Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Level 1 As taught by Yogi Bhajan Start 17 October 2015 Organised by Karam Kriya School Nederland The Karam Kriya School is for those who finished travelling away from their essential nature and are ready to turn around and begin the journey home. Shiv Charan Singh
THE TRAINING Yogi Bhajan, Master of Kundalini Yoga, arrived in the United States in 1969 with a stated mission: "I have come to create Teachers, not to gather disciples." Since then he has travelled internationally teaching Kundalini Yoga, the Yoga of Awareness. In 1969 Yogi Bhajan founded 3HO the Happy, Healthy, Holy organization, based on his first principle "Happiness is your birthright." Through 3HO and the Kundalini Research Institute (KRI), Yogi Bhajan trained thousands of Kundalini Yoga Teachers. In 1994, 3HO founded the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association, (IKYTA), to further spread these priceless teachings through the united efforts of Kundalini Yoga teachers worldwide. Shiv Charan Singh (karamkriya.com) is the founding director of the Karam Kriya School and co-founder of Quinta do Rajo, its headquarters in Portugal. Scottish by birth, he is an outstanding and authentic spiritual teacher.karam Kriya means 'action in spiritual awareness'. Shiv Charan is totally committed to guiding students in their spiritual growth so they can bring spiritual awareness into their everyday lives and develop their full potential as human beings. He is a skilled counsellor, author of several books on human communication, the mystery of numbers and poetry. He runs training programmes throughout Europe, Australia and South America. My main interest is not just to teach techniques these can be learnt from books, but to enter into the shared space of a negotiated relationship to the unknown, which is the frontier of our consciousness. - Shiv Charan Singh LOCATION: The weekends will take place in (Parallelweg 33, 1488 AG) Volendam. The closest trainstation is Amsterdam CS. There are busses available from Amsterdam CS to Volendam. The Bus stop is on walking distance. Walking along the water during the brake is possible and also on walking distance frm the location. Accommodation available at nearby B&B in Volendam. For more info and rates pls ctc info@karamkriya.nl. The residential is at Quinta do Rajo in Portugal: www.quinta-do-rajo.pt. Quinto do Rajo is about 45 mins by car from Lisbon, and walking distance from the Atlantic coastline with it s beautifull beaches.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE AND DATES: Weekend 1: 17-18 Oct 2015 Weekend 2: 14-15 Nov 2015 Weekend 3: 19-20 Dec 2015 Weekend 4: 16-17 Jan 2016 Weekend 5: 13-14 Feb 2016 Weekend 6: 5-6 Mar 2016 Weekend 7: 9-10 Apr 2016 13-17 May 2016 Portugal Ahram Experience with Shiv Charan Singh Weekend 8: 11-12 June 2016 Weekend 9: 24-25 Sept 2016 Exam: 30 Oct 2016 5:00 Sadhana (alleen s zondags) 8:00 Ontbijt (alleen s zondags) 9:00 Ochtend sessie 13:00 Pauze 14:00 Middag sessie 18:00 Afsluiting WEEKEND THEMES Session 1: Yoga Origins, Types, Lineage and Becoming a Teacher What is Yoga; it s origins and history up to present. baba sri chand, guru ramdas, [shakti/bhakti]. Types of Yoga: traditional and modern. Kundalini Yoga as the mother of all yogas, householders dharma. Golden chain. Adi mantra & basic class structure Code of ethics Professional Code & 16 Facets of the Teacher. 7 steps to happiness. Session 2: Shabd, Mantra & Sadhana Quantum Shabd Guru: The 4 yugas, kali Yug and Naam as the supreme yoga of Kali Yug. The nature of the age we live in. [the grey transition between Piscean and Aquarian era. The changes and challenges of the times, and what is needed. Sensory human: The body as a communication system; Mantra: the meanings, effect, and how to chant the mantras of Kundalini Yoga. Sadhana: The importance and value of daily discipline of exercise and meditation. Building your sadhana slowly and steadily Session 3: The Technology of the Times; Posture Asana : Kriyas and asanas, (angles, triangles, rhythm). The effects/benefits/cautions.
