KRIAsia Teacher Certification Program Level 1 Singapore Information

Module III starts August 6, 2006 (Sunday) with an all-day intensive. Students are welcome to join the programme at the start of any of the IV modules. Read more below.

The USA based Kundalini Research Institute is starting for the first time in Singapore a Level-1 Teacher Training Programme which will be carried out by Trainers appointed under the coordination of Sunder Singh Khalsa, certified Teachers Trainer with 30 years of experience in teaching Kundalini Yoga, who is the Director of the Teachers Training programmes in Asia. The 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.

Program Overview

"If you want to learn something, read about it. If you want to understand something, write about it. If you want to master something, teach it." – Yogi Bhajan

Master yourself and awaken your potential using the science of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan . The KRI Teacher Training Program is for everyone, whether you would like to become a certified teacher or just wish to immerse yourselves in the science of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. You can follow it while maintaining your work schedule and activities. The course will give you a lifelong foundation for a successful yoga practice.

The curriculum includes:

•  Teaching Kundalini Yoga Postures, Kriyas & Meditation

•  Role of a Kundalini Yoga Teacher

•  Yogic Philosophy & the Origin of Kundalini Yoga

•  Yogic & Western Anatomy

•  Humanology & 3HO Yogic Lifestyle

Yoga Techniques: 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 .

Philosophy and Lifestyle: 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.

Anatomy and Physiology: 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.

Teaching Methodolog y: 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 Practicum Classes: 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.

Certification Requirements

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, but not limited to:

•  Full payment of course fees

•  Attendance of all course modules (IV Modules composed of 9 sessions each)

•  Completion of the assigned 40-day home practice of given set / meditation

•  Ongoing home practice

•  Completion of 4 assignments

•  Viewing 2 videos of Yogi Bhajan

•  Satisfactory participation in home task discussions

•  Satisfactory practicum (presentation and facilitation skills during practice sessions)

•  Passing grade on KRI written examination

•  Current Associate Membership in IKYTA (included in cost of training)

•  Completion of 20 Kundalini Yoga classes as taught by Yogi Bhajan (during or after completion of Teacher Training)

•  Participation in 5 full morning group sadhanas

•  Participation in at least two workshops/retreats with Sunder Singh Khalsa

•  Agreement with the Code of Professional Standards for Kundalini Yoga Teachers

Note: Attendance of one full day at a White Tantric Yoga course is recommended

Records are required for students to show attendance at all course modules (36 sessions total), 2 videos of Yogi Bhajan, 20 additional Kundalini Yoga classes, 5 group sadhanas, and two workshops with Sunder Singh Khalsa (and attendance at the recommended White Tantric Yoga course). Additionally, students will keep personal records of class and home practice experience and a journal tracking their 40-day home practice of assigned yoga set or meditation.

Certification Benefits

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).

Singapore Schedule

The program will consist of 36 sessions taught in IV modules (9 sessions per module). In order to be eligible for certification students must complete the IV modules within 2 years. Students can begin the Teacher Training program at the start of any of the IV modules. On average, each module takes 3 months to complete.

KRIAsia Teacher Certification Program Level 1
Singapore Calendar 2006-7

Note: Special group sadhana from 5 am – 7 am will be held around once a month.

Module II (continue):

Sunday 21st May 2006 (session 3, 4 & start 5)
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Bodhi, 291 River Valley Rd

Sunday 11th June 2006 (session 5, 6 & start 7)
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Inner Keys, 65 Lloyd Rd Meng Garden #03-04

Sunday 16th July 2006 (session 7, 8 & 9)
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue TBC

Module III:

Sunday 6th August 2006 (session 1 & 2; start 3)
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: TBC

Sunday 27th August 2006 (session 3, 4 & start 5)
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: TBC

Sunday 10th September 2006 (session 5, 6 & start 7)
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue TBC

Sunday 8th October 2006 (session 7, 8 & 9)
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue TBC

27-29 October 2006
Sunder Singh Khalsa retreat/intensive (Malaysia)

Module IV:

Sunday 19th November 2006 (session 1 & 2; start 3)
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue TBC

Sunday 10th December 2006 (session 3, 4 & start 5)
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: TBC

Sunday 14th January 2007 (session 5, 6 & start 7)
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue TBC

Feb 2007 (session 7, 8 & 9)
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue TBC

Late Feb/early March 2007
Sunder Singh Khalsa retreat/intensive
Asia Kundalini Yoga Teacher's Conference (Thailand)

Module I (starts again)

March 2007

Singapore Training Team & Contact Information

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. Contact E-mail: sunderkhalsa@yahoo.com

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. Contact: 9021-6325 or crinoue@singnet.com.sg

Sylvie Louisfert starting her training in 2001 under Sunder Singh, and has been teaching since the summer of 2002. She received her certification through the Thailand Teacher's Training program. She is a dedicated and disciplined practitioner and her approach to teaching is practical and experiential. She is also a certified Crystal healer with the Crystal Academy founded by Katrina Raphaell. Contact: 9088-7698 or sylvie.louisfert@sgcib.com

Rajveer Singh began to study Kundalini Yoga in 1995 with Yogi Bhajan in Los Angeles . Since 1998, he has been teaching in Singapore and he founded Yoga East in 2000 which Kundalini Yoga and meditation classes and workshops. He also travels frequently to Malaysia to teach. His approach to teaching is with dedication, love and celebration of the human spirit. Contact: 9852-5181/6219-1404 or ramdas_guru@yahoo.com or www.yogaeastsingapore.com

Amandeep Singh has been studying Kundalini Yoga since 1997 and began teaching in Singapore and India in 2003. He combines his training in Counseling (MSc) and Comparative Studies in World Religions (MA) to give a total impact to the student. He is also a certified Reiki Level 1 Practitioner. He travels to India and teaches courses in the Punjab, Delhi , and Haryana. His approach to teaching is with great reverence and knowledge of the historical aspects of the Kundalini Yoga tradition, and he is a disciplined teacher as well as practitioner. Contact: 9621-0275 or satjug108@hotmail.com or www.sikhs.org.sg

Guru Jaswant Kaur was raised in the 3HO community in New Mexico , US, where she studied under Yogi Bhajan. She has been teaching Kundalini Yoga at Yoga East with her husband Rajveer for over 5 years, and also enjoys teaching Bhangra, a North Indian folk dance. Her passion is sharing Yogi Bhajan's teachings on women and she has worked with 3HO Women's Camp and Master's Touch courses. Her approach to teaching is loving, compassion, and joyful. Contact: 9852-5181/6219-1404 or gjk@3ho.org or www.yogaeastsingapore.com

Fees & Registration

Registration Fee: SDG $300 ( Non-reimbursable; valid 2 years). This includes, for one year, the KRI Licensing Fee, and the IKYTA Associate Membership
Material fee: SGD $290 ( Non-reimbursable). To be paid with registration fee. This includes the following 3 teaching texts: The Aquarian Teacher; The Aquarian Teacher exercise book; The Master's Touch.
Attendance Fee: SGD$565 per module (Fees paid are not reimbursable once the first session has been attended; payment at the start of each module)
Total Fees: SGD $2850

To request registration forms by e-mail or post, write to Guru Jaswant Kaur at gjk@3ho.org.

Remarks: The cost of workshops, additional Kundalini Yoga classes, Solstice, and White Tantric Yoga is not included in the Fees.

Information Contacts:

Christine Plaud or Guru Jaswant Kaur
(65) 9021-6325 or (65) 9852-5181
E-mail: gjk@3ho.org or crinoue@singnet.com.sg

This page was last updated on 4 August 2006.

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