kundalini yoga level 1 teacher training

PERTH, westERN australia, & online

! early birds discounT till September 1st!

LEARN more about the teachings and immerse yourself in the remarkable and transformative practices of Kundalini Yoga.

SERVE first your own soul and learn to serve others, both by teaching Kundalini Yoga but also by being more truly you. Everyone is a teacher in some way. Kundalini Yoga supports you to become who you are destined to be.

GROW. Together with fellow humans, yogis and yoginis, grow in awareness, happiness & vitality by walking a soul-friendly path.

BECOME you. This journey can support, strengthen and uplift you through whatever journey of life you are currently on, and in who you are becoming: the one only you can be.

Whether you now feel you want to teach Kundalini Yoga or rather your purpose is your own growth, we welcome you.

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All modules except module 8 are open to other students (with some previous KY experience) who want to have a deeper experience and learn more.

The training consists of..

180 classroom hours

approx 40 hours of home practice & study

8 hour intensive meditation day

ongoing support & check-ins throughout the course

Kundalini Yoga is the science to unite the finite with Infinity, and it’s the art to experience Infinity in the finite. Yogi Bhajan

course timetABLE, dates & topics

2026/2027

Each weekend of training consists of teachings & practice, with Aquarian Sadhana (morning practice) on Sunday morning. The timetable is as follows (times are for Perth, AWST):

Saturdays: Class time - 9.30am to 1pm; 2pm to 4.30pm

Sundays: Aquarian Sadhana - 5am to 7.30am; Class time - 9.30am to 1pm; 2pm to 4.30pm

Missed modules can be taken in the next round of teacher training. You have 2 years from the date of commencement to complete all modules & other requirements to certify.

For teacher training there will also be some scheduled week-day online check-ins throughout the training as well as study group sessions towards the end. The timing of these will be discussed and decided with the group once it is assembled.

The modules with an asterisk* are open to those not doing teacher training.

*Module 1

OCT 31ST & NOV 1ST 2026

  • Ancient vedic teachings give us insight into the broad sweep of the history of humans and their relationship to the cosmos - from a golden age in which consciousness was one with totality to the arising of the experience of separation, the development of methods to once again yoke spirit to matter (yugit, yoga = to yoke) and to the paradoxical challenges and opportunities of the present day. During this weekend, learn about the fascinating history (and yes, herstory) of yoga and the origins and influences of Kundalini Yoga. Learn about the Golden Chain - the unique field of wisdom of Kundalini Yoga - and understand better what gives it its unique frequency. Practise in community for a personal experience of the We-in-me and the Thou in all.

    Trainers: Ardaas Singh & Jai Ram Kaur

    Ardaas Singh has a depth of insight on Kundalini Yoga philosophy which he generously shares on his You Tube channel as well as in multiple courses and trainings worldwide. Jai Ram Kaur has a broad knowledge and experience of various spiritual traditions as well as a background and interest in history and anthropology, which feed into this topic.

Extra TT module

Nov 14th & 15th

  • Learn about all the basic elements of a Kundalini Yoga class and how to lead one. Learn the practicalities and spiritual wisdom of Aquarian Sadhana. Be inspired by the teachings on the identity of a teacher.

    Trainers: Angad Kaur & Jai Ram Kaur.

    Angad Kaur is a well respected Lead trainer from London who has a great deal of experience teaching students from all walks of life. She co-teaches this module with Jai Ram.

*Module 2:

Nov 28th & 29th

  • Man = mind and Tra = projection or wave, so mantra is used to direct and project the waves of mind. All speech, all words are vibrational projections and so words, especially often-repeated ones, shape consciousness. Mantras are universal sound templates which link individual and universal consciousness and clean out conditioned patterns in the subconscious mind. This weekend, understand and experience mantra deeper, refining rhythm, pronunciation and projection. Explore and experience Naad, the universal sound current, and the quantum technology of Shabd guru - sacred sound as teacher and awakener of spiritual DNA.

    Trainers: Satwant Kaur & Jai Ram Kaur

    Satwant Kaur, Canadian born, is a linguist and speech therapist, as well as Kundalini Yoga trainer, who lives in the UK. She has in depth knowledge and skill in this area, reads and teaches Gurmukhi, and is also a talented singer and musician. Jai Ram Kaur has an intimate connection with shabd guru, has been making music since childhood and now sings and plays harmonium. She has a love for and gift in all things language.

