The International School of Kundalini Yoga since 1996
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“The time for secret sacred teachings is past; now is the time for spiritual knowledge to be experienced, shared & practiced by all”
Darryl O’Keeffe
“As we attempt to shift our consciousness into an Aquarian mode of pluralist, inclusive and universally compassionate heartspace, the re-emergence of Kundalini Yoga represents an invaluable and authentic source of transformation for all”
Guru Dharam Singh Khalsa
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K1 Kundalini Yoga Instructor Training
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Authentic Relationships module in the U.K. October 2013
Vitality & Stress module in Sweden August 2013
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Kundalini Yoga Therapy Training
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The Kundalini Yoga Experience (aka Kundalini the Essence of Yoga) by Guru Dharam Singh & Darryl O’Keeffe
is the an informative and liberally illustrated book to help you develop your personal Kundalini Yoga
practice and may be purchased from
i-SKY in
the
The Aquarian Teacher
KRI Level 1
Residential Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training
Courses in the
led by Darryl O’Keeffe &/or Guru Dharam Singh Khalsa
Sat Nam
(by Truth we are known)
Thank you for your interest in the School of Kundalini Yoga Instructors course, which is licensed by K.R.I., the Kundalini Research Institute of the USA, as Level 1 of the international Teacher Training Programme approved by Yogi Bhajan, recognised by the Yoga Alliance and which leads to membership of the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association.
Due to the ever increasing demand for our courses
and retreats, i-SKY now offer a variety of programs in Sweden and also
in
Since 1996 when i-SKY established the very first UK Kundalini Yoga course we have offered an annual cycle of what has proved to be a very successful and rewarding course programme. Rewarding for those individuals who have chosen to explore their own self-awareness through this ancient technology and successful in that we now offer two K1 programs and two K2 modules in the UK every year as well as ever more i-SKY.net programs across the world, each year empowering more and more competent teachers - many of whom never expected to teach at all!
Every year several students join us with little awareness of their intention to teach but with a genuine motivation to deepen their understanding of the process that Kundalini Yoga has sparked within them. Every year several of those students discover themselves, in the realisation that we are all teachers in the making.
The experience of a Kundalini Yoga class or practice touches the soul or spirit and engenders a deep yearning for something missing in our modern lives; although we treat all our course participants as prospective yoga instructors we are aware that ever more of our students are using this course to facilitate a necessary transformation in their lives - rather as the cocoon facilitates the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly.
The course itself has developed over the years and is now offered in over 20 different countries. The definitive 200 hour syllabus is supported by two excellent course manuals and enjoys international recognition by the Yoga Alliance. The course is largely experiential but if you thought that this course would be nothing but yoga postures you are in for a most informative surprise.
The next opportunities to join our UK K1
courses are
The exciting syllabus that has been developed by KRI will be delivered by an internationally experienced i-SKY team under the direction of Darryl O'Keeffe and/or Guru Dharam Singh Khalsa. Each Part is presented by one of the i-SKY Trainers supported by a member of our Teacher in Training team and/or an experienced Teacher Assistant, whom you will have met on your first weekend, this ensures continuity as well as a variety of presentation styles.
A Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association was
established in the
We firmly believe that experience is the key to understanding, so you have several opportunities to experience this course before committing yourself to registering as a student. Firstly our annual yoga retreats in June and at the New Year offer the opportunity to meet with past and present students and teachers and get a flavour of the i-SKY style. Secondly you can attend Part 1 &/or 2 of the course, with no obligation to continue the course further unless you then choose to do so. Please note though, that the demand for places on our courses now means that only those who register for the course in advance will be assured of a place. Several places are now reserved a year in advance and some late applicants may be disappointed.
The final part of the course encompasses the above yoga retreats which are open to all and which are instructed by our graduating students.
Our main
Download further K1 information DownloadK1 Application Form and if you have any other questions please contact Sharon at i-SKY.
"If you want to know a thing - read about it;
If you want to learn a thing - experience it;
If you want to master a thing - teach it. " Yogi Bhajan
Application Form for The Aquarian Teacher Kundalini Yoga Instructors Course KRI Level 1
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Yogi Bhajan, a modern master of Kundalini Yoga.
One or Two Year
K.R.I. Certified Residential Course in KUNDALINI YOGA as taught by Yogi Bhajan
The Aquarian Teacher Level 1
Lead Trainers Guru Dharam Singh and Darryl O'Keeffe
KRI Licenced Teacher Trainers Levels 1 & 2
Yoga is a path of self-development, a path to the realisation that all is One. Yoga means the "union of all".
All yogic paths lead to an awareness of the subtle energy centres or chakras and the latent spiritual energy of Kundalini. It may be truly said that Kundalini is the point of union of all paths of yoga.
