In order to certify as a Kundalini Yoga Instructor, the following requirements need to be fulfilled:

Attendance of all teacher training classes (min 180 hours)

Receiving a passing grade on the Learning Assessment

Completion of 20 Kundalini Yoga Classes during or after the completion of the training (20hours). This is independent of the yoga sessions done during the course

Adequately taught a practice of Kundalini yoga/meditation class

Created two acceptable curriculums

Completed 40 day yoga set/meditation - 11 minutes minimum

Participation in at least five morning Sadhanas - 2.5 hours each (12.5 hours)

The 220 hours of this training is broken down as follows:

• 180 classroom hours

• 20 hours Kundalini Yoga Classes

• 12.5 hours morning Sadhana (2.5 hours x 5 mornings)

• 7.5 hours home practice of 40 day sadhana (min 11 minutes)

The classroom hours of this training consists of:

• 1 one day online session

• 3 three day weekends in Berlin

• 1 four day weekend in Berlin

• 5 online sessions in the evening

There are 1 - 2 ‘homework' assignments given during the course. Reading is recommended between sessions but not required as we acknowledge that people learn differently.

In addition to this, the out of class requirements to certify are as follows:

• Attending 20 Kundalini Yoga Classes during or after the training. This is independent of the yoga sessions done during the course. Workshops count for multiple classes. It can be can be done with any certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor

• Creating 2 teaching curriculums of 6 - 8 week courses

• Practice of a 40 day yoga set or meditation (11 minute minimum).

These requirements will be discussed fully during the training.

All of the requirements for certification, as listed above (with the exception of 20 Kundalini Yoga classes) are to be completed within 6 weeks of the conclusion of the course.

If for any reason you do not complete all of the requirements for certification, as listed above (with the exception of 20 Kundalini Yoga classes) within 6 weeks of the conclusion of the course, you will be required to pay a 26€ per month late fee. All requirements including any accrued late fee(s) must be received no later than 12 months after the conclusion of the course. If you do not complete the requirements for the course and submit the late fee within this timeframe you will not be certified.

If for any special reason you know in advance that you won’t be able to make it, please talk to us and we will see how we can solve it. For specific cases like for example when you have to finish a PHD, or have a challenging private situation we can always find an individual solution.

The training is to be booked as a whole, modules can not be booked separately but retaken if missed.

It is allowed to miss two modules without attending live online or in person. However, there will be recordings of each training weekend and you will be required to watch the recording if the module was missed.

If more than two modules are missed and you would like to certify, it is required to make a module up the following year either live online or in person. It would be your responsibility to contact us and make the necessary arrangements with regard to the missed weekend. If you have more questions or want more details about this, feel free to write to us at info@panchnishan.com.

The Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training is designed so that it is accessible for participants to attend in whichever way is most convenient. A part of the training will be done online only, but the majority of the training will be in a hybrid format, so you can attend live in person or live online. However the retreat is required to be attended live in person.

Yes with special circumstances, special work projects, pregnancy, health issues, etc. It must be planned in advance with the lead trainer and organizer.

In 1st year at least 3 sessions would need to be taken.

Yes we do offer payment plans. All prices below include the deposit of 500,00€.

Early Bird Price If the registration form is submitted by April 6th, 2024:

3.300,00€ (when paid in full)

3.500,00€ (paid in 5 installments)

Regular Price if the registration form is submitted after April 6th, 2024:

3.500,00€ (when paid in full)

3.700,00€ (paid in 5 installments)

Payment plan for installments:

1 deposit + 4 installments as follows:

- deposit of 500,00€ (can be refunded at 250€ up to 30 days prior to the start of the course or in full if the course is canceled)

- if registered by April 6th, 2024 (early-bird price for 3.500€): each of the 4 installments at 750,00€

- if registered after April 6th, 2024 (regular price for 3.700€): each of the 4 installments at 800,00€

Included: All class room hours.

Not included:

• Transportation

• Meals and Accommodation

• Training Manual

Fill out the registration form which includes a 500 deposit.

The deposit of 500€ is affected by your cancellation.

If you cancel up to 30 days prior to the start of the training), 250€ of the deposit will be refunded as well as any remaining course fee paid.

If you cancel within 30 days of the start of the training, there will be no refund of the deposit, but any remaining course fee will be refunded.

Refunds are not issued once the training starts.

This is absolutely no problem. There are many adjustments to take in case you need it.

Yes! You can definitely participate in training while being pregnant. We have had this many times over the years and it is so enriching and beautiful to the mama, the baby and the whole group! It is a great time to be learning the topics in the training, practicing deep meditation and in community. Often when there is a pregnancy during the training we get to do a ceremony to welcome the soul and support the mama. Every woman who we have spoken with, that has taken this teacher training during their pregnancy, have been so happy with their choice.

At the same time it is an individual choice. After the 3rd/4th month of pregnancy postures will need to be modified and the experience is then different and still rewarding in other ways. In some cases women have given birth toward the end of a training, others have gotten pregnant during a training and have completed the training while being pregnant. And some have signed up for the training already being pregnant with the plan to do the training over 2 years (1/2 the modules 1 year and the other 1/2 the following year). We are happy to accommodate the rhythm that serves pregnancy, knowing anything missed in 1 year can be made up in the following year.

The English version is available in a newer, updated edition. As soon as the German version is also available in an updated edition we will share the link. In the meantime an older version of the manual is available in German.

English Version here:

https://www.satnam.de/de/the-aquarian-teacher-6th-edition-englisch.html

Old German Version here:

https://www.satnam.de/de/the-aquarian-teacher-yogi-bhajan-deutsch.html

You can start to read before the course but you don't have to.

This is up to your personal preference. If you are comfortable using a tablet or e-book reader, you are welcome to use it for the training weekends, when required.

For lunch options the hotel offers a very nice soup and homemade bread. The price is around 6.50€ - 12€. You can also bring your own food or eat somewhere else during the lunch breaks.

The lunch breaks are usually 1,5 hours. Some days it can be 1 hour.

People can stay at the Michelberger Hotel and they have special offers for Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training participants. Write to reservations@michelbergerhotel.com and say that you are part of the Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training to get the special price for the room. There are different pricing categories from dorm rooms to private rooms. And you can choose what suits you. Of course you can also find your own accommodation. The overnight costs are not included in the Teacher Training fee.

We currently offer a Work Exchange Scholarship - Currently Closed for 2024

There are no particular requirements or criteria for doing this training. It can be helpful if you have some experience with Kundalini Yoga, perhaps try out a Kundalini Yoga class.

White Tantric Yoga is a group meditative practice, done in pairs, which works on clearing the subconscious mind and raising one's consciousness. It is not required for the certification of this training, however you may choose to attend a White Tantra Yoga Workshop if you wish.

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