level one – 2024
KRI Aquarian Teacher Training in association with LEAD TRAINER Shiv Charan Singh & Karam Kriya School
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overview
Obtain a Kundalini Yoga Teaching Certificate recognized globally and develop the skills, confidence and consciousness required to become a teacher of the Aquarian Age.
The 200-hr Level One Teacher Training offers the basics and fundamentals of Kundalini yoga and helps to instill lifelong habits of personal practice.
- 40 days - Immersive Meditations
- 180 hours - Classroom Instruction
- 40 hours - Independent Study
Ideally, you are already an active practitioner of Kundalini yoga. We recommend active participation in a minimum of 10 classes, as well as attendance in at least 3 Aquarian Sadhana experiences.
We highly suggest regular class attendance with our primary trainer, Hari Darshan Kaur aka Nancy Zabaneh
In addition to full attendance on the course, reading will be assigned to you both before and after modules as will homework assignments. Other course requirements are as follows:
- Take Home Exam and/or Final Exam.
- Signed attendance of at least 20 Kundalini yoga classes during or after the training with a KRI certified teacher.
- Creation of 2 course curricula, 1 special program (5 weeks) and 1 Kundalini yoga beginner program (10 weeks).
- Practice of a 40-day yoga set or meditation (11 minutes minimum) with 40-day diary.
- Participation in 5 Rebirthings or one White Tantra or one 6-hour meditation experience.
A deadline for submission of the above-listed requirements will be given toward the end of the course and a penalty is applicable to those who extend beyond the agreed date.
We do take into account extenuating circumstances and of course deadlines are only applicable to those eligible for certification in a given year.
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trainers
Shiv Charan Singh is a spiritual teacher, steeped in the traditions of Kundalini Yoga. Karam Kriya, the school he founded, means ‘total action through which our karma is brought to completion through the application of spiritual consciousness’.
Through the philosophy and practice of Karam Kriya, Shiv Charan Singh is deeply 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 – to become the best they can be.
He is the author of several books on different aspects of spiritual life including human communication, the mystery of numbers (Let the Numbers Guide You) and poetry.
As a renowned teacher of Kundalini Yoga since 1980 and a Lead Teacher Trainer for the KRI accredited Kundalini Yoga Aquarian Teacher Training Level I & Level II, Shiv Charan Singh mentors training programmes worldwide.
Nancy Zabaneh is a crucial element in founding yoga in the MENA region and has helped train hundreds of yoga instructors through Darshan, an inclusive training and seminar platform for the study of yoga, philosophy and ancient paths of wisdom.
As the first Kundalini yoga teacher trainer in the Arab Gulf, she was a trainer in one of the first yoga teacher trainings in Palestine, a lead facilitator in Saudi Arabia's inaugural wellness festival in AlUla, and a supporting facilitator in the launch of Beyond Addiction in northern India. Most recently, she has held social outreach programs and special events in Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey.
Drawing on the years of integrative study and teaching to support others in achieving their fullest potential, she is an active counsellor working with a plethora of tools, including Compassionate Inquiry, the psychotherapeutic approach founded by internationally renowned physician Dr Gabor Mate, as part of the program's primary cohorts. Academically trained as a diplomat with a career behind her in the corporate world, Nancy now concentrates her energy on starting conversations that are transformative to people's lives.
Known for her warmth, enthusiasm and no-nonsense compassionate manner, Nancy's events and trainings support the recognition of Truth in every aspect of life. Nancy is deeply committed to a life of awakening through self-inquiry, accountability and awareness, bringing humility of leadership and objectivity to corporate spaces, couples and groups alike. Social impact and community outreach are a central component of her work.
Shama Kaur is an Egyptian KRI Certified Lead Trainer, Health & Wellness Mentor and the founder of YallaYoga.
Shama’s first encounter with yoga came at a time when she was struggling with her mother’s eternal disease. Through the practice of Kundalini Yoga, she started the healing journey.
At the age of 25, Shama completed the Level 1 Aquarian Trainer Program in the United States.
Ever since she has been pioneering the spread of Kundalini Yoga in the Arab world and globally.
In Arabic ‘Shams’ means sun and ‘Shama’ means candle, put them together and her name means the one who shines the light of her inner soul.
Ardaas Singh began his career as a musician, university teacher and researcher. Even though his parents are both yogis and was surrounded from birth by yogic books and chakra drawings, Ardaas didn’t begin his yogic studies until 2002, while working on his Phd in Artificial Intelligence.
His first steps in the path were as a Mantra Yogi under the training of Muz Murray in U.K., France and India. He then trained in Sat Nam Rasayan and completed the Level 1 intensive training to become a Kundalini Yoga Instructor in New Mexico, US. Apart from India and the US, Ardaas has traveled throughout Europe receiving the teachings of Karam Kriya from his Spiritual Teacher, Shiv Charan Singh.
At present, he is a lead trainer fully dedicated to the transmission of yogic teachings as an international trainer of Karam Kriya Consultants and Kundalini Yoga Teachers Level 1 and 2.
Leela-Charan Prem is a dedicated Kundalini Yoga teacher who has been sharing her passion for this ancient practice since 2015. With a deep commitment to uplifting her students, Leela-Charan believes in empowering individuals to discover and embrace their true potential, allowing them to become the best version of themselves. She finds immense joy in inspiring her students to share their unique gifts with the world around them.
Leela-Charan feels blessed to be able to teach Kundalini Yoga, a practice that has transformed her own life in countless ways. Through her classes, she creates a safe and nurturing space where students can explore the power of breath, movement, and meditation to cultivate physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
With a warm and compassionate approach, Leela-Charan guides her students through dynamic kriyas, invigorating pranayama techniques, and soothing meditations, all designed to awaken the dormant energy within and unlock the limitless potential that resides within each individual.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Leela-Charan welcomes you to join her in this transformative journey of self-discovery, self-healing, and self-empowerment. Step onto the mat with an open heart and a willingness to explore, and together, let us embark on a path of holistic well-being and inner growth.
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financials
USD 3,500.00 (AED 12,850.00) to be paid on or before 1st November 2023
*Should you wish to register with a family member or as part of a pair, the rate is further reduced. Please email satnaam@darshan.ae for further details.
USD 4,100.00 (AED 15,000.00) to be paid on or before 10th December 2023
*Should you wish to register with a family member or as part of a pair, the rate is further reduced. Please email satnaam@darshan.ae for further details.
Scholarships will be considered to those with special needs/circumstances.
Please reach out to us at satnaam@darshan.ae
Any cancellation before the commencement of the module will be subject to admin fees.
Payments are non-refundable on or after 15th December 2023.