Trainer Updates

November 2024 — Trainer Updates

Trainer Update — November 26th, 2024

  • REGIONAL MEETINGS — Thank you to all trainers who attended Regional Meetings!  We appreciate your presence and the chance for all of us to have meaningful discussions. Our team is working on consolidating the topics that were raised by trainers from different regions and the steps to action to share with all of you. This will be available in future Trainer Updates. If you wish to access the recordings, please reach out to Ravi Prem Kaur at [email protected]
  • Last week to apply to become a member on the KRI Board — The KRI Board is welcoming new members to join us on our mission. We are strongly looking for international community participation, based outside the USA. If you are feeling the call to serve and be part of the KRI Board, please apply now! Deadline for applications is December 1st.
  • KRI Certificates — In order to be in line legally with our trademark and to distinguish KRI’s Professional standards, as of August 2024 ALL KRI certificates are issued WITH our registered Trademark, Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. This means that one single version of KRI certificates are available for L1, L2 and L3 teachers receiving a KRI certificate. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Jugat Guru Singh at [email protected].

Trainer Update — November 11th, 2024

  • THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER for the Upcoming Regional Meetings. We start TODAY – We invite you to this online opportunity to meet with Trainers around the globe and with the ATA/KRI team. We look forward to connecting with you in these upcoming Regional Meetings! 

We will have translation for the following 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. 

  • 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
  • KRI’s response to the 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™️. 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.
  • KRI Global Distributors — L1 and L2 Teacher training manuals are copyrighted materials managed by KRI. Any reproduction, transmission, and distribution of these materials without formal and written agreement constitutes copyright infringement. We have publication Global distributors around the world, serving programs outside the USA and Canada. Our Global Distributors are integral in keeping KRI certified Kundalini Yoga alive around the world. In addition, by ordering with the Global Distributors, it offers support for translation projects which are crucial to make titles available in each local language. L1 Distributors / L2 Distributors. For questions, contact Rebecca at translations.kriteachings.org 
  • Level Three: Global English Mela registration is open! — People who have already participated in a Mela and wish to continue their journey on Level Three can register to the Online Global English Mela. Please find more information on the Level Three Website
  • English L3 Mela — November 22-24, 2024  (Online) REGISTER HERE
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October 2024 — Trainer Updates

Trainer Update — October 29th, 2024

  • 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.
  • 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 upcoming November Melas 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

Trainer Update — October 8th, 2024

  • We are seeking Members to serve at KRI Board— Sat naam trainers. The Current KRI Board is welcoming new members to join us on our mission. We are strongly looking for international community participation, based outside the USA. If you are feeling the call to serve and be part of KRI Board, please apply now! Deadline for applications is October 12th.
  • REGISTER NOW for Upcoming Regional Meetings in November — In an effort to continue our open dialog with Trainers around the globe, we are offering a schedule of Online Regional Meetings. Translation will be available into Spanish for the Latin American meeting, Chinese for the Asia/ Oceania meeting and Russian/French for the Europe/Africa/Russia meeting. 

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.

  • 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 11:30am Beijing time (Chinese translation available). Register Here
  • North America: Thursday, November 14th,  6pm to 8:30pm EST (no translation available). Register Here
  • KRI & EPS in Assisi Italian Festival, October — For trainers from Italy and around the Globe. On October 18, 19 and 20th, Karamjot Singh will be present as KRI Representative at the Assisi Festival in Italy. If you are in the area, please come and join us. You can reach out to Karamjot Singh at [email protected]. We look forward to connecting with you there!
  • Level Three: Global English and China Mela applications are open! — The applications for the two upcoming November Melas 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

September 2024 – Trainer Update

Trainer Update – September 17th, 2024

  • KRI Certification Committee is looking for ONE NEW MEMBER — The committee is looking for a Lead Trainer, preferably from Latin America, Asia or Oceania. The purpose of this committee is to ensure that all Kundalini Yoga Trainers certified by KRI meet and maintain the professional and ethical standards. If you are a LEAD trainer and would like to apply to be part of the KRI Certification Committee, please email Jugat Guru Singh Khalsa.
  • REGISTER NOW for Upcoming Regional Meetings in November — In an effort to continue our open dialogue with Trainers around the globe, we are offering a schedule of Online Regional Meetings. Translation will be available into Spanish for the Latin American meeting, Chinese for the Asia/ Oceania meeting and Russian/French for the Europe/Africa/Russia meeting. 

