Foundation Level One Teacher Training course in September 2026!
A Sacred Journey of Awakening & Service
Embark on a transformative journey with our Kundalini Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training course in the heart of South Africa. This immersive program is designed for individuals passionate about deepening their understanding of Kundalini Yoga and sharing its profound teachings with others.
Course Highlights:
- Foundational Teachings: Delve into the philosophy and principles of Kundalini Yoga, exploring its roots and understanding the profound impact it can have on mind, body, and spirit.
- Asana and Pranayama Mastery: Learn and embody the dynamic kriyas, asanas, and pranayama techniques specific to Kundalini Yoga. Develop a personal practice and gain the ability to guide others through transformative sequences.
- Meditation and Mantra: Explore the power of meditation and mantra in Kundalini Yoga. Acquire the tools to lead diverse meditation practices and integrate mantra chanting into your classes.
- Anatomy and Energetics: Deepen your understanding of the human body and its energetic systems. Explore how Kundalini Yoga affects the subtle body, chakras, and the flow of prana.
- Teaching Methodology: Hone your teaching skills through practical sessions and gain confidence in leading Kundalini Yoga classes. Learn effective communication, class planning, and adaptability to different student needs.
- Cultivating Community: Foster a sense of community and support within the Kundalini Yoga tradition. Connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and build a network of fellow Kundalini Yoga practitioners.
Scholarships available for Yogis from previously or currently disadvantaged backgrounds!
A few places on this Level 1 Teacher Training course are generously sponsored to empower previously or currently disadvantaged persons of color. The full course cost of R30.000 will be covered and we invite interested individuals to apply for this scholarship opportunity. Scroll further down for details on how to apply.
Schedule
PHASE ONE — FOUNDATION
Spring Immersion
| DAY & DATE | TOPICS |
|---|---|
| SATURDAY 5 September 14:00 – 16:00 | Course Goals & Content · Yogi Bhajan · Lineage · Transmission |
| SUNDAY 6 September 05:30 – 08:00 09:00 – 11:00 | Sadhana Adi Mantra · Mangala Charan · Teachers Oath · Golden Chain · Wearing White · Head Cover · 5 Sutras of the Aquarian Age |
| SATURDAY 12 September 14:00 – 16:00 | Chakras · Sat Kriya |
| SUNDAY 13 September 05:30 – 08:00 09:00 – 11:00 | Sadhana Musculo-Skeletal System · The Spine · Ida, Pingala & Shushumna · Nadis |
| SATURDAY 19 September 14:00 – 16:00 | 5 Stages of Learning · Sustenance & Deliverance |
| SUNDAY 20 September 05:30 – 08:00 09:00 – 11:00 | Sadhana The Piscean Age · The Aquarian Age |
| SATURDAY 26 September 14:00 – 16:00 | Ishnaan · Bodycare · Arising & Retiring |
| SUNDAY 27 September 14:00 – 16:00 | The 3 Diaphragms & Gates · Breath Basics · Prana & Apana · Body Locks |
| SATURDAY 3 October 05:30 – 08:00 09:00 – 11:00 | Sadhana Aquarian Sadhana · Personal Sadhana · 40 Days Yoga & Meditation |
| SUNDAY 4 October 14:00 – 16:00 | Kundalini Rising · Ojas |
RESIDENTIAL WEEK
10-day Immersive Retreat
| DATES & TIMES | FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER | SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER | SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER | MONDAY 19 OCTOBER | TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER | WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER | THURSDAY 22 OCTOBER | FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER | SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER | SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 – 8:00 | Japji · Yoga · Meditation | Japji · Yoga · Meditation | Japji · Yoga · Meditation | Japji · Yoga · Meditation | Japji · Yoga · Meditation | Japji · Yoga · Meditation | Japji · Yoga · Meditation | Japji · Yoga · Meditation | Japji · Yoga · Meditation | |
| 08:00 | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST |
| 10:00 – 10:45 | Meditation + Feedback | Meditation + Feedback | Meditation + Feedback | Meditation + Feedback | Meditation + Feedback | Meditation + Feedback | Meditation + Feedback | Meditation + Feedback | Pack Up | |