Session 4: The map - Yogic and western anatomy. Western anatomy: body systems and specific organs. How yoga and diet help The yoga process; concept of energetics rejuvenation /balance/ elimination [G.O.D.] Yogic anatomy of Gunas, Tattwas, Chakras, Nadis, Vayus, prana and apana. The path of the Kundalini and the 3 locks/bhandas. Session 5: Meditation: The techniques, types, effects over time, stages. Patanjali: Pratyahaar, Darana, Dhyana, Samadh. The 3 minds; training the mind. Session 6: Humanology: We are Spirits here for the Human Experience. The possible Hu-man Be-ing, soul s choice, soul s journey, birth, 120 days, the mother. Being fe/male, growing up, Moon Points, Lifecycles. Meditations for Wo/men. Relationships the highest yoga. Venus Kriyas. Tips for Communication. Session 7: Roles And Responsibilities : In and out of the class setting. The Art of being a student; 5 steps to wisdom, the 4 errors, 2 laws - keep up and deliver. The nature and art of a teacher - Teacher s Oath. 16 Facets. Teaching in different spaces, different levels, and different groups. Before, during and after the class. Message, market & media. Preparing yourself, preparing the class, Managing the time, the space, the ambience & the people. The relation between Kundalini Yoga and Sikh dharma. Session 8: Yogic Philosophy, Death & Dying Philosphy: Key terms and concepts in Yogic Philosophy. Sutras of Patanjali. Concentration. The cycle of manifestation & the ladder of subtly. Death & Dying: What happens when we die and after we die. The stages, the issues, the opportunity, and the technology. Dead/Liberated while Alive. Session 9: Completion & Continuity Ten Spiritual Bodies; Applied Science of Spiritual Numerology [Karam Kriya]. Relaxation its importance, different techniques. Resources for the teacher.[including Community and continuity.] Answer & questions. Preparation for exam.
ASHRAM EXPERIENCE The final stage of the Aquarian Teacher Training includes an experience in community. This is considered important to integrate the teachings into a living reality. During these 5 days, which can be extended at the trainee s discretion (and upon request), the yogic lifestyle will be put into practice in a supportive and nature filled environment. The lead trainer will be present to clarify and help consolidate any aspect of the teachings. He/she will host individual interviews with all trainees. Seva, hands on selfless service, is an essential aspect of the training here and one s impeccability will be tested. The staff at Quinta do Rajo look forward to share this blessed environment with you. Topics of teaching include: Pranayama: Body breath brain - consciousness What, how, why of the breath. Its nature, importance, variations & effects. Yogic Lifestyle: Guidelines, wisdom and tips for all aspects of life. How to awake, hydrotherapy, diet, times of day, getting the best sleep. Addiction and how yoga helps. Cautions and pitfalls. Power/money/sex. Practicums: Viewing and experiencing Yogi Bhajan through videos. exploring the master s words Book: The Master s Touch Personal check in. Improving teaching skills. COSTS The costs of the full course are 2.750,00 (for tuition, teacher training manual, food, administration & general services, examination fee, practicum days & full board 5 days residential in Portugal) when reserved before 21 August 2015. Before 21 September 2015 2.800,00 and after 21 September 2015 2.850,00. TEACHERS Shiv Charan Singh LEAD TRAINER is a renowned teacher of KY and Applied Numerology throughout the world since the early 80 s. He travels extensively every week teaching Karam Kriya. Author of Let the Numbers Guide You he has written five books, including a poetry book. He is the founder of the Karam Kriya School/Kriya Centre and sees people daily in his practice as a counsellor. Amrit Singh BA (Hons) Dip TCM RCHM Dip BSS. Has been a teacher of Kundalini Yoga since 1995. He has long standing experience and understanding of other forms of Yoga, Oriental
Energetics and the mind-body dynamic. He is a practitioner of Shiatsu (since 1989), Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (1995). He is the co-coordinator of the Karam Kriya Consultancy training. Bachitar Kaur MA. Sociology. She is co-founder of the International Kundalini Yoga and Karam Kriya School Cherdi Kala. She has been practicing yoga since 2001. She has been teaching Kundalini Yoga since 2004, teaches also Karam Kriya and gives Karam Kriya Consultations. She is a certified Business Yoga teacher and Systemic Coach. Hari Krishan Singh is co-founder of the International Kundalini and Karam Kriya School Cherdi Kala. He has been teaching Kundalini Yoga since 2003 and is a qualified Karam Kriya teacher and consultant. Sada Sat Simran Kaur has been practicing Yoga and Meditation since she was 18 years old and has been studying these pratices since. Next to teaching yoga she is a highschool teacher Karam Kriya trainer & Consultant and Sat Nam Rasayan Healer. All the tutors on the training look forward to sharing with you the technology that conquers the ego-mind and opens the heart. CONDITIONS FOR COMPLETION OF THE COURSE STUDENTS MUST FULFIL THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA TO COMPLETE THE COURSE AND RECEIVE CERTIFICATION: Fee: Full payment of all fees. Attendance: Students must attend all the 9 weekends and Ashram Experience that will be taught during the years 2015-2016. Exceptional or special circumstances may result in a student completing the course by attendance at future KY teacher training programmes. Note: maximum length of training is 2 years from the starting date. White Tantra: In addition to the hours described below the student is required to attend (or have previously attended) at least one day of White Tantra Yoga. Hours: The course will be at least 200hrs [and additional time for exam, written course work and one day White Tantra] o 180hrs classroom instruction and practice [9 weekends + 5 days en-block residential] o 40 day meditation and yoga practice. [i.e. 31 mins a day in student s own time+ o 12hrs reading [see essential reading (focus on knowing and understanding the technology and its effects)] o Attendance at minimum of 5 sadhanas/morning meditations (12.5hrs) [on the training days] o Included in this time will be the viewing of at least two video classes by Yogi Bhajan.