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.

  • América Latina: lunes 11 de Noviembre, desde las 6pm a las 8:30pm Chile/Brasil (traducción al Español disponible). Regístrate Aquí 
  • 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 11:30am 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 upcoming November Melas 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

Trainer Update – September 2nd, 2024

  • KRI new PDC Coordinator — KRI welcomes Kirti Kaur, Christine Plaud (France/Singapore) as the new Professional Development Committee Coordinator. Our gratitude to Siri Sahib Singh (Brazil) for all the commitment and service in all these years working with us.
  • 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
  • In person trainers gatherings — Please join us in the upcoming gatherings, if you are in the area: September 3rd, Prague (Czech Republic); September 8th, Berlin (Germany); between September 12-15, London (England). Please, contact Ravi Prem Kaur for more information and details at [email protected]
  • Save the date for Upcoming Regional Meetings — In November, we will have our next Online Regional Meetings, to keep the dialogue alive between KRI and you, Trainers around the Globe. Please save the date! Registration will open soon. We will run them in English, so please if you need translation let us know ahead of time.
    • Latin America, November Monday 11th, from 18:00 to 20:30 Santiago (Spanish translation available)
    • Europe-Russia-Africa-ME, November Tuesday 12th, 18:00 to 20:30 CET (French translation available. If you need a different one, please let us know ahead of time)
    • Asia-Oceania, November Wednesday 13th 9:00 am to 11:30 am Beijing time (Chinese translation available)
    • North America November 14th 18:00 to 20:30 EST (no translation available)
  • KRI Certificates — In order to be in line legally with our trademark and to distinguish KRI’s Professional standards, as of August 2024 ALL KRI certificates will be issued WITH our registered Trademark, Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. This means that one single version of the KRI certificate is available to L1, L2 and L3 teachers receiving a KRI certificate. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Jugat Guru Singh at [email protected]
  • 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.

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August 2024 – Trainer Updates

Trainer Update – August 19th, 2024

  • KRI Certificates — In order to be in line legally with our trademark and to distinguish KRI’s Professional standards, as of August 2024 ALL KRI certificates will be issued WITH our registered Trademark, Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. This means that one single version of the KRI certificate is available to L1, L2 and L3 teachers receiving a KRI certificate. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Jugat Guru Singh at [email protected].
  • Kundalini Beyond Borders 2024: Meet the Grant Winners — We are delighted to introduce this year’s grant recipients. These remarkable individuals have shown exceptional dedication and creativity in spreading the benefits of Kundalini Yoga within their communities. Click here to make a donation for the next cycle of the KBB program.
  • How to become a Teacher Trainer — We have a new page on our website dedicated to inspiring Kundalini Yoga Teachers to join the ATA Trainer Pathway. We invite you to visit and share with any teacher interested in starting the Trainer journey.
  • 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

