OVERVIEW
Expand Your Awareness & Transform Your Life
The Level One Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Program will give you the necessary tools to deepen your yoga and meditation practice as well as share these powerful and sacred teachings with others. This program is led by Shama Kaur, an Egyptian Kundalini Yoga Teacher who has been teaching across Egypt, North Africa and the Arabian Gulf since 2012. This training will be conducted in both English and Arabic. It is certified by the Kundalini Research Institute located in the United States of America. For more information about the training team please scroll to the end.
“This program has been one of the best experiences of my life. It’s such an honor to be teaching this technology and sharing the many gifts this program has to offer. My favorite aspect of this training is the many ways it empowers students to embrace and utilize their strengths and unique gifts. From this place of power and strength they can work through the challenges in their lives with compassion and grace and help others do the same.” ~ Shereen Samir
التريننج بالنسبالي مكنش كورس عادي بروح استقبل معلومات وامشي اد ما كان رحلة فعلًا، رحلة نور، خلتني اسافر جوايا، خلتني اكتشف مواطن ف نفسي معرفهاش ويمكن مكنتش اعرف انها موجودة، خلتني اشتغل علي جوانب تانية مكنتش شايفة انها أولوية اني اشتغل عليها، واشوف نفسي والل حواليا بمرايا أوضح، لسه بقابل وبختبر حاجات يمكن تبقي اتقل بس عدستي اتغيرت وحاسة اني ماشية بأسلحة عرفت استخدمهم بعد ما كنت شايفة ان ملهمش لازمة والأهم اني عرفت استخدمهم امتي وازاي، عندي امتنان كبير للرحلة ولمرشدنها ولأصحاب الروح الل قابلتهم وللعائلة الكبيرة الل بقيت وسطها ولكم النور الل شفته ف الطريق والل بسببهم اتولدلي طاقة انشره. ~رنا سلام
ممتنه علي المشاركة في كورس تدريب معلمي الكونداليني يوجا مع المدربة والمعلمه الروحانية شاما كار، استمتعت كثيرا بممارسة التدريبات المتنوعه الخاصة بالتنفس، والتواصل مع معلمي ومدربي اليوجا علي مستوي العالم ككل كل الشكر شما علي التمرينات القيمة. ~شيماء أحمد
ممارسة الكونداليني يوجا من اكثر الادوات اللي ساعدتني خلال رحلتي، ولما تعمقت في دراستها زودت وعيي بجسدى ومشاعري وافكاري وازاي اقدر اتوازن حتي في الظروف الصعبه، وزودتني بادوات استخدمها في حياتي اليوميه عشان احسن جودة حياتي. ممتنه جدا للتجربة الجميله والتغير العميق اللي سابته جوايا. ~اسراء اسامة
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
This is a 220-hour course, which includes 180 hours of classroom instruction in a well-defined curriculum.
In the Level One Aquarian Teacher training you will
✅ Gain a deep understanding of the science of Kundalini Yoga.
✅ Develop the skills to instruct Kundalini Yoga kriyas and meditations.
✅ Practice teaching Kundalini Yoga in a practicum setting,
✅ Participate in early morning sadhana (spiritual practice)
✅ Experience powerful transformational energy of conscious community (sangat).
COURSE CURRICULUM
Our comprehensive curriculum fully covers the fundamentals of yoga philosophy, teaching methods, anatomy and physiology, meditation and the chakras, and a teaching practicum. A variety of teaching methods are incorporated to deliver the content including lectures, class room discussions, group work, practical skill building and use of video content.
The course is delivered over TWO 6-day modules that will take place BOTH IN PERSON AND ONLINE. In between the modules, participants will continue learning in bi-weekly sessions.
The In person modules will be delivered in
ℝ𝔸𝕄𝔸𝕃𝕃𝔸ℍ -ℙ𝕒𝕝𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕖.
Led by Shama Kaur and other Trainers will join online.
What are the enrolment requirements ?
We want applicants to have experienced a minimum of 5 Kundalini Yoga classes prior to attending the program so that you are familiar with some of the basics of Kundalini Yoga before starting the Level One Teacher Training.
We do not need proof that you have attended these classes. If you are unable to attend the 5 classes, you are required to send in a written essay in addition to completing 5 KRI-certified classes online before the program begins in November 2025.
You are required to complete all of the course material. Our expectation during the Online portion is that you attend 80% of the live sessions.
A positive attitude, a sense of openness and a desire to learn are truly the most important things you can bring to this training.
Certification Requirements (READ CAREFULLY)
What you need to doAttendance of 80% of course curriculum
Satisfactory practicum assessment
Passing grade on KRI’s examination
Completion of 20 Kundalini Yoga classes
Completion of assigned 40-day yoga set/meditation
Creation of 2 yoga course curriculums
Participation in 5 morning sadhanas
Attendance of a full day meditation
Full payment of course fees
Completion of an 4hr community service project
TWO 7-day Modules (56 hrs each) for a total of 50 hrs
Module 1 | November 11th–17th, 2025
Module 2 | June – July TBA, 2026
TIME: 5:00 AM – 6:30 PM (ℙ𝕒𝕝𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕖 Local Time)
BOTH modules can be attended ONLINE or IN-PERSON in ℙ𝕒𝕝𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕖
9 sessions of 6 hours each to be attended ONLINE in between the modules that take place on SATURDAYS. Time to be announced.
