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The Aquarian Teacher
Level 1 Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Program

Friday September 17th 2010 - Sunday June 12th 2011

Daily Timetable: 10 weekends
Friday evenings, all day Saturday and Sunday

Cost: 1) Paid in full on or before July 2: $2,695 (materials included) plus GST
2) Paid in full on or before August 20: $2,725 ($200 by August 11) plus GST
3) Payment plan: $1,000 on or before September 17 + 4 payments of $490 due September 17, October 17, November 17, December 17 - $2,960 in total plus GST |
This Teacher Training Program is for everyone, whether you desire to become a certified teacher or simply wish to deepen your personal experience of Kundalini Yoga. New students to Kundalini Yoga will gain a strong foundation to begin a lasting practice in this ancient technology and longtime practitioners can deepen their experience, gain new skills, and challenge themselves by really delving deep into the technology of Kundalini Yoga.
Students and teachers of other types of yoga will also benefit from learning and practicing Kundalini Yoga and giving themselves a chance to experience why Kundalini Yoga is called the “Yoga of Awareness.” The course will give you a life-long foundation for a successful yoga practice.
If you want to deepen your relationship with your spirit and you are ready to begin a process of positive change in your life, then this course is for you.
Join our family of Kundalini Yogis in Toronto
An invaluable part of your study will be the personal direction, counselling and care you receive from Gurutej Kaur and Siri Bandhu Kaur, and Teacher Training administrator and intern Guru Fatha Singh. They are known and recognized as experts and leaders in the international community of Kundalini Yoga teachers. Together, they bring more than 75 years of teaching experience to this training program.
As an adjunct to the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association (IKYTA), the Toronto community serves to support teachers and students locally. The Toronto Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association (TKYTA) each year celebrates the first arrival of Yogi Bhajan here in Toronto, his first foothold in the West, back in 1968. Members are able to find and list classes, community events and services on our web-site: www.torontokundaliniyoga.com.
The crown jewel of our community is our teacher training centre, Guru Ram Das Ashram located near the Annex in downtown Toronto. Purchased and renovated in 1976, it serves as the venue for classes, workshops and all kinds of celebrations.
The Curriculum includes:
· Fundamentals of Kundalini Yoga
· Western & Yogic Anatomy
· Postures for Strength & Healing
· The Science of Mind & Meditation
· Using Sound & Mantra for Elevation & Integration
· Yogic Breathing for Empowerment & Elevation
· Relaxation & Stress Relief
· The Chakras & Ten Bodies
· Self-healing Through Yogic Diet & Nutrition
· Yoga History & Philosophy
· Development of a Daily Yoga Practice (Sadhana)
· The Role of the Kundalini Yoga Teacher
· The Structure of a Kundalini Yoga Class
· Teaching Kundalini Yoga Postures, Kriyas & Meditations
· Practice Teaching in a Supportive Environment
· An Experience of White Tantric Yoga
Your Teachers:
Gurutej Kaur has been teaching people how to connect to their higher consciousness through yoga, chanting, meditation and healing for over 40 years. Her name means “the one who brings you from darkness into light at the speed of light.” Based in Los Angeles, Gurutej has started Kundalini Yoga centres in Canada and the USA. www.gurutej.com
Testimonials: “I so appreciate your ability to step out of yourself and give to others unselfishly. You have helped me to see my fullest potential beyond the fears that stand in my way. I admire your dedication to bringing positive change to the world and helping others live up to their greatest promise.” – Marla Maples, actress/dedicated seeker
“Our greatest Gift after studying with Gurutej for 10 years is potential. We have received so much strength, compassion, endurance and awareness. This has helped our expansion in our family, our religious community, and our three restaurants.” – Tom & Emily Kaplan, Hugo’s West Hollywood, Studio City & Highland Grounds
“Gurutej is the breath I dream of and the spiritual force for which I strive. The combined energy of both embodies a very special and powerful woman.” – Victoria Jackson, Victoria Jackson Cosmetics
Siri Bandhu Kaur, RMT has served as personal healer to both Yogi Bhajan and his wife, Bibji. Siri Bandhu has taught at Ottawa University, 3HO Summer and Winter Solstices, the Ottawa-Carleton Board of Education, and the London College of Acupuncture in England. She currently serves as a moderator of the Yahoo Kundalini Yoga Group and teaches at the PranaShanti Yoga Centre in Ottawa. With her husband, Siri Bandhu owns a wonderful spa and bed & breakfast. www.downtownbb.com
This program includes Associate Membership in the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association (IKYTA). Once you have completed the Teacher Training course and have received your KRI Level 1 Certificate, you may upgrade (for a small fee) to Full Professional Membership. This program also meets the standards for the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification set by Yoga Alliance, a broad-based US standards organization.
photo - Richard Lautens, Toronto Star |
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