Teacher Training Level I

For more information on the next Teacher Training course in London please click here for an information pack or call Suhab Kaur 07941397030 or email suhabkaur@karamkriya.co.uk

Course goals:

Obtain a Kundalini Yoga Teaching Certificate recognized worldwide
Gain a sound understanding of the fundamental nature, technologies and concepts of Kundalini Yoga
Experience a transformation through the practice of Yogi Bhajan's teachings and related lifestyle
Develop the skills, confidence and consciousness required to become a teacher
Develop a relationship with other participating students local teachers, and the 3HO community
Develop a relationship with Yogi Bhajan as the Master of Kundalini Yoga, and link to the Golden Chain

Course Fees:

The cost of the full course is £1,600

Deposit: A non-returnable deposit of £400.00 is required with your application to secure a place.

Payment: Students must then pay the first instalment (£300.00) two weeks prior to the start date. Three subsequent payments of £300.00 to be made on the 3rd, 5th and 7th weekends.

Insurance during training: Students will be covered by the tutors insurance for classes taught on site during the training weekends.

Entrance and completion criteria:

If the student has little or no experience of Kundalini Yoga then entry will be based on the recommendation of one of the course tutors.

Students must satisfy certain criteria for certification on completion of the course, including:

Full payment of course fees as set out on application.
Attendance at the whole course including practicum weekends as well as a white tantra day.
students must record attendance at a minimum of 20 KY classes during the training period, independant of Yoga on the course.
complete a 40 day meditation and keep a journal of the experience.
pass a written exam as well as hand in two pieces of course work

Equal Opportunities Policy: While honouring a policy of non-discrimination on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or ethnicity the Karam Kriya School reserves the right to refuse entry to any students on grounds of general unsuitability and to refuse continuation of the course as a consequence of inappropriate or discriminatory behaviour.

Weekend Themes:

Session 1 Definition of yoga, identity of a teacher The seven steps	Introduction and course guidelines.Definition of yoga and yogi. Types of yoga. Purpose of yoga.7 Steps to happiness, 7 Chakras. 3HO Code of Professional Standards for K Y Teachers. The 16 facets of a teacher. Identity of a teacher, Ong Namo Gurudev Namo; the Teachers’ Oath.Keeping a record/journal.
Session 2 Sounds, mantras, Personal practice	Shabd guru - The quantum technology of sound. Aquarian Age: changes and challenges of the times. Mantras (continued) - their meaning, effects and how to chant them. Sadhana: your personal spiritual practice. Choosing and committing to a 40-day meditation. Two laws of teaching 1) Sustenance - keep up, 2) Deliverance - deliver students to the infinite.
Session 3 Origins of Yoga, The path of Kundalini	Origins and foundations of yoga. Stages of its development. Aquarian age. What is KY — its comprehensive unity. Householders Dharma and Sadhana. 5 stages of being a student, the 4 errors Intro to body/breath/brain. 3 Locks and the vertical journey. Path of Kundalini .Golden chain. Sant Hazara Singh, Yogi Bhajan. art of being a student.
Session 4 Anatomy, energetics, lifestyle	Western anatomy, the yoga process, organs, elimination, some breathing. Life-style: ishnaan, diet, sleep, wakeup. Cautions and pitfalls. Power/money/sex. Addiction and how yoga helps.
Session 5 Knowing and sharing the technology	KY - the technology for the times. Kriyas and asanas, (angles, triangles, rhythm). The effects/benefits/cautions. Navel. Ida/Pingala/Sushmana. Breath and consciousness (relate all to neutral mind).
Session 6 Meditation	Meditation, types, stages, states, concentration, time in minutes and days. More on mantra, Celestial Communications, Mudras, Prayer, Sat Nam Rasayan healing, Banis.
Session 7 Consciousness & Relationship	Humanology. The soul coming into birth, 120 days, life cycles. Relationships: the highest yoga - from perspective of spiritual psychology. Meditations for men and women, Venus Kriyas, Tantra Moon-points, etc.
Session 8 Roles & responsibilities	Roles and responsibilities in and out of class setting. Class structure, preparing to teach. Setting and maintaining tone and environment. Difficult questions, difficult situations. Class preparation, relation to students, administration, PR, Gurudakshina. Relation of KY and Sikh Dharma. Teaching in different spaces, different levels, and different groups.
Session 9 The eight limbs Self healing & dying	Yogic Philosophy. The eight limbs of Pantajali. More sophisticated Pranayama. Death and dying.
Session 10 Being a relaxed and conscious ten-in-one human being	Relaxation - its importance, different techniques. Concentration, master/mystery. Ten Spiritual Bodies. Community and continuity. Resources for the teacher. Answer & questions. Preparation for exam.

Plus 3 Practicum Days - Reading and discussing the Master's Touch book. Watching and discussing videos/DVDs of Yogi Bhajan. Yoga Practice and feedback.