Self-Paced Online 200 H Kundalini and Tantra Meditation Yoga Teacher Training W/ 100 Contact Hours

Pre-application requirements

• Those who want to develop the skill of teaching in the path of traditional Kundalini, Tantra meditation
• Good for beginners and advanced yoga practitioners
• Those who are willing to awaken the hidden energy
• Those who have at least six months of yoga experience, the better
• Those who are seeking a 200-hour certificate after completion of the course
• Those who are interested to teach meditation and Tantra Kundalini practices

How the training works

All material will be provided to the students in the form of pre-recorded video lectures and along with that, there will also be a live session on Kundalini classes every weekend via zoom. You can also opt for optional call / conference as needed for support while completing this training.

Contact hours

There will be 50 live contact hours whenever needed in order to clarify doubts.

Non-contact hours

All modules are previously recorded so students can access the material at their own convenience. 150 non-contact hours for self-study.

Timing of sessions (IST / GMT+05:30)

Live classes schedule will be updated in our WhatsApp group and access to the group will be given after the confirmed booking. All times are based on IST / GMT+5:30.

Certifications

Students who complete their training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

Course information

What you will learn

• Detailed teachings of Kundalini yoga practices
• Detailed teachings of Kundalini
• Pranayama and Kundalini
• Yoga Nidra or “conscious sleeping” technique
• Anatomy of Kundalini
• Mantras for Chakras
• Chakras and their locations
• Introduction of Mudras (gestures) and Bandhas (locks)
• Teaching and learning of various Kundalini practices
• Kundalini meditation
• Understanding the roots of Yoga Philosophy
• Primary stage of Kundalini yoga and its preparations

Kundalini Awakening

At Vinyasa Yogashala, revered masters and yogis can guide you through the Kundalini awakening process, thereby offering you control over the physical energy that you have hidden within. This Kundalini awakening can do wonders for a human with a guided process. As the energy limits of different chakras are tremendous, Vinyasa Yogashala Ashram always advises to go for Kundalini awakening through a Sadhguru and yogi who has mastered the channelizing this force.

Seven chakras

In a human body, there is an existence of seven prominent chakras, or Kundalinis, as depicted in the Patanjali Yoga Sutra, the most ancient and systematic form of yoga literature. These chakras are (from the base layer to the supreme):

Muladhara

The root chakra, or the base of the physical and spiritual existence of a human body, is known as the Muladhara. This is the base that connects the three major qualities of a soul, i.e. Sattva (harmonious balance), Rajas (active qualities), and Tamas (lethargic quality). This chakra, or Kundalini, is considered to be present at the root of the spine, making a direct bond between the soul and the body. This is the base chakra, over which all other six layers of chakras rest their presence. This chakra is considered the storehouse of energy in a phase of static, unless and until the chakras are awakened and energy is rooted upward to attain a higher state of trance.

Swadhistan

This Kundalini chakra is considered to exist just over the Muladhara and the center of all procreative energy. This is also harmonious with the sexual and reproductive energy centers, which can form life on this earth. This is also one of the most disturbed chakras of a human, which causes a high inclination towards sexual desires. This Kundalini, upon awakening, can offer greater control over sexual desires and can take the Brahma beej (the seeds of supremacy) to a much higher state.

Manipura

The third Kundalini chakra, Manipura, is known as the seat of power, which is present just below the navel region. This is the place where the sense of personal identity is present. This is the control center of physiological and physical well-being and has a great impact on the flow of fire and energy in the human body.

Anahata

This specific Kundalini is in the center of the chest in the spine, which controls the emotions of a human. This chakra can open a deep sense of peace and internal happiness upon awakening. The phases of the awakening of this chakra may take you on an emotional roller-coaster ride with different feelings of happiness or grief, ultimately resulting in pure bliss and peace. Some people may also experience temporary clairvoyance and hear sounds of humming and music of flutes as well during the awakening of this chakra.

Vishuddhi

Present in the cervical plexus behind the throat region, this is the chakra of purity. This chakra awakening can result in special abilities like sweet voices, remarkable talks, and even singing abilities. Shabd or Nada yoga is the practice to awaken this chakra and can be opened through devotional music, chanting, and jaap of mantras.

Ajnya (the third eye)

This supreme Kundalini chakra is known to be the command center of the entire physical body. Present just above the eyebrows, exactly in the middle of both eyes, it is considered to be a powerhouse and can offer visions, deep stillness, flashes of great light, and so many others. The great illustration of the power of this chakra can be linked with Mahadev Shiva’s third eye.

