Clara Massote

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Wow there is a lot of stuff in this week’s update email!

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Recent Trainer Meetings

If you were not able to attend to last Trainer Meetings in 13rd and 19th November, here you can find a direct link to see the recording.  The conversations were deep, thoughtful, and impactful.  The primary tone shows that our community of trainers is growing able to coexist and even thrive with a diversity of perspectives on Yogi Bhajan.

• Asia-Oceania Time Centered, November 13rd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tOAwYtezsI
• Occident Time Centered, November 19th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVDeKk0rrDc

Because there was some confusion about the framing for these meetings, and confusion around KRI’s stance, here is a short video clip from the beginning of one of the meetings that hopefully will make it clear.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo0xsPiPHRA

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Recent updates to The Aquarian Teacher textbook and yoga manual

The internal KRI editorial team has just made some improvements to the English version of The Aquarian Teacher Level One textbook and yoga manual.  This new version is currently what is available in VitalSource, and will be printed into physical books at their next printing.  These updates are also being shared with translators. 

TEXTBOOK:

• Updated the Ethics section in Chapter 22 to include new Code of Ethics, links to online version of the Code of Ethics, updated 10 Rights of a Kundalini Yoga Student, updated and revised EPS Page. Additional Code Principles of the Code of Ethics have been placed in the new Appendix 1. 
• Added Appendices 1-3:

Appendix 1 –  KRI Code of Ethics — Code Principles 2-8, ethics article Understanding Power Imbalance in the Student-Teacher Relationship: A Yoga Student’s Guide

Appendix 2 – HISTORY/PHILOSOPHY CHART: AN OVERVIEW & KEY CONCEPTS IN YOGA HISTORY –  Overview includes the key concepts and important texts from each historical period, a teaching or study aid. Downloadable link on p. 47.

Appendix 3 – BIBLIOGRAPHY & FURTHER READING FOR THE HISTORY/PHILOSOPHY CHAPTER

• Added comprehensive new index with more than 1150 yogic terms with sub-indexes on yogic anatomy such as chakras and ten bodies, western anatomy, history and philosophy of yoga, and other important topics
• Consistency updates & minor spelling corrections, website link updates

YOGA MANUAL:

• Added comprehensive new index with over 300 postures and yogic terms, with updated sanskrit terms for yoga postures
• Changes to Tratakum meditation section, focus on general Tratakum practices such as candlelight Tratakum
• Couple of kriya corrections 
• Consistency updates & minor spelling corrections, website link updates

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Improved access to ATA documents

The Aquarian Trainer Academy team is working towards a better way to make ALL academy and program administration documents available to trainers.  In that process, you may have noticed that we have inaugurated the use of Google Drive documents, sharing with trainers a LINK where the most updated version and all the available translations could be found. These documents have restricted EDITING permissions and if you need to EDIT any document to use with your personal information some simple steps can be taken.

Find a short video about this process HERE.

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New Tools For Assessment Between Mentors And Mentees

The Mentoring Development Committee created two new tools to foster authentic assessments from each perspective between Mentors and Mentees. These tools were adapted from the Indiana University School of Medicine. We recommend that they are used as a conscious communication mechanism within the mentor-mentee relationship annually.

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E-Learning courses + Competencies and Units of Study Content Credits

To support your growth as a trainer, KRI has many online classes.  Most of them directly relate to one of the trainer competencies or one of the content credit areas. We’ve organized a listing by competency and content credit area to help you find resources for what you need to develop.

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New Versions of ATA Development tools (IDP, Units of Study, Competency forms – role specific)

• New Units of Study Content Credit Form – https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P4BlpO4pjQNKKK792I4CF7ZtMUNSngHshxNFVoTzcuE/edit#gid=0
• New IDP – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s7Nde7oEuHvoQXomJcYJxQieZop0E63t/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114509722630653268841&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Competency Evaluation Form has been simplified and now is specific to each role. When starting an application Process please contact your ATA Regional Administrator to use the Role Specific Form.