Reading: essential reading: The Course Manual and two chapters from The Master s Touch by Yogi Bhajan. Recommended reading: Pantajalis Sutras, other Kundalini Yoga Manuals, any book on charkas. Additional classes: students are required to attend a minimum of 20 Kundalini Yoga classes either during or after the training. These must be taught by an KRI certified instructor. Evaluation Of The Student: The final evaluation of the student for completion of the course will be based on completion of the above criteria as well as the Tutors general evaluation of: o The student s involvement with the course *including leading yoga sessions on the course] o Their general grasp of the practical material o Commitment to the 3HO Code of Professional Standards for Kundalini Yoga Teachers o Satisfactory completion of exam and course work [see below] Where appropriate the evaluation will include an interview between the student and two Tutors. Exam and Course work: o Maintain a journal of experience and progress, [in particular recording the experience of 40 day practice] o Pass a satisfactory grade in the written exam. o Design two separate course curricula. Evaluation Of Tutors: The student is required to complete a brief confidential evaluation form for each of the KRI Tutors on the course. These will be submitted to the head office of the Kundalini Research Institute (KRI). On completion: The student will obtain the KRI level I Kundalini Yoga Instructors Certificate for teaching Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. This course is approved by the Kundalini Research Institute [KRI] and qualifies the teacher for registration as member of Kundalini Yoga Netherlands (KYN) and the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association (IKYTA), which include internet listings and other professional benefits.
APPLICATION FORM FOR LEVEL I TRAINING - KUNDALINI YOGA INSTRUCTOR: I hereby apply for participation on the Kundalini Yoga Instructor s course as detailed below. I have read and understood the conditions for completion of the course. I transferred 550,00 Euro non-refundable deposit to the following bank account: Cherdi Kala The Art of Upliftment, Laar 52, 5674 RD, Nuenen, The Netherlands For national bank transfer: Account no. 3456006. For international bank transfer: IBAN: NL50INGB0003456006 BIC: INGBNL2A I understand the cost of the full course is 2.750,00 (if registered before 21 Aug. 2015). 2.800,00 if registered between 21 Aug and 21 Sep 2015 2.850,00 after 21 Sep. 2015 And that I must pay 650,00 four weeks prior to starting the course on the 17 October 2015 as well as three subsequent payments by the start of the 3 rd, 5 th and 7 th Weekends. I attach a letter stating the reason why I wish to attend this course, detailing my yoga experience to date. Date of Birth... Fee bank transferred Please tick Name... one Address....... 550,00 non-refundable deposit 650,00 first instalment Post code... Telephone Mobile... E-mail.. EUR Other (specify) Please specify KYTT Lev1 2015 with the payment. Full payment of the first instalment entitles the student to collect his/her copy of the Training Manual from the School. In emergency contact Name.. Relation to you. Telephone Mobile. Address Disclaimer To the best of my knowledge there is no physical or mental medical reason why I should not do this course. I understand that the teachings of Yogi Bhajan do not constitute medical advice. SIGNED (by applicant). Date. For more information call or mail Sada Sat Simran Kaur: +31 (0) 6 23487109 or info@karamkriya.nl Send the contents of this form together with your motivation letter to info@karamkriya.nl