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The Kundalini Research Institute

Hawaii Hybrid

Hawaii Hybrid

Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training

100% Online Option Available

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General Info
Travel Info
Registration Fee
Teaching Team
Venue
Certification

Overview of Program

We have created a Kundalini Level One Teacher Training Program that captures the progression of the times. With the sophistication of technology, we are able to bring in a diverse teacher training team filled with high caliber trainers from all over the world.

In this training, we will be diving into the different facets of Kundalini Yoga that point us towards understanding who and what we are, so we may project our radiance and become aligned with the present, our creativity, and the infinite possibilities around us.

Every single session is recorded. You will be responsible for attending each session or completing the recordings on your own time. Please keep in mind this is a 220 hour yoga teacher training. It will take time and dedication to move through the material. This is the age of self initiation. No one is going to bother you about completing the training, your accountability comes from within. (And we do have systems in place for peer accountability and verification of completion).

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Course Modality

The course spans 3 Saturday’s a month for 6 months of Online classes that date beginning February 2021 – July 2021

The online portion of the course will be taught through Live Zoom sessions.

There will also be in home support during the weeks with 90 Minute minute assignment of pre-recorded videos, interactive material, off-line activities, independent reading, art projects, peer meetings, and more.

Online Dates:

  • February 13
  • February 20
  • February 27
  • March 13
  • March 20
  • March 27
  • April 10
  • April 17
  • April 24
  • May 8
  • May 15
  • May 22
  • June 5
  • June 12
  • June 19
  • July 3
  • July 10

Daily Schedule for Online calls:

  • Starting at 10:00 am EST/9:00am CST/8:00 am MST/7:00 am PST
  • Ending at 2:15 EST/ 1:15 CST/12:15 pm MST/11:15 PST

Retreat Dates

The retreat will be held in HAWAII: AUGUST 1- 11, 2021

If you decide to take the training 100% online:

During the Hawaii segment, we will be broadcasting live and recording. You will be responsible for completing all of the elements of this part of the training as well, either live or recorded. The course is set to run as a 6 month training. In this 6 months you will have access to the teachers and trainers for support. You have 18 months from the start of the training to complete all of the requirements. After these 18 months, you are no longer eligible for certification.

Online Modality

Enjoy connecting with others while staying in the comfort and safety of your own home. The course will be held 100% through Zoom. We will send out the Zoom link a few days to those who are registered to the course.

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General information of the course

Meals

Hawaii Island Retreat will provide three meals a day for all full days, snacks and dinner on arrival, and breakfast on departure . Meals primarily consist of fresh, wholesome foods from THE HAWAII SANCTUARY organic farm. Food straight from the land to our tables. The 50 acre Hawaiian sanctuary has abundant organic vegetable gardens and tropical fruit trees. The meals are delicious and nutritious lacto-vegetarian menu, which includes vegan and gluten free choices and organic produce. Please let us know any dietary accommodation needs.

Sadhana 

Sadhana is the daily practice of waking up in the amrit vela time (2 1/2 hours before the sun rises) to meditate and chant God’s Name. In the words of Yogi Bhajan, “Sadhana is nothing but where a disciplined one, the love, talks to one’s own soul. It is nothing but where one cleans his own mind.”

“Sadhana is nothing but where one prepares for the day to become kind and compassionate for everyone, including the enemies. We get up early in the morning, we rise, and we do our sadhana so that we can match up with the day, so we can match up with absolute reality. Face the reality with reality. Don’t face the reality with laziness and slowness. If you do so, you will never be successful and then you are your own enemy. You can’t make it. And that’s why sadhana is an act.” -Yogi Bhajan


Morning Group Sadhana is a disciplined daily practice that can move one toward self-realization and expanded consciousness. Sadhana begins with a traditional prayer called Japji and is followed by one hour of Kundalini Yoga and then one hour of chanting and meditation. The traditional 3HO Sadhana is in the predawn hours because of the powerful energy and stillness of this time of day. For certification, a minimum of 10 early morning Sadhanas is required and you will be encouraged to attend more as your energy permits. If you’re not used to getting up this early, we recommend starting before the course to get your body into this rhythm.

Daily Group Sadhana is held every morning

The Aquarian Sadhana Schedule is:

  • 3:40 AM – 4:00 AM Japji (Prayer)
  • 4:00 AM – 4:45 AM Kundalini Yoga
  • 4:45 AM – 6:00 AM Aquarian Sadhana Mantra Meditation, Live Music

We are committed to being mindful of the the aboriginal Native Hawaiian’s and the sacred land we are graced to train on. Our program encourages cultural awareness and we will provide resources leading up to the training about Hawaiian culture to nurture the relationship of respect and reconciliation with Native peoples.  

Our incredible venue, Hawaiian Island Retreats, provides cultural experiences you can book such as Lei Making Class, Lei Making Class, Basic Hula Class, Yoga or Tai Chi/ChiKung classes, Kohala Legends & Lore, Traditional Blessing, High Tea, and Sacred Hawaiian Healing. 

Click HERE to read stories of the land

Below are our frequently asked questions about the Level One program.

Anyone can register for the training. After registration, KRI reviews your forms and acceptance into the program is at KRI’s discretion.

Most people come on a Tourist Visa. We can send you an invitation letter if necessary to assist you in acquiring a visa.

 Yes, there are work exchange positions and scholarship opportunities available. To download the applications for either of these, please click on the home page and click on the appropriate link under the registration and fees section.

 Yes, you can make payments of $500 or more by revisiting your registration at any time. The standard is to be paid in full before the start of the course. To revisit your registration, click on the modify registration button on the website.
If you would like to enroll in a payment plan, paid throughout the timing of the course, please contact pritidarshan@kriteachings.org for information. 

We strongly encourage you to take this time to really immerse yourself in the experience and fully give your attention to the transformational process. Because of the intense nature of the training it is recommended that children be cared for by a spouse or relative and not brought to the training.

We want applicants to have experienced a minimum of 20 Kundalini Yoga classes prior to attending the Immersion so that you are familiar with some of the basics of Kundalini Yoga before starting the Level One Teacher Training. We do not need proof that you have attended these classes. If you are unable to attend the 20 classes, you are required to send in a written essay in addition to completing 20 KRI-certified classes online or via DVD before the program begins in August. (See the Prerequisite Requirements on the CERTIFICATION page.)

No

Yes you may arrive a few days early if you plan to do sight seeing or want time to acclimate to the environment. Things you need to know if you plan to arrive early or stay late at the venue: You will need to coordinate directly with the Hawaiian Island Retreat Center and pay for any extra nights (see housing information for what days are covered during the course and how to contact the housing manager). You are responsible for any meals and transportation before or after the program.

Yes, there are dispensers of bottled water in the classroom and dorms.

Bring a water bottle (with a lid).

You only need to wear nice white clothing and a white head cover while teaching your two Practice classes (Practicums). The rest of the time you may wear comfortable clothes that you can do yoga in. 

Yes

Contact us:

If you have any questions about this course, please contact us with your questions or concerns to pritidarshan@kriteachings.org