July 15 — Trainer Update

Trainer Update — July 15th, 2024

  • Upcoming In Person Forums —  We will have the blessing to be together in person, on August 3rd during the EYF in France. If you are planning to attend the EYF and/or you are in the area, please come and join us!
  • Level Three: Global English and China Mela applications are open! — The applications for the two Melas occurring next semester are open. Global English Mela, happening online, and China Mela, which will be in person, will take place in November. 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
  • European Yoga Festival, France — From August 3rd to 11th join the European Yoga Festival, to deepen your knowledge, practice, and experience Kundalini Yoga through different workshops, inspiration and Sangat experience; explore devotional practice; and meditate deeply with White Tantric Yoga. Find all the information and Register Here. You have a discount as KRI community, using this code: KRI-10-OFF-2024
  • Level Three in Person Gathering at the European Yoga Festival — We invite you all to join us at Level Three in person gathering at this year’s European Yoga Festival! It will be held on August 10, at noon in the KRI booth. Level 3 participants from around the globe are invited to come together for 3 hours of sharing in community. At this gathering we will have time to share our journey, pose questions and proposals about Level 3 Melas, meditate deeply and have a sharing dialogue on the meaning of Spiritual Maturity in the Aquarian Age. For more information, please write to [email protected]. 

June 2024 — Trainer Updates

Trainer Update — June 24th, 2024

  • Level 2 Pedagogy Tools — As part of KRI’s commitment to advance and move forward with new methods and different approaches to our teaching methodology and formats, all the Teacher Training courses that KRI holds, have as a result a brief pedagogical report of what worked and what can be improved on. Please find our most recent reports for Level 2 — Conscious Communication 2024 Report and Lifecycles and Lifestyles 2024 Report — All available in the Pedagogy Tools section of the ATA website. We remind you that you need to be logged in as a Trainer on the KRI Website for this to appear in the Menu bar.
  • Level Three: Global English and China Mela applications are open! — The applications for the two Melas occurring next semester are open. Global English Mela, happening online, and China Mela, which will be in person, will take place in November. 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
  • Asia and Oceania Regional Meeting — Come to meet & greet Jugat Guru Singh, KRI new CEO. With the purpose of keeping the dialogue and fluid – direct interaction between ATA trainers and KRI, regarding concerns, needs and inspirations, let´s meet next Friday June 28th, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am Beijing time. MEETING ZOOM LINK (Access Code: Sangat) 

We hope to count on your presence and willingness to dialogue! 

  • Upcoming In Person Forums —  We will have the blessing to be together in person, on August 3rd and during the EYF in France. If you are planning to attend the EYF and/or you are in the area, please come and join us!
    • Château de Jambville (near Paris), August 3rd, right before the European Yoga Festival starts. REGISTER HERE TODAY for the Forum!!
    • Florida, USA, at Winter Solstice in December 2024. Exact date will be announced soon
  • European Yoga Festival, France — From August 3rd to 11th join the European Yoga Festival, to deepen your knowledge, practice, and experience Kundalini Yoga through different workshops, inspiration and Sangat experience; explore devotional practice; and meditate deeply with White Tantric Yoga. Find all the information and Register Here. You have a discount as KRI community, using this code: KRI-10-OFF-2024

Trainer Update — June 10th, 2024

  • Thank you for attending the regional Meetings to connect with the new CEO — In the past weeks, we gathered in the North America, Latin America and Europe, Africa, Russia and ME Regional Meetings, with the purpose of dialogue with Jugat Guru Singh, KRI´s new CEO and the KRI team. 

Soon we will share with you written feedbacks that we are preparing for those who were unable to join us. If you wish to have access to the recordings, contact Ravi Prem Kaur at [email protected]

  • Asia and Oceania Regional Meeting – It will take place in June, with the same purpose of keeping the dialog between ATA trainers and KRI, regarding concerns, needs and inspirations, in order to keep us in a fluid and direct interaction. If you are in Asia or Oceania, we want to inspire you to join our team and meet Jugat Guru. Date and time will be announced SOON.

We hope to count on your presence and willingness to dialogue! 

  • Upcoming In Person Forums —  Once more, we will have the blessing to be together in person again, during June and August. If you are in the area, please come and join us!
    • Española, USA, June 14th, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Address will be sent to trainers that register. REGISTER HERE TODAY!
    • Château de Jambville (near Paris), August 3rd, right before the European Yoga Festival starts. REGISTER HERE TODAY!!

