Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training, Amritsar
Participate to receive certification in Sat Dharam Kaur’s 200-hr Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Program, or to immerse yourself in the practice of Kundalini Yoga. Learn meditation skills, breathing practices, mantras and Kundalini Yoga exercises to take you to the next level of awareness, clarity and high performance in your life. This course provides the foundation to be able to teach specialized courses, including the Beyond Addiction Program, and the Healthy Breast Program.
Course Content
This comprehensive 200 hour training includes in-depth study of:
- Nature of Consciousness – Advaita, Neuroscience, Physics, Current Research
- Yoga Postures and Kriyas
- Bhandas and Mudras
- Meditation
- Sound and Mantra
- Breathing Exercises
- Patanjali’s Sutras
- Yogic History and Philosophy
- Western Anatomy and Physiology
- Kundalini Yoga meets Polyvagal Theory
- Subtle Anatomy – Chakras and Ten Bodies
- Somatic Awareness – Acknowledging Emotions and Body Memories
- Layers of Identity; Psychological and Spiritual Integration
- Trauma, Yoga and Spiritual Bypass
- Ethics and Social-Spiritual Ecology
- The Practice of Self-Inquiry
Benefits of this Program
- You will receive a thorough grounding on all the basics of Kundalini Yoga.
- The program is a blend of lecture, reading, group interaction and yogic practices to give you a powerful, deep experience.
- Personal guidance and feedback in key teaching skills will be given.
- You will be introduced to a network of people committed to self-improvement, healing and professional development.
- Receive professional certification that meets the requirements for the 200-hours Yoga Alliance membership (approval pending – will be announced once approved)
- Train with experienced, professional and knowledgeable yoga instructors.
- Excellent teaching materials are included in the cost of the course.
- Use this as your foundational course to prepare you to teach specialty courses in Kundalini Yoga
Location & Dates
Course Dates:
November 27 – December 19, 2024 in-person (200 hours)
from 8:00am to 6:00pm daily with some extra evening events
Daily early morning sadhana and visits to the Golden Temple are included outside of the training hours.
Participants will have free access after the training to Sat Dharam Kaur’s online yoga classes (Tues and Wed from 6:30-8 am ET) and monthly Open Practice Series Meditations in 2025.
| DAILY SCHEDULE: NOVEMBER 27 – DECEMBER 19, 2024
The daily schedule for the above dates is as follows. |
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| TIME (ET – Toronto) | ACTIVITY |
| 8:00 – 10:30 am | Course Content |
| 10:30 – 10:45 am | Break |
| 10:45 – 1:00 pm | Course Content |
| 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Lunch |
| 2:00 – 4:00 pm | Course Content |
| 4:00 – 4:15 pm | Break |
| 4:15 – 6:00 pm | Course Content |
| Sat Dharam Kaur will be the lead instructor, teaching at least 150 hours, with several guest instructors, to be announced. | |
| Optional Online Yoga Classes
(20 are required with any certified KY teacher) |
Sat Dharam teaches online every Tues and Wed morning. You will need to complete 20 yoga classes outside of class time with any certified Kundalini Yoga teachers after the training ends. |
| Tuesday, Wednesday
6:30 – 8:00 am ET |
Optional Kundalini Yoga class with Sat Dharam, live on Zoom. (no charge) |
| Daily Morning Sadhana
4:15 am – 6:30 am (5 are required) |
You will need to complete at least 5 morning sadhanas during the training. More than that are optional. You are welcome to join the morning sadhanas any time. (no charge) |
The venue of the program is within steps of the Golden Temple, where you can renew your devotion and spiritual connection, regardless of your faith. The beautiful sound of Gurbani music reverberating through the Golden Temple is a healing balm for the soul.
Location:
Yoga Shala, a yoga studio within a 5 minute walk to the Golden Temple.
| Arrival: | Tuesday, November 26, 2024 |
| Departure: | Friday, December 20, 2024 |
| Length of stay: | 24 nights |
Accommodation:
Accommodation can be ashram style, adjacent to the Yoga Shala, or at nearby hotels.
Yoga Shala accommodation includes a shared apartment, with several rooms and 2-3 separate beds in each room, plus 3 meals, water and tea daily. It is also possible to request a single room.
Amenities include cotton sheets and quilts; a personal safe; kettle and herbal tea; water-purifier to drink clean water; herbal soap; self-laundry facilities; rooftop patio; internet access. Each floor includes two bathrooms and one shower facility with hot water.
Yoga Shala Meals:
For reservation at the Yoga Shala please contact Parvinder at: [email protected]
Meals may be purchased from Yoga Shala separately from accommodation, so that we can eat together even if you are staying elsewhere. All meals can be vegetarian or vegan:
Alternate Accommodation Options:
Instructors
Sat Dharam is a Kundalini Yoga teacher trainer and instructor, author, and naturopathic doctor practicing in Owen Sound, Ontario. She has studied Kundalini Yoga since 1976 and has facilitated teacher training programs in Toronto (ON), Canmore (AB), and New Mexico. She has developed an addiction recovery program using Kundalini Yoga as well as a breast health yoga training, designed to help educate women in breast cancer prevention through Kundalini Yoga and lifestyle change. She been working closely with Dr. Gabor Maté in delivering a psychotherapeutic modality called Compassionate Inquiry, which … Continued
Fees & Registration
Course Fee (does not include accommodation, food or travel):
Option 1:
Early registration price of:
$2600 CAD until March 21, 2024.
Option 2:
Regular registration price of:
$2800 CAD on or after March 22, 2024.
Registration:
In order to register online for this course, you must:
- Click the register button below to fill out the registration form
- Go back to this page and click the Pay Online button to pay through Paypal with a one-time fee. Alternatively, use the Other Registration Methods below and contact us to pay in instalments.
Other Registration Methods:
If you would like to use another method to pay for this course, please register for the course online above and contact us with the payment info below.
Email: [email protected].
Phone: (519) 372-9212 with your credit card information.
Fax: Fax your credit card information to (519) 372-2755.
Payment may be made either online, by cheque, money order or VISA/MC (this fee includes the Teacher Training manual.
Please call or email Sat Dharam Kaur [email protected] (519) 372-9212 if you have further questions or concerns.
Cancellation Policy:
If you wish to cancel your course registration up to 4 weeks before the course starts, a full refund – $300 CAD will be given.
If you cancel two weeks before the program or anytime thereafter, no refunds will be provided.