| 11:00 – 12:15 | Structure of a Kundalini Class Timing · Music · Preparation · Voice · Pace · Adjustments & Adaptations | 8 Limbs of Yoga | Mind + Meditation | Vegetarian Food Transitional Vegetarian · Yogic Diet · Digestive System | Relaxation & Brain Waves Gong | Vayus | Venus Kriyas White Tantric Yoga | One-to-One Sessions | Closing Ceremony · Circle Homeward Bound · Sat Nam 🙏 |
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| 12:30 – 13:30 | Breathing + Bhandas | The Concept of Kriya in KY | Mantra + Mantra Quiz | 10 Bodies | Death, Dying & Reincarnation | Analyze a Yoga Set | Mudras | Unconscious Bias | ||
| 13:30 – 16:00 | Arrival + Land | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | |
| 16:00 – 17:30 | Welcome & Tune In Meditation All Rosters · Schedules · Rhythm of the Land | Yoga · Meditation Trainee Practical Teaching Experience | Yoga · Meditation Trainee Practical Teaching Experience | Yoga · Meditation Trainee Practical Teaching Experience | Yoga · Meditation Trainee Practical Teaching Experience | Yoga · Meditation Trainee Practical Teaching Experience | Yoga · Meditation Trainee Practical Teaching Experience | Yoga · Meditation Trainee Practical Teaching Experience | Yoga · Meditation Trainee Practical Teaching Experience | |
| 17:45 – 18:45 | Walk to the River | Meridians Meridian Partner Exercise | KY Posture Clinic Asana Groups | Celestial Communication | Seated Postures · Angles & Triangles | Beginners · Pregnancy · Silver · Chair Yoga Varied Abilities | Spiritual Bypassing Challenging Situations · Teaching in Specialized Settings | Rebirthing | ||
| 18:45 | SUPPER | SUPPER | SUPPER | SUPPER | SUPPER | SUPPER | SUPPER | SUPPER | SUPPER |
✦ SWEET SILENCE ✦ 8PM – 8AM ✦ EVERY NIGHT ✦
PHASE TWO — DEEPENING
Late Spring & Early Summer
| DAY & DATE | TOPICS |
|---|---|
| SATURDAY 31 October 14:00 – 16:00 | Gunas · Tattvas |
| SUNDAY 1 November 05:30 – 08:00 09:00 – 11:00 | Sadhana Koshas |
| SATURDAY 7 November 14:00 – 16:00 | Relaxation · Brain & Nervous System · Brainwaves |
| SATURDAY 14 November 14:00 – 16:00 | Epochs |
| SUNDAY 22 November 05:30 – 08:00 09:00 – 11:00 | Sadhana Abundance & Prosperity · Leadership |
| SATURDAY 28 November 14:00 – 16:00 | Respiratory System · Endocrine System |
| SUNDAY 29 November 05:30 – 08:00 09:00 – 11:00 | Sadhana Beginners Yoga · Exam & Assignment Guidance |
| SATURDAY 5 December 14:00 – 16:00 | Self Sensory System · Sat Nam Rasayan |
PHASE THREE — INTEGRATION
New Year, New Teacher
| DAY & DATE | TOPICS |
|---|---|
| SATURDAY 9 January 14:00 – 16:00 | Fe/Male Energies · Humanology · Reproductive System |
| SUNDAY 10 January 05:30 – 08:00 09:00 – 11:00 | Sadhana Shabd Guru · Bij Mantra · Ashtang & Types of Mantra |
| SATURDAY 16 January 14:00 – 16:00 | Genito-Urinary System |
| SUNDAY 23 January 05:30 – 08:00 09:00 – 11:00 | Sadhana Immune System · Circulatory System |
| SATURDAY 30 January 14:00 – 16:00 | Gurudakshina · SAKYTA Teachers Association · Insurance · Examination · Advertising as a Teacher |
Scholarships available for Yogis from previously or currently disadvantaged backgrounds!
We believe in creating an inclusive and diverse community of Kundalini Yoga teachers and practitioners, and these scholarship opportunities are a step towards ensuring accessibility and representation within the transformative world of Kundalini Yoga.
How to Apply: Interested individuals are invited to submit a short essay (maximum 500 words) detailing a bit about themselves, why they are passionate about undertaking this Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training, and why they believe they should be considered for this scholarship opportunity. Essays must be submitted together with the course application and a photograph of the applicant in their yoga class.
Submission Deadline: [ date to be decided ] Essays can be submitted via email to hello@kundaliniyoga.co.za and the successful candidate will be notified by [ date to be decided ].
We look forward to receiving your heartfelt essays and welcoming two deserving individuals to join our Level 1 Teacher Training program.
Should you have any questions about this course, please don’t hesitate to contact us, and if you are reading this and know of someone who might benefit from this course, feel free to pass this information on!
You can download the application form by clicking on one of the links below. Fill out the application and send it to pritam.khalsa@gmail.com so we can get talking!
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