May 2024 – Trainer Update

Trainer Update – May 13th, 2024

  • Regional Meetings to connect with the new CEO — Sat Nam trainers. We want to offer you, attuned with how KRI has been working for the last few years, the direct experience of dialogue with Jugat Guru Singh, KRI´s new CEO and the KRI team. We will share a meditation together, KRI´s updates, have Q&A space, and especially will continue listening to your concerns, needs and inspirations, in order to clarify uncertainties and keep us in a fluid and direct interaction.

We hope to count on your presence and willingness to dialogue! Here are the dates and times by region: 

  • North America Meeting — Thursday, May 16th, 9:30 am to 11:30 am MT (11:30 to 13:30 EST). Calendar invitation already sent to all North American active trainers.
  • Europe, Africa, Russia and ME Meeting — Monday, May 27th, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm CET. Calendar invitation already sent to active trainers from this region.
  • Latin America Meeting — First week of June, exact date and time to be announced soon.
  • Asia and Oceania Meeting — First week of June, exact date and time to be announced soon.
  • Upcoming In Person Forums —  Once more, we will have the blessing to be in person again. During May, June, and August. If you are in the area, please come and join us!
    • Mexico City, May 19th, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sikh Center
    • Española, USA, June 14th, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Address will be sent to trainers that register. REGISTER HERE TODAY!
    • Château de Jambville (near Paris), August 3rd, right before the European Yoga Festival starts. Registrations will open soon! We will keep you posted
  • Renew your Trainer License! We recently started the renewal process for all ATA Trainers.

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

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April 2024 – Trainer Updates

Trainer Update – 1 Apr 2024

  • Questions?  The new KRI board of directors welcomes questions, concerns, and comments.  Please email anything you’d like to share to [email protected] by Friday, Apr 5th, and he will consolidate them all into a single document and share with all of you and the new board.
  • Global Summit — Registration is now OPEN for our upcoming Online Global Summit, April 2024!  We invite you to reflect on this year’s topic “Serving the World: Honoring what is timeless and stepping up to today’s unique challenges”. Please, come and register here. 

We will have Two Tracks: 

April 20th & 21st for Track One (Asia, Oceania and Europe Time centered); 

April 27th & 28th for Track Two (Americas and Europe Time centered).

The KRI Team, with the help and wisdom from the Global Advisory Committee, has prepared this event with much care and commitment, to offer this opportunity for connection, discussions and to nurture our knowledge and skills. Check the video prepared for you and all the information here.

Here is a link for Track One Summit Agenda & here is a link for Track Two Summit Agenda.

  • In Person Trainer’s meeting in Argentina, coming next Friday, April 5th. For more information,  contact Ravi Prem Kaur at [email protected]
  • In Person Trainer Forum in Española, June 13th. Save the date and more details coming soon
  • Project to Develop a Safety Concept – Spearheaded by Amrit Kaur in Berlin ([email protected]), check out this project for the European Community that you can be involved in.  Here is a write-up, and here is a short video about it.  

Trainer Update – 15 Apr 2024

  • Questions to, and Communications with, the new KRI board of directors — Many of you submitted questions for the new KRI board (and some for the SSSC board).  Here is the consolidated list of what is now with the new board.  If you have anything additional to ask, please email Amrit Singh.  The new board would like to set up an Information & Communications Committee, made of up 5 elected ATA members. This representative group of trainers would serve as a conduit for regular communications between trainers, the new CEO, and the new board of directors.  Once formed, this Information & Communications committee will work to get these questions addressed. If you are interested in serving on this new committee, please email Amrit Singh.  He will consolidate a list and then hold an online election to choose the 5 ATA representatives.  
  • Global Summit — Registration is now OPEN for our upcoming Online Global Summit, April 2024!  We invite you to reflect on this year’s topic “Serving the World: Honoring what is timeless and stepping up to today’s unique challenges”. 

Please, come and register here. 

We will have Two Tracks: 

April 20th & 21st for Track One (Asia, Oceania and Europe Time centered); 

April 27th & 28th for Track Two (Americas and Europe Time centered).

