Level 1Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training

For anyone who wants to:become a certified yoga teacher

deepen their personal experience with Kundalini Yoga integrate the yoga lifestyle into their daily life and profession

Start September 2018

The Level1 Teacher training is developed by Yoga Lifestyle in partnership with Gurumarka Singh Khalsa and is recognized by the KRI - Kundalini Yoga Research Institute

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What is yogaBreathKriya

MantraSadhana

Meditation Relaxation

PosturesAnatomyChakras

Ten BodiesPsychology

HumanologyAquariun age Golden Chain

Yogi BhajanRol of a teacher

Yogic diet Yogic lifestyle

“If you want to learn somethingread about it.

If you want to understand somethingwrite about it.

If you want to master somethingteach it.”

Yogi Bhajan

Extra supportYou will have personal interviews during the year to support your personal development process and changes that naturally occur during the training. In addition, certified tea-chers will join us to offer their support, wis-dom, experience, inspiration and guidance.

LocationThe training takes place in a beautiful seminar house with bright rooms, heated floors, com-fortable 2 person bedrooms and is surroun-ded by countryside and forest. The house provides us with a quiet, warm and safe at-mosphere to be together and do our work.

MaterialTraining manuals include: The Aquarian Teacher The Master’s Touch Aquarian Sadhana CD

CertificationThis training is certified by KRI - Kundalini Re-search Institute. After successful completion of the training you receive the "International Kundalini Yoga Level 1 - Instructor" certifi-cate.

The training The Level 1 program is designed to deepen your knowledge and experience about yoga; providing you the theory, practice and expe-rience needed to become a well trained and professional teacher. The training is for any-one who is interested in a healthy and consci-ous lifestyle.

The course is taught over 5 weekends, 1 full week and the test weekend. The weekends begin at 19.00 on Friday and end at 17.00 on Sunday. Each day begins with Sadhana; morning discipline to clean the subconscious mind and to give you strength so you can-not be defeated. This is followed by theory classes, yoga, meditations, assignments, and outside activities. During the breaks we serve tasty and healthy vegetarian meals. The weekThe full week is a unique opportunity to go deep into the experience of who you truly are. The daily sadhana, yogic diet and healing en-vironment allow you to become aware of your relationship to food, emotions, stress and family patterns. We will do long meditations, experience the power of group conscious-ness and have group activities in nature. Past participants have commented at the life trans-forming effect of this week.

Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training level 1

Gurumarka Singh Lived for 14 years at the ashram in New Mexico studying with Yogi Bhajan (Master in Kundalini Yoga). Gurumarka has been teaching Kundalini Yoga since 1972. He has been living in Europe since 1995 where he has been tea-ching and training teachers. Gurumarka also offers: Level 2 and Children’s Yoga Teacher Training, Life-MAP Strategic Planning for Personal Success and Personal Coaching.

TeamA team approach assures the best learning envi-ronment. Guest teachers and trainees will offer their many years of experience on subjects they are most familiar with. This offers you a chance to experience different teaching styles form long-time successful teachers. All trainers are KRI/IKYTA certified.

Trainers & team

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Level 1 Studie voorwaarden 2011 / 2012

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Level 1 Studie voorwaarden 2011 / 2012

LocationMeeuwenveen AccommodatiesMeeuwenveenweg 1-3 Havelte / 0521-341289www.meeuwenveen.nl

Pre-interviewA pre-interview helps us better understand your needs for the course. This can be done in person or on the phone.

Dates: 2018/2019 07 - 09 September 05 - 07 October 23 - 25 November 11 - 18 January (week) 22 - 24 February 05 - 07 April 24 - 26 May (exam)

Weekends start at 19:00 h on Friday.1 or 2 weekends can be made up if missed.

CostsFrom € 3150 which includes:- course fee- registration deposit- seminar house- tasty vegetarian meals- examination and certification fee

€ 150 - 250 extra:Training Manual, Books and CD’s

Payment options* € 3150 (payment before 15th of July)€ 3250 (payment before 28th of August)€ 3350 (3 Payment option - the deposit of € 500 + € 850 before 28th of August and 2 payments of € 1000)(*This information may change.) Registration1) Fill out the online registration form on our website: www.lifestylestudio.nl by opening the level 1 Teacher Training page, and click the ‘registrate here’ button.

2) Transfer the deposit of € 500 (non-refundable) Limited to 25 students.

Bank: Rabobank Rek.nr. 1281.30.369 Please specify: TTL1 2018 + your name

Contact informationYoga Lifestyleinfo@lifestylestudio.nl www.lifestylestudio.nl06 - 42 00 63 64

Irène Hendrix (Giandev Kaur)irene@lifestylestudio.nl06 - 27 26 82 82

You have to understand the purpose of life.

The purpose of life is to do something

which will live forever.

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1. Registration1.1 Online registrationStudents can register by completing the online registration form. The agreement between the student and Yoga Lifestyle (YL) includes the online registration form, the study brochure and the included study conditions. Through online registration the student agrees with its contents.