*Module 3:

Feb 6th & 7th 2027

  • In this fascinating topic, we examine human anatomy and the effects of Kundalini Yoga on it. We take the western lens and explore the benefits and cautions of the practice on body systems and organs and how various specific practices may be applied in a therapeutic way for specific issues and needs. We map out the eastern or yogic anatomy system - our 3 gunas, 5 tattvas, 7 chakras and 10 spiritual bodies. We learn about the pathway of kundalini and the physical body and nervous system as a bridge between spirit and matter and understand deeper what the practice of Kundalini Yoga is doing.

    Trainers: Angad Kaur & Jai Ram Kaur

    Alongside her work with her spiritual teacher Shiv Charan Singh, Angad Kaur has studied extensively with Guru Dharam Singh, so is trained in yoga therapy. She brings strong insight into the interface between physical anatomy, meridians and the subtleties of spirit. Jai Ram Kaur has an intuitive connection with body and health, personal experience with Chinese medicine and Ayurveda and, through Karam Kriya and Kundalini Yoga studies, a detailed knowledge of subtle anatomy.

*MODULE 4:

MARCH 6TH & 7TH

  • The depth to which we breathe is the depth to which we live and the capacity to breathe consciously distinguishes us as humans. Dive into the many various techniques of directing (yama) the pranas (subtle life force energy) through breath and have your own experiences. Explore the science and art of breath, in yoga and in everyday life. Learn about yogic lifestyle and get inspired by simple ways to bring more health, happiness and consciousness into your daily life with daily habits of dress, personal care, nutrition and more.

    Trainers: Jai Ram Kaur & Karin (Lakshmi Ayurveda)

    Karin, founder and director of Lakshmi Ayurveda academy in Perth, West Australia, is a renowned practitioner and teacher of Ayurveda. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with her, as well as a vivacious personality, to enrich our topic of yogic lifestyle. Jai Ram Kaur has 2 plus decades of practising Pranayama and yogic lifestyle, from which she shares.

*MODULE 5:

april 3rd & 4th

  • Kundalini Yoga as a science of angles and triangles. We look at and practise key asana (postures and movements) that comprise the kriyas (yoga sets) of Kundalini Yoga, experiencing the divine alignment - the roots and wings - expressing in each of them as well as understanding the principles of modifications. We also explore Bhanda (body seals) and how to practise them to enhance the experience, provide strength, balance and protection and to direct and contain the flow of energy.

    Trainers: Shama Kaur & Jai Ram Kaur

    Shama Kaur (Egypt/NSW) joins us for this exploration, with her in-depth training in Chinese medicine and meridians bringing a good understanding of both the physical anatomy and energy flow that comprise asana. Jai Ram Kaur, trained as a dancer at WAAPA in her youth, brings an innate awareness of alignment and the technical and poetic possibilities of posture and movement and how this can be articulated within oneself and when instructing others to invite deeper experience.

*Module 6:

may 8th & 9th

  • Mind is a terrible master and a wonderful servant. Mastering the mind is a must for happiness. This weekend, learn what mind really is. Gain insight into the 3 functional minds, negative, positive and neutral, and acquire training in how to best use them. Discover the wealth of different sorts of meditations in the Kundalini Yoga treasure chest and experience their effects. Understand what they all have in common through Patanjali’s stages of meditation and how meditation is a medicine for our urge to merge with the One.

    Trainer: Jai Ram Kaur

    Jai Ram has been meditating since she was 19 and had extensive experience with various Buddhist practices and Advaiti Vedanta before meeting Kundalini Yoga at age 27. Her studies in Karam Kriya applied numerology, the training in which commences with making the workings of the mind transparent, have also given her a greater understanding and articulation as well as applying these teachings in day to day life to deal with and optimise the mind.

