Frequently Asked Questions - The Aquarian Teacher

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I don’t have much experience of knowledge about Kundalini yoga. I don’t have a regular yoga practice and I am not very flexible. Can I participate in Teacher Training?
1. YES! This is the best place for gaining knowledge and experience with Kundalini Yoga. Previous experience in Kundalini Yoga classes may be helpful but is by no means a prerequisite.
2. Teachers and staff will be here to offer support as you go through the mentally and physically challenging and exhilarating experience of the advanced training program.
How do I know if I am ready to start?
1. If you’re showing up to ask the questions- YOU ARE! The teacher-training course starts with all the basics you need to know as both a student and a teacher. The only requirement is the ability to commit to yourself and a practice.
I’m not sure if I want to be a teacher. Can I still take the course?
1. Many students pursue teacher training because they love Kundalini yoga and want to learn more. This program is BOTH Advanced Study AND Teacher Training. It is a wonderful way to deepen your practice of Kundalini Yoga and take it to a new level. You get to immerse yourself in a structured learning experience that will serve you well whether you choose to teach or not.
Who was Yogi Bhajan?
1. Yogi Bhajan was a master of Kundalini Yoga who came to the West in 1968 because he saw how this technology could help people in the United States. Kundalini Yoga had not been taught publicly before Yogi Bhajan arrived! Since then, he has freely shared the teachings of this sacred science with all who have wished to transform themselves and help others. He often said that his mission was not to collect students, but to train teachers.
What sort of recognition or certification will I receive upon completing the program?
1. Through this program you will gain the credentials and experience to teach others professionally.
2. You will receive a certificate of completion from the Kundalini Research Institute
3. You will be a member of the International Kundalini Yoga teachers Association
4. You will qualify to apply to be a Yoga Alliance 220 hour RYT
Do I need to complete all of the course homework if I am not pursuing certification?
1. If you are not planning to become certified, you do not have to complete the outside assignments, including the 20 yoga classes and White Tantric Yoga (though we still recommend it).
What is the course schedule like?
1. We meet one weekend a month. Course times are:
  – Fridays evening 5-9pm
  – Saturdays 9am-6pm
  – Sundays 9am-6pm
2. Each monthly session focuses on a specific area of yoga practice, experience, and knowledge that is essential for every committed student and teacher of yoga.
3. The weekends will include: yoga classes, meditations, lectures, videos, discussion, personal processes, etc.
What if I have to miss a class or cannot take all the classes?
1. If you cannot attend a class, you are allowed to make up a missed class with other assignments and training from the teacher-training program.
2. Absences must be pre-approved by the lead trainer.
What do I bring to class?
1. Bring what you need to feel cozy – a mat, a cushion, a blanket
2. Head coverings are suggested for longer meditation periods.
3. Notebook and a pen to take notes
4. You may want to bring food to eat during short breaks. We will arrange to have potluck meals for lunch.
5. Bring a water bottle and water – you will want to stay hydrated throughout the day. Also bring a covered mug for hot beverages. We’ll have nice hot tea and purified water to refresh you.
Will we be doing yoga all day?
1. No. This program is created for BALANCE! Yes, the weekend days are long, but we give you lots of breaks and lots of variety. The days are a lovely mixing of active yoga, meditation, writing and processing, lecture, discussion, small group and partner work, creative exercises to help all of you engage in the learning process opportunities to build confidence and experience, and more! Plus, we want you to be HAPPY and HEALTHY. If you need and extra break, just take one.
Do I have to know why I am taking the program to register?
1. No. Some of our teacher training students come to the program with a specific goal (learn to meditate, become more flexible, loose weight, learn about the chakras, prepare to teach women’s courses, etc). But many students attend just because they feel called or drawn to it for some reason. And many just love their regular Kundalini Yoga classes and want to know more.
2. Whatever your reasons (or lack of reasons) this course will be powerful and transformational for you.
Do we have to come to Sadhana?
1. Yes for certification students – you are required to come at least five times to sadhana morning practices.
2. We encourage everyone to gift yourself the experience of yoga in the early morning hours and you may be surprised at how powerful the group energy can be! It’s a beautiful and very sweet time of day that we call the ambrosial hours.
What is White Tantric and why do I have to do it?
1. The White Tantric Yoga (WTY) course is an essential component of certification. Graduates have reported that experiencing White Tantric Yoga helped them to grasp their unlimited potential for personal growth. This one-day meditation course is both challenging and uplifting. It raises us to the heights of our excellence and crystallizes our commitment to transformation. It is an experience unsurpassed for its power and ecstasy.
2. Certification trainees need to complete one day of WTY during the course or up to 12 months after course completion.
What can I do to prepare myself in the time before the program starts?
1. We suggest starting (or keeping up) with attending group classes in Kundalini Yoga, if available, and a daily home practice of yoga and/or meditation. It is helpful to discuss/plan with your friends and family how best to support you through this process.
Do I have to wear white and/ or a turban, stop eating meat, and/or give up my individuality to take teacher training?
1. Definitely not. Wear/eat/say what makes you feel comfortable. All of the things presented in this course are choices some teachers make because of their technology and impact. For example:
2. White clothing: white is the color with the highest vibrational frequency. Since all the work we do in Kundalini Yoga is about raising our vibration, this is a SUPER easy way to get that process started.
3. Turbans/Head coverings: During meditations/yoga we work to raise the Kundalini energy from the base of our spine up through the Chakra system. We want that energy to then move back down and activate/align our charkas rather than flowing out the top of our head. Covering your crown chakra (10th Gate) is the easiest way to facilitate this energy movement and containment. Further, the way turbans are wrapped provides a gentle adjustment to the cranial bones. We suggest you try out some head coverings, you may like it more than you expect!
4. Vegetarian: Many yogis choose not to eat meat because of their own ethical, moral, or energetic reasons. This is a personal choice. However, during our our training program we will maintain a vegetarian space. Please plan to bring food without meat for yourself and for the potluck meals during our Teacher Training weekends.