This program is life-transforming and is for everyone. Whether you are interested in becoming a teacher or wanting to deepen your yoga practice and knowledge.
Kundalini Yoga and Meditation focuses on the movement of energy to unite body, mind and soul. The types of practices used in Kundalini Yoga and Meditation allows for people of all ages and levels of mobility to have a powerful experience through the combination of yoga postures, simple rhythmic exercises, breathwork, and meditation techniques including sound and mantra.
Kundalini Yoga also has a direct impact on the major systems in the body, particularly the glandular and nervous systems. When these systems are activated and strengthened we can better manage the stresses of daily life, create greater peace of mind and improve our overall health and well-being.
During our time together you will become immersed in, and learn how to teach Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. With this program you will be able to teach confidently whether online or in-person. Upon successful completion you be able to teach yoga to people in your community, your family, the workplace and anywhere in the world.
“A truly awesome experience! The teachers were supportive, encouraging and caring. I learned so much about yoga and myself! This program is a gift to your soul!” – DP
“This Centre has a welcoming and loving community. I am home.” – EM
Program Outline
This re-visioned and modernized program introduces the student to the principles and practices of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. A pragmatic approach is taken to explore how yogic lifestyle can harmonise and uplift the human experience and awaken our true potential. Key components in the program are:
~ Kriya and Meditation: The theory and practice of Kundalini Yoga kriyas (yoga sets), asanas, pranayam, mudras and bandhas. Explore the nature of the mind, its fluctuations, and consciousness through meditations, mantra and pranayam.
~ History and Philosophy: The history and tradition of Yoga, as well as the underlying philosophy behind all yogic practices such as the 8 Limbs of Yoga, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Shad Darshan and Vedic text references. The practices of Kundalini Yoga as they apply to daily life, including Ayurveda, doshic theory, yogic cleansing techniques, sadhana, and developing a personal yoga and meditation practice.
~ Anatomy and Physiology: Traditional Western Anatomy, its purpose and function, including the respiratory, nervous, immune, musculoskeletal, circulatory, glandular/endocrine, and digestive systems and their relation to the practice and teaching of yoga and mediation. Also, yogic anatomy and the energy systems of the body including the chakras, nadis, pranas and vayus, the yogic bodies and kundalini energy.
~ Teaching Methodolgy: The skills and techniques to become an effective instructor, including practical strategies for teaching beginners, offering online and in-person classes, teaching different populations (for example pre-natal, seniors, various health challenges), class and curriculum development, posture modifications and the effective use of yoga props, scientific research related to yoga, breathwork and meditation, ethical guidelines, diversity and inclusion in yoga, and the role of a yoga teacher.
~ The Practicum: Teaching from Day One – Practical experience instructing a yoga class with supportive feedback from the Teaching Team and course participants to assist you in creating your authentic voice and offering.
Dates:
Fridays, 6 pm ET to 9 pm ET
Saturdays and Sundays, 9 am ET to 6 pm ET each day.
All weekends can be attended either Online or In-Person.
October 17-18-19, 2025;
November 14-15-16, 2025
December 12-13-14, 2025;
January 9-10-11, 2026
February 6-7-8, 2025;
March 6-7-8, 2026;
April 10-11-12, 2026;
May 1-2-3, 2026;
Meditation Day – May 2026
Tax Receipts
PranaShanti is an ESDC Certified Educational Institution and can provide tax receipts for qualifying trainings.
Yoga Alliance
PranaShanti Yoga Centre is a Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance. Upon completion of the course graduates can opt to register with Yoga Alliance as a 200 Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT).
Learn more:
https://pranashanti.com/education/education-school-of-yoga/kundalini-yoga-teacher-training-200-hour-ottawa/
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