Level 1Intensive

Kundalini 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 November 2012

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

Topics

What is yoga

Breath

Kriya

Mantra

Sadhana

Meditation

Relaxation

Postures

Anatomy

Chakras

Ten Bodies

Psychology

Humanology

Aquariun age

Golden Chain

Yogi Bhajan

Rol 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.

Location - IbizaThe training takes place in a 400 years old

renovated seminar house with a beautiful

yoga room and comfortable 1 and 2 person

bedrooms. The building is surrounded by a

colorful Mediterranean garden and is located

in the countryside. The house provides us

with a quiet, warm and safe atmosphere to be

together and do our work.

MaterialThe Aquarian Teacher

The Master’s Touch

Self Knowledge

Reaching Me in Me

Sadhana cd

Japji Sahib

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 integrate the yoga lifestyle

into your daily life and become a well trained

and professional teacher. The training is for

anyone who is interested in healthy and con-

scious living.

The training is offered in four modules of a

week. The meetings will start at 19:00 hours

on arrival days and end at 11:00 hours on de-

parture. Every day we start with Sadhana, a

morning discipline that makes you physically

strong and mentally balanced. The days are

filled with theory, yoga, meditation, group

work and outdoor activities. During the breaks

we provide delicious vegetarian meals.

Intensive ProgramThe intensive program is a unique opportu-

nity to follow the Level 1 teacher training in

the shortest time possible and at a great lo-

cation. The concentrated setup offers you an

even deeper experience of the teachings and

a change to immerse yourself into the yogic

life. The intensive program is a profound ex-

perience that may be used as a guide for the

rest of your life. The teacher team, the natu-

ral surroundings and beautiful country house

offer the perfect setting for you to grow and

experience.

Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training level 1

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Guru Dharam Singh Guru Dharam is internati-

onally known health prac-

tioner and Kundalini Yoga

teacher. In 1980 he deve-

loped a system of yoga

therapy based on the sci-

ence of Kundalini Yoga.

Guru Dharam has a suc-

cessful therapy practice

in the United Kingdom and in Sweden and trains

teachers and therapists all around the world.

Siridharma Singh Siridharma the founder and director of Yoga Life-

style Studio and Yoga Lifestyle Ibiza. Siridharma is

dedicated to integrate the yoga lifestyle into all lay-

ers of society. He developed Yoga Therapy and is

the founder of Business Yoga in the Netherlands.

Darryl O Keefe Darryl O Keefe (UK) established SKY, the School

of Kundalini Yoga in 1996 with Guru Dharam. He is

a much travelled and modern yoga teacher.

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.

Trainers and mentors

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Level 1 Studie voorwaarden 2011 / 2012

Location - IbizaIbiza Moving Arts

info@ibizamovingarts.com

www.ibizamovingarts.com

Dates: 2012/201319 - 25 November / 2012

17 - 23 February / 2013

06 - 12 May / 2013

18 - 25 August / 2013

The first and last day of each week are tra-

vel days. We start that same day at 19:00h

and finish the evening before departure

day.

CostsFrom € 3000 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* € 3000 (payment before 1st of September)

€ 3150 (payment before 19th of November)

€ 3250 (4 Payment option - the deposit of

€ 500 and 10 monthly payments of € 275)

(*This information may change.) Registration1) Fill out the online registration form on by

opening the level 1 Teacher Training - In-

tensive page, and click the ‘registrate here’

button.

2) Transfer the deposit of € 500

(non-refundable)

Limited to 24 students.

Bank: Rabobank Rek.nr. 1281.30.369

Please specify: TTL1 Ibiza 2012 + your

name

Contact informationSiridharma Singh

info@yogalifestyle.es

www.yogalifestyle.es

+31 20 320 49 22

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Level 1 Studie voorwaarden 2011 / 2012You have to understand the purpose of life.

The purpose of life is to do something

which will live forever.

6Study conditions

1. Registration1.1 Online registration

Students can register by completing the online registration

form. The agreement between the student and Yoga

Lifestyle Ibiza (YLI) includes the online registration form,

the study brochure and the included study conditions.

Through online registration the student agrees with its

contents.

1.2. deposit

The registration is only valid after a deposit of 500 euro

per bank.

Indicating:

TTL1 2012 Ibiza deposit and your name.

Bank information

Rabobank 1281.30.369

Yoga Lifestyle Ibiza

Amsterdam

IBAN: NL05RABO0128130369

BIC: RABONL2U

1.3 Introductory meeting

For more information about the training the student can

request an introductory meeting. During this meeting

the student can ask questions and learn more about the

training. This will help to serve the student needs before

the training starts. The conversation may take place during

a personal appointment or by telephone.