The KRI Team, with the help and wisdom from the Global Advisory Committee, has prepared this event with much care and commitment, to offer this opportunity for connection, discussions and to nurture our knowledge and skills. Check the video prepared for you and all the information here.

Here is a link for Track One Summit Agenda & here is a link for Track Two Summit Agenda.

  • Teacher Training Material on the KRI STORE:  We are completing the process of migrating the Trainer Discount Store to the RESTRICTED Teacher Training Material category under the KRI “The source” store. In a few days, the Trainer store will be deactivated. We have prepared a DETAILED DOCUMENT with the steps to use The Source store to purchase teacher training materials. If you have any questions or are having problems with your store access, please email Puranjot Kaur at [email protected].

New CEO ANNOUNCEMENT – 22 Apr 2024

Dear KRI community,

We are delighted to announce that Jugat Guru Singh Khalsa has assumed the role of CEO at Kundalini Research Institute. With extensive experience in practicing and teaching Kundalini Yoga, Jugat Guru brings a wealth of leadership to our global community. We have full confidence that his presence will infuse our organization with strength, humility, grace, and excellence.

Jugat Guru has prepared a special video to introduce himself to you, and we look forward to providing numerous opportunities for further connection, both online and in person, at upcoming events.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Amrit Singh for his years of dedicated service to the Kundalini Research Institute. With deep appreciation, we bid him farewell and wish him the very best in all his future endeavors.

In service,

Harimandir Kaur Khalsa 

KRI Board of Directors, Chairperson

Sat Naam everyone,

It has truly been my pleasure to serve KRI (as board member, Executive Director, and most recently as CEO) for nearly 20 years.  I am grateful to all of you for the love and support over these years — they have truly been transformative and amazing.  

Please join me in welcoming Jugat Guru Singh as KRI’s next CEO.  

I look forward to KRI’s continued success under his leadership.  

In service,

Amrit Singh

Trainer Update – 29 Apr 2024

A farewell video message from Amrit Singh

Click on CC button (icon on the right side) to ENABLE automatically generated translations on the video.

Mensaje de despedida en vídeo de Amrit Singh — https://youtu.be/B41pPYPDxnE

Un video messaggio d’addio di Amrit Singh — https://youtu.be/B41pPYPDxnE

Un message vidéo d’adieu d’Amrit Singh — https://youtu.be/B41pPYPDxnE

Eine Abschieds-Videobotschaft von Amrit Singh — https://youtu.be/B41pPYPDxnE

Uma mensagem de vídeo de despedida de Amrit Singh — https://youtu.be/B41pPYPDxnE

Прощальное видеообращение Амрита Сингха — https://youtu.be/B41pPYPDxnE

阿姆里特-辛格的告别视频信息 — https://youtu.be/B41pPYPDxnE

March 2024 – Trainer Updates

Trainer Update

Letter to ATA from the SSSC

March 1, 2024

Sat Nam to all members of the Aquarian Trainer Academy,

Firstly, we extend our sincere apologies to the proposed KRI board members whose names were in the recent communication to the ATA: Harimandir Kaur (Albuquerque), Sat Kartar Singh (Albuquerque), Dharam Dev Kaur (California), Jaap Kaur (Phoenix), Nam Nidhan Kaur (Chile), Nam Kaur (Santa Barbara), Amanjiwan Kaur (North Carolina), Sangeet Singh Gill (Germany), and Guru Dubar Singh (Argentina).

Regrettably, their names were disclosed in the communication, and incorrect information about them was shared with you. All of them are exceptional teachers and sangat members, and their  applications to serve on the KRI Board should have been handled with confidentiality. We want to emphasize that at the time the letter was sent to you by Gurucharan Singh, the KRI Board applicants were unaware of the state of the selection process or the changes in the composition of the KRI board.

Rest assured, there is no intention to alter KRI’s mission — the focus will remain on expansion, and delivering the body of Yogi Bhajan’s teachings with consciousness and purity, exactly as he delivered the teachings to us.