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Trainer Discount Store changes

The Trainer Discount Store is being merged to the MAIN KRI store and this process will be complete in the next following weeks. Since L1 and L2 Program manuals are sold ONLY to trainers and their administrators a membership permission will be granted to ALL active trainers and some known Program administrators.

Please USE THIS LINK to allow access to any Administrator/Organizer that should be able to order your program manuals.

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Free online course

Understanding Pedagogy and Adult Learning: Tips and Ideas for Kundalini Yoga Teachers.  Led by Jagat Prem Kaur from Finland.  Can be helpful to developing Competency 3.8 – Course Facilitation Skills.

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Live Webinar on Death and Dying

10 December 2022 from 11:00 to 14:00 EST (New York) – Jiwan Mukht – Experiencing Liberation while Alive led by Jiwan Joti Kaur.

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Next Regional Trainer´s Meetings

Save the date!!  Our next ATA gatherings by region will happen in January, so Save the date! Registration will open soon.

• US-Canada, Friday 20th January, 14:30 Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver; 15:30 Albuquerque; 17:30 New York, Boston, Montreal and Toronto
• Europe-Africa-ME-Russia, Wednesday 18th January, 17:00 Lisbon, 18:00 CET, 19:00 Israel & South Africa; 20:00 Moscow
• Latin America, Thursday 19th January. 15:00 Mexico City; 16:00 Colombia, Peru, Ecuador; 18:00 Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil and Chile
• US-Canada, Friday 20th January, 14:30 Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver; 15:30 Albuquerque; 17:30 New York, Boston, Montreal and Toronto

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Online Global Trainer Summit 2023 – Save the Date!

In April 2023, we will have our next Online Summit. Please Save the Date! Registration will be open during January. We look forward to see you there

• April 29 & 30, Asia- Oceania Time Track Centered
• April 29 & 30, Asia- Oceania Time Track Centered

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Election Update from the SSSC

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Upcoming trainer meetings, and updates on the 2 proposed new policies

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Updates about the 2 Proposals

• The 2 standing committees that drafted them have taken all the input from Sutra and the trainer meetings and edited the proposals.  The new versions are now, or will be very soon posted back in Sutra for more discussion, then an online vote will be taken in about 3 weeks.
  • Some Professional Trainers Having a Peer Reflection Group Instead of a Mentor
  • Pre-Recorded Video as Classroom time in Level One and Level Two Programs

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Upcoming Trainer Meetings

Next week we start the first of the two tracks of Trainer Meetings.

• November 13^th (Sunday) at 13:00 Beijing time – Asia-Oceania Time Centralized. You can use this time converter to check the time in your zone.

• November 19^th (Saturday) at 14:30 New York Time – Occident Time Centralized. You can use this time converter to check the time in your zone.

Any trainer living anywhere is most welcome to attend either or both calls! In both tracks, we will be having the same conversation, with different trainers around the globe!

It will be an opportunity for trainers in different regions to come together to continue the conversations that were inspired by the June Regional Meetings on the issue of branding.  Those who participated in these meetings wanted more time to be in discussion with one another on deeper subjects such on what unites us as trainers globally? And the need to experience our capacity to sit in dialog with those that have different beliefs, lived experiences, positions on where we are at this time. We will have the presence of Just Outcomes team this time, who will help us with the methodology for this conversation.

Register here!

We really hope to have your presence!

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Continuation of the conversation about Level One royalty sharing with the NKYTAs

As some of you know, there have been several recent conversations between KRI, IKYTA, NKYTAs and trainers (especially in Europe) about the royalty sharing of Level One program royalties.  KRI and IKYTA have been working on several long term and short term steps we can collectively take as this issue, and all of the associated issues that are also coming up, will require more conversations.  A separate email just recently went out to lead trainers in countries with royalty sharing – please email [email protected] if you didn’t get it.

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Invitation to apply to serve on the Global Ethics Commission

The EPS Global Ethics Commission is an international and diverse body of Kundalini Yoga Teacher-Trainers, and other Professionals that serves our global Kundalini Yoga communities in terms of adjudicating serious complaints regarding KRI-certified teachers and trainers.  Read more about this role, and how to apply, here.

