July 31, 2023 – Trainer Update

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Two new proposals for ATA review and comment


Watch a video from Ravi Prem Kaur

With information about several meetings at the European Yoga Festival.


New Draft Policy Under Discussion – Online Level One Trainings

In 2020, we instituted a temporary policy that allows up to 100% online Level One trainings, with permission.  We had a directional vote in late 2021 that indicated that YES, the ATA wanted to see a permanent policy that was similar.  The Curriculum Committee has worked on a draft policy around online Level One programs.  Comments are being collected at the in-person trainer forums in the US and Europe this summer.  And of course, online comments here for everyone in the ATA can be posted in Sutra here.  Please let us know your thoughts – and your recommendations to improve this policy.


New Draft Policy Under Discussion – Changing the wording of the Level One Requirement for an Intensive Meditation Day

This draft will also be discussed at the in-person trainer forum in Europe, and is available for your comments on Sutra now.  The current Certification Requirements reads, “Participated in either 5 rebirthing kriyas, or one full day of group Kundalini Yoga-based meditation (such as White Tantric Yoga).”  Now that WTY is being offered in more places once again, we are proposing to change this requirement to: “Participated in a White Tantric Yoga course.  If there are clear circumstances that prevent attendance of a White Tantric Yoga course, the student can choose an alternate, deep, group Kundalini Yoga meditation experience (either 5 rebirthing kriyas, or one full day of group Kundalini Yoga-based meditation) as offered by any KRI licensed trainer.”  Your voice is important, so please participate in the online discussion or at an in-person meeting!


Level 3 Applications for Asia/Oceania Still Open

We are still planning an in-person event, to really immerse in the Level 3 spirit and build the community and support you need to go through this journey of realization. To make this possible, we need you to apply and register soon!

  • The DATES for the In-person Mela are October 28, 29, 30
  • The LOCATION is Baan Phu Waan, 1-hour drive from Bangkok
  • The Arrival date would be October 27

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


In-Person Trainer Forum at the European Yoga Festival

We will gather on August 4th & 5th at Château Jambville (France). We are really looking forward to meeting in person! Each trainer’s presence is very important.

Please register now, and arrange your travel accordingly.


Free Group Facilitation Training

On August 3rd and 17th, Just Outcomes will be offering their final, free training titled, “Navigating Community Dialogue: Concepts and Skills for Group Facilitation” which is designed to equip participants with practical techniques and strategies for facilitating inclusive and transformative group dialogues.  You must register in advance for both trainings:

Part 1: Aug 3, 2023 9:00 am PT – 12:30 pm PT

Part 2: Aug 17, 2023 9:00 am PT – 12:30 pm PT


Renew your Trainer License!

The renewal process for all ATA Trainers is OPEN. 

ATTENTION: ALL non-renewed LICENSES HAVE EXPIRED July 1st.

More information over the Two-Step Renewal Process HERE.

  CLICK BELOW TO FILL OUT THE TRAINER AGREEMENT – Translations Available   

English | 中文 | Español | Français | Deutsch | Italiano | Português | Pусский


ATA Admin Corner

Meet below the ATA Admin corner, a place where we plan to leave important information always in hand!

Meet the ATA Regional Administrators

Join us in the upcoming Global Summit – Register today

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

Comment on ATA documents to help us improve the machine generated Translations!Useful links to L1 Admin ChecklistL2 Admin Checklist 21 Stages Checklist

July 17, 2023 – Trainer Update

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In-person forums and online trainings policy


New Draft Policy Under Discussion – Online Level One Trainings

In 2020, we instituted a temporary policy that allows up to 100% online Level One trainings, with permission.  We had a directional vote in late 2021 that indicated that yes, the ATA wanted to see a permanent policy that was similar.  The Curriculum Committee has worked on a draft policy around online Level One programs.  Comments are being collected at the in-person trainer forums in the US and Europe this summer.  And of course, online comments here for everyone in the ATA can be posted in Sutra here.  Please let us know your thoughts – and your recommendations to improve this policy.


Notes from the In-Person Trainer Forum at Summer Solstice

See the page with some pictures and read the notes here.


In-Person Trainer Forum at the European Yoga Festival

We will gather on August 4th & 5th at Château Jambville (France). We are really looking forward to meeting in person! Each trainer’s presence is very important.

Please register now, and arrange your travel accordingly.


Siri Singh Sahib Corporation election update

If you were a professional or lead trainer as of October 8th, 2022, you are automatically qualified to vote in this election!  Any other member of the ATA may have applied to qualify as well.  You should receive your online ballot today (17 July).  If you did not, please email [email protected].


Update your Level Two Trainer qualification status

Please contact the ATA Regional Administrator if you have qualified for THREE or more L2 modules, or if you have any questions or concerns. The Level 2 Pathway changes now apply to both current and new candidates. Whether you’re a Level 2 trainer Candidate or Mentor, it’s crucial that you read and understand these updates. Access the complete new policy HERE.


Renew your Trainer License!

The renewal process for all ATA Trainers is OPEN. 

ATTENTION: ALL non-renewed LICENSES HAVE EXPIRED July 1st.

More information over the Two-Step Renewal Process HERE.

  CLICK BELOW TO FILL OUT THE TRAINER AGREEMENT – Translations Available   

English | 中文 | Español | Français | Deutsch | Italiano | Português | Pусский


ATA Admin Corner

Meet below the ATA Admin corner, a place where we plan to leave important information always in hand!

Meet the ATA Regional Administrators

Join us in the upcoming Global Summit – Register today

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

Comment on ATA documents to help us improve the machine generated Translations!Useful links to L1 Admin ChecklistL2 Admin Checklist 21 Stages Checklist

June 26, 2023 – Trainer Update

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Results of the policy vote for updating the Level Two Trainer Pathway, SSSC election is happening!, working to improve the interview process


The voting for the Updated Level Two Pathway is open until June 15th

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

Some notes 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 Château Jambville (France).  Please register now here, and arrange your travel accordingly.