1.4 Welcome

The student will receive by email a confirmation, a welcome

message from the lead trainer, and further details in

preparation for the first module:

Confirmation of registration•

Welcome message from the lead trainer•

Information about the location, route description and other •

practical information

Before the first module, the student will also receive a con-

tact list of all enrolled students. This can be used to ar-

range transportation, and for later correspondence.

Student contact list•

1.5 Time for reflection

After registration, the student has a reflection time of 7

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 Transfer

Payment by bank transfer:

Please specify:

TTL1 2012 Ibiza deposit, your name, the installment number

(where applicable).

Bank information

Rabobank 1281.30.369

Yoga Lifestyle Ibiza

Amsterdam

IBAN: NL05RABO0128130369

BIC: RABONL2U

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2.2 Payment options

On 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

module.

Payment in installments: •

Both the deposit of 500 euro for registration and the first

term, have to be paid in full at the latest 10 days before to

the first training module.

2.3 Billing

The student receives an invoice for the total training costs.

2.4 Administrative questions

For 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 Order

The study materials are not included in the training fee and

can be ordered online: www.yogawebstore.nl. A special

discount is being offered for students who order the

complete material list. The order can be handed out during

the first module.

3.2 Study material list

Aquarian Teacher - Yogi Bhajan•

Master's Touch - Yogi Bhajan•

Peacefull Warrior - Karta Singh•

Self Knowledge•

Reaching Me in Me•

Japji / Nitnem Banis•

3.3 Ownership

The study materials are under copyright. The materials

may not, without permission of the author, be copied or

reproduced.

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

the National and International Kundalini Yoga Teachers

Association (IKYTA). This membership confirms the

professional status and offer a teacher special support

and benefits.

4.2 Conditions

Students 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 days. 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 [4 x 5.5 days]•

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: other Kundalini Yoga

manuals. For a complete list of books and material visit:

www.yogawebstore.nl

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.

Practical exam: organise a yoga day or retreat.•

4. Exam and certification

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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 advice

We 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 Deposit

The deposit of 500 euro for registration is non-refundable.

6.2 Foreclosure

If 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 days can be attended in the next year’s

training. The student pays just the cost of accommodation

and meals. There is no refund of tuition for missed days

possible.

6.3 Termination

If 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 cases

In special cases where the student terminates the course

early, such as when there is an inability situation, YLI will

see what agreement for both parties is a fair solution.

6.5 Termination of agreement

The 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 payments

If 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

YLI 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 collection

If 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 administration

The debtors administration will be executed by the YLI ac-

countant:

Le Bourdon B.V.

Cees de Hommel

6. Cancellation and termination

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YLI does everything in its power to avoid errors in brochu-

res, ads and lessons. YLI cannot accept liability for any

errors. The copyright of all training materials produced

by YLI belongs to YLI. It is not permitted to copy or use

training materials, promotional materials, website text, il-

lustrations, photo materials, brochures, study conditions,

etc. for any other purposes than use within this training

without prior consent.

9. Moving training datesYLI has the right to change any training dates. In case of

insufficient registrations YLI maintains the right to cancel

or postpone the training. Upon agreement the paid course

fees can be refunded to the student. Students will be

informed in time.

10. Privacy policyThe student provides personal information. YLI uses this

data to keep students informed about the training and

relevant offers from YLI. The student can object in written

form. Our privacy policy can be found at our website:

www.yogalifestyle.es.

11. Complaints and disputesYLI 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 YLI. The email address is: info@

yogalifestyle.es. All complaints and disputes are registered

and supervised. If YLI 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. YLI is

committed to address a complaint within four weeks.

YLI 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.

8. Information 12. Feedback and suggestions

Kundalini yoga is a method to become nothing, so that

everything can flow through you

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Student contact person:

Sukh Nidhan Kaur

sukhnidhan@yogalifestyle.es

Study coördinator / director organization:

Joost van Dijk (Siri Dharma Singh)

info@yogalifestyle.es

Lead Trainer

Guru Dharam Singh

gurudharam@yogalifestyle.es

KRI

customerservice@kriteachings.org

www.kriteachings.org

IKYTA

ikyta@3ho.org

www.ikyta.org

YLI intents to reply emails and answer questions within 3

work days.

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020 320 49 22 / info@yogalifestyle.es / www.yogalifestyle.es