1.2. depositThe registration is only valid after a deposit of 500 euro per bank.

Indicating: TTL1 2018 deposit and your name.

Bank informationRabobank 1281.30.369Yoga LifestyleAmsterdamIBAN: NL05RABO0128130369 BIC: RABONL2U

1.3 Introductory meetingUpon receipt of the registration YL will contact the student for an introduction meeting. During the interview, the student can ask questions about the program. For the training this interview is an important means to better understand the background and motivation of the student. This will help to best serve the student needs during the training. The conversation may take place during a personal appointment or by telephone.

1.4 WelcomeThe student will receive by email a confirmation and further details in preparation for the first weekend:

• Confirmation of registration• Information about the location, route description and other

practical informationBefore the first weekend, the student will also receive a contact list of all enrolled students. This can be used to arrange transportation, and for later correspondence.

• Student contact list

1.5 Time for reflectionAfter registration, the student has a reflection time of 14 days. If the student decides not to do the training within this time, the contract shall be dissolved and the paid training fee reimbursed.

2. Payment 2.1 TransferPayment by bank transfer:Please specify: TTL1 2018 deposit, your name, the installment number (where applicable).Bank informationRabobank 1281.30.369Yoga LifestyleAmsterdamIBAN: NL05RABO0128130369 BIC: RABONL2U

2.2 Payment optionsOn the application form the student can choose from several payment options:

• Early payment and discount: For full payment before the specified discount dates, the student receives a significant discount. The full fee has to be paid at the latest 10 days before the first training weekend.

• Payment in installments: Both the deposit of 500 Euros for registration and the first term of 850 Euros, have to be paid in full at the latest 10 days before to the first training weekend. The other two terms of 1000 Euros have to be paid in full latest on the dates specified on the invoice you receive after registration.

2.3 BillingThe student receives an invoice for the total training costs. 2.4 Administrative questionsFor administrative questions, the student can contact the student contact person present during the training or the study coordinator. [See 13 Contact list].

3. Study materials3.1 OrderThe study materials are not included in the training fee and can be ordered online: www.satnam.eu.

3.2 Study material list• Aquarian Teacher - Yogi Bhajan• Master's Touch - Yogi Bhajan• Aquarian Sadhana CD - Karta Singh

3.3 OwnershipThe study materials are under copyright. The materials may not, without permission of the author, be copied or reproduced.

Study conditions – Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Level 1

Wisdom becomes knowledge when it

becomes your personal experience

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4.1 Certificate After successfully completing the teacher training the student receives the "International Kundalini Yoga Level 1 - Instructor" certificate by KRI - Kundalini Research Institute. This course is internationally accredited by KRI and qualifies the teacher for registration as a member of Kundalini Yoga Netherlands (KYN) and the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association (IKYTA). These memberships confirm the professional status and offer a teacher special support and benefits.

4.2 ConditionsStudents must fulfill the following criteria to successfully complete the training and receive certification:

Fee: Full payment of all fees.

Attendance: Students must attend a minimum of 80%. That means they are not allowed to miss more than two weekends. If a student cannot attend the lead trainer will indicate how to catch up the missed material. Absence of more than 80% may result in a student completing the course by attendance at a future Teacher Training program. Note: maximum length of training is 2 years from the starting date.

Hours: The course will be at least 200hrs (and additional time for exam, written course work. )

• 180 hrs classroom instruction and practice [6 weekends plus 1 week]

• 40 day meditation and yoga practice [15 – 31 minutes a day – own time]

• 12 hrs reading [see study material]• 18 sadhana / morning meditations [2.5 hrs on training

days]• Viewing of at least two video classes by Yogi Bhajan• 40 day sadhana / morning meditation [2.5 hrs – own time]

Reading: The training manual “The Aquarian Teacher” by Yogi Bhajan and two chapters from "The Master's Touch" by Yogi Bhajan. Recommended reading: Yogi’s World and other Kundalini Yoga manuals. For a complete list of books and material visit: www.satnam.eu

Additional classes: Students are required to attend a minimum of 20 Kundalini Yoga classes, either before, during, or after the training. These must be taught by a KRI certified instructor.

Examination and course assignment:• Written theoretic exam: questionnaire with open questions

en multiple choice.• Written practical exam: design two separate course

curricula.

4.3 Evaluation of the student:The final evaluation of the student for completion of the training will be based on completion of the above criteria as well as the general evaluation of:

• The student’s involvement with the training [including leading yoga sessions during the training]

• Their general grasp of the practical material• Commitment to the “3HO Code of Professional Standards

for Kundalini Yoga Teachers”.• Satisfactory completion of exam and course work [see 4.2

Examination and course assignment]• Group evaluation by the tutors.

4.4 Evaluation of tutors: The student is required to complete a brief confidential evaluation form for each of the KRI tutors on the course. These will be submitted to the head office of KRI.

4.5 Retake: A student who fails the first exam may retake and receive extra training at accommodation cost.

4.6 Questions and advice:The student has the right to ask for free advice regarding the study. During the training days advice can be sought at any time from the student contact person or teachers present.

