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This KRI Level I International Teacher Training Program in Kundalini Yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, is designed for:

Students of Kundalini Yoga
Students of other schools of yoga
Teachers of all forms of yoga
Anyone seeking to deepen their yogic experience
Rewrite Your Destiny

Learn the Ancient Science of Kundalini Yoga. Challenge yourself. Confront self-imposed limits. Touch your soul. Experience your highest & purest consciousness. Gain the knowledge and confidence to build a more peaceful and creative life.

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Embrace a yogic lifestyle, taught in an atmosphere of reverence and joy. Learn an exciting technology that elevates and enlightens, in a supportive, yogic community.

Course Curriculum & Description

The Aquarian Teacher program is the KRI Level 1 Certification program in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. In Level 1 you will become an Instructor and gain a deep understanding and experience of the core of the science of Kundalini Yoga. You will develop the skills to instruct students in Kundalini Yoga kriyas and meditations as taught by Yogi Bhajan. You will practice teaching Kundalini Yoga in a practicum setting, participate in early morning Sadhanas (spiritual practice), and experience the powerful transformational energy of White Tantric Yoga. This is a 220 hour course, which includes 200 hours of classroom instruction in a well-defined curriculum which includes:

Teaching Kundalini Yoga Postures, Kriyas & Meditations
Mantras and Mudras
Role of a Kundalini Yoga Teacher
Yogic Philosophy & The Origin of Kundalini Yoga
Yogic & Western Anatomy
Humanology & 3HO Yogic Lifestyle
Course Description

This program is based on the comprehensive science of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. The Aquarian Teacher program is a journey of your development as a Kundalini Yoga Teacher. There are three levels of certification: KRI Level 1 - Instructor; KRI Level 2 - Practitioner; and KRI Level 3 - Teacher. In Level 1 you become an Instructor. You gain a deep understanding and experience of the core science of Kundalini Yoga. You develop the skills to instruct students in Kundalini Yoga kriyas and meditations as taught by Yogi Bhajan.

Requirements

The Aquarian Teacher Training team reserves the right to grant KRI Certification based solely on their discretion and evaluation of each participantn's readiness to be a Kundalini Yoga teacher. Evaluation is based on successfully meeting the Aquarian Teacher Training course requirements including, but not limited to:

Attendance at all classes
Satisfactory practicum assessment & passing grade on the written examination
Current professional membership with IKYTA
Completion of 20 (twenty) Kundalini Yoga classes (must be completed by one year after start of course)
Completion of the assigned 40 day kriya or meditation
Creation of two yoga course curricula
Participation in at least 5 morning sadhanas
Attendance at a White Tantric Yoga course between October 2011 and October 2021.
(White Tantric yoga course is NOT included in your course fee.)
Proper representation of the Code of Professional Standards for Kundalini Yoga Teachers.
Full payment of course fees
KRI Level One International Teachers Training course fulfills the Yoga Alliance's 220 hour national standard for a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). With your KRI certification, you can apply for and receive a Yoga Alliance Certificate.

Course Dates

Course Dates:

October 27-30, 2011

November 25-27, 2011

January 12-15, 2012

February 24-26, 2012

March 16-18, 2012

March 31, 2012 (Graduation)

Class hours: 7AM - 7PM, 7AM - 5PM on Sundays.

Dates and times are subject to change.

Tuition and Enrollment

TUITION:
Deposit: $700 US

FULL PAYMENT Before September 7: $3,300.00 US
Must be paid in full by September 7, 2011. This $3,300.00 includes your $700.00 application fee

FULL PAYMENT after September 7: $3,500.00 US
Must be paid in full by October 20, 2011. This $3,500.00 includes your $700.00 application fee

Refund Policy: All requests to withdraw from the course must be received in writing. Those withdrawing prior to September 15 are eligible for a refund, minus a non-refundable $300 administrative fee. Those withdrawing after September 7 but before the start of the 2nd week are eligible for a partial refund, minus fixed course costs which include KRI fees, materials fees, IKYTA fees, and prorated sections of the course already taken. There will be no refunds after the start of the 2nd week.

 

Please note: Registration is NOT COMPLETE until forms have been turned in.

If you have questions, please email info@shunnya.ca

Your course fee includes:

200 hours of classroom instruction over the course of eight months (one weekend a month)
Membership in the International Kundalini Yoga Teacher's Association (IKYTA)Certification as a Level 1 Instructor requires Associate Membership in IKYTA, which is included in your registration fee. Once you have received your Level 1 Certification, you will automatically be upgraded to a Professional Member of IKYTA and listed in the Teacher's Directory online, and in the Aquarian Times magazine to receive referrals for your Kundalini Yoga Classes.
The Aquarian Teacher Textbook and Kundalini Yoga Manual
The Master's Touch book
Manual of helpful study guides
You are responsible for attending and paying for:

White Tantric Yoga
20 Kundalini Yoga Classes
The Aquarian Teacher Certification program is open both to yoga students ready to become teachers and those who wish to immerse themselves in the science of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Are there any pre-requisites for this course?
A: No, but we strongly recommend that you take at least 10 - 20 Kundalini Yoga classes prior to beginning the Teacher's Training course. That will give you a solid foundation for your future studies.

Q: Do we have to come to sadhana during the Teacher Training weekends?
A: You are required to do 5 sadhana morning practices - they do not have to be during the Teacher Training weekends, however you will probably find the powerful group energy very exciting and fulfilling, so give it a try!