What are IKYTA, KRI, and the Aquarian Teacher Program?

The International Association of Kundalini Yoga Teachers (IKYTA) is the professional organization of certified Kundalini Yoga Teachers. Members receive such benefits as education program opportunities, newsletters, product discounts, and listings in printed and web directories. The Kundalini Research Institute (KRI) administers the certification standards for Kundalini Yoga Teachers and is the review agency for materials, manuals, and other products developed to support the teachings of Kundalini Yoga.

The Aquarian Teacher program is a KRI Teacher Training Certification program in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. You will develop the skills to instruct students in Kundalini Yoga kriyas and meditations as taught by Yogi Bhajan. You will practice teaching Kundalini Yoga in a practicum setting, participate in early morning Sadhanas (spiritual practice), and experience the powerful transformational energy of White Tantric Yoga. This is a 200 hour course including classroom instruction in a well-defined curriculum which includes:

• Teaching Kundalini Yoga Postures, Kriyas and Meditation
• Role of a Kundalini Yoga Teacher
• Yogic Philosophy and the Origin of Kundalini Yoga
• Yogic and Western Anatomy
• Humanology and the 3HO Yogic Lifestyle

This program is based on the comprehensive science of Kundalini Yoga and is a journey in your development as a Kundalini Yoga Teacher.

The Aquarian Teacher Certification program is open both to yoga students ready to become teachers and those who wish to immerse themselves in the science of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.