KUNDALINI YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 2013 BALI, Indonesia

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1 KUNDALINI YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 2013 BALI, Indonesia 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 Program Overview Kundalini Yoga or the yoga of awareness was brought to the West in 1969 by Yogi Bhajan, the Master of Kundalini Yoga and MahanTantric. Before this time, Kundalini Yoga was practised in India and Tibet but was a secret practice only; passed down selectively and verbally from master to disciple. Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training is a unique and experiential yoga certification programme. You will explore your own potential, challenge yourself, and touch your soul Schedule Training will be held at 3 retreats over 6 months. Retreat Dates: March 1-7, 2013 June 7-13, 2013 Sept 6-12, 2013 All retreats commence on Friday at 4 pm and finish on Thursday after lunch. Further dates other than retreats: Attend one full day of White Tantric Yoga. Desa Seni, A Village Resort & Svaasthya Center All trainings will be held at Desa Seni, an eco friendly resort providing an authentic Indonesian experience through the exploration of culture, art, yoga, organic farming and complete wellness. It is the perfect place to immerse one s self in the Self, supported by delicious organic food, a luxurious saltwater pool, quiet, beautiful surroundings and an array of spa treatments available. Desa Seni is THE Bali home for kundalini yoga classes, workshops, retreats, and now, Teacher Training!

2 Master of Kundalini Yoga, Yogi Bhajan, arrived in the US from India in 1969 with a stated purpose I have come to create teachers, not to gather disciples. He then founded 3HO the Healthy, Happy, Holy organisation based on the first principle: Happiness is your birth-right Yogi Bhajan travelled the world teaching Kundalini Yoga to hundreds of thousands of people. In 1994 he founded the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association (IKYTA), which works to spread these priceless teachings worldwide. As a certified instructor you will be part of a global International Teaching Team. Curriculum Yogic philosophy History of yoga Roots of Kundalini Yoga Yogic & western anatomy Asana, mudra and bandha Science of breath Sound & mantra Meditation and the mind Humanology & yogic lifestyle Yogic diet & nutrition Deep relaxation Eight chakras and ten bodies Sadhana: daily spiritual practice Role of a Kundalini yoga teacher Teaching Kundalini yoga Requirements for Certification Attendance at all group classes and retreats Completion of the assigned 40-daysadhana (spiritual practice) of given set / meditation including keeping a journal of the experience. Preparation of two - six classes over six weeks course outlines Write a thesis on a yogic topic of your choice (which has been approved by the team) and present it to the rest of the group Ongoing home practice Completion of all assignments Satisfactory practicum (presentation and facilitation skills teaching a class to the group) Passing grade on final KRI written examination (administered during the course) Completion of all homework and makeup assignments, which constitutes the KRI take-home examination (an open book exam). Completion of 20 Kundalini Yoga classes as taught by Yogi Bhajan (outside of training classes; taken during your Teacher Training). Please note that a certified KRI Level 1 instructor must conduct and sign the record of class attendance. Attendance at a White Tantric Yoga Agreement with the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards for Kundalini Yoga Teachers. Live a yogic lifestyle to the best of your ability Full payment of course fees

3 Certification The complete training for KRI Level 1 (Instructor) Certification consists of 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. You will practice teaching in a practicum setting, participate in early morning Sadhana (spiritual practice), and experience the powerful transformational energy of this ancient technology. It is a 220 hour course, which includes 180 hours of classroom instruction as well as homework which includes reading assignments, written assignments, a 40 day personal sadhana and independent study. KYTANZ the Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association Australia & NZ administers the course in Australia ( Once certified you will receive complimentary membership to KYTANZ for IKYTA- The International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association ( is the worldwide professional organization of certified Kundalini Yoga Teachers. Once certified, new instructors also become professional members of IKYTA in KRI- The Kundalini Research Institute ( in New Mexico, USA, administers the certification standards for Kundalini Yoga Teachers worldwide. The KRI Level 1 Teacher Certification team reserve the right to grant KRI Certification based solely at their discretion and their evaluation of each participant's readiness to be a Kundalini Yoga instructor. Evaluation is based on successfully meeting the KRI Teacher Certification Level 1 course requirements. Records are maintained and required for students to show attendance at all classes. 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/meditation. Pre Course Requirement It is required that you attended at least 20 Kundalini Yoga classes before commencing the course. Becoming a teacher is not only the study and experience of the yogic teachings and of human nature, it is a lifestyle. To choose a life as a teacher is to have a commitment to the Self ; to work towards living in a positive state of joy, peace and contentment. When people see you smiling and walking tall, they will come to you. The power of your presence will uplift others and create positive change around you.