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Call for Lead and Professional trainers looking to qualify for Level 2 modules

With the success of KRI’s mentoring training for Level 2 programs in 2022, we are opening a new call for applications for the 2023 Level 2 courses: Vitality and Stress (March 2023) & Lifestyles and Lifecycles (July 2023).   If you are ready to teach in a Level 2 and get the mentoring and experience to become qualified to teach in any of these 2 courses, please apply to be a part of the teams. 

Deadline to apply: Friday, November 25th, 2022.

Application link: https://forms.gle/FHzAicdepJTznnrL6

If you have any questions, email Inderjot Kaur at [email protected]

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Adapting to the online yoga world, delayed SSSC elections, and KRI seeking new board members

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Notes about the 2 Proposals

The notes from the 4 regional trainer meetings about the 2 proposals currently under discussion are posted in Sutra (Pre-Recorded Content in Teacher Trainings, and Some Professionals not needing Mentors).  The 2 standing committees that drafted them will now take this input and edit the proposals.  The new versions will be posted back in Sutra for more discussion, then an online vote will be taken.

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SSSC elections are postponed 90 days

You can read the announcement from the SSSC about this here.

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November Trainer Meetings

In our November Global Trainer Meetings, we will continue deepening the dialogue regarding the deeper issues surrounding the maintenance or changing of our existing trademark. We will be guided by Just Outcomes through this conversation and we will have two tracks for it, so trainers from different regions around the Globe can gather together. Save the date! (November 13th and November 19th) and Register Here.

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KRI is looking to add new board members

KRI is looking for people passionate about our mission who would be willing to volunteer for this important role.  You can read the job description here.  You can see who the current board members are here.  And if you are so inspired, you can apply here. You do NOT need to be a trainer to be a board member, so if you know anyone with the skills and inclination, please share these links with others.

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New research papers webpage, seeking new board members, and an overview of KRI’s programs beyond teacher training

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Regional Meetings

Last week we started with the ATA Regional Meetings. It is still time for you to join us in the Europe and Asia/Oceania meetings!

ASIA/OCEANIA – Tuesday, September 27^th – 9:30 Beijing time

EUROPE/AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST/RUSSIA – Wednesday, September 28th – 16:00 Rome/Paris Time

REGISTER HERE

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November regional trainer meetings

In November we will have a Global Follow Up Meeting, to keep Deepening the Dialogue regarding the bigger issues surrounding the maintenance or changing of our existing trademark. We will have a cross-region Reference Team of trainers to prepare that meeting, and the guidance and participation of Just Outcomes as well. Please Save the Date!

Track One (Asia-Oceania Centralized): Sunday November 13th;

Track Two (Western Centralized), Saturday November 19th.

Registration will open soon.

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Research papers

We have a new webpage to help you search for and download Kundalini Yoga research papers.  There are 2 very newly published ones as well – one showing that Kundalini Yoga can be effective helping people with Lyme disease, and one showing that practicing Kundalini Yoga increases the size of the hippocampus.

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KRI is looking to add new board members

KRI is looking for people passionate about our mission who would be willing to volunteer for this important role. You can see who the current board members are here. You do NOT need to be a trainer to be a board member, so if you know anyone with the skills and inclination, please share these links with others.

If you are so inspired and wish to know more about this role, you can apply here.

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Three draft proposals for your review

The curriculum committee has worked on two draft proposals – about online Level One teacher trainings, and about the amount of pre-recorded content permitted in Level One and Level Two trainings.  And the Professional Development Committee is submitting a proposal for consideration regarding professional trainers who don’t want to become leads not needing a mentor. 

All trainers in the ATA are invited to participate in reviewing them, suggesting edits, and eventually voting on them.  The first step is an online discussion, beginning now.  The curriculum committee will then take any suggestions from these dialogues under advisement and may (or may not) edit the proposals.  They will then be brought to the Sept regional trainer meetings, for face-to-face discussion about them.  The notes and recommendations from those discussions will be posted online for everyone to access.  One more round of online discussion will then happen, followed by an online vote.

