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Teacher
Certification Level 1
'The
Aquarian Teacher'
| Curriculum |  Sunder Singh Khalsa (KRI Teacher Trainer) |
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| Teacher Certification Requirements | ||
| Training Benefits | ||
| Timeline and Schedule | ||
| Fees | ||
| Scholarship | ||
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The Level 1 program is structured as a one-year program, although it usually takes 1 to 2 years to meet all requirements. Everyone is welcome to attend a teacher training session to learn more about the program. Visitor fees are THB 150 per hour of instruction. If you plan to come and observe, please let us know in advance by contacting us at: |
teachertraining@kundaliniyogathailand.org |
Level 1 Curriculum
The KRI Level 1 Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Certification Program includes the theory and practice of Kundalini Yoga as-taught-by Yogi Bhajan. This includes:
| o | Kundalini Yoga postures, pranayama, mantra, mudra, bandha, kriya, and meditations |
| o | The Role(s) of a Kundalini Yoga Teacher |
| o | Yogic Philosophy and the Roots of Kundalini Yoga |
| o | Yogic and Western Anatomy |
| o | Humanology and Yogic Lifestyle |
Level 1 Teacher Certification Requirements
The main requirements include:
| o | Participation in all 36 class sessions |
| o | Completion of presentation and teaching assignments |
| o | Fulfillment of a personal yoga practice, such as sadhana or daily morning practice, and a 40-day practice that may include a set of a pranayama technique, a kriya and a meditation, or any one of the above. |
| o | A passing grade of 75% on the KRI written exam |
| o | Participation in at least two workshops equivalent to 40 hours, with Sunder Singh Khalsa - coordinator of training programs in Asia, and main trainer for all these programs; or other substitute KRI Certified Teacher Trainer |
| o | Attendance to a number of scheduled early morning practice sessions (sadhana). |
| o | Agreement with the KRI Code of Ethics for Kundalini Yoga Teachers. |
Training Benefits
| o | Recognized by Yoga Alliance (USA) |
| o | Accepted for professional Kundalini Yoga occupations in many countries |
| o | Access to membership in the ‘International Kundalini Yoga Teacher Association’ (IKYTA) |
Who Should Consider Teacher Training?
| o | Yoga students ready to become teachers |
| o | Yoga practitioners who want to enhance their practice |
| o | Those who want to immerse themselves in the science of Kundalini Yoga as-taught-by Yogi Bhajan |
Level 1 Timeline and Schedule
| o | The program includes about 110 hours of class sessions, 40 hours for workshops with Sunder Singh Khalsa, 10 hours for assignments, and at least 40 hours for personal yoga practice. |
| o | There are 4 modules (9 sessions per module) and each module takes three months with one training day per month. |
| o | Training days are scheduled on the 3rd Saturday of every month (unless otherwise announced), and each is a full day of lecture and practice covering 3 sessions - each session having one lecture class and one practicum class. |
| o | New registrations are taken at the beginning of a new module (4 times per year) |
| o | To be eligible for certification, all modules must be completed within 2 years. It is typical for student-teachers to take from one to two years to complete all requirements. |
Level
1 Fees
The total program fee is THB 32,800
| o | includes the teaching fees for two workshops with Sunder Singh Khalsa (excludes related travel, lodging and board, and/or other workshop expenses) |
| o | includes a non-refundable Registration fee THB 7,200 |
| o | includes a one-year KIYTA Associate Membership |
| Not included are costs of the TCP textbooks: 1) The Aquarian Teacher KRI International KY Teacher Training Level One Textbook, and 2) Yoga Manual (totalling USD 50 or prevailing exchange rate in THB) | |
Fee Breakdown
| Registration Fee = THB 7,200 | |
| o | valid for 2 years, payable at the start of Teacher Training, non-refundable |
| Attendance Fee = THB 21,600 for 4 modules (THB 5,400 per module) | |
| o | payable at the start of each module, non-refundable once the first session has been attended |
| Materials Fee = THB 4,000 for 4 modules (THB 1,000 per module) | |
| o | payable at the start of each module, non-refundable once the first session has been attended |
Scholarships
Partial scholarships are at times available. Please contact us for more
information. (See below.)
Information and Registration
For further
information and/or registration for Level 1 Teacher Certification Program, contact us at:
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teachertraining@kundaliniyogathailand.org |