Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training is just around the corner, and if you’ve been unable to make up your mind about whether you want to join, here are some answers to frequently asked questions that should help you make a decision.
Q: How long is the program?
A: The program spans six months, over 9 weekends, from January to June. Class sessions generally span the entire day, from morning to evening, to maximize time spent together learning. Overall, the course provides you with 220 hours of training.
Q: Who teaches the program?
A: The program is taught by Cosmin Mahadev Singh, the founder of RYK Yoga. He is licensed with the Kundalini Research Institute and registered with the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association and the Yoga Alliance, and is a widely renowned teacher of Kundalini Yoga.
Q: Where does the program take place?
A: The program will take place mostly at the RYK yoga studio, but some exercises and experiences take you out of the classroom and into the surrounding areas of Las Vegas.
Q: What certifications does the program provide me with?
A: Our program is Yoga Alliance-certified, meaning that it is recognized by the Yoga Alliance as trustworthy and can help you become a registered yoga teacher. However, you do not need a certification to teach yoga, and our program will give you the skills and confidence to teach Kundalini Yoga anywhere in the world.
Q: What will I learn in during the teacher training?
A: You will learn more that just Kundalini Yoga during our teacher training program. You will learn about spirituality, Ayurveda, and meditation while you practice the yogic lifestyle. You will also learn more about your connection to yourself and the Divine, facilitating your own personal growth.
Q: Do I need to be experienced in yoga to participate?
A: No, you do not need any formal training or any wide knowledge of yoga in order to participate in the program. People of varying experience levels have joined and reaped amazing benefits. You will be surrounded by those who have practiced yoga for years, and those who are just beginning their yogic journey, so do not feel intimidated by a lack of experience.
Q: Do I need any special tools for the training?
A: No, you do not need any special tools to participate in the training program. However, you might find it useful to have the basic tools of Kundalini Yoga, in order to reach your maximum potential. These include basics like white clothing and head coverings, a yoga mat, and a sheepskin with which to meditate. Other tools, like a textbook for Kundalini Yoga, will be provided for you in the training.
Q: What is included when I purchase the teacher training?
A: When you pay for the teacher training, you are paying for the program as a whole, certain materials needed for class, a 20-class pass, 10% off products and services at RYK, and entrance into any full or new moon meditations at the studio that fall on training days (Saturdays or Sundays). An optional catered meal plan is available at additional cost.
Q: Is a payment plan available?
A: Yes! You can sign up for a payment plan in-person at the RYK yoga studio to spread out your payments.
Q: I have more questions. Who can I talk to about them?
A: You can make an appointment to talk to Cosmin by either calling the studio at (702) 478-9600 or emailing cosmin@rykyoga.com with any specific questions you may have about the Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training program available at RYK Yoga and Meditation Center.
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