The schedule 9 Saturday Sessions
Session 1: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Session 2: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Session 3: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Session 4: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Session 5: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Session 6: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Session 7: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Session 8: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Session 9: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Investment & Payment Plans
Option 1: Full Payment early bird |$1100| paid by August 1st, 2025 or |$1500| after August 1st.
Option 2: Partial Payments on 4 payment plans.
Pay 425$ Per installment.
Option 3: Partial Payments on 2 payment plans.
Pay 750$ Per installment.
Option 4: Apply for a Scholarship. We have 5 available for candidates from Egypt, ℙ𝕒𝕝𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕖, Lebanon, Syria, Libya and Jordan. See below
MEET YOUR TRAINING TEAM
Siri Neel Kaur Khalsa
Espanola, USA
Siri Neel is a certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher and Teacher Trainer. She began practicing yoga since 1968 and teaching since 1970. She teaches classes with people from ages 3-90. Siri Neel currently lives in Espanola, New Mexico. She lovingly travels to New Cumberland to share her wisdom and yogic expertise. She has been teaching trainings for the 200 hr. Kundalini Yoga Trainings and Level 2s. She is also a Shamanic healer.
Shama Kaur
Cairo, Egypt
Shama Kaur is Egypt’s first Kundalini Yoga Teacher Trainer. Her name means ‘the one who shines the light of her inner soul’. She completed her training at the age of 25 at the Kundalini Research Institue in New Mexico, USA in 2012. Ever since, she been teaching kundalini yoga classes, workshops and delivering teacher trainings in Egypt and the Middle East.
Hari Darshan
Dubai,
Hari Darshan Kaur, is a human relations mentor, motivational speaker, and founder of Dubai-based wellness community Darshan. A pioneer in bringing Kundalini yoga to the Arab world, Nancy has trained thousands of yoga practitioners and teachers across the region. She draws on her own healing journey and integrates a range of psycho-spiritual tools, including Compassionate Inquiry and Beyond Addiction, to support others in achieving their potential.
Rai Shanti
ℙ𝕒𝕝𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕖,
ٌRai Shanti, Hala, is a certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher with nearly 20 years of practice. She began her yoga journey in 2003 and became a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher in 2020. Hala also holds certifications in Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Yoga Nidra. She is currently pursuing Level 2 Kundalini Yoga teacher training to further deepen her knowledge and practice.
Amrit Singh
USA,
Amrit Singh Khalsa is the CEO at KRI. He earned his PhD in Aeronautical Engineering from MIT and worked directly with Yogi Bhajan coordinated the 3HO legacy businesses and non-profit organizations, including KRI. After the passing of Yogi Bhajan, Amrit Singh served as the Chair of the Board for KRI for 7 years, and its Treasurer for 2 more years. Leaving a successful career in the health-food industry, Amrit is now dedicated full-time to the work of KRI.
Nirvair Singh
USA,
Nirvair, Co-founder of the Kundalini Research Institute (KRI), Recently retired from his post as CEO. He still serves on the Board of Directors of the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association (IKYTA). Yogi Bhajan honored him in April 2005 with the title Mukhia Singh Sahib, an honorary title indicating an elder in the Sikh Dharma International Ministry, and one only given to those who have given exceptional service to the community. Over the years he has taught over 11,000 classes attended by over 275,000 students in his career, including seminars, classes and retreats all over the United States and in Mexico, Italy, France, Russia, and India.
Shiv Charan Singh
Portugal,
Shiv Charan Singh is a Scottish-born spiritual teacher renowned for his contributions to Kundalini Yoga and the development of Karam Kriya, a spiritual science that uses numerology to understand the harmony and interrelatedness of all things. He founded the Karam Kriya School and the Guru Ram Das Project, organizations dedicated to spiritual growth and community service. Throughout his career, he has authored several books, including “Let the Numbers Guide You,” and has been honored with awards such as the Outstanding Achievement Award from the KRI in 2014. His teachings emphasize integrating spiritual awareness into daily life, guiding students to develop their full potential as human beings.
Memories from our past Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Programs
Frequently Asked Questions
PAYMENTS
The payment plan you offer doesn’t work for me. Do you have any other options?
Yes, we can set up an individual contract with you with instalment plans that work for you. Please email ask@shama-kaur.com to inquire.
NEW COMERS
I don’t have much experience or knowledge about Kundalini yoga. Can I participate in Teacher Training?
Yes, you can still join the training providing that you have completed at least 5 Kundalini Yoga classes prior to the start of the training. These classes can be completed online.