Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training – Level 1
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The Aquarian Teacher Training Level 1: Foundation® is the first level of a three tiered KRI Certified Teacher Training Program of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Upon the completion of this transformative course you will become a Certified Kundalini Yoga instructor and qualify to apply as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYS®) at the 200hr-level by Yoga Alliance.
Throughout this 220+ hour, 8 month program, you will be part of a supportive, yogic community who will share this deep experience into the teachings with you. Taking the time to meet over nine weekends with manageable hours allows you to integrate the teachings gracefully into your daily life while respecting your personal, family and work obligations.
You will be supported by a team of dedicated KRI Trainers who are members of the KRI Aquarian Academy and are available to you locally between weekends for the duration of the program and beyond. In this program life-long relationships and deep bonds of trust will form that fulfill the longing of the soul for fellowship and spiritual community. Our final weekend together is a 3 day, 2 night retreat at a nearby waterfront Retreat Centre - the perfect way to acknowledge your commitment, dedication and newly acquired knowledge by being surrounded by fellowship and community.



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View our PranaShanti – KRI Level 1 Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Video
Open House Information Sessions
To find out more about our training, please join us for one of our upcoming Open Houses. Learn about our program and ask questions.
Dates & times to be announced.
Our curriculum consists of:
- How to use breath (pranayam), postures (asanas), sound (mantra) and meditation to awaken your mind and train your body;
- Yogic philosophy and the origin of Kundalini Yoga;
- Yogic and Western Anatomy;
- How to develop a meditative mind for clarity and calmness;
- How to use mantra and sacred sound;
- How to develop a daily yoga practice (Sadhana);
- How to deal with stress and the yogi approach to relaxation techniques;
- The study of humanology and 3HO lifestyle;
- Teaching Kundalini Yoga Postures, Kriyas and Meditation; and
- Ethics and the Role of a Kundalini Yoga Teacher.
Believing that your learning is enriched and deepened by studying and learning from a variety of experienced trainers, PranaShanti brings in renowned trainers from around the world. Our Teaching Team will lead you on your transformational journey of self mastery using the science and technology of Kundalini Yoga. All of our Teachers are KRI certified Teacher Trainers and always available to you:
- Devinder Kaur ~ Ottawa – Lead Trainer, Owner and Director of PranaShanti
- Guru Raj Kaur ~ Vancouver – Lead Trainer, co-founding Director of Yoga West
- Krishna Kaur ~ California – Lead Trainer, founder of Yoga for Youth
- Nirvair Singh ~ Alaska/New Mexico – Lead Trainer, CEO of the Kundalini Yoga Research Institute (KRI)
- Nirvair Kaur ~ Alaska/New Mexico – Lead Trainer, co-founder of Kundalini Yoga of Alaska
- Dr. Mahan Rishi Singh ~ Pennsylvania – Lead Trainer, Chiropractor, co-founder of Khalsa Healing Arts
- Dev Suroop Kaur ~ New Mexico – Professional Trainer in Naad Yoga, Recording Artist
Meet your Kundalini Yoga Teacher Trainers.
Dates
One Weekend per Month – October 2012 to June 2013
- October 19-20-21, 2012;
- November 16-17-18, 2012;
- December 7-8-9, 2012;
- January 18-19-20, 2013;
- February 15-16-17, 2013;
- March 15-16-17, 2013;
- April 12-13-14, 2013;
- May 2013 – White Tantric Yoga (Toronto);
- May 17-18-19, 2013; and
- June 7-8-9, 2013 – Weekend Retreat (meals and accomodation included).
Hours
Fridays 6PM – 9:00PM, Saturdays 9AM – 6:00PM, Sundays 9:30AM – 6:00PM.
Tuition
PranaShanti offers 3 payment options:
- Pay in full before October 1st, 2012: $2,700.00 + HST; or
- Pay in full on or after October 1st, 2012: $2,900.00 + HST; or
- Payment Plan: Deposit of $500 on or before October 1st, 2012 and equal monthly payments for a total of $3,100.00 + HST.
The following is included in the course:
- Course fees for all instruction (220 hours over 8 months);
- All required KRI approved textbooks and manuals;
- A retreat weekend (3 days and 2 nights), includes food and accommodation;
- 20 Class Yoga Package at PranaShanti;
- A one-year Membership to IKYTA – the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers’ Association (value $130);
- During training students receive 10% off purchases at PranaShanti for such items as CD’s, books, yoga manuals, yoga clothing, yoga mats and sheepskins.
Registration
Register Online, by telephone or in person.
- Refunds (minus a $300 Administration Fee) are available up to 5 days before the starting date.
- No refunds on or after the course begins;
- 10% Student Discount for full time students and seniors;
- Minimum registration is 10 students;
- Maximum registration is 25 students.
See also: kundalini yoga teacher training level 2; hatha yoga teacher training; hatha yoga teaching team; yin yoga teaching training and kundalini yoga teaching team.
“If you want to learn something, read about it. If you want to understand something, write about it. If you want to master something, teach it.” Yogi Bhajan.

