CircusYoga® Teacher’s Journey

 
who takes CircusYoga Teacher Trainings? 
Anyone who works with groups of people to facilitate learning or healing can benefit from this training—parents, yoga instructors, classroom teachers, circus educators, group counselors, occupational therapists, recreation directors, and any human inspired to embrace the principles of inclusion, connection and play. The current age range of CircusYoga teachers is 13-73 years old.
why CircusYoga? 
After twenty years of practicing circus and yoga we naturally combined them and found the result was exponentially greater than the sum of its’ parts. Both traditions offer a veritable feast of practices, and when blended formed a rich and safe container to explore the expansion of the self and the inclusion of the other.
how will I learn? 
We learn about CircusYoga through the kinesthetic and experiential practice of CircusYoga. Our culture is based on the circle, with each person in that circle holding an essential part of the whole. The principles of inclusion and connection guide us on our journey together. 
what will I learn? 
Opening new realms of vocabulary for play, we will explore: mandala yoga, partner yoga, flying yoga. partner acrobatics and human pyramids, juggling  scarves, balls, rings, clubs, diabolo, devil sticks, poi, spinning plates, hula hoops, push sticks, clowning and physical comedy, balance on poles, wires and slack lines, thai yoga massage, creative movement and lots of group games. And most importantly, we will examine and reveal our own unique teacher’s journey.
Teacher’s Journey
CircusYoga® Level One Immersion
Ignite the CircusYoga fire in you. Begin your path to becoming a CircusYoga teacher. Or simply get infused with the principles of connection, community and play during this experiential weekend. 
We will experience:
connection through foundational principles and practices of CircusYoga
play & creativity within an inclusive group
partnering in Hatha, Thai and Flying Yoga
circus skills including juggling, balance, clowning & partner acrobatics
yogic awareness in relating to self and others
The weekend will kick off with a Community Workshop. Included in tuition is the CircusYoga® Level One Manual. This is also the prerequisite for the CircusYoga® Level Two Teacher Training.
CircusYoga® Level Two Teacher Training
During this week-long training we will stoke the fire in us and explore the CircusYoga principles and practices as teachers on our path. We will:
dive more deeply into CY principles, practices and culture
cultivate trust and inclusion in groups and partners 
incorporate the energy and creativity of the whole group
soar in the practices of Flying Partner Yoga and Mandala Yoga
integrate our own skills and expressions into the CY culture
expand our circus skills in diabolo, devil sticks, poi, wire and more
create transitions that welcome, reflect and celebrate any group
practice more partner acrobatics, human pyramids and tribalasanas
learn teaching progressions and modifications and spotting
explore the power of play as the seed of creativity, intelligence and resilience
listen to and follow the gifts in the room when we teach
discover our unique passion and voice in teaching
honor our questions as teachers and mine the gold within them
nurture ourselves and each other with Thai Yoga massage
analyze relationship dynamics and discern when and how to intercede 
develop a specific practice tailored to our community
At the end of our week together all of the Teacher Training participants will co-lead a Community Workshop. Included in tuition is the CircusYoga® Level Two Manual.
*Please note that following the Level Two Teacher Training is the Level Three Mentorship Year. It is only after engaging in Level Three that you are qualified to teach CircusYoga classes and workshops.
CircusYoga® Level Three Mentorship Year
We offer this year as a rich personal journey, intended to hold you in your exploration as a teacher. The focus of Level Three is to be witnessed and supported in how you integrate the CircusYoga principles and practices into your teaching and community. We’ve created specific supports for you in this process that focus on class planning, teaching, co-teaching, reflecting and mentorship. Eight teachers will be initiated together into the Level Three journey as a tribe. The hope is that this tribe will become an on-going, sustainable resource for all its members. 
Level Three Mentorship Year is comprised of the following components:
teaching & co-teaching in your community
planning & reflecting forms
expanding the circle by reaching under-served populations as a volunteer
peer to peer feedback & completion of peer reflection forms
assisting programs with Erin & Kevin (workshops or trainings)
mentorship sessions with Erin and/or Kevin
monthly conference calls with level three clan
weekly check-in with clan buddy
giving to the CircusYoga teachers’ community by sharing resources and talents
offering at a CircusYoga Teachers’ Gathering (In this, you will lead the circle in a practice that has been emblematic in your learning as a CircusYoga teacher. 
To engage in Level Three, submit the CYTT3 Application Form.pdf with the program tuition. You will receive Planning & Reflecting Forms to begin your journey once your clan is formed and initiated. Level Three Graduations will be celebrated at the bi-annual Teachers’ Gatherings.
*After completing CYTT Level One and Two, and being accepted into Level Three, you can then lead CircusYoga® classes & workshops in your community. 
CircusYoga® Bi-annual Teachers’ Gathering (3 days)
CircusYoga Teachers from across the country and around the world gather together for 3 days to share their practice, play and experiences. Experienced CY teachers and practitioners working in a wide range of applications will share what they've learned and how they've adapted the principles and practices of CircusYoga to their communities. 
Here are a few of our guiding inspirations & example offerings for the gathering:
Peer-led exchanges
Bridging diverse communities
Teaching from an authentic expression of self
Our teaching heroes
Transparency in teaching— aligning inner and outer
Exploring the role of the Teacher in society
Teaching as a spiritual path
New practices and games
Advanced flying, circus skills and partner acrobatics
More circus skills: hula hoops, poi, hats, stilts...
CircusYoga in family therapy
CircusYoga with special needs populations
Teaching CircusYoga in-school residencies

Most importantly, this is our chance as teachers to fill our wells, and mostly... PLAY!
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