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® Ring 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® Ring One Manual. This is also the prerequisite for the CircusYoga® Ring Two Teacher Training. CircusYoga® Ring 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® Ring Two Manual. *Please note that following the Ring Two Teacher Training is the Ring Three Mentorship Year. It is only after engaging in Ring Three that you are qualified to teach CircusYoga classes and workshops. CircusYoga® Ring 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 Ring 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 Ring Three journey as a clan. The hope is that this clan will become an on-going, sustainable resource for all its members. Ring 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 bi-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 CYTT Ring 3 Application with the program tuition. You will receive Planning & Reflecting Forms to begin your journey once your clan is formed and initiated. Ring Three Graduations will be celebrated at the bi-annual CircusYoga Teachers’ Gatherings. *After completing CYTT Level One and Two, AND being accepted into Ring Three, you can then lead CircusYoga® classes & workshops in your community. CircusYoga® 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! teacher_trainings_files/CYTT%20Ring%203%20Application.docshapeimage_2_link_0
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Immersions   Trainings   Mentorships   Gatherings

This entire experience was extremely satisfying and successful. I just generally feel more permission to play and do things outside the box. I feel a much bigger “Yes” inside me. Thank you for a dynamic, inspiring partnership. Thank you for the work you are doing and for doing it with so much heart, soul, consciousness and such a playful spirit. I leave you with my heart full of love and gratitude. —Amy Verebay, Brooklyn, NY
CircusYoga changes my teaching style every day and in every way. I give myself more and more opportunities to play and improvise and come out more in my teaching. Thank you for all your love and support. —Eberly Mareci, NYC
I loved the leadership and listening opportunities this training presented. I rediscovered my need to expand my own practice to include playful, creative ways to nurture myself. —Kiki Hart, dance & movement therapist, Brattleboro, VT
The kinesthetic experiences are invaluable in this comprehensive training. I find it revitalizing to connect with like (and unlike!) minds in the forum you provide. —Kit Cincotta, Wilmington, VT
CircusYoga Teacher Training teaches great life lessons. It was fun, exciting, creative, and mind and body opening. —Nathalie Cloutier, Quebec, Canada
It's so clear that you have both found your passion and path in life through this program—long may it continue to flourish! —Angela Savory, London, Ontario
Your training, by far, from any I have attended, has given me a new lease on my work and a refreshed approach and tools I can immediately apply. It makes me happy. —Kathryn Mark, Santa Fe, NM
The teacher training offered fun and fresh approaches to working with groups of all ages. It provided a unique guide for leading healthy play through circus and yoga—two wise traditions combined into one new form the next millennium! —Teresa Kochis, director, 
Cirque du Soleil’s Cirque du Monde, NYC
The workshop was really wonderful, inspiring, energizing... I've come back into my after-school classes with a great mission on my mind. —Jenny Sargent, Brooklyn, NY
What Folks are Saying
I really understand the CY approach to teaching and feel I can synthesize these approaches and activities in my community. I got to do things I have always wanted to do and was very scared to do them. I was very impressed with the safe, nurturing environment that the two of your created. I felt like I could be myself—whatever that meant. Thanks for the start of our relationship. —Yoli Maya Yeh, Chicago, IL
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