*Module 7:

june 12th & 13th

  • You are a spiritual being having a human experience. The human journey, and simultaneously also the journey of the spirit, unfolds through various cycles and stages, which it is extremely useful and illuminating to understand. Kundalini Yoga teachings provide the user manual you never had before now. We will explore life from conception onwards, including the possibility of conscious pregnancy and the soul contract with the mother and others in your life. We will share enlightening perspectives on the masculine and feminine polarities that exist through creation and in all of us, the particular subtle anatomy and energetics of being in a fe/male body and opportunities for harmony of the polarities, within us and in relationships

    Trainer: Jai Ram Kaur

    Jai Ram Kaur has studied the Kundalini Yoga humanology teachings extensively and she brings that knowledge to this topic. She has taught many courses for women and has specialised in pregnancy yoga and the motherhood journey. Karam Kriya applied numerology also offers a depth of insight and language for the journey of the spirit through this human life, including a very refined discrimination in relation to the double masculine and feminine polarities, which deeply sees and honours both.

Module 8:

july 17th & 18th

  • Being a Kundalini Yoga teacher, in and out of class. Being the teacher only you can be. Teacher’s Oath. Stages on the spiritual path. Presence & promotion.

3 day retreat

august 14th - 16th

  • 3 days of residential retreat (location TBA, within 3 hrs drive from Perth).

    Morning Sadhana, practicum classes, time to connect and relax and a full day of meditation - Intensive Meditation Day.

*module 10

sept 11th & 12th

  • Each incarnating soul is given 10 spiritual bodies for their human journey. Learn these foundational teachings on this weekend. Understand how each of these can be in or out of balance and what to do about it. Explore the relationship between Kundalini Yoga and Sikh dharma and hear the inspiring stories of the 10 Sikh gurus, who were embodiments of the virtues of the corresponding one of the 10 spiritual bodies. This topic reveals the divine design encoded in the evolution of the Sikhs, which is a universal mirror for the spiritual evolution of each individual and the potential that each of us carries within us of the possible human.

    Trainer: Jai Ram Kaur

    Jai Ram has meditated on and taught on this topic extensively over the past 2 decades. She brings a love and detailed knowledge of it, deepened through the wisdom of the numbers, and, inspired by their example, has compiled in her own words the stories of each of the Sikh gurus.

*module 9

oct 16th & 17th

  • Patanjali, an Indian scholar and sage who lived somewhere between the 2nd century BCE and the 4th century CE, formulated the Yoga Sutras as the essence of yogic teachings and highlighted amongst all forms of yoga 8 distinct limbs. To this day, amazingly, the Yoga Sutras are still studied and the 8 limbs still hold as valid and universal. We gain an overview of the sutras on this weekend and study the 8 limbs, seeing how they are all included in the practice of Kundalini Yoga. We also contemplate the cycle of intelligence and the ladder of subtlety - two more maps that are essential education in yogic philosophy. We look at the yogic view on death and dying and discuss the concept Jiwan Mukt - liberated while yet alive, in the world but not of it, identified as spirit in the world of matter - as what could be said to be the ultimate purpose of this incarnation.

    Trainers: Ardaas Singh & Jai Ram Kaur

    Ardaas Singh (Spain/Portugal) joins Jai Ram Kaur again for this topic. He has extensive insight and knowledge in this material and teaches about it in an illuminating way. (See his You Tube channel for a taste of what he shares.)

FINAL EXAM DAY

NOV 13TH

If you want to learn something, read about it. If you want to understand something, write about it. If you want to master something, teach it.

Becoming a teacher is a path to embodiment and integration. We say, teach to master. This means you don’t have to have mastered the practice and teachings in order to teach them. The mastery gradually comes through teaching and continuing to sincerely practice yourself.

FAQs

  • We require you to have attended a minimum of 5 in person Kundalini Yoga classes prior to enrolment, so that you have experienced the basics of the practice. Where this is not possible, you may also attend 5 online classes.

    As part of the application process there will be an interview to confirm that the training is right for you.

    • attendance of 80% of classroom hours

    • satisfactory delivery of 2 practicum classes

    • attendance of a minimum of 5 Aquarian Sadhanas

    • attendance at an intensive meditation day (provided as part of the course) or a day of White Tantric yoga

    • certified attendance of 20 Kundalini Yoga classes taught by a KRI-certified teacher. These classes are independent of any yoga sessions during the Level One Training. 

