October 29, 2024 – Trainer Update

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KRI’s response to recent documentary release

We are reaching out to our Trainers and National Associations as part of this global community with some important information related to recent media programming about Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan™️. To the extent this results in conversation around this topic, we wanted to take this important opportunity to engage with you and offer some thoughts and guidance on addressing communications about these issues. READ RESPONSE FROM KRI HERE. Some translations are available.


HIGHLIGHTED POLICY

Eligible Professionals can choose to have a Peer Reflection Group in substitution for a Mentor approved in January 2023. If you are a Professional Trainer working with a PEER GROUP, please note that it is NECESSARY to complete a simple application. Reach out to your ATA Regional administrator if you need assistance.


REGISTER NOW for Upcoming Regional Meetings in November

We invite you to this online opportunity to meet with ATA – KRI team and with Trainers around the globe. Looking forward to connecting with you in this upcoming Regional Meetings! We have translations considered for some languages (Chinese, Spanish, Russian and French). If you need translation into another language, please let us know ahead of time and we will do our best to provide it. You are welcome to attend as many of the meetings as you like, keeping in mind the translations that are presented for each one. Please, if you wish to help as Spanish Translator contact Ravi Prem Kaur at [email protected]

  • Latin America: Monday, November 11th, from 6pm to 8:30pm Santiago (Spanish translation available). Register Here
  • Europe-Russia-Africa-ME: Tuesday, November 12th, 6pm to 8:30pm CET (French & Russian translation available. If you need a different one, please let us know ahead of time). Register Here
  • Asia-Oceania: Wednesday, November 13th, 9am to 11:30 am Beijing time (Chinese translation available). Register Here
  • North America: Thursday, November 14th,  6pm to 8:30pm EST (no translation available). Register Here

Level Three: Global English and China Mela applications are open!

The applications for the two Melas coming up this November are open. The Global English Mela will be hosted online, and the China Mela will be in person. If you are interested in joining Level Three, this is a great opportunity! Please find more information on the Level Three Website

China L3 Mela — Nov 1-3, 2024 (In person) APPLY HERE

English L3 Mela — November 22-24, 2024  (Online) APPLY HERE


Renew your Trainer License!

ALL Trainer Licenses EXPIRE ANNUALLY on June 30th and ALL active ATA trainers must renew each year. Discounts are available. ALL TRAINERS WHO DID NOT RENEW WILL BE PLACED INACTIVE IN THE NEXT WEEKS. Contact us if you need support.

More information over the Two-Step Renewal Process below:

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  CLICK BELOW TO FILL OUT THE TRAINER AGREEMENT – Translations Available  

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ATA Admin Corner

Meet the ATA Regional Administrators

RENEW your ATA Trainer License — INFORMATION HERE

Check out the new  Pedagogy Project  section of our website – a place for trainers to share with one another best practices and pedagogy tools for each L2 Module, and every part of the Level 1 program.

Join KRI Trainers WhatsApp Groups: ENGLISHCHINESESPANISHFRENCHGERMANITALIAN RUSSIANPORTUGUESE

A precious experience in the ATA pathway is to support and inspire your peers. Are you available to participate in a Lead or Professional INTERVIEW PROCESS? Click and Let us know! 

Are you an Associate, Professional or Lead and want to become a SPONSOR for an Applicant to the ATA? Are you a MENTOR and available to receive NEW mentees? — Click and Let us know!

Participate in KRI Standing Committees! Your engagement is VERY important.

Find all ATA documents in the Trainer Support Website – ATA Pathway and Program Administration.

Need help on how to use ATA Google Drive documents? See Short video HERE

Useful links to L1 Admin ChecklistL2 Admin Checklist 21 Stages Checklist