Level 1 Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training

Level 1 Teacher Training 

You may start on any module. Various induction dates through the year - please email lovelightallways@gmail.com if you are a new student.

Each module consists of 6 x 2.5 hours long sessions.

Thurs and Sun evening 6 - 8.30 pm 

6.30 - 9am CET Sadhana Wed am includes teaching practicum and feedback (or in your time zone by arrangement)

For certification requirements: Complete all 9 Modules plus the 5 day online retreat (or in person in Portugal)

Complete all required coursework, take home exam (with 75% or above), 40 day mediation and/or kriya 31 min p/d, Minimum attendance to sessions 80%, attend 1 full day (8 hours) meditation session White Tantra or other from this KY lineage that is agreed by the school meets requirements.

Retreat week booked directly with International Karam Kriya School Online 10 Spiritual  Bodies  with Shiv Charan Singh: Date: 7 - 11 March 2025

Module 1:  

Introduction to Kundalini Yoga, Origins and Types of Yoga, Professional Code and Facets of the Teacher

5, 8, 12, 15, 19 and 22 Sept 2024

What is Yoga; Its origins and history to the present. Relevance for a transition to the Age of Aquarius. Types of Yoga: traditional and modern. Definition of yoga and yogi /ni. KY as the mother of all yogas. The dharma of the head of the family. Balancing shakti / Bhakti. Golden chain. Baba Sri Chand, Guru Ram Dass is Gurdev, YB, Code of Ethics - Professional Code and 16 Facets of the Teacher. Teacher Oath, 7 steps to Happiness.

Module 2: Shabd, Mantra & Sadhana

3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20 Oct 2024

Quantum Shabd Guru: The 4 yugas, kali Yug and Naam as the Supreme Yoga of Kali Yug. The nature of the Age in which we live [the gray transition between the Age of Pisces and that of Aquarius]. The changes and challenges of the times and what is needed. Sensory human: The body as a communication system; Mantra: the meanings, effects and how to chant the Kundalini Yoga mantras. Sadhana: The importance and value of the daily discipline of exercise and meditation. Building your sadhana slowly and steadily.

Module 3: Yogic and Western Anatomy

3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21 Nov 2024

Western anatomy: specific body and organ system. How stress and lifestyle can affect and how yoga and diet help. Dependencies and how Yoga helps. Precautions and traps. Power / money / sex. The yoga process; Concepts of energetic rejuvenation / Balance / elimination [G.O.D.] Yogic anatomy of the Gunas, Tattwas, Chakras, Nadis, Vayus, prana and apana. The Kundalini path and the 3 zips / bhandas.

Module 4: Breathing and Living

Jan 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 2025

Pranayama: Body - Breathing - Brain – Consciousness What, how, why of breathing. Its nature, importance, variations and effects. Yogic lifestyle: Guidelines, wisdom and tips for all aspects of life. How to wake up, hydrotherapy, diet, hours of the day, get the best sleep Dependencies: and how the yogic lifestyle helps. Relaxation: its importance and different techniques.

Module 5: The Technology of the Times, Challenging situations for a KY Instructor, Posture 

Feb 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20 2025

 Kriyas - Asanas concepts and practice; (angles, triangles, rhythm). The effects / benefits / precautions. Include Shavasana

Module 6: Mind & Meditation

March 2, 6,  13, 16,  20, 23  2025

Techniques, types, effects over time (minutes and days), stages and states. Gong, suitcase, mantra, celestial communications, mudras, pray, Satnam Rasayana. Tratkum and focus points. Tantra: black, red and white. Brief outline of the 4 branches, of the 8 branches (Ashtanga) of Patanjali’s: Pratyahaar, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi. The 3 minds; training the mind.

Module 7: Humanology

April 3,  6, 10, 13, 17, 20 2025

 We are spirits here to have a human experience. The possible Human Being (Hu-man Be-ing), the soul's choice, the soul's journey. Pregnancy - 120 days, Birth - 40 days. Roles of mother and father. Being female / male (fe / male), growing, Lunar points, Life cycles. Meditations for women and men (Wo / men) Relationships - the highest yoga. Venus Kriyas. Communication tips

Module 8: The Roles and Responsibilities of being a Teacher

May 1, 5, 8, 12,  15, 19 2025

The Art of being a student: Obey, serve, love, excel. 5 steps to wisdom, the 4 errors. The nature and art of a teacher: poke, provoke, confront to elevate. 2 laws - keep up and deliver. Teacher’s Oath. 16 Facets. Code of ethics. Teaching in different spaces, different levels, and different groups. Before, during and after the class. (reminder of pitfalls; power/money/sex) Message, market & media. Preparing yourself, preparing the class, Managing, and maintaining, the time, the space, the ambience & the people. Administration, Gurudakshina and prosperity.

Module 9: Yogic Philosophy, Death & Dying June 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26
Module 10: Ashram experience 1 week with Shiv Charan Singh and Sangat online or in person (book separately).

Course Goals

• Obtain a KRI 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 Kundalini Yoga and related lifestyle

• Develop the skills, confidence and consciousness required to become an L1 Instructor

• Develop a relationship with other participating students local teachers, and the GLobal 3HO community

• Develop a relationship with the Golden Chain of Kundalini Yoga teachers

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 5 DAY ONLINE OR IN PERSON IMMERSION WITH SHIV CHARAN SINGH IS BOOKED SEPARATELY

Introduction to Kundalini Yoga, Origins and Types of Yoga, Professional Code, and Teacher Facets

• Shabd, Mantra & Sadhana

• The Map – Yoga and Western Anatomy

• Breathing and Living

• The Technology of Time, Posture

• Mind & Meditation

• Humanology

• Roles and Responsibilities: In and Out of Class

• Yogic Philosophy, Death & Dying

• Ashram Experience: Conclusion and Continuity

• Final exam

There are no specialist requirements for entry, however, 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. 1 year of regular attendance at a Kundalini Yoga class is recommended before starting training.

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.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 5 DAY ONLINE OR IN PERSON IMMERSION WITH SHIV CHARAN SINGH IS BOOKED SEPARATELY

Certification Criteria

Students must satisfy the following criteria to qualify for certification:

Fees:
Full payment of course fees by the 7th weekend.

Attendance:
Students must attend 180 hours of classroom time, plus 20 hours home study. Exceptional or special circumstances may result in a student completing the course by attendance at future KY teacher training programmes. Attendance at a minimum of 5 sadhanas on the training days. Note: maximum length of training to receive certification is 2 years from the start date – which provides the opportunity to catch up on missed weekends in the first year and to complete course requirements.

A Day of Meditation:
In addition to the course criteria described below, the student is required to fulfil a day of meditation of at least 6 hours. This can be a day of White Tantric Yoga or another event organised by your local teaching team.

Additional Classes:
Students must record attendance at a minimum of 20 KY classes during the training period, independent of Yoga sessions on the course.

Exam:
Pass a satisfactory grade in the written or home exam.

Coursework:

• Complete a 40 day meditation and keep a journal of the experience and progress

• Design two separate course curricula

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 5 DAY ONLINE OR IN PERSON IMMERSION WITH SHIV CHARAN SINGH IS BOOKED SEPARATELY