The Kundalini Research Institute
Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan®
THE AQUARIAN TRAINER ACADEMY
2009/10 Teacher Trainer License Renewal Application
- Our Trainers are the life blood of the Aquarian Teacher Training Program. To assure that our Trainers maintain the standards of excellence and professionalism we strive for in our Teacher Training programs, KRI requires that all Associate, Specialist, Professional and Lead Trainers renew their licenses annually. (Interns are not required to re-license.)
- KRI can approve contracts for Aquarian Teacher Training Programs only if all members of the trainer team are fully licensed.
- The license is valid from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
- The renewal period is from April 1 through June 30, 2009.
- A late fee of $54 will apply to any application received after June 30, 2009.
I am currently licensed as:
Interns are not required to re-license
Associate
Specialist
Professional
Lead
Associate
Specialist
Professional
Lead
Payment
- Interns: $0
- Associates and Specialists: $54.
- Professionals and Leads: $108
- Late fee (submitted after August 31, 2009): $54
Inactive can only be selected if you will not be participating in any KRI Level One or Two programs in 2009-2010.
I am currently a Professional Member of IKYTA or of my country's IKYTA affiliated national teachers' association
I have attended the following events in 2008:
Winter Solstice
Summer Solstice
3HO European Yoga Festival
Trainer Forum after Summer Solstice
Trainer Forum after Yoga Festival
White Tantric
Summer Solstice
3HO European Yoga Festival
Trainer Forum after Summer Solstice
Trainer Forum after Yoga Festival
White Tantric
TERMS OF AGREEMENT
I agree to the following terms of licensing:
- I will teach only the Teachings of Yogi Bhajan and Kundalini Yoga that are KRI approved when teaching in KRI Teacher Training programs, and teach Kundalini Yoga kriyas only as given by Yogi Bhajan. I will not teach or add/subtract any material to this program without written permission from KRI.
- As a trainer, I understand the importance of maintaining a strong personal practice and sadhana.
- To honor my teacher, I understand and communicate the importance of contributing to Gurudaskshina for Kundalini Yoga Teachers and Trainers and I practice it as an example to my students and trainees.
- All KRI Teacher Trainers are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the highest professional standards, including but not limited to, the KRI/IKYTA Code of Ethics and Professional Standards.
- I am committed to living a yogic lifestyle in accordance with the Code of Ethics: I abstain from alcoholic beverages, tobacco and non-prescription drugs, and eat a vegetarian diet.
- I have no physical, mental or background behavioral issue that will prevent me from properly performing as a KRI licensed Teacher Trainer; I understand that KRI reserves the right to check my background.
- KRI retains the right to review my credentials or to request updated information at any time.
- KRI may revoke my right to use the KRI Teacher Trainer license for cause, including but not limited to, ceasing to meet one or more of the requirements for license or failure to uphold the standards set forth in the Code of Ethics for Kundalini Yoga Teachers.
- I understand that I must renew my trainer's license by June 30, 2009 or I will be delinquent and no longer qualified to be part of a KRI trainer team; if I apply after the deadline a late fee of $54 will be applied.
- I understand "Inactive" to mean that I may retain my membership and classification in the Aquarian Trainer Academy for a two-year period even though I am not currently part of a Trainer team. After this two-year period, I will lose my membership and must reapply.
- I agree to submit a renewal application by electronic means. I understand that my electronic renewal application has the same legal effect and legal consequences as a signed paper document.
- I affirm that all information I submitted in this application is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that any material misrepresentation or any material omissions of fact in this application is grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of the license(s) that I am seeking.
Beginning January 1. 2011, all Level One Lead and Professional Trainers must be fully Level Two certified Practitioners.
I have fulfilled this requirement and I am already a Level Two practitioner
I have not met this requirement yet but I have taken the following modules:
- Conscious Communication
- Authentic Relationships
- Mind & Meditation
- Lifecycles & Lifestyles
- Vitality & Stress
I have not completed any Level Two modules
Beginning in 2008, all Professional and Lead Trainers in North America and Europe shall be required to attend a minimum of two Trainer’s Forums every three years as part of their Trainer re-licensing. Forums are held at Summer Solstice, the European Yoga Festival and in other locations.
- Summer Solstice: June 18th, in the Espanola Langar Hall from 9 to 5. Includes lunch. COST: $40 / $50 at the door.
- Yoga Festival: August 6th, 9am – 5pm Fondjouan, France following the Yoga Festival. Includes lunch. COST: 35€ / 40€ at the door.