The SSSC co-presidents and Executive Director will review all emails received in response to the letter sent by former Board KRI Chair, Gurucharan S Khalsa. The concerns and recommendations described will be systematized in a document and sent to the new KRI Board for consideration. The SSSC co-presidents are open to participating in meetings to address any doubts or questions you may have regarding the changes in the KRI Board.

These are the new members of the KRI Board who have been notified as of today: Harimandir Kaur, Sat Kartar Singh, Dharam Dev Kaur, Jaap Kaur, Nam Nidhan Kaur, Nam Kaur, and Amanjiwan Kaur. (The list given in the first paragraph was incorrect.)

We encourage your continued support for the Kundalini Research Institute and the ATA, and ask that you provide the benefit of the doubt to the new KRI board members before making any Judgment.

In the spirit of unity and growth, let us move forward together.

With gratitude,

SSSC

Sat Nam, Aquarian Trainer Academy:

 
Greetings from the new KRI Board!

 
Firstly, we would like to express how excited we are to collaborate, enhance, and support the KRI Community and Family. We are still learning about the programs and initiatives that have been started and developed, both recently and over the last 50 years. But please make no mistake, we are excited to help SERVE and ENHANCE those efforts.

Secondly, despite the scenarios that have unfolded, we are looking forward to working with you in the spirit of what is most beneficial to the success of KRI’s greater mission, and in cooperation with all. As we are trying to on-board into such an amazing and passionate organization, we too were surprised by the dramatic and sudden changes implemented – removing the old board and Amrit resigning.  So, we are sensitive to the shock we all have been through.

We would like to present some specific assurances and actions to dispel the huge swell of rumors and misinformation about the board and our intentions.

1) It is not the intention of the new board to cancel or stop or alter ANY TEACHER TRAINING certification programs in progress.

2) The new board is composed of a group of people that are VERY interested in the KRI mission – FIRST and FOREMOST – and from a variety of backgrounds and philosophical orientations. We are part of the KRI diversity. We will send out our profiles shortly for your review.

3) The new board (as Gurucharan mentioned to everyone on the second group call) was mostly vetted by the “old KRI board” and has views in alignment with the greater historical mission of KRI and NOT the politics of the community factions –  which will continue to shift from election to election. Obviously, each new member has their own political views, but our purpose as a board is not a political one. Our purpose most importantly is maintaining the wellbeing of KRI. As we understand it, most of us were screened by the old board (who were suddenly removed) for our alignment with the KRI vibration and mission.

4) The new board hopes to take counsel from elder statesmen of KRI like Nirvair Singh and Gurucharan Singh, and also CEO Amrit Singh, to retain the enormous institutional knowledge of the last 50 years and preserve the incredible achievements of KRI.

5) The new board is a board of volunteers. We have our own busy lives but we all applied to serve because of our strong belief in the KRI mission and what the community is doing. We are also practitioners, teachers, and trainers. Just as all of you, we value our own time and want to serve KRI  because we believe in the mission. Our goal is NOT to torpedo the incredible work being done.

6) The new board is looking forward to meeting with the community to confer and connect and exchange and share as soon as possible. The historical institutional knowledge of KRI is extremely important for us as a Board in supporting KRI as an organization to move forward and we ask for that to be shared through this transition.

We would like to thank you all for your years of dedication and for being a part of this wonderful community of Kundalini Yoga teachings. We would like to give our thanks and appreciation to Amrit Singh and his team for their years of hard work and dedication. We will support the next chapter. The historical institutional knowledge is extremely important for us as a Board in supporting KRI as an organization to move forward and we ask for that to be shared through this transition.