4 Teacher Training Team GuruJivan Kaur Khalsa GuruJivan is the National Lead Teacher Trainer of Kundalini Yoga in Australia and New Zealand. She studied directly under Yogi Bhajan, the Master of Kundalini Yoga, and has been teaching for the past 40 years. She spends much of each year guiding new students and mentoring new teachers giving more people the benefit of this magnificent technology in their lives. GuruJivan is humbled by the opportunity to share this technology with so many people from around the world, leading workshops, retreats and Teacher Trainings. Always trusting in the technology of Kundalini yoga and keeping the teachings in their purest form as taught by Yogi Bhajan. GuruJivan respects each person's individuality and encourages students to pursue their own goals during practice, while maintaining the highest level in teaching and the practice of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, the Master of Kundalini Yoga. Support Team GuruWant Kaur (Daphna Dor) Balwant Kaur

5 Costs & Payments There are two options for the training available residential and non-residential. Residential package offering double or triple occupancy The total cost of teacher training in the residential program is $4,200 per person, double occupancy. This cost includes all teaching and retreat costs, accommodations and textbooks. Included are all breakfasts and lunches, plus two dinners per retreat. Fully residential with single occupancy is available, please call or for pricing. If you pay the full amount by December 21, the total cost is reduced to $4,100. The following payment plan is also available: Upon registration $1, January 2013 $1, February 2013 $1, April 2013 $1,000 A deposit of $1,200 is required to confirm your place. Same package as above, at triple occupancy is $3,750. If you pay the full amount by December 21, the total cost is reduced to $3,650. The following payment plan for triple occupancy is also available: Upon registration $1, January $ February $ April $850 Non-Residential package To participate in the non- residential program, the cost is $2,525. This price includes all teaching costs, textbooks, daily breakfast and lunch, as well as welcome and farewell dinners at each retreat. If you pay the full amount by December 21, the total cost is reduced to $2,375. The following payment plan is available for the non-residential program: Upon registration $ January $ February $ April $500 Upon acceptance of your application, we will all payment details. We will be accepting cash, credit cards and or bank transfer.

6 To Apply Please a completed application form, signed waiver of liability. You will be notified of your acceptance within a week of our receiving your application. Upon acceptance to the training, a deposit will be required to reserve your place. If your application is unsuccessful there is no charge. Refund Policy An amount of $500 is non-refundable. This is to cover administration and material costs. Other fees are refundable until February 1, If a student decides to withdraw from the course once the course has commenced, 50% of the fees paid for the part of the course not taken may be refunded upon written request stating a reasonable basis for dissatisfaction and at the discretion of KYTANZ. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, is recognised as one of the major systems of yoga instruction. For more than thirty years, teachers in over twenty countries worldwide have taught Kundalini Yoga to thousands of students. We hope to help you on your journey to also becoming a certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher. Remember, the first student you will have to instruct is yourself. And as the light of one candle can light thousands of candles, you must first illuminate your own consciousness. Awaken your own awareness. Then you can help. You can serve. You can contribute. You can do your part to help humanity enter this New Age and make the dream of world peace a reality. We look forward to welcoming you on the course! Contact Details For more information and or queries please contact GuruWant Kaur (Daphna) at daphnador@gmail.com For bookings: info@desaseni.com

7 APPLICATION FORM Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Bali Please fill out your details below, sign the liability waiver and release statement and write approximately 500 words as to why you would like to participate in the course and send to: daphnador@gmail.com Full Name: Spiritual Name: Address: City: Country: Postcode: Phone: Mobile: Date of Birth: Have you attended Kundalini Yoga classes? Y / N Approximately How Many Classes: Are you interested in the residential or non -residential program? Male/ Female To complete your application please remember to write approximately 500 words as to why you would like to undertake Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training. Liability Waiver and Release Statement: The undersigned by signing this agreement indicates that s/he understands the risks inherent in practicing Kundalini Yoga and hereby assumes all risks incident to such activity and waives any claim or right of action against IKYTA/ KYTANZ Teacher Certification Program Level 1 and its officers, shareholders, employees and agents for loss, expenses, liabilities, damages or legal fees incurred on account of any loss or injury to the undersigned or the undersigned s property incurred in connection with and/or as a result of the undersigned s attendance at classes conducted at the selected facilities and or use of the selected facilities. By my signature below, I acknowledge that a written description of the course requirements and Refund Policy was made available to me prior to the start date of the course, regardless of the date of my registration. SIGNATURE DATE PRINTED LEGAL NAME Note: The KYTANZ Teacher Certification Program Level 1 training team reserves the right to refuse entry into the program and to possibly ask anyone to leave if they are not complying with the rules of the course or are found to be too disruptive to the rest of the group.