Pre-recorded Content in Level One and Level Two Teacher Trainings

Online Level One Teacher Trainings

Some Professionals to have a Peer Reflection Group and not need to have a Mentor

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Seva website, Annual report, and reminder of the 3 proposals

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Regional Meetings

In a few weeks we will have our third Regional Meeting of this year. We will have an open agenda during the first part, so you are welcome to bring some topics or concerns you may have. You can send them directly to Ravi Prem Kaur at [email protected], or you can let us know in the registration link bellow. We will also discuss around possible proposals. See you there.

US/CANADA Wednesday, September 21^st – 17:00 New York time

LATIN AMERICA Friday, September 23^rd – 18:00 Chile/Brazil time

ASIA/OCEANIA – Tuesday, September 27^th – 9:30 Beijing time

EUROPE/AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST/RUSSIA – Wednesday, September 28^th – 16:00 Rome/Paris Time

REGISTER HERE

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Seva webpage

Check out this new webpage to highlight seva projects being done by Kundalini Yogis.  Search for people doing similar work, post your own projects!  Inspiring and connecting through our service.

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KRI’s most recent annual report

You can find the report on KRI’s activities from 1 July 2021 through 30 Jun 2022 here.

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Level 2 Pedagogy Report: Building Sangat Consciousness

Check out what worked and what didn’t in KRI’s recent Level 2 training.  KRI uses each training program we run as an experimental laboratory to constantly be improving our teaching methods.  We then share the outcomes of these research projects with you.  If you missed the first report, you can find it here.

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Qualifying to vote in the upcoming SSSC elections

Leads and Professionals will automatically get a ballot to vote.  You must be relicensed by 8pm Eastern Daylight Time on 8 Oct to be considered as “Active.”  If you still need to relicense, you can do so here.  If you are an intern or an Associate, you can still vote, but you will need to register.  You can do so here, but this must be done (including getting 3 letters of recommendation submitted online) by Sept 13^th.

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Three draft proposals for your review

The curriculum committee has worked on two draft proposals – about online Level One teacher trainings, and about the amount of pre-recorded content permitted in Level One and Level Two trainings.  And the Professional Development Committee is submitting a proposal for consideration regarding professional trainers who don’t want to become leads not needing a mentor. 

All trainers in the ATA are invited to participate in reviewing them, suggesting edits, and eventually voting on them.  The first step is an online discussion, beginning now.  The curriculum committee will then take any suggestions from these dialogues under advisement and may (or may not) edit the proposals.  They will then be brought to the Sept regional trainer meetings, for face-to-face discussion about them.  The notes and recommendations from those discussions will be posted online for everyone to access.  One more round of online discussion will then happen, followed by an online vote.

Pre-recorded Content in Level One and Level Two Teacher Trainings

Online Level One Teacher Trainings

Some Professionals to have a Peer Reflection Group and not need to have a Mentor

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The power, and challenge, of staying together

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Discount for Associate and Professional trainers for 21 Stages

As teachers in the Aquarian Age, we are aware that the path of learning and sharing never ends. The teachings are a pillar to strengthening our community and the entire world.  One of the KRI’s purposes is to support you all to progress through the ATA. Qualified Associates and Professional trainers can participate as trainers in 21 Stages of Meditation courses, and part of the qualifications is to have taken the course already. To support more of you Associate and Professionals to take 21 Stages of Meditation, as a first step to being able to teach it, we are offering you all 50% off our October 2022 21 Stages of Meditation course! 

Register here with the discount code “ATA50%”.

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Three draft proposals for your review

The curriculum committee has worked on two draft proposals – about online Level One teacher trainings, and about the amount of pre-recorded content permitted in Level One and Level Two trainings.  And the Professional Development Committee is submitting a proposal for consideration regarding professional trainers who don’t want to become leads not needing a mentor. 

All trainers in the ATA are invited to participate in reviewing them, suggesting edits, and eventually voting on them.  The first step is an online discussion, beginning now.  The curriculum committee will then take any suggestions from these dialogues under advisement and may (or may not) edit the proposals.  They will then be brought to the Sept regional trainer meetings, for face-to-face discussion about them.  The notes and recommendations from those discussions will be posted online for everyone to access.  One more round of online discussion will then happen, followed by an online vote.

