Full Circle Yoga & Healing Arts 

"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

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If you're considering a yoga training, FULL CIRCLE YOGA  is where you'll learn, heal, and grow with full support on your path toward personal and spiritual growth. ​This is where you'll find information regarding Yoga Teacher Training and Yoga Practitioner Training courses, and the differences between the two. ​

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One question you may want to know is: "What style do you teach?" 

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Gentle, vinyasa, restorative, adaptive, trauma-informed, therapeutic, and meditative are how I would describe my teaching inspired by the viniyoga tradition of TKV Desikachar. To answer more simply, my approach is primarily a breath-centered method called hatha vinyasa krama. It is truly the best way I have ever found to teach classic postures that are easy to learn and adapt for individual needs which lead naturally toward meditation (samadhi), the primary goal of yoga.

 

In short, hatha vinyasa krama refers to intelligently sequenced postures to create balance in the body, taught in steps and stages, using connection with the breath as a gauge of comfort (sukha) and stability (sthira) in the body. 

 

 

YOGA PRACTITIONER TRAINING​​

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The goals of Yoga Practitioner Training are to

 

~ develop or refine a balanced lifestyle using the principles of ayurveda. 

~ feel the connection between breathing and its effects on the mind and body. 

~ practice the foundations of yoga and meditation using using an 8-fold path.

~ understand the philosophy of yoga through Patanjali's yogasutras and teachings of TKV Desikachar. 

~ learn safe and effective postures, breathwork, and meditation for your age, abilities, and stage of life. 

 

Participants of YPT will receive a 1:1 personalized yoga therapy session with a custom designed yoga practice. 

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Yoga Practitioner Training - 2027

Jan.  9, 16, 23, 30

Feb. 13, 20

Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27

Saturdays 1-5pm

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Build a strong, personal foundation in the essential pillars for yoga practitioners —asana, pranayama, and meditation. This 3-month journey will bring the philosophy of Patanjali's yogasutra to life through embodied practice, guided meditation, and thoughtful, inclusive discussion. Each participant will also receive a custom designed practice and 1:1 guidance to deepen understanding, refine practice, and support the integration of yoga into daily life. To support your studies you’ll also be introduced to foundational texts from respected teachers including Leslie Kaminoff’s Yoga Anatomy and the teachings of T. K. V. Desikachar in The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice and Health. This course provides everything you need to cultivate a sustainable personal practice and a loving, lasting relationship with yoga!  

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YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

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The goals of a Yoga Teacher Training are to

 

~ learn a breath-centered yoga (hatha vinyasa krama) teaching method.

~ collaboratively design effective sequences including asana, pranayama, and meditation. ​​

~ establish a regular practice group (sangha) within the cohort.

~ develop postural and breath assessment skills.

~ build leadership skills and confidence as a teacher. 

~ learn how and when to offer safe hands-on adjustments/enhancements.

~ expand opportunities to practice teaching and engage in peer discussions.

~ understand the business of teaching yoga and develop a niche.

~ receive mentorship with valuable feedback for continual improvement. 

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Participants of YTT will receive a 1:1 personalized yoga therapy session with a custom designed yoga practice. 

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Mentorship Makes the Difference

 

We strongly believe that mentorship with the supervision of an experienced yoga teacher is what helps students become life-long practitioners, and practitioners become effective teachers.  Our mission is to help every person who wants to learn or teach yoga become competent and confident in doing so. Since 2011 we have trained more than 120 yoga teachers for yoga centers, hospitals, schools, dance academies, community centers, and colleges, as well as in living rooms, parks, and retreat centers.

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We feel that effective teaching and supportive learning environments are what make good teachers, not merely a benchmark of hours set by a membership organization. It is from this standpoint that we discontinued our membership with Yoga Alliance in 2020 after 10 years of membership, even though we continue to EXCEED their standard for anatomy, ethics, and mentorship.

 

Our program is 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 teach a gentle, adaptable, and appropriate practice of asana (posture), pranayama (breathwork), and meditation for students from any background or ability.

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If you are considering a Yoga Practitioner Training or Yoga Teacher Training program

in the Orange County, CA area, give us a call.  714-404-2576.

 

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