Full Circle Yoga & Healing Arts
Yoga Teacher Training
Courses to fit your needs, your schedule,
and your budget.
"Learning yoga is an act of love to yourself, and sharing yoga is showing compassion toward another person,
but teaching yoga is an act of compassion toward humanity."
~Kristen Fewel
FULL CIRCLE YOGA is a place to learn, heal, and grow at your own pace, and to receive mentorship on your path toward developing your practice, knowledge, and confidence.
Mentorship Makes the Difference
We believe strongly that mentorship and practice hours of actual teaching with the supervision of an experienced yoga teacher is what helps new teachers become effective teachers. Our mission is to help every serious student who wants to learn and teach yoga be competent and confident in doing so. Since 2011 we have trained more than 120 certified yoga teachers who teach at yoga centers, hospitals, schools, dance academies, community centers, and colleges, as well as in living rooms, parks, and retreat centers.
We feel that good teaching and supportive learning environments are what make good teachers, not simply a 200 hour benchmark of hours set by Yoga Alliance (YA). It is from this viewpoint that we discontinued our membership with YA in 2020 after 10 years of membership, and we continue to EXCEED the standard in anatomy, ethics, and mentorship.
That said, our program is a 200 hour certification suitable for newer students looking to understand yoga in greater depth, as well as experienced practitioners who wish to become teachers of yoga and meditation. We emphasize a gentle, adaptable, and appropriate practice of asana (posture), pranayama (breathwork), and meditation. We welcome students from any background or ability.
If you are considering a Yoga Studies or Yoga Teacher Training program
in the Orange County, CA area, give us a call. 714-404-2576.
The goals of Yoga Teacher Training are to:
~ understand the purpose and practice of Yoga in a modern world
~ establish and deepen a healthy, balanced lifestyle
~ develop a safe and appropriate practice for you
~ acquire the knowledge and skills to design a yoga practice for a small group or an individual
~ develop confidence
~ acquire postural and breathing assessment skills
~ develop and adapt a practice for a small group or individual based on their needs
~ establish and refine your leadership skills in guiding classes in asana, pranayama, mindfulness, and meditation.
Yoga Training Modules
Dynamic Yoga Anatomy
Sat/Sun 10:30am-5:30pm
Dates: Jan. 24, 25, 31, Feb. 1, 2026
Module cost: $550
No prerequisite.
Kristen Fewel has been teaching anatomy for yoga teacher trainings for 25 years, and breath-centered yoga is the focus of her practice and teaching. Dynamic Yoga Anatomy goes beyond muscles and bones with a focus on the respiratory system and its connection to every other system in the body.
Topics:
The Breathing Cycle & Respiratory Anatomy
Integral Respiration & Cellular Breath
Respiratory Pathology
Posture & Breath Assessment in Asana
History, Philosophy, and the Yoga Lifestyle
Sat/Sun 10:30am-5:30pm
Dates: Feb. 21, 22, Mar. 14, 15, 2026
Module cost: $550
No prerequisite.
Understand more of what you read and hear about in yoga classes, journals, and workshops. We will study the philosophy of yoga that underlies a dedicated, progressive yoga practice that is adaptive to your needs. We will trace the yoga family tree from the yoga masters of India to modern influences and teachers in America. Each class will include a guided asana practice, breathwork, and meditation.
Developing Effective Sequences
Sat/Sun 10:30am-5:30pm
Dates: Mar. 28, 29, Apr. 11, 12, 2026
Module cost: $550
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of 2 prior modules or are a certified yoga teacher already.
Covers sequencing, teaching techniques, verbal cueing, Sanskrit and anatomical terminology, meditation, and teaching technique. Weekly workshops include special populations such as kids, seniors, prenatal, student teaching, and giving and receiving feedback.
This module prepares you to teach a yoga class that includes the three pillars of a well-rounded practice: pranayama, asana, and meditation. This class will teach you how to design and teach an engaging, appropriate asana sequence for your peers. You will refine your cuing, practice the Sanskrit names of common poses and their English equivalent with directional terms to transform language into a safe and meaningful yoga experience for others. This module includes a 75 minute practice and a minimum of 2 hours designing and practice teaching sequences in each class.
Ethics & The Student-Teacher Relationship
Sat/Sun 10:30am-5pm
Dates: April 25, 26, May 16,17, 2026
Module cost: $550
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of 2 prior modules or are a certified yoga teacher already.
The theme of this class is ethical behavior and professionalism within the teacher-student relationship. Using the blueprint of Patajali's yamas and niyamas (behavioral restraints and observances) we discuss solutions to real-life ethical dilemmas which may be encountered between teachers and students, and how to detect imbalances or complications within the dyad. We will screen the documentary Kumare which documents a modern-day guru imposter and the importance of recognizing ethical boundaries. This module also includes a 75 minute practice in each class.
Teaching Practicum & Mentorship
Flexible dates/times for observation and co-teaching.
Cost: $550. Payment may be made in person upon acceptance.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of at least three modules or for certified yoga teachers. May be taken concurrently with module four.
20 contact hours, 10 non-contact hours
This module prepares a student for becoming a teacher through mentorship with an experienced teacher. Mentorship is essential for acquiring valuable teaching experience in real class settings. This module helps students practice what they have learned in other modules with the supervision, guidance, and valuable feedback from the lead teacher or another experienced yoga teacher of your choosing. Log sheets and evaluation forms will be provided.
Endeavoring to choose a yoga teacher with a program that fits your needs is an important one. My view has always been that students need to take care of their health and their family, and that yoga training would mold around those priorities. If you would like to study with me, and have any questions about how to fit the training into your life, there is always a way to make it work. I welcome your inquiry.
~Kristen