Pre-recorded Content in Level One and Level Two Teacher Trainings

Online Level One Teacher Trainings

Some Professionals to have a Peer Reflection Group and not need to have a Mentor

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Next Steps in the Trademark discussions

In early November, the ATA will continue the discussion on the trademark – but not to be looking to make a decision one way or another at that time.  For now, KRI will maintain the current options (to use Kundalini Yoga or Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan®). The trainers who met in the June regional meetings asked that we keep these conversations moving, but it was also clear that deeper dialogue is still needed before making a decision.  In November Just Outcomes will come to support a deepening circle process for these discussions.

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Monthly IKYTA Ethics & Professional Development Sessions

With the objective of bringing reflections, resources, and inspiration to teachers for the expansion of professional, social, and spiritual awareness, we decided to offer monthly moments of exchange on  themes we have received as pertinent in the current times we live in. These themes are related to ethics, building diversity, inclusion, equity, accessibility and a critical sense about our own role as teachers and as agents of change in our social environment.  The offerings will run from August through December 2022, with one session each month on diverse and inspiring topics.

Find out more and register here.

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Using Sutra to improve your teacher trainings

Level One graduates and my friends Lorenz and Natasha have created an all-in-one online learning and community platform called Sutra – which hopefully you all know from our online policy discussions.  Though you can use the platform for so much more!

Their work comes from the heart and they’ve worked with hundreds of coaches, yoga teachers, and healers to help them create learning experiences that invite presence and meaningful connection online.

We’ve used Sutra for several years now, and Lorenz and Natasha have been great to work with.  They are always responsive when we have any needs.

They just launched a crowdfunding campaign to build a new kind of social platform designed around supporting a global ecosystem of transformational learning spaces.  They’re offering some pretty significant discounts on their platform to people who contribute.  Please take a look at their campaign page and if you feel inspired like I do, support them in any way that you feel called to: www.supportsutra.co

They’re also offering a free workshop next week called Tools for Transformational Teaching.  This is a great way to meet them and get a sense of the energy behind their work.  You can register here: https://connect.sutra.co/transformation

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Updates from the European Yoga Festival – Global + Local = GLOCAL

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Planning for September Regional Trainer Meetings

We are planning our next Regional Meetings and want to get your input and preferences. Please take 2 minutes to answer this survey (available in multiple languages).

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Two draft proposals for your reviews

The curriculum committee has worked on two draft proposals – about online Level One teacher trainings, and about the amount of pre-recorded content permitted in Level One and Level Two trainings.  All trainers in the ATA are invited to participate in reviewing them, suggesting edits, and eventually voting on them.  The first step is an online discussion, beginning now.  The curriculum committee will then take any suggestions from these dialogues under advisement and may (or may not) edit the proposals.  They will then be brought to the Sept regional trainer meetings, for face-to-face discussion about them.  The notes and recommendations from those discussions will be posted online for everyone to access.  One more round of online discussion will then happen, followed by an online vote.

Pre-recorded Content in Level One and Level Two Teacher Trainings

Online Level One Teacher Trainings

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ATA Trainer License Renewal

A valid ATA license is required if you plan to remain an active trainer in the ATA between July 2022 and June 2023. Trainers in ALL ROLES NEED to renew, including INTERNS (100% code was sent to bypass payment section).

Contact your ATA Regional Admin if you have any questions.

CLICK to renew

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What’s changing and what’s staying the same

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KRI New Release!

We are so proud and happy to announce the release of The Kundalini Meditation Oracle – a simple and practical 60 card-deck with 60 one-posture Kundalini Yoga meditations that, we hope, will inspire and uplift your practice. There is a presale discount that goes up to August 20th. We have created special gifts and great discounts to encourage you to buy during the presale. Don’t miss out.Click here to buy your copy now from KRI, or here to buy from Sat Nam Europe.