4.7 Monitoring:Examinations are stored and supervised by KRI. KRI can perform a random check up. If the student disagrees with the outcome of the exam, the student can request KRI to re-evaluate. This result is binding.

5.1 Care and medical adviceWe invite the student to practicing yoga with enthusiasm. However, we recommend careful consideration to the implementation of the exercises during the training offered. If the student doubts whether yoga is recommended for certain injuries or conditions, we suggest them to consult a doctor or therapist. The instructions and guidance from the training provided are not intended to replace professional medical and psychological care. There are certain restrictions on the practice of yoga for pregnant and menstruating women. As a student, you're supposed to be aware of these restrictions. The student can find information about this in the study materials or can be informed by the teacher.

5.2 Liability Registration means that the student agrees to assume full responsibility and release all others from any liability for any injury or damage to persons or property directly or indirectly the result of the training. Organizers, teachers and staff are not responsible for any injury or damage to persons or property.

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6.1 DepositThe deposit of 500 euro for registration is non-refundable.

6.2 ForeclosureIf the student is temporarily unable to follow the training days, the training or payments for the training will not stop. Not attending training days needs to be reported at the latest 10 days before those training days. Together with the teacher we can examine how the missed material can be made up. Missed weekends can be attended in the next year’s training. The student pays just the cost of ac-commodation and meals. There is no refund of tuition for missed weekends possible.

6.3 TerminationIf the student wants to stop the training without the inten-tion of finishing the training within the following year the program can be terminated prematurely. Denunciation shall be effected by a registered letter to be received at the latest 10 days before the start of next training day. The student is entitled to 50% refund for the remaining days of training. At termination, the student will be charged 350 euro for additional organizational and administration costs.

6.4 Special casesIn special cases where the student terminates the course early, such as when there is an inability situation, YL will see what agreement for both parties is a fair solution. 6.5 Termination of agreementThe mutual rights and obligations arising from the agree-ment end once the agreement is terminated and the fee is paid.

7. Late payments7.1 Late paymentsIf payments are over 8 days late, the student will be ad-dressed and the amount can be increased with an admi-nistration fee. With a late payment of two months or more YL is entitled to terminate the student’s participation in the training, until payments have been done in full. Obligation for payment of the full training fee remains.

7.2 collectionIf a collection agency needs to be hired to recover the tuition, the money owed will be increased by 10%, with a minimum of 35 euro - collection fee. After payment of the debt, the training agreement can be restarted.

7.3 Debtors administrationThe debtors administration will be executed by the YL ac-countant:Le Bourdon B.V.Cees de Hommel

YL does everything in its power to avoid errors in brochu-res, ads and lessons. YL cannot accept liability for any er-rors. The copyright of all training materials produced by YL belongs to YL. It is not permitted to copy or use training materials, promotional materials, website text, illustrati-ons, photo materials, brochures, study conditions, etc. for any other purposes than use within this training without prior consent.

9. Changing training dates & teamYL has the right to make changes in the team and training dates. In case of insufficient registrations YL maintains the right to cancel or postpone the training. Upon agreement the paid course fees can be refunded to the student. Refund does not include flight & travel expenses. Students will be informed in time.

10. Privacy policyThe student provides personal information. YL uses this data to keep students informed about the training and relevant offers from YL. The student can object in written form. Our privacy policy can be found at our website: www.lifestylestudio.nl.

11. Complaints and disputesYL is committed to provide the best possible training and support. If a student has a complaint, an email can be sent to the customer service of YL. The email address is: info@lifestylestudio.nl. All complaints and disputes are registered and supervised. If YL and the student do not come to an agreement, a complaint can be filed to the Complaints Committee of KRI. The outcome of KRI

is binding on both parties. The student will receive a response within 2 weeks. Within 4 weeks the complaint will be handled. If the complaint cannot be handled within 4 weeks, the student will receive a proposal and term. The complaint will always be treated confidentially. The complaints and the manner of handling are registered for a minimum of 1 year.

12. Feedback and suggestionsYL encourages the student to give feedback, share ideas and suggestions. The input of the student will be deployed to improve the method and curriculum, and as much as possible aligned with the wishes of the student. The first alignment already takes place during the introductory meeting.

6. Cancellation and termination 8. Information

Kundalini yoga is a method to become nothing, so that

everything can flow through you

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Student contact person: Irène Hendrix (Giandev Kaur)irene@lifestylestudio.nl

Study coördinator / director organization:Joost van Dijk (Siri Dharma Singh)info@lifestylestudio.nl

KRIcustomerservice@kriteachings.org www.kriteachings.org

IKYTAikyta@3ho.orgwww.ikyta.org

KYNinfo@kundaliniyoganederland.nlwww.kundaliniyoganederland.nl

YL intents to reply emails and answer questions within 3 work days.

13. Contact list

Yoga Lifestyle / Groenburgwal 9G / 1011 HR Amsterdam

+31 6 42 00 63 64 / info@lifestylestudio.nl / www.lifestylestudio.nl