    • completion of a take home written exam

    • completion with pass grade of the in-class multiple choice and short answer exam

    • completion of a 40 day meditation and journal of the experience

    • creation of two course curricula - a 5 week speciality course and a 10 week beginner course

  • The in person location is the Beacon Hub, 213a South St Beaconsfield. In person attendance is preferred but where not possible, online attendance is available. In this case, you will be asked to attend at least the August residential retreat in person if possible. Discuss this with Jai Ram.

  • Alongside the guest trainers, who are dedicated to your learning, Jai Ram Kaur is present throughout as the main trainer and reference person for you.

    Interns Baldev Kaur and Maheshjoti Kaur will also have an ongoing presence through the whole training and are available to support you.

  • Jai Ram will be continually present in person at the Beacon Hub for the weekend modules, as well as on the 3 day retreat.

    The other trainers, interns and students outside of Perth will be joining us online via zoom, so it is a hybrid set-up. We set up the screen on the teacher’s seat, so it will feel as close as possible to them being in the physical space.

    If you live in Perth, you will come to Beaconsfield for training each day. (On rare occasions you may need to attend online from home, but you are strongly encouraged to be physically present.)

    If you are joining from home you are highly recommended to treat it as a retreat and create as much space for yourself to focus and dedicate yourself to your learning.

  • If there are sessions you are unable to attend, please discuss this with Jai Ram. The minimum attendance requirement of the training is 80%. If days are missed, you are able to catch these up in some cases via recordings, or with extra home study and a report given on your learning.

    You will also be able to attend the module missed in the next round. The maximum amount of time to complete all requirements is 2 years from start date.

  • Normally, all those who have some previous experience with Kundalini Yoga, but there are also exceptions to the rule. Check with Jai Ram if you are unsure if it’s for you.

  • Generally it is good. to have some experience with Kundalini Yoga (or other types of yoga), but there may also be exceptions. Check with Jai Ram if you’re unsure.

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Sangat 

A single feather is just a feather. Many feathers together form wings with which to fly. Such is the experience of sangat, spiritual community.

In Teacher Training you form the kind of connections that nourish and carry you much further than you could ever go alone.

FEES

teacher training

The total fee for the full training, including all tuition fees, printed manuals, exam fee and intensive meditation day is AUD$3390.

3 day residential retreat Aug 2027 food and accommodation: additional $450.

Total $3840

We require a non-refundable deposit of AUD$450 to secure your place in the training.

EARLY BIRDS DISCOUNT: Secure your place by August 24th for a $150 discount off your fee.

UPFRONT PAYMENT DISCOUNT: Pay upfront for whole training for a further $50 discount ie. $200 total discount if also early birds.

PAYMENT PLANS are available. Contact Jai Ram to discuss.

In cases where there is a sincere commitment to undertake the training but finances are an obstacle, please talk to Jai Ram to discuss the possibilities.

individual modules

Book a single course or multiple, for progressive discounts all the way to saving $630 off all 9 courses.

Repeat students attend for 50% off. Contact Jai Ram.

PRICING SCHEME

1 or 2 weekend intensives - $280 per course

3, 4 or 5 weekends - $260 per course

6, 7 or 8 weekends - $240 per course

9 weekends - $210 per course = $1890

PAYMENT METHODS

Payment is by cash, transfer or, if paying for one or two courses at a time, online. (Note, there is an added fee of $3.75 per course when using this option.

Bank details for transfers: Grisht Ashram BSB 016 008 A/N 4268111420 discount off your fee.

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Seva

Seva means selfless service, one of the main pillars of the Kundalini Yoga philosophy and lifestyle: giving with no expectation of return. It is perhaps the most powerful way to clear your karma and quieten your self-interest.

Participants in our programmes engage in Seva (also known as Karma yoga), with everyone helping with the tasks that keep the training running smoothly, like keeping the space clean and tidy and helping with serving and cleaning up after shared meals. 

meet your TRAINERS

jai ram KAUR

  • Born in Perth, Jai Ram has been practising and teaching Kundalini Yoga for more than 2 decades. She is a KRI lead trainer (prac).

    Read on..

ANGAD KAUR

  • She teaches locally and internationally.

    Angad spent a number of years travelling extensively with her spiritual teacher, Shiv Charan Singh, studying to become a Karam Kriya Consultant and Trainer – working with the universal intelligence of numbers and the power of the word to create healing conversations and support meaningful life transitions.

