The art of teaching evolves The yoga world in the West has seen many changes in professional standards and teaching styles since its early years, as the relationship of the student to the teacher has undergone significant scrutiny. This is especially so, as in the last decade central gurus/spiritual...
“Safety has to be everyone’s responsibility… everyone needs to know that they are empowered to speak up if there’s an issue.” Captain Scott Kelly This article examines the ways people can respond if complaints arise in their community and why retaliation is never the right way to respond....
As Kundalini Yoga Teachers we far too often meet students in our classes who have experienced some sort of traumatic event or who are struggling as a result of some past trauma. Most people who experience a traumatic event experience some difficulties following the event but recover. A...
By EPS – Office of Ethics and Professional Standards A yoga culture that encourages participation through seva is a way for students to enjoy meaningful time together, build community and most importantly develop the depth of giving without thoughts for the self. Seva is one of the cornerstones of...
IKYTA recognizes one National Association per country, that holds a neutral space for all teachers and trainers to connect and support each other professionally and personally. Each certified KRI Level One Aquarian Teacher is encouraged to join your NKYTA. If your country doesn’t have one, teachers can join or...
Thanks to the service of thousands of Kundalini Yoga teachers, the community fabric around these teachings has spread around the world, and today has a global presence. 3HO Foundation continually invites us to experience the Healthy, Happy, Holy lifestyle typical of our tradition, where community life is key. ...
Guru Ram Das Ashram Kundalini Yoga Center, is the "mother ashram" of Kundalini Yoga in Greece, founded in 1999, initially by Hari Simran Singh Khalsa (from Italy) and Amar Dev Kaur Marina Ktisti (from Greece) under the guidance and blessings of Yogi Bhajan, master of KY, the one who...
By the Office of Ethics & Professional Standards INTRODUCTION Meditation can sometimes feel like it’s the missing ingredient in life or the answer to all problems. These days there is encouragement to meditate daily, coming from many directions. Your doctor might even recommend it to you while suggesting you get...
By Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, Oregon, USA If you practice yoga and live a healthy, happy, and holy lifestyle, you’re pretty well covered. Yoga is without doubt the ultimate system for helping you stay balanced and joyful throughout your life. Sure, there are a lot of rules and guidelines,...
by Rachel Surinderjot Kaur I believe that getting sober at age 33 in 2008 was the beginning of my kundalini awakening. The doubt, fear, unexpressed grief, and years of unprocessed emotions needed to be allowed up to consciousness before my inner light could be remembered. By putting down the alcohol, cigarettes,...
