Theory and practice of Kundalini Yoga asanas (postures) and kriyas (yoga sets), as well as the basics of Kundalini Yoga meditation, mudras , mantras and pranayama . This includes study of the major chakras (energetic centers) in the context of a yoga practice, with practical considerations given to the effects of various asanas , meditations, and yoga practices on specific chakras.

Focus on the history and tradition of Kundalini Yoga, as well as the underlying philosophy and concepts behind all the practices of yoga. This includes exploration and practicing of the techniques of Kundalini Yoga as they apply to healing and humanology (the science of daily living), including diet and nutrition, gender roles, the yogic view of death, and how to live a yogic lifestyle.

The respiratory, nervous, immune, musculo-skeletal, circulatory, endocrine, and digestive systems functions and their reaction and relation to the practice and teaching of yoga. In addition to traditional Western anatomy, you will learn about Yogic anatomy and the energy systems of the body, including the chakras, the nadis, prana/apana and vayus, and Kundalini energy.

Learning s kills and techniques to become an effective teacher of Kundalini Yoga, with a focus on practical techniques for teaching beginners, ethical guidelines for teachers, curriculum development, and the role of the teacher in developing a successful yoga practice.

Teaching in small groups with fellow students under the supervision of a Yoga Teacher Trainer. The teaching groups will provide each student teacher with experience in teaching, and give valuable feedback on the personal teaching experience, as well as the opportunity to practice teaching skills with fellow students.

The complete training for KRI Level 1 (Instructor) consists of 200 hours of instruction, personal practice and yoga classes and workshops that will develop skills to instruct students in Kundalini Yoga kriyas and meditations as taught by Yogi Bhajan.

The International Association of Kundalini Yoga Teachers (IKYTA) - www.kundaliniyoga.com - is the professional organization of certified Kundalini Yoga Teachers. Members of IKYTA receive such benefits as education program opportunities, newsletters, product discounts, and listings in printed and web directories.

The Kundalini Research Institute (KRI) - www.kriteachings.org - administers the certification standards for Kundalini Yoga Teachers and is the review agency for materials, manuals, and other products developed to support the teachings of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.

The KRI Teacher Training team reserves the right to grant KRI Certification based solely on their discretion and evaluation of each participant's readiness to be a Kundalini Yoga teacher. Evaluation is based on successfully meeting the KRI Teacher Training course requirements including, 220 hours of instruction, personal practice and yoga classes and workshops that will develop skills to instruct students in Kundalini Yoga kriyas and meditations as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Student Teachers will practice teaching in a practicum setting, participate in early morning Sadhana (spiritual practice), and experience the powerful transformational energy of this ancient technology. Homework includes reading assignments, written assignments, a 40 day personal sadhana and independent study.

 

The KRI Level-1 Teacher Certification is the worldwide standard for Kundalini Yoga Teachers as taught by Yogi Bhajan with thousands of teachers being trained in many countries in all continents. In many countries KRI certification is accepted for professional Kundalini Yoga occupations. Certification is necessary to obtain membership in the International Kundalini Yoga Teacher Association (IKYTA) as well as becoming a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through the Yoga Alliance - www.yogaalliance.org - a non-profit organization that maintains educational standards and a registry of Registered Yoga Teachers (www.yogaalliance.org).

Sunder Singh Khalsa was born in Taiwan to a Chinese family and moved to the US when he was a young man. From a young age, he was interested in spirituality. In 1971 he met and began studying under Yogi Bhajan, the Master of Kundalini Yoga and trained diligently under him. Sunder has been teaching for over 30 years, and every year he teaches at one of the largest yoga camps in the world in New Mexico.
Sunder is the KRI Director for Teacher Training in Asia, a certified Teacher Trainer by KRI (Kundalini Research Institute) and is also a successful businessman based in Virginia , USA . He travels to Asia twice a year to teach intensives and oversee the Teacher's Training programs here. Over the past 5 years, he has taught regionally in Singapore , Thailand , Malaysia and Sri Lanka.

Christine Plaud signed up for teacher's training in Thailand in 2002 after taking only 2 classes, and began teaching in 2003. She is an Ayurvedic massage therapist and has been offering massage, detoxification programs, yoga and meditation classes since 2003. Her approach to teaching is joyful and spirited and she loves giving attention to the different elements of Kundalini Yoga such posture and breathing. She started Inner Keys, Pte Ltd in 2005.