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50% off KRI’s 21 Stages course for all Associate and Professional trainers

KRI uses the trainings that we run for several purposes, one of which is supporting you all to progress through the ATA.  Qualified Associates and Professional trainers can participate as trainers in 21 Stages of Meditation courses, and part of the qualifications is to have taken the course already.  To support more of you Associate and Professionals to take 21 Stages, as a first step to being able to teach it, we are offering you all 50% off our October, 2022 21 Stages course!

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ATA Trainer License Renewal

A valid ATA license is required if you plan to remain an active trainer in the ATA between July 2022 and June 2023. One way that we demonstrate our commitment to upholding our professional standards is by renewing and completing the licensing agreement.

Note: A US$54 Late fee will be applied on August 2^nd.

Trainers in ALL ROLES NEED to renew, including INTERNS (100% code was sent to bypass payment section).

Stay attentive to your email for the final confirmation from the Portal. Contact your ATA Regional Admin if you have any questions.

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The European Yoga Festival, SSSC elections, and the idea of possibly having Professional Trainers without a mentor

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Kundalini Beyond Borders grant winners announced!

Read about the 10 2022 Kundalini Beyond Borders grant recipients here.  So inspiring!

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Open Call for Trainers

KRI is inviting any interested trainers to apply to teach in our next Level 1 Teacher Training, which will be taught as a hybrid course from November 2022 – June2023. Sat Siri as the Lead Trainer will be holding an informational zoom call for all interested trainers on Saturday, July 30th @ 8 am PST. We are looking for trainers that are Interns, Associates and Professionals, that feel inspired to teach and hold space for an international, English speaking training and that are able to commit for this 6-month period. If you are interested in receiving more information and signing up for the call, please write to Inderjot Kaur.

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Regional Administrators Doing More for You

Our team of ATA Regional Administrators is ready to take care of not just you ATA needs (like applications, interviews, and licenses), but also everything related to program administration, such as reviewing contracts, receiving royalties and processing Certificate requests. Keep in mind that the ATA Regional Admin is your MAIN point person for ATA and Program administration and that we are all together as a team to serve you each day better!

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Trainer License Renewal

A valid ATA license is required if you plan to remain an active trainer in the ATA between July 2022 and June 2023. One way that we demonstrate our commitment to upholding our professional standards is by renewing and completing the licensing agreement.
Trainers in ALL ROLES NEED to renew, including INTERNS (100% code was sent to bypass payment section).
Mentors and Lead trainers, check on your mentees and training teams if they are up to date with their licenses.
Stay attentive to your email for the final confirmation from the Portal. Contact your ATA regional admin if you have any questions.

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SSSC elections have been postponed

And therefore there is still time for people to register as voters.

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Together Again – EYF Trainer Forum

After three years, trainers will gather in person for an annual European Trainer Forum just before the European Yoga Festival at Chateau de Jambville.  We are so happy to be “Together Again.”  The Forum is open to all trainers and applicants and begins 16:00 on Friday 29 July and all day Saturday 30 July. Registration will open soon.  Save the date and plan you travels.  Hari Charn Kaur and Amrit Singh look forward to seeing all of you soon.

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Clarity on KRI’s mission and next steps after the regional trainer meetings regarding the trademark

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Together Again – EYF Trainer Forum

After three years, trainers will gather in person for an annual European Trainer Forum just before the European Yoga Festival at Chateau de Jambville.  We are so happy to be “Together Again.”  The Forum is open to all trainers and applicants and begins 16:00 on Friday 29 July and all day Saturday 30 July. Registration will open soon.  Save the date and plan you travels.  Hari Charn Kaur and Amrit Singh look forward to seeing all of you soon.

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Trainer relicensing

A valid ATA license will be required for you to be an automatically recognized voter in the upcoming SSSC elections (if you are a lead or professional) and is required if you plan to remain an active trainer in the ATA between July 2022 and June 2023. One way that we demonstrate our commitment to upholding our professional standards is by renewing and completing the licensing agreement. 

Trainers in ALL ROLES NEED to renew, including INTERNS (100% code was sent to bypass payment section). Mentors and Lead trainers, check on your mentees and training teams if they are up to date with their licenses.  Contact your ATA regional admin if you have any questions.

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