Practical Information and Full Curriculum
Training Schedule (Typical Module Weekend)
Training Schedule (Typical Module Weekend)
Typical Module Weekend
Friday
17:00 – 20:00 Teaching
Saturday
06:00 – 08:30 Sadhana
(optional morning practice)
09:30 – 18:00 Teaching
(with lunch and tea breaks)
Sunday
06:00 – 08:30 Sadhana
(optional morning practice)
09:30 – 18:00 Teaching
(with lunch and tea breaks)
Training Dates
Module 1 — October 9–11
Module 2 — November 7–9
Module 3 — December 4–6
Module 4 — January 8–10, 2027
Module 5 — February 5–7
Module 6 — March 6–8
Module 7 — April 10–12
Module 8 – Ashram Experience — May 6–10
Five-day immersive retreat in nature with daily sadhana, meditation, and deep study.
Module 9 – Final Examination — June 11–13
Practical Information
Training at a Glance
Total Training Hours: 300 hours
Format: 8 training weekends plus a 5-day intensive Ashram retreat
Training Period: October – June
Location: Northern Light Yoga, Oslo
Ashram immersion: in nature outside Oslo
Free membership at Northern Light Yoga during the training, allowing them to attend regular classes and deepen their personal practice
Certification: KRI Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Level 1, internationally recognized and eligible for Yoga Alliance registration
Language
The training is taught in English and/or Norwegian, depending on the group.
The training manuals and core literature are in English, but home assignments may be submitted in Norwegian.
Ashram Retreat
The Ashram module takes place in a retreat setting in nature outside Oslo.
Accommodation and meals are not included in the training price and require an additional fee.
Practice Immersion
During the training, participants receive free membership at Northern Light Yoga, allowing them to attend regular classes and deepen their personal practice.
Community & Learning Environment
The training unfolds within a supportive learning community (Sangat) where participants practice, study, and grow together. Many students build lasting friendships and professional connections through the training.
Price
Price
The full price for the Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training is 44,000 NOK.
The amount can be paid in 4 installments of 11,000 NOK.
Early Bird Offer
If you register before 30 May, you receive 10% Early Bird discount on your first installment.
Installment option:
First installment: 9,900 NOK instead of 11,000 NOK
Remaining 3 installments: 11,000 NOK each
Total installment price: 42,900 NOKBest Early Bird option:
If you pay the full amount upon registration before 30 May, you receive 10% discount on the full training price.
Total Early Bird full-payment price: 39,600 NOK
Training Materials & Study Resources
Participants receive two training manuals:
Theory Manual – philosophy, concepts, and teaching methodology
Practice Manual – kriyas, meditations, and practical teaching material
In addition, students receive a recommended literature list including classical yoga texts, contemporary books, and scientific research articles related to yoga, meditation, and neuroscience.
We also recommend online lectures, study resources, and research materials to support deeper study throughout the training.
Participants have access to the Northern Light Yoga study library during the training.
Who This Training Is For
This program is open to:
Aspiring yoga teachers who wish to teach Kundalini Yoga professionally
Practitioners who want to deepen their personal practice and understanding of yoga
Previous experience with yoga is helpful but not required.
Detailed Curriculum Below
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A Path of Practice, Transformation, and Teaching
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This training is a journey into the depth of Kundalini Yoga as a science of self-awareness and transformation. Through practice, philosophy, and direct experience, students develop a strong personal foundation and the confidence to guide others.
The program unfolds in three phases, guiding participants from personal practice toward the identity and responsibility of a yoga teacher.
Phase 1 — Foundations of Kundalini Yoga
Entering the path: tradition, mantra, and personal practice
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9–11 October
Introduction to the tradition and foundations of yoga.
Content overview:
What is Yoga? Origins and purpose of the yogic path
What is Kundalini Yoga and how it differs from other yoga styles
Types of yoga and the spiritual context of practice
The role and identity of the teacher
The Golden Chain and Adi Mantra
Class structure and the basic elements of leading a Kundalini Yoga practice
Introduction to mantra, sound, and the Aquarian mantras
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7–9 November
Exploring the power of sound, mantra, and daily practice.
Content overview:
Mantra as technology of consciousness
Jap Ji Sahib and the Shabad Guru tradition
Aquarian Sadhana and the power of daily practice
Rhythm, projection, and pronunciation of mantra
Foundations of yogic lifestyle and daily routines
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4–6 December
Establishing personal practice and understanding transformation.
Content overview:
The meaning of Sadhana and spiritual discipline
The Aquarian Age and the path of conscious evolution
The seven steps to happiness
Yoga and transformation of habits and addictions
Humanology: communication, destiny, and success
Phase 2 — Embodiment of the Practice
Understanding the human system and cultivating yogic awareness
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8–10 January 2027
Understanding the yogic view of the human being.
Content overview:
Humanology and yogic relationships
Masculine and feminine polarity
The chakra system
The five elements (Tatvas) and the three Gunas
Yogic philosophy as a map of consciousness
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5–7 February
Exploring the body as the vehicle of consciousness.
Content overview:
Yogic anatomy and energetic body systems
Kundalini energy and the nervous system
Introduction to bandhas and their energetic effects
The relationship between anatomy, asana, and awareness
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6–8 March
Developing presence, posture, and breath awareness.
Content overview:
Asana as an expression of consciousness
Alignment and posture in Kundalini Yoga
The art of breathing and basic pranayama
Meditation posture and the Sat Nam breath
Cultivating a yogic attitude in everyday life
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10–12 April
Understanding the mind and the science of meditation.
Content overview:
The three minds and their functions
Meditation techniques in Kundalini Yoga
The cycle of the intellect
Introduction to the history of yoga
Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga and the path toward Samadhi
Phase 3 — Integration and Mastery
Developing the identity and responsibility of a yoga teacher
Understanding the human system and cultivating yogic awareness
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6–10 May
A five-day immersive experience of yogic living and deep practice.
Content overview:
Intensive practice of Kundalini Yoga and meditation
The Ten Spiritual Bodies and spiritual numerology
Kundalini Yoga and its historical connection to Sikh Dharma
Deepening personal practice within the Sangat (community)
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11–13 June
Integration of the teachings and completion of the training.
Content overview:
Ethics and responsibility of a yoga teacher
The identity of the teacher inside and outside the classroom
Refining teaching skills and receiving feedback
Final evaluation and graduation
Sanghat Celebration
and Graduation Ceremony in Autumn
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Certification Requirements
To receive certification, participants must:
Attend at least 90% of the training
Not miss more than one full training day
Complete assignments, teaching practice, and the final examination
If a module is missed, it can be retaken in the following year’s training.
Up to 50% of the training may be attended online if necessary.
Application
To apply, please request an application form by contacting us.
Applications are reviewed individually, and we are happy to answer any questions about the training before you apply.
Questions?
Send an e-mail or just give us a call
TLF. 922 14 004
E-MAIL: info@northernlightyoga.no