KRI Level 1

Teacher Certification Requirements:

This program is sanctioned and approved by the Kundalini Research Institute and meets their requirements for a Level I Certification and also meets the 200 hour requirements to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200. Due to the nature of the training, in a residential setting, each hour and day is an integral part of the program and must be attended. In addition to the following requirements, outside study, practice, attendance at regular classes and workshops will be required as well as meeting a personal Sadhana commitment. All reading, written assignments and class participation is part of meeting the requirements. Any missed hours will be scheduled for makeup at the discretion of the lead trainer. Students are expected to complete assignments between residential sessions. The Aquarian Teacher Certification program is open both to yoga students ready to become teachers and those who wish to immerse themselves in the science of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.

• 1. Participate in all classroom hours with completion of the Level 1 Teacher Certification Program.
• 2. Completion of presentations and teaching assignments.
• 3. Fulfillment of personal yoga practice (40 days) and ongoing home practice.
• 4. Attendance at White Tantric Yoga.
• 5. Attendance at (15) morning Sadhanas.
• 6. Participate in (20) Kundalini yoga classes outside of Training.
• 7. Completion of take home final exam with a passing grade.
• 8. Agreement with KRI Code of Ethics for Kundalini Yoga Teachers.

Residential Study and Location: Living together in a serene, natural environment allows you to delve deeper and to capture the richness of the program. Residential styled teacher trainings in Asia and India have shown that students capture the essence and depth of the teachings in a more integrated way when each day begins with sadhana and ends with cozy time around the house. You will have more access to your teachers, opportunities for relaxation, quiet and gathering, and the overall group participation and interaction forms a lasting bond of friendship, trust and support. Fresh, organic, vegetarian wholesome meals are included in the plan, three times a day. Special dietary needs will be taken into consideration, and you may bring any special foods or snacks that you like.

Our beautiful residence is a 40 acre retreat site just for residential retreats, workshops and teacher training. Located in the mountainside just outside of historic Berkeley Springs, West VA with its famous hot springs, this site has beautiful vistas and easy walks in the woods surrounding the buildings. The environmentis naturally conducive to meditation and relaxation. It is approximately 1 hour 50 minutes from Dulles Airport and 2 hours 40 minutes from Annapolis, MD. "Adam's Retreat" is a comfortable and generous facility with cabins for sleeping and a large main cabin for our yoga and gatherings, located at 77 Gloyd Lane,Great Cacapon, West Virginia.

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Eligibility for the Teacher Training:

This KRI Teacher Training Certification Program is open both to yoga students ready to become teachers and those who want to immerse themselves in the science of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Your level of experience as a student is not as important as your dedication to your personal growth. The training will include kriyas, pranayama, and meditation practices daily. It is recommended that you understand your limitations, both physically, mentally and emotionally and work to develop your own practice. If you do have any specific health concerns, please be clear on the application and seek your doctor's advice and release prior to enrolling in the course.

A medical waiver is attached to the application and must be received with the deposit.

Teacher Training Costs

A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is due with your application and is deducted from the full tuition fee. Final payment is required no later than two weeks from the start of the program unless prior arrangements have been made. All deposits are non-refundable. Tuition minus the nonrefundable deposit is fully refundable up to 14 days prior to the beginning of the program. Once the program begins, tuition, including the nonrefundable deposit is nonrefundable, except in extreme cases of unprecedented or unforeseen circumstances and must be approved by the lead trainer. A wait list of students will be held up to the beginning of the course.