Kundalini Yoga facilitates the integration of body, mind and soul through achieving, maintaining and expanding a state of higher consciousness. This state is reached through asanas (physical exercises and postures), pranayama (breath control), meditation, relaxation, yogic philosophy and a yogic lifestyle as shared, taught and practised on this course.
"Experience is the key. It is experience that validates our understanding.
Experience goes right into the heart. No words can replace experience." Yogi Bhajan
This course, therefore, is essentially experiential.
Sadhana is the foundation of the spiritual technology that is Kundalini Yoga and forms the backbone of this residential course. The group will share sadhana each morning of the course at 5am: exercising, meditating, chanting and singing.
You will be learning and practising a proven spiritual discipline that bridges scientific and religious understanding.
You will experience, enjoy and participate in creating a spiritually charged group dynamic.
You will develop a deeper understanding of your own yoga practice.
You will be making new friends and sharing a lot of laughter with like-minded people.
You will have the opportunity to qualify as an Instructor of Kundalini Yoga to the standard recognised by the Yoga Alliance and the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association, and will be certified by the Kundalini Research Institute.
Suitability
This course is open to all and everyone has the potential to benefit from it:
Experienced students with a well-developed personal practice of Kundalini Yoga over one or more years who may wish to share those benefits with others.
Less experienced students seeking to deepen their understanding of Yoga.
This yoga course is an ashram style experience, accentuating the simple pleasures in life.
The diet provided will be vegetarian and the group will be self-catering.
We will be sharing the experience, including the chores!
The Cost in the UK is inclusive of residential accommodation, course manual, KYTA membership, student teachers insurance and specific additional classes
£1850 in advance or £2050 (if paid monthly in advance of each weekend). The Registration Fee is payable at the commencement of the course and includes The Aquarian Teacher Course Manual, KRI Registration & Certification, Insurance & KYTA membership. Full board (varies according to the group) but has yet to exceed £10 per day.
Modular Course Structure
Part 1 SADHANA, THE ROOT OF KUNDALINI YOGA
Part 2 CHAKRA, YOGIC ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Part 3 TEACHING, TALKING AND TRAINING 1
Part 4 AWAKENING THROUGH THE WORD
Part 5 AWAKENING THROUGH THE BODY
Part 6 TEACHING, TALKING AND TRAINING 2
Part 7 AWAKENING THROUGH THE MIND
Part 8 HUMANOLOGY
Part 9 INSTRUCTION PRACTICALS & TUTORIALS
Part 10 EXAMINATION, INSTRUCTION PRACTICALS & TUTORIALS
i-SKY 2013/14 The Aquarian Teacher KRI Level 1 Autumn Course Dates
Please download the K1 application form for UK 2014 New Year Course Dates
AUTUMN 7 p.m. Friday - 4 p.m. Sunday
Part 1 11-13 October
Part 2 8-10 November
Part 3 6-8 December
Part 4 24-26 January
Part 5 21-23 February
Part 6 28-30 March
Part 7 25-27 April
Part 8 23-25 May
Part 9 13-15 June
Part 10 118-20 July
Outline Schedule
FRIDAY
6.15 Arrival
6.45 Registration
7 Diary Feedback
8 Introduction
9 Close of Day
SATURDAY
5am Sadhana
8 Breakfast
9 Session 1
11.30 Yoga
1 Break
2 Session 2
5 Break
6 Session 3
9 Close of Day
SUNDAY
5am Sadhana
8 Breakfast
9.15 Session 5
11 Break
11.15 Session 6
1 Meal
1.30 Feedback Session
4 Close of Weekend
Certification Requirements for KRI Level 1
Those successfully completing the following 11 aspects of the course will be certificated by KRI (Kundalini Research Institute, USA) as Instructors of Kundalini Yoga to the KRI Level 1 Teacher Training standard and will be registered as such with the UK Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association or, in the case of overseas students, the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association (IKYTA).
1 Full attendance of all sessions within a 2 year period and full payment of all fees in advance.
2 Completion of at least 20 Kundalini Yoga classes after commencement of the course.
3 Satisfactory performance in practicum
4 Passing grade of 75% or better on the KRI Exam.
5 Creation of two yoga course curricula.
6 Completion of at least two assigned 40 day yoga set/meditation.
7 Participation in at least five full morning sadhana.
8 Submission of a written evaluation of the performance of each of your Teacher Trainers
9 Attendance at a one day White Tantric Yoga course.
10 Representation of the Code of Professional Standards for Kundalini Yoga Teachers and satisfactory performance in a course exit interview.
11 Completion of Certification Requirements (all set coursework and examinations to a satisfactory standard) before the end of the program.
