Aquarian Teacher Program is the KRI (Kundalini Research Institute) Level 1 Certification Program in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. In Level 1 you become an Instructor and gain a deep understanding and experience of the core science of Kundalini Yoga. This is a 200-hour course; 160 hours classroom instruction in a well-defined curriculum which includes the following:

Teaching Kundalini Yoga Postures, Kriyas & Meditations - How to avoid common errors; modifications for limited mobility and flexibility; avoiding injury. How to get maximum value from each Kriya. Breath, pranayam, and the importance of relaxation. The use of meditation as a key to happiness.

Mantra and the Science of Sound - the power of the word to heal, transform and uplift. The benefits of chanting and understanding the scientific mechanisms by which it works.

Yogic and Western Anatomy - Learn the basic, functional anatomy for teaching yoga and understand how yoga works in the physical body. A study of the Chakras, the Ten Bodies; Prana, Apana, the Nadis and Kundalini energies and how this subtle anatomy relates to and overlaps the physical body.

Philosophy and the Origin of Kundalini Yoga - The transformation psychology of Yoga. The five stages of spiritual growth. Exploring the myths and misconceptions of Kundalini Yoga.

History of Yoga - The historical stages and the development of Yoga. The eight limbs of Yoga. The story of Yogi Bhajan.

The Role of the Kundalini Yoga Teacher - Teaching yoga to beginners. Teaching resources. Teacher's code of ethics. Teaching in diverse environments.

Humanology and 3HO Yogic Lifestyle - Yoga for pregnancy. Yogic views on food and nutrition including recipes. The cycles of the intellect. Sadhana.

Schedule: This course will be taught in three 8 day modules. There will be home study and assignments for home practice between the modules. Devta will be mentoring students during the home study/ integration periods.

Module Dates: January 19th ~ 25th, 2009; March 9th ~ 15th 2009; April 13th ~ 19th, 2009.

"When you become my students, then my radiant body shall flow through your lifeline, and you shall become immortal. The time shall be known by your work and your deeds. If you will serve the humanity, you shall become exalted, if you'll be kind, compassionate and caring, God shall honor you with his own hands..." Yoga Bhajan

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