In service,


The KRI Board of Directors 

February 2024 — Trainer Updates

Trainer Update – 26 Feb 2024

  • Watch Amrit’s weekly video here – In loving memory of Sat Santokh Singh and Sada Anand Singh, and getting excited about our upcoming Global Trainers Summit.
  • Negative PR Heads-Up — We are letting you know about a new documentary series that is being shown on March 10th at SXSW among many dozens of other films.  It is called  “Long Time Sun,” and you can read more about it here.  We do not have any further information about the film, but anticipate it may contain some content critical of our teachings and community. 

As we have been clear about over the last several years, KRI stands firmly against abuses of power of any form.  And we are very proud of all the systems we have in place (truly the best in the yoga world) to promote a safe environment for all Kundalini Yoga students.  As you may be aware, KRI’s parent organization, the Siri Singh Sahib Corporation, has heard the concerns from some current and prior community members and created numerous healing initiatives, including an Independent Healing and Reparations Program, to address them.     

We hope that the limited release of this movie won’t have any negative impact on your classes and trainings.  But if there is more support that KRI can give you regarding how to best respond to student questions or concerns, please let us know.  

Finally, if you are approached by media for comment about this film or any other matters, please refer them to Amrit Singh for follow-up and to develop a coordinated response throughout our organizations. 

  • L3 MELA Español / Português 2024–5, 6 y 7 de Abril, Online

Ya está abierto el registro / As inscrições estão abertas.  Si ya formas parte del Nivel 3, te puedes registrar hasta el 22 de Marzo. / Se você já faz parte do Nível 3, pode se inscrever aqui até 22 de março.

Registro

Para iniciar tu camino de Nivel 3, primero debes aplicar. / Para iniciar seu caminho no Nível 3, você deve primeiro se inscrever.  

8 de marzo: cierre de aplicaciones. / 8 de março: data de encerramento das inscrições

Formulario de Aplicación
Contacto: Inderjot Kaur — [email protected] 

  • Level 2 certificate requests — For several years now, we have had an online form for teachers to request their L2 certificate. PLEASE OFFER this link to your students for L2 certificate requests. Upon the completion of all 5 Level Two modules, which cannot be taken in a time period of less than 2 years, the practitioner can apply for the 300-hour Level Two KRI Certificate of Training. Please make sure to inform all your students about the TWO-YEAR minimum policy.
  • Trainer Store Migration to the KRI Store — Please note that we are transitioning the Trainer Discount Store to the Source Store. All orders of Teacher Training Material will take place in the Source Store under the category “Teacher Training Material” on the vertical menu on your left.
    • You’ll only see the Teacher Training materials once you’re logged in to KRI’s The Source Store with your KRI website account email address, the one that you used to renew your ATA Trainer license. Here is a Step-By-Step Procedure to help you place your order in The Source Store. 
    • If you want to provide authorization for any of your program administrators or managers, please use this form. If you have any questions, please contact your regional administrator.
  • Upcoming Global Trainer Summit — Registration is now Open! In April, we will have our annual global trainer summit, bringing together all members of the ATA worldwide.  April 20th and 21st will be at times convenient for Asia/Oceania and Europe, and April 27th and 28th will be at times convenient for the Americas and Europe. You can register here and check all the information. As always, we will have opportunities for professional development.  Instead of traditional workshop formats, we will have panel discussions around 3 topics — The History of Yoga, Online Training Best Practices, and Digital Marketing.  If you have an interest and skills in one of these three topics, please let us know by emailing Siri Sahib at [email protected].
  • Planning Ahead for 2024 Trainer Meetings — During 2024, we will have two opportunities to be Globally gathered online as Sangat of ATA Trainers; several opportunities to gather in person in different regions and  local online meetings with trainers of your country only. Through all these meetings, we have the chance to stay connected among Trainers Locally and Globally and bring the Sangat experience alive; keep deepening in our Professional Development as Trainers and have first-hand information and experiences with the KRI Team. Please, save the dates and join us. Remember as well that participating in these meetings at least once every 2 years is part of the requirements to move forward into the Academy. Looking forward to meeting with you Online and In Person!
  • Trainer Forum, in-person, Santiago-Chile. Date to be defined
  • Trainer Meeting, April 5th 2024, in-person, Buenos Aires-Argentina
  • Global Summit, April, online. Register HERE
    • April 20-21: Asia-Oceania & Europe/Russia/Middle East/Africa
    • April 27 & 28: South – North America & Europe/Russia/Middle East/Africa
  • Trainer Forum, Sunday May 19th, in-person, Mexico City-Mexico
  • Trainer Forum, Thursday June 13th, in-person, in Española. Just prior to Summer Solstice
  • Trainer Forum, Early August, in-person, Jambville, France. Just prior to EYF. 
  • Regional Trainer Meetings, October 2024, online.

