“CircusYoga is not a program in the traditional sense of the word, it is an attitude, an environment that is created and embraces many different disciplines. It is a chalice that holds the intention of the people in the group no matter who’s in that group.” —Lilly Blue, educator, Australia
“Possibly the best experience I've ever had in my entire life!”
—Kelly DeLeo, North Reading, MA
“I will be a better teacher and person because of Kevin and Erin.”
—Kathleen Barton, Southbury, CT
“Erin and Kevin are masters at creating a warm, inclusive communities. I felt safe, nurtured and supported by the entire group right from the get go. This makes risking taking and thinking outside the box a true possibility.” —Christine Carpenter, Altamont, NY
“The training has given me more tools to use, plus a deepening of my centeredness, a feeling of community behind me. Thank you for the most profound, most playful retreat I’ve ever been on.” —Jen Taylor, CircusSchool, Deep River, CT
“I really appreciate how you so skillfully create the atmosphere of safety and inclusiveness.” —Paula Oleska, Brain Gym educator, NYC
“This was a wonderful teacher training, it was the most fun and relaxed teacher trainings I ever attended, solidifying the idea that we can play and learn. You are amazing teachers—incredibly present with your students. You teach from the heart and that is so contagious. Thank you for an incredible experience.” —Lisa Flynn, Child Light Yoga, South Berwick, ME
“I have learned so much! I have so many ideas for teaching yoga, contact dance, aerial class and lots of icebreaker ideas.” —Carrie Tyler, Dover Yoga, Dover, NH
“This was a great teacher training. I love the way you two interact. It provided a very welcoming and fun, encouraging environment. I thought the CircusYoga public workshop was particularly important because it got we got to see CY in action. I also loved all the hands on experiences. I was great to be able to address my own insecurities about weakness. This will forever chance my teaching style. I can’t wait to bring this fun and positive energy to families. I think people will absolutely love it. It also provides me with great tips to work through certain issues as the come up through group experiences. And it was great to get reconnected to the joys of childhood and getting back to my playful side. Thank you so much. I can wait to share this sense of playfulness with others. It will do this world some good.” —Laurie Jordan, Port Chester, NY
“I really understand the CircusYoga approach to this work and feel I can synthesize these approaches and activities in my community.
I would just like to share that I got to do things I have always wanted to do and was very scared to the 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.
I also got to return to things that I wanted to, many from my childhood like clowning, improv and games. Thank you for being you, and thanks for the start of our relationship.”
Yoli Maya Yeh, Chicago, IL
“I felt this entire experience was extremely satisfying and successful. I just generally feel more permission to play and do things outside the box. No matter what I might be teaching or leading. I feel a much bigger “Yes” inside me to share my spirit- wherever it may be in a given moment. 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 have felt truly at home here. I feel proud to be a light sharing this flaming, bright, shining, tribal space with this community. May it grow and fill our hearts with peace and joy. What a pleasure to share a common journey with the two of you friends. I leave you with my heart full of love and gratitude.” —Amy Verebay, Brooklyn, NY
“CYTT 2 was such a complement to CYTT 1 especially with practice of the teaching in between. The book ending of letting go Puja intention with the appreciation circle was incredibly intense and emotionally explorative for me. The whole three days has been immensely powerful at this juncture in my life. As always the group gathering is such an inspiring, exciting, wise, playful mass of people, which is a tremendous blessing.
This TT supports all aspects of my life and teaching. It encourages me to be playful in my teaching rather that impose curriculum.” —Deven Sisler, Brooklyn, NY
“CYTT was so much fun. So full of wisdom and knowledge. CircusYoga inspires me and rejuvenates my spirit with all the amazing people that come together and all the play. It was especially meaningful to be guided past my comfort zone. I'm coming away with such an abundance—more ways to get groups and partners more comfortable with one another. I have more confidence in my Flying Partner Yoga instruction. This will support my approach to my practice helping me keep a sense of lightness, and I will share this with my friend and coworkers. My teaching will continue to evolve into a more playful circle of yoga.” —Kelly Block, Honesdale, PA
“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, New York, NY
“It was a delight learning and sharing with you both in this forum. The days were full and ended too soon. I love that! It was a great mix of material and practice. The safety of this workshop allowed me to open up in wonderful ways.” —Arlie Hart, Brattleboro, VT
“I loved the leadership and listening opportunities, which included the environment and space with intention that you both created. The model of leadership and partnership that you presented was outstanding. It all helps with my moving-breathing-creating self and to my field of dance/movement therapy. I hope to return to my work with young children and their parents with renewed energy for play and renewed attention to the creative elements of what children offer. I rediscovered my need to expand my own practice to include playful, creative to nurture myself. Thank you both so much for all your hard work and the magic you offer.” —Kiki Hart, Brattleboro, VT
“It was a kick-ass training…so inspiring and an awesome introduction to CircusYoga. I can’t wait for more! I learned to trust the group and myself more and to experience how my students must feel. It was very helpful to learn new ways to deal with all these new things, experiences and feelings. I will begin to incorporate some of these experiences into my classes in order to offer more than just the typical Hatha class. My teaching will be more playful and honoring of the child within me.” —Kelly Block, Honesdale, PA
“The kinesthetic experience are invaluable this training is comprehensive will be able to take some of the enlightenment from this training directly into my classes. I find it revitalizing connecting with like (and unlike!) minds in the forum you provide. I love the example of flexibility in rolling with the changes.” —Kit Cincotta, Wilmington, VT
“Fulfilling, enriching, Wowy! I appreciated the insight given on how to introduce touch and intimacy in a progressive manner. It deepened my experience and added to my bag of useful tools for the group work that I do.” —Shelly Park, Wilmington, VT
“CircusYoga Teacher Training is such a great lesson for life: never give up, try, fail, and get up again, do it with a smile. It was fun, exciting, creative, 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, Canada
“CY truly reflects the appetite out there for what you and Erin are doing/creating/serving up...this is a safe, fun-loving, generous space to play, to discover one's own limitless imagination, and to move joyfully with others!”
—Laura Geilen, Hillsdale, NY
“I wanted to thank you for possibly the best weekend I've ever experienced. You both are really incredible people. Your warmth, kindness, knowledge, and beautiful way with people are really appreciated. I'm grateful and honored to have met and spent time working with you both. You made this weekend extremely memorable, and I look forward to future endeavors with you both. October Level 2 or bust!!!
Monday night at 9pm after teaching a yoga class I flew my husband and had him flying me. It was great! I can't thank you enough. Again, thank you sooooooooo much. You guys are the best!!! I really can't wait to share this closeness and fun with other families of my community and friends. I'll never forget the peace and joy of the Circus Yoga TT weekend!!!”
—Kelly DeLeo, L.M.T., North Reading, MA