Additional (optional but recommended) Certification Requirements for i-SKY Teacher Training
Those successfully meeting the expanded criteria (some of which are detailed below) will be credited as having achieved Unit 1 of the SKY Teacher Training Programme, will receive a Certificate of Achievement crediting them with Unit 1 of the Teacher Award and will be advised of the evidence requirements to complete the award in their final tutorial.
12 Maintenance of sadhana and regularly teaching a Kundalini Yoga class to a satisfactory standard.
13 Completion of three 40 day kriya.
14 Undertaking a 40 day yogic diet.
15 Maintenance of a daily journal of experience and progress.
16 A minimum of 2 years personal practice of Kundalini Yoga (at least 100 classes attended).
Evidence Requirements for the Achievement of KRI Level 1 and SKY Teacher Training Unit 1
1 Written verification of course attendance by i-SKY. (N.B. In the case of teachers who have attended other training programmes in the past the current national KYTA chair must sign the verification).
2 Written verification of observation by a currently licensed KRI teacher trainer (or experienced KY teacher acceptable to i-SKY).
3 Written verification of observation by a currently licensed KRI teacher trainer (or experienced KY teacher acceptable to i-SKY).
4 Completed KRI approved exam paper marked and signed for i-SKY by two currently licensed KRI teacher trainers.
5 Two completed course curricula agreed and signed off by a currently licensed KRI teacher trainer.
6 Personal statement supported by Student Diary entries
7 Written verification of observation by a currently licensed KRI teacher trainer (or experienced KY teacher acceptable to i-SKY).
8 Submission of a sealed envelope marked KRI Teacher Trainer Evaluation Forms and your name, containing completed forms for each of your Teacher Trainers.
9 Personal statement containing the date and venue of the White Tantra Yoga Course attended (N.B. Include your name and address as current at the time of course attendance for verification).
10 Signed and dated copies of the IKYTA Code of Ethics and KRI Certification Requirements.
11 Submission of all coursework requested to a satisfactory standard and written verification of complete submission by i-SKY.
12 Personal statement supported by Student Diary entries and written verification of teaching observation by a currently licensed KRI teacher trainer (or experienced KY teacher acceptable to i-SKY)..
13 Personal statement supported by Student Diary entries.
14 Personal statement supported by Student Diary entries.
15 Personal statement summarising the journey documented by the diary and written verification of observation by a currently licensed KRI teacher trainer (or experienced KY teacher acceptable to i-SKY) of a Student Diary with daily entries maintained for at least three months.
16 Personal statement countersigned by the student's current KYTA registered teacher.
i-SKY Coursework (example submission meeting the requirements of 11 above)
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The Course Journal/Diary will contain details of your studies & personal yoga experience during the course & will include: * Record of your self directed reading. * Record of Kundalini Yoga classes & workshops. * Critique of classes attended & taught. * Commentary on kriyas & meditations practised. * 40 Day Meditation. * 40 Day Yogic Diet. * Difficulties encountered & benefits realised. * Significant life or lifestyle changes. |
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KRI Exam |
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Life experience and reasons for doing this course |
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KRI Course Manual |
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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali |
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An appreciation of the Chakra System |
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What is a Kundalini Yoga Teacher/Student? |
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Lead an Aquarian sadhana competently |
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Demonstrate a simple kriya of no more than 11 minutes duration to be taught anywhere, anytime without aids. |
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Demonstrate basic asana |
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Analyse and comment on the effect and purpose of each part of a Kundalini Yoga set taught by Yogi Bhajan. |
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Teach a 1 hour class to the required standard |
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Prepare a 10 session course program. |
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Prepare a weekend Yoga Retreat program. |
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Summarise 2 chapters from The Masters Touch by Yogi Bhajan |
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K2
The Aquarian Practitioner - KRI Level 2
K2
Level 2 of the KRI Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Programme created by Yogi Bhajan
is now offered jointly
in the
Each of the 5 modules is a self contained 5 day course and may be attended in any order and with no obligation to attend further modules.
The 5 module Level 2 course is open to KRI certified Level 1 Kundalini Yoga Instructors.
(Other applicants may be considered for a specific modules if appropriate life experience can be evidenced. Please enquire for further information).
Each module is KRI approved
and merits 20 Continued Education Units for KYTA or IYKTA registered
instructors.
Download the K2 Application form
The next modules to be offered are:
Authentic Relationships: 26th October - 31st October 2013
Ufton Court
Relationships may appear to be about other people, but the Primary Relationship is with OneSelf – one’s Soul.
Recognising and deepening this Primary Relationship can bring
us lasting satisfaction.