Trainer Update — 12 Feb 2024

  • Watch Amrit’s weekly video here – Online Level One training proposal has passed, and invitation to participate in the April global trainer summit.
  • Level One Online Training Policy — This policy was approved by a majority of you all in the ATA – with 119 Yes votes, 28 No votes, and 10 no opinions.  The KRI admin team will now begin to implement it.  Thank you all for your participation!
  • Upcoming Global Trainer Summit — in April, we will have our annual global trainer summit, bringing together all members of the ATA worldwide.  April 20th and 21st will be at times convenient for Asia/Oceania and Europe, and April 27th and 28th will be at times convenient for the Americas and Europe.  As always, we will have opportunities for professional development.  Instead of traditional workshop formats, we will have panel discussions around 3 topics — The History of Yoga, Online Training Best Practices, and Digital Marketing.  If you have an interest and skills in one of these three topics, please let us know by emailing Siri Sahib at [email protected].
  • Spanish and Portuguese L3 MELA — Registration is now open for the Spanish and Portuguese Mela 2024. It will be held online on April 5, 6 and 7. If you are already part of Level 3, you can register until March 22. 

REGISTER HERE

To start your path at Level 3, you must first apply. Applications closes on March 8.

APPLICATION FORM

For more information, please email Inderjot Kaur at [email protected]

  • Trainer Store Migration to the KRI Store — Please note that we are transitioning the Trainer Discount Store to the Source Store. Within three months, the Trainer Discount Store will be completely deactivated and all orders of Teacher Training Material will take place in the Source Store under the category “Teacher Training Material” on the vertical menu on your left. You’ll only see the Teacher Training materials once you’re logged in to KRI’s The Source Store with your KRI website account email address, the one that you used to renew your ATA Trainer license. Here is a Step-By-Step Procedure to help you place your order in The Source Store. 

If you want to provide authorization for any of your program administrators or managers, please use this form. If you have any questions, please contact your regional administrator.

  • Planning Ahead for 2024 Trainer Meetings — During 2024, we will have two opportunities to be Globally gathered online as Sangat of ATA Trainers; several opportunities to gather in person in different regions and  local online meetings with trainers of your country only. Through all these meetings, we have the chance to stay connected among Trainers Locally and Globally and bring the Sangat experience alive; keep deepening in our Professional Development as Trainers and have first-hand information and experiences with the KRI Team. Please, save the dates and join us. Remember as well that participating in these meetings at least once every 2 years is part of the requirements to move forward into the Academy. Looking forward to meeting with you Online and In Person!
  • Trainer Forum, in-person, Santiago-Chile. Date to be defined
  • Trainer Meeting, April 5th 2024, in-person, Buenos Aires-Argentina
  • Global Summit, April, online. Registration will open soon
    • April 20-21: Asia-Oceania & Europe/Russia/Middle East/Africa
    • April 27 & 28: South – North America & Europe/Russia/Middle East/Africa
  • Trainer Forum, Sunday May 19th, in-person, Mexico City-Mexico
  • Trainer Forum, Mid-June, in-person, Ram Das Puri in Española. Just prior to Summer Solstice
  • Trainer Forum, Early August, in-person, Jambville, France. Just prior to EYF. 
  • Regional Trainer Meetings, October 2024, online.