June 2023 – Trainer Update

Trainer Update – 26 June 2023

  • Watch Amrit’s weekly video here – Results of the policy vote for updating the Level Two Trainer Pathway, SSSC election is happening!, working to improve the interview process.
  • Results of the voting on the Amendments to the Level 2 Pathway – We’re thrilled to inform you that the proposed changes have been approved by 85% of voters (8% of the voters opposed it, and 7% expressed no opinion). 

Thanks to everyone who participated. The Level 2 Pathway changes now apply to both current and new candidates. Whether you’re a Level 2 Candidate or Mentor, it’s crucial that you read and understand these updates. Access the complete new policy HERE. For any questions regarding your progress or Level 2 Trainer status, please contact your Regional Administrator.

  • Siri Singh Sahib Corporation election update – The elections for 8 new members of the board of Trustees of the Siri Singh Sahib Corporation (which is KRI’s parent company and can add or remove KRI’s board members) will be held July 17-31st, with several “town hall” style Zoom meetings to meet the candidates in the week of July 6-12th.  All ATA lead and professional trainers (who were in those roles and licensed as of October 8th, 2022) will get a ballot to vote, as will those who successfully applied to be qualified voters. You can view candidates and their written statements here, and the entire updated timeline for the election process here.
  • Working to improve the ATA interview process – We are beginning a process to improve our interview process. We’d love input from both interviews and interviewees about what worked and what didn’t for you.  Please email Siri Sahib Singh your thoughts and suggestions!  And if you’d like to join the Professional Development Committee’s discussions on this topic, you are more than welcome to. Just let Siri Sahib know.  
  • Notes from the In-Person Trainer Forum at Summer Solstice will be coming to you all very soon. It was fantastic to have been back together in person again!
  • In-Person Trainer Forum at the European Yoga Festival!  We will gather on August 4th & 5th at ChĂąteau Jambville (France).  Please register now here, and arrange your travel accordingly.

Trainer Update – 12 June 2023

  • Siri Singh Sahib Corporation election update – The elections for 8 new members of the board of Trustees of the Siri Singh Sahib Corporation (which is KRI’s parent company and can add or remove KRI’s board members) will be held July 17-31st, with several “town hall” style Zoom meetings to meet the candidates in the week of July 6-12th.  All ATA lead and professional trainers (who were in those roles and licensed as of Oct 8th, 2022) will get a ballot to vote, as will those who successfully applied to be qualified voters. You can read more about the voter vetting process here, and view the entire updated timeline for the election process here.
  • ​The voting for the Updated Level Two Pathway is open until June 15th – Please have your voice be heard and counted! The voting will remain open until June 15th. Last week, we sent an email regarding this proposal, explaining the proposed changes and the reasons behind these changes. Please check it out HERE. To vote, simply click the button below (survey available in multiple languages using the selector at the top-right):

CLICK HERE TO VOTE

  • New version of the Lifecycles & Lifestyles manual is done! — Good news! We just released a new edition of the Level Two Lifecycles and Lifestyles Student Manual. For now, it’s only available in e-book format. To request your courtesy access code, please write to Hari Shabad on [email protected] informing that you’re a trainer. Within two or three weeks, the physical copy would be available for purchase on the Trainer Store. To get a general sense of what changed, please check out this document. 
  • In-Person Trainer Forums at Summer Solstice and the European Yoga Festival!  We will have the blessing to be together for an in person Trainer Forum at Ram Das Puri (USA) on June 15, 2023. After three years of gathering online, we really hope to meet you there.

Find INFORMATION and REGISTER here to the USA Forum

We will also gather on August 4th & 5th at ChĂąteau Jambville (France) and registration will open soon. Please arrange your travel accordingly.

  • Renew your Trainer License! The renewal process for all ATA Trainers has started.

Check your email for a detailed communication on it! More information over the Two-Step Renewal Process HERE. 

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