Sahashrara (a thousand petals)

This is the highest level of Kundalini, which is considered to be present in the middle of the skull exactly on the top of the spinal cord. This chakra is demarked as a lotus with a thousand petals and is considered a supreme state of attainment in a physical presence. Opening of this Kundalini can open tremendous powers to go into a state of trance and offer the supreme samadhi state to a human. Under the guidance of a Sadhguru, this chakra can be awakened in a systematic manner, harnessing an unimaginable amount of energy.

Kundalini yoga asana

• Bhujangasana (cobra pose to awaken heart chakra)
• Prarthanasana (the prayer pose to have reverence)
• Padahastasana (the standing forward bend to awaken Muladhar chakra)
• Tadasana (the tree pose for nourishing your spiritual aspiration)
• Trikonasana (the triangle pose)
• Sahaja Agnisar Dhauti (awakening inner fire in Manipura chakra)
• Vajrasana (thunderbolt pose to cleanse Vajra nadi to promote ascendance of the sexual energy towards upper chakras)
• Shalabhasana (the locust pose increases the blood supply to the sacrum and lower back)
• Dhanurasana (the bow pose removes constipation and improves digestion)
• Ardha Matsyendrasana (the lord of the fishes pose)
• Uddiyana Bandha (upward flying lock)
• Paschimottanasana (the back-stretching pose)
• Janushirshasana (the head to knee pose to eliminate laziness and weakness)
• Ushtrasana (the camel pose to arouse Manipura chakra)
• Naukasana (the boat pose to alleviate anxiety and nervousness)
• Supta Vajrasana (the reclining thunderbolt pose to guide the sexual energy through Vajra nadi towards the brain)
• Garudasana (the eagle pose to improve balance and coordination)
• Nauli Kriya (the navel cleansing to balance the three humors of the body kapha-vata-pitta)
• Ardha Shirshasana (half headstand to rejuvenate the brain cells)
• Shashankasana (the hare pose to remove stress, arrogance, selfishness, and anger)
• Pavanamuktasana (massages the internal organ and decongests the liver and sexual organs)

Kundalini asthi Granthi Kriya (joints movements)

• Warm-up exercises
• Feet and ankle exercises
• Knee movement
• Hip movement and rotation
• Leg cradle
• Side bending
• Arms movement
• Arm swing
• Elbow movement
• Wrist and hand movement
• Neck exercises
• Chin, jaw, mouth, tongue, eye, and head exercises

Surya Namaskar (sun salutation)

Kundalini rituals

• Devi Havan
• 1,008 offerings to Shiva and Shakti
• Visiting Devi temple for worship
• Daily chanting and arati
• Bhajan Kirtan for Kundalini awakening

Meditation

• Correct sitting
• Correct breathing
• Chakra breathing meditation
• Mantra meditation

Cleansing exercises

• Jala Neti
• Kunjal Kriya
• Daily detox
• Kapalbhati
• Tratak

Tantra prana Kriya (Tantrik breathing practices)

• Kapal Bhati - for awakening the third eye and emotional cleansing
• Bhastrika - for awakening fire center and emotional stability
• Bhramari - transforming brain waves and cleansing Ajna and Sahasrar chakra
• Nadi-shodhanam - for balancing both hemispheres and activate Susumna

Kriya yoga practices for Kundalini awakening

• Rules and preparation
• Postures
• Chakra sadhana
• Practices to awaken Ajna chakra
• Practices to awaken Mooladhar chakra
• Practices to awaken Swadhisthan chakra
• Practices to awaken Manipura chakra
• Practices to awaken Anahata chakra
• Practices to awaken Vishuddhi chakra
• Practices to awaken Bindu
• Practices for chakra awareness
• Moola Shakti Bandha (root energy lock)
• Uddiyana Shakti Bandha (abdomen energy lock)
• Jalandhar Shakti Bandha (throat energy lock)
• Maha Shakti Bandha (great energy lock)

Kundalini Tantra mudra

• Hast mudra
• Mana mudra
• Kaya mudra
• Adhara mudra
• Bandha mudra

Nidra yoga

• Subtle body awakening Nidra yoga
• 31-point blue star Nidra yoga

Kundalini tantra philosophy

• Introduction to Kundalini yoga
• Definition of the chakra
• Understanding the chakra
• Mooladhara chakra
• Swadhisthan chakra
• Manipura chakra
• Anahata chakra
• Vishudhhi chakra
• Aagya chakra
• Sahasrar chakra
• Kundalini awakening process
• Mantra-shaktipata

Kundalini anatomy

• Nadis / energy channel
• Chakras
• Panchakosha (five sheaths)
• Respiratory system
• Nervous system
• Tridosha
• Dhatus
• Vayu