    Since 2008, she has worked with the Guru Ram Das Project bringing Kundalini Yoga to individuals and communities most in need, alongside working as a Sikh Chaplain. Angad regularly runs retreats and workshops exploring life themes through the guidance of numbers and the teachings in Gurbani, alongside offering one-to-one Yoga Therapy. She was involved with Karam Kriya Women’s Camp for many years and regularly organizes events for International Women’s Day.

    After 25 years working in the art world as a curator, producer and lecturer, she continues to mentor artists and run creative writing workshops. Angad has an inclusive approach and a natural enjoyment of being in the company of people from all walks of life.

Ardaas singh

  • He began his career as a musician, university teacher and researcher. Even though his parents are both yogis and he was surrounded by yogic books and chakra drawings from birth, Ardaas didn’t begin his yogic studies until 2002 while working on his PhD in Artificial Intelligence.

    Ardaas S is a lead trainer who is fully dedicated to transmitting yogic teachings as an international trainer of Karam Kriya Consultants and Kundalini Yoga Teachers Levels 1 and 2.

SATWANT KAUR

  • Living in the UK with her husband and daughter, Satwant has been teaching Kundalini Yoga for more than twenty years.

    Originally training in her native Canada, where she met Yogi Bhajan. Satwant met Shiv Charan Singh just before moving to the UK in 2005, recognized him as her Teacher, and has been studying with him ever since. She now lives in Birmingham, UK.

    Satwant teaches on Teacher Training programmes in the UK and internationally. She has a love for music and a talent for language and mantra. She released her first mantra album, Path of Love, in 2017.

SHAMA KAUR

  • Currently living on Central Coast NSW, Shama 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.

    Read on

maheshjoti kaur

  • A devoted yogini, performing artist, choreographer, researcher and educator, Maheshjoti has been a resident of New Zealand since 2018.

    In 2012, she encountered kundalini yoga, a practice that not only helped her regulate her mind and emotions, but also facilitated the release of trauma and anxiety through dedicated daily practice. Kundalini became a beacon of transformation for her, enabling her to share its profound tools of healing and growth with others.

    Maheshjoti joins us as an intern with the Aquarian Trainer Academy and offers her support and strength as a dedicated Kundalini Yoga teacher to the training.

karin (lakshmi)

baldev kaur

  • Baldev is a Kundalini Yoga practitioner and Karam Kriya consultant who is now based in New Zealand.

    She is an Intern with the Aquarian Trainer Academy and a member of the training team in this supporting capacity.

    Baldev has taught in UK and New Zealand for over 18 years.

    Searching for a yoga teacher training in the UK, before ever taking a Kundalini Yoga class, Baldev found I-SKY School, and Guru Dharam Singh Khalsa, became Baldev’s level one trainer.

    A moment of destiny, and the rest is history!

    Passionate about workplace wellbeing and female leadership, Baldev founded Corporate Karma in London, which offered corporate wellness retreats and training to organisations using Kundalini Yoga techniques.

    In 2021, she commenced Shiv Charan Singh’s Karam Kriya training, which has enriched her teaching profoundly.

    Also “mum’ to two funny, opinionated teenage boys who remind her this is the yoga of the householder.

    She is currently working on the KRI level three training journey of deeper self-development.

    Baldev teaches from the heart, with humour and empathy.

    Her goal is to guide others to rediscover their own gifts and jewels, using the wisdom and technology of Kundalini Yoga and Karam Kriya.

  • and trained and worked as a clinical nurse. She travelled extensively through Africa, the U.K, India and Nepal, enriching her clinical practice and deepening her desire to study Ayurvedic medicine.

    Karin studied a four-year Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and internship at Manipal University, India, where she graduated with honours. She undertook her practicum under expert guidance in Karnataka and regularly travels back to India for professional development and to speak at Ayurvedic conferences.

    We are fortunate to have Karin’s deep knowledge available to us as a guest trainer.

    Read more about her here.

Karam Kriya International School

Grisht Ashram trainings are under the umbrella of the Karam Kriya International School, of which Shiv Charan Singh is the director. Trainers on our programmes are part of the school and all share a profound commitment to truth and service through the teachings of Kundalini Yoga. We are looking forward to sharing these sacred teachings with you and supporting you on your transformative learning journey.