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K2 Tutors:
Guru Dharam Singh Sweden/UK and Darryl O'Keeffe UK
assisted by Simrit Kaur Israel
except on the Easter module administered by the Karam Kriya School which is taught by Shiv Charan Singh & Satya Kaur Portugal
All offering a wealth of diverse international experience
Download the K2 Application form
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Annual U.K. i-SKY U.K. Programme
January - December
K1 Kundalini Yoga Instructors Level 1 New Year (Jan start) Course at Ufton Court, Berkshire.
October - July
K1 Kundalini Yoga Instructors Level 1 Autumn (Oct start) Course at Ufton Court, Berkshire.
Late October (school autumn half term)
Kundalini Yoga Practitioners Level 2 Module at Ufton Court, Berkshire.
Easter and Early Summer (school summer half term)
Kundalini Yoga Practitioners Level 2 Module in London.
Plus
Short courses & workshops at various UK locations throughout the year
Our Level 1 Kundalini Yoga Instructors course and Level 2 Practitioner Modules are now offered in a number of countries; as are Guru Dharam's ground breaking Kundalini Therapy course and several other i-SKY.net approved programs.
Please enquire for details.
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The Kundalini Yoga Experience
Outline Program for our Summer and New Year Retreats
This is the Kundalini Yoga Experience; a simple Yoga Retreat around an historic country mansion, with something for everyone as you choose from the diverse selection of teachers and practices offered. Rising at 5; greeting the day with an Aquarian Sadhana of yogic exercise, meditation and chant; getting closer to nature; feeling the rhythm of the earth and enjoying the company of like-minded people.
You will be joining a mixed group from complete beginners to experienced students and teachers of Kundalini Yoga together with their friends and family.
No prior experience of yoga is required
30th December 2012 - 1st January 2013
14th - 16th June 2013
Ufton Court
Near Reading, Berkshire.
The cost of £95 is fully inclusive.
Outline Programme
please download actual program when the link is posted at the top of the page
Friday or Dec 30
7.00pm Soup & Bread
Saturday or Dec 31
5.00-7.30 Optional Sadhana for early arrivals
10.00-11.00 Introduction to Kundalini Yoga
11.30-1.00 Kundalini Yoga Classes
2.30-5.00 Yogic Workshops
7.30 Camp Fire
Sunday or Jan 1
5.00-7.30 Sadhana
9.30-10.30 The Fundamentals of an Aquarian Sadhana
11.00-12.15 Yoga Classes
12.30 Closing Meditation
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Our Main U.K. Venue
Ufton Court
The beautiful Ufton Court is a timber framed Elizabethan house incorporating an earlier medieval manor house set in extensive wooded grounds. Some of the present house still dates from the 15th century, including the crossway of the great hall with the original buttery and pantry doors. It contains a number of secret priest holes, a small oratory and several interesting old wall paintings. The impressive Tithe barn offers an excellent space for our group activities with other group spaces such as the Great Hall and Minstrels gallery available in the main house which also houses the refectory and our dormitory style accommodation. The 16 acres of picturesque grounds include a series of mediaeval fishponds and herb and walled gardens and provide a fine setting for meditation and contemplation.
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i-SKY the international School of Kundalini Yoga
SKY was established in 1996 by Guru Dharam Singh & Darryl O’Keeffe.
It is the longest established Kundalini Yoga program in the UK and was among the first of the KRI certified programs across the world. SKY acquired an international reputation for excellence and in 2006 formally became the international School of Kundalini Yoga, i-SKY.net
We are committed to spreading the understanding and safe practice of Kundalini Yoga and recognise the teachings of Yogi Bhajan as a definitive source of such practice in modern times. SKY encourages the adoption of a yogic lifestyle and vegetarian diet.
SKY seeks to create competent and confident practitioners and instructors of Kundalini Yoga through example, challenge and encouragement; and to inspire teachers to enthuse a new generation of students through this age-old technology of personal transformation.
“If you want to know a thing - read about it;
If you want to learn a thing – experience it;
If you want to master a thing - teach it.”
Yogi Bhajan
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To reserve your place or for further information please contact Wendy at i-SKY
i-SKY events are often oversubscribed so you are advised to make your reservation as early as you can. Further information will be sent upon receipt of your reservation. Reservations will be confirmed as bookings only upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of £50. Please make cheques payable to i-SKY Training Ltd. and mail to:
i-SKY Training Ltd.
34 Culver Road.
Newbury. Berkshire. RG14 7AR.
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1635 523900
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For more Kundalini Yoga information see:
www.kundaliniyoga.com www.yogatech.com
Upcoming course dates will be found on the current application forms.
Please download and complete an application form by clicking either link below
Level 1 Yoga Instructor Application K1 Level 2 Yoga Practitioner Application K2