addressing the Whole-Body System of Health and Wisdom from Eastern and Western Perspectives

The aim of our programs

Take the next step on

your journey towards mastery.

The Circle Yoga Shala 300-hour

Yoga Teacher Training is

unlike any other.

By completing this program, you will understand a

whole-body system of health and wisdom.

If you desire to work with people in a way that considers their

wholeness, our trainers will show you how.

This training has empowered professionals from diverse fields to elevate their careers and deepen their practice. Our methodology offers profound benefits to those who work with individuals holistically. Here are just some of the professionals who have expanded their expertise through this program:

  • Movement and Wellness Experts: Personal trainers, massage therapists

  • Rehabilitation Specialists: Physical therapists (PTs), occupational therapists (OTs), chiropractors

  • Mental Health Practitioners: Psychiatrists, social workers, counselors

YOU’LL GAIN

Innovative Sequencing Skills: Learn to design classes that seamlessly blend principles of human development and natural movement patterns for a transformative practice.

Adaptability Across Abilities: Master the art of creating yoga practices tailored to anyone—from those recovering in bed to elite athletes—meeting each student exactly where they are.

A Comprehensive Toolkit: Expand your resources with therapeutic techniques, including soft tissue mobilization, joint freeing, core rehabilitation, breath (pranayama), and meditation.

Ayurvedic Integration: Incorporate timeless Ayurvedic principles into your teaching for enhanced vitality and long-term health.

One Step Closer to Becoming a CYS Yoga Therapist: This training lays the groundwork for those pursuing our Yoga Therapy certification, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to guide students through healing, recovery, and transformation with precision and care.

Embodied Presence: Cultivate the ability to adjust your posture, tone, and language to meet the needs of diverse populations.

Creative Freedom: Step into your full potential as a teacher, blending knowledge with intuition to lead classes with authenticity and innovation.

The four intensives include advanced biomechanics, Eastern Philosophy, Ayurveda, discussions about health and disease, pranayama, meditation, and opportunities for self-inquiry.

Click on each intensive to learn about specific content.

Upcoming Dates

2025

Intensive 1: April 10 - 13, 2025

Intensive 2: June 19 - 22, 2025

Intensive 3: September 25 - 28, 2025

Intensive 4: November 13 - 16, 2025 

Arrive on Wednesdays after 3 PM and depart on Sundays by 3 PM.

Prerequisites

To apply to our 300hr YTT, you will need to have completed the following:

  • A 200hr Yoga Alliance registered training*

  • one year of yoga teaching experience

  • one year of personal practice

*If your 200-hour training was not with us or an affiliate school, you will need to complete our Vinyasa Krama Course

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Jessica’s Testimonial

  • "Circle Yoga Shala provides a program full of integrity, authenticity, knowledge, support, and heart. The teachings I received were life-changing - both on and off the mat. I feel well equipped to begin teaching in my community, and I'll definitely be returning to the Shala for additional education. Can't wait to learn more from their amazing teachers!"

    Hannah P

  • "Everything about the Shala is excellent. From the location in the Ozark Mountains, to the teachings and of course the teachers. The teachers truly care about this program and their teachings are comprehensive providing you a beautiful framework of tools for yoga teachers to further develop their careers."

    Niki

  • "Excellent teacher training program. Goals were clear, homework was relevant, and instruction was purposeful and professional. Matt, Stela and Holly are amazing teachers and have an expansive set of skills and experience to share. I would recommend Circle Yoga Shala to anyone serious about growing personally and professionally."

    Hope

  • “After completing my 300-hour YTT and I am constantly surprised at how much this program still gives. I continue to learn from my teachers every day, no matter where I am because the teachings are applicable to every potent moment that arises. I am so grateful to have found this school."

    Kat F

  • “I did my 300hr at the Shala and couldn’t have asked for a better experience or more knowledgeable teachers. I left feeling prepared to teach in a variety of settings and with a much stronger grasp of movement and yoga theory. The experience of staying on the land and having such beautiful, nourishing meals is hard to oversell - I cannot recommend the Shala highly enough.”

    Morgan, PhD

  • "If you think you know anything about Yoga or Self Transformation, then Matt and Holly of the Circle Yoga Shala will more than likely test that and at the same time introduce you to something you can not find on FB, Instagram, TikTok, or any social media."

    Cody L

  • "Matt and Holly helped me grow spiritually and physically. Whether you want to be a teacher or not, their teachings support all your needs."

    "Matt and Holly helped me grow spiritually and physically. Whether you want to be a teacher or not, their teachings support all your needs."

    Barb

  • "A gift to have something like this available in Arkansas. I would love to see this endeavor advance and prosper with each year. I am happy to be a part of this community and all the kind and amazing people connected to it."

    Susie

Pricing

DEPOSIT: $200

TUITION

  • One-and-Done: $3,050

  • Per Intensive: $838.75 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

  • Option to attend virtually

NOTE: Completion of the 2025 300hr YTT qualities you for a 10% discount toward the CYS MoveWise Biomechanical Certification.

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 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 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.