Training Schedule (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 – 16:00 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

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.

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.

Price

• 44,000 NOK – payable in four installments

• 39,600 NOK – when the full amount is paid upon registration

Early Bird: Additional 10% discount for registrations completed before May 30.

If needed, individual payment arrangements can be made. Please reach out—financial circumstances should never prevent someone from participating.

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.

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.

Detailed Curriculum

A Path of Practice, Transformation, and Teaching

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

Module 1 – Foundations

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

Module 2 – The Golden Link

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

Module 3 – Sadhana: Spiritual Discipline

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

Module 4 – Being Human

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

Module 5 – The Body as a Temple

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

Module 6 – Attitude of Altitude

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

Module 7 – Mind and Meditation

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

Module 8 Ashram Experience – Immersion

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)

Module 9 – Wisdom and Authority (Examination & Integration)

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