Kundalini Yoga Cambodia


    Kundalini Yoga
                                        as taught by Yogi Bhajan

     International
     Teacher Certification Program

    “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



    KRI Level-1 Teacher Certification is increasingly a worldwide standard for Kundalini Yoga
    Teachers with thousands of teachers being trained in many countries in all continents. In
    many countries certification by the USA-based Kundalini Research Institute (KRI) is accepted
    for professional Kundalini Yoga occupations. Certification is necessary to obtain membership
    in the International Kundalini Yoga Teacher Association (IKYTA) and the Yoga Alliance, both
    based in the USA.

    In Asia the programme is currently available in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and China.
    Countries where the programme is scheduled to start are: Japan, Sri Lanka and Cambodia.

    The teacher program in Asia is carried out by qualified Teacher Training Groups under the
    coordination of Sunder Singh Khalsa, a certified Teachers Trainer of the Kundalini Research
    Institute with more than 35 years of experience in teaching Kundalini Yoga.


    For Whom
    The KRI Teacher Training Certification Program is open to yoga students interested to
    become Kundalini Yoga teachers, as well as to those who want to immerse themselves in the
    science of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.


    Training Program Curriculum
    The KRI Level-1 Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Certification Program includes the theory
    and practice of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. The curriculum, includes:
      
    Kundalini Yoga Postures,
    Pranayama, Mantra, Kriyas, and Meditation;
    The Role of a Kundalini Yoga Teacher;
    Yogic Philosophy & The Roots  of Kundalini Yoga;
    Yogic & Western Anatomy;
    Humanology & Yogic Lifestyle.


    KRI Level 1 Teacher Certification Requirements
    The main requirements for KRI Level 1 Teacher Certification include participation in all 39 class
    sessions; completion of presentation and teaching assignments; fulfillment of a personal yoga
    practice; a passing grade on the KRI written exam. In addition, students have to participate
    in at least two workshops with Sunder Singh Khalsa, or other substitute KRI Certified Teacher
    Trainers and have attended a number of scheduled early-morning practice sessions
    (‘sadhana’). KRI Certification also requires agreement with the KRI Code of Ethics for Kundalini
    Yoga Teachers.
    Course Duration

    The total course duration is 250 hours. The program consists of 39 sessions taught in 4
    modules (9-10 sessions per module). In order to qualify for certification, students must
    complete the 4 modules within 2 years.

    The program includes about 125 hours of class sessions (including class presentations,
    teaching and teacher guided Q+A and peer group discussion); 40 hours for workshops, 45
    hours for assignments, homework and preparation; and at least 40 hours for personal yoga
    practice.

    The course in Cambodia will be spread over one year. Each month there will be 2-3 weekends
    with a ½ day session on Saturday and/or Sunday. Maximum 39 weekends over a one year
    period. Occasionally, intensive weekends may take place with full day classes on Saturday
    and/or Sunday.

    Students can start the course at any time, but preferably at the beginning of a module.

    Course Credits
    The Teacher Certification Programme in Cambodia is the same as in other countries in Asia
    (China, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Japan).  Classes taken in these countries can be
    credited to the programme in Cambodia

    The required workshops with Sunder Singh Khalsa can be attended in the different countries
    as well.

    Fees
    The Teacher Training Fees include a one-time non-reimbursable Registration Fee, and an
    Attendance Fee payable for each module. Training Hand-outs and other materials are
    charged separately.
    The fees include the attendance fee for the required workshops with Sunder Singh Khalsa,
    but exclude travel, lodging & board, and/or other workshop expenses.

    Registration Fee:    US$ 200   (valid 2 years)  (payment at start of Teacher Training)
    Attendance Fee:    US$ 175   per module       (payment at start of module)
    Materials Fee:         US$   25   per module       (payment at start of module)

    Total costs (excluding travel, lodging & board, and/or other workshop expenses): US$ 1000

    Fees paid are not reimbursable once the first session has been attended.
    Partial Scholarships can be requested by Cambodians (conditions apply).

    Visitors can attend. Fee per class: Cambodians US$ 8, Foreigners US$ 20.


    Class Programme:
    The programme of each class includes:
    Sadhana; Lecture; Asana practice: Kriya and meditation practice; Student presentation and
    teaching; Homework discussion; Question and Answers.
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