Renew your Trainer License!

The renewal process for all ATA Trainers is OPEN. June 30th is the deadline to receive the great bonus we have prepared for you! 

ATTENTION: ALL non-renewed LICENSES will EXPIRE after July 1st.

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

  CLICK BELOW TO FILL OUT THE TRAINER AGREEMENT – Translations Available   

English | 中文 | Español | Français | Deutsch | Italiano | Português | Pусский


ATA Admin Corner

Meet below the ATA Admin corner, a place where we plan to leave important information always in hand!

Meet the ATA Regional Administrators

Join us in the upcoming Global Summit – Register today

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

Comment on ATA documents to help us improve the machine generated Translations!Useful links to L1 Admin ChecklistL2 Admin Checklist 21 Stages Checklist

June 12, 2023 – Trainer Update

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The power of community rituals, voting for SSSC directors and new ATA policy, and new LL manual.


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):


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 USA Forum

We will also gather on August 4th & 5th at Château 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

  CLICK BELOW TO FILL OUT THE TRAINER AGREEMENT – Translations Available   

English | 中文 | Español | Français | Deutsch | Italiano | Português | Pусский


ATA Admin Corner

Meet below the ATA Admin corner, a place where we plan to leave important information always in hand!

Meet the ATA Regional Administrators

Join us in the upcoming Global Summit – Register today

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

Comment on ATA documents to help us improve the machine generated Translations!Useful links to L1 Admin ChecklistL2 Admin Checklist 21 Stages Checklist

May 22, 2023 – Trainer Update

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Grant winners, upcoming policy vote on how to qualify as a Level 2 trainer, and why KRI is focused on expanding our diversity.


Kundalini Beyond Borders winners

KRI and IKYTA are super excited by this year’s grant winners in our joint Kundalini Beyond Borders program!  And this year there are a few trainers receiving these cash awards.  Take a look at the programs that were awarded grants and be inspired!  Congratulations to them, and a huge thank you to them and to all of you who are working to bring Kundalini Yoga to underserved populations!  The world needs these practices, and we are all working together to find creative ways to get it to them.


Amendments to the Level Two trainer pathway

The Professional Development Committee has worked on the feedback from Regional Meetings and has rewritten the proposal. One of the suggestions that most appeared in the conversations was a difficulty to understand the pathway as a whole in the light of the changes. Therefore, we’ve worked to write a new document in the format of a policy – a New L2 Trainer Pathway, so every trainer in the Academy is clear on what they are voting for.  If you have questions or need clarification, post on the Sutra Circle related to this Proposal or write to [email protected]. The voting will be open in two weeks.

CLICK to READ the Proposal


Trainer Summits

It was great to be together on Zoom with you, having deep and heartfelt conversations regarding our Locals and Globals Communities, and how we (teachers, trainers and institutions) can continue to develop the best possible service. Find in this link the notes from those conversations.


Congratulations to new Mentors!

As part of our new Mentor Development Program, we will be announcing all the newly confirmed Mentors in these Trainer Update emails.  We are very, very happy to share with you this list of recent Mentors. If you have any questions about the Mentor Development Program (which is open to Lead and Professional Trainers!), please reach out to Dev Atma Kaur ([email protected]).  

The newly approved Mentors are: Mantra Simran Kaur (USA), Manshant Kaur (Australia), Guru Preet Kaur (Netherlands), Jiwan Shakti Kaur (Italy), Satya Kaur (Thailand), Dharamjot Kaur (China), Sat Hari Kaur (USA), and Kaivalya (Taiwan).


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 USA Forum

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


Tribute to Seva Kaur (Norway)

With a heavy heart, we share the news that Seva Kaur Khalsa passed away in her sleep in the early morning of May 12th. Read her daughter’s message and the invitation to contribute to her memorial page HERE.


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

  CLICK BELOW TO FILL OUT THE TRAINER AGREEMENT – Translations Available   

English | 中文 | Español | Français | Deutsch | Italiano | Português | Pусский


ATA Admin Corner

Meet below the ATA Admin corner, a place where we plan to leave important information always in hand!

Meet the ATA Regional Administrators

Join us in the upcoming Global Summit – Register today

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

Comment on ATA documents to help us improve the machine generated Translations!Useful links to L1 Admin ChecklistL2 Admin Checklist 21 Stages Checklist

May 1, 2023 – Trainer Update

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What is the future we are creating together?


Trainer Summits

We just had two great weekends holding the annual Trainer Summit.  It was great to be together on Zoom with so many of you, having deep and heartfelt conversations about topics that you all chose as most meaningful at this time.  The notes from those discussions will be shared with you in the next trainer update email, and will serve to guide the work KRI will be doing to serve you better.


Missing emails?

Unfortunately, KRI had a major email glitch from about 17 – 19 April.  If you emailed any of our staff in those 3 days, and haven’t heard back yet, please resend it just in case it got lost in the ethers!


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, and on August 4th & 5th at Château Jambville (France). After three years of gathering online, we really hope to meet you there. Please arrange your travel accordingly. Registration will open soon.


Renew your Trainer License!

Today we 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 HERE

  CLICK BELOW TO FILL OUT THE TRAINER AGREEMENT – Translations Available   

English | 中文 | Español | Français | Deutsch | Italiano | Português | Pусский


ATA Admin Corner

Meet below the ATA Admin corner, a place where we plan to leave important information always in hand!

Meet the ATA Regional Administrators

Join us in the upcoming Global Summit – Register today

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

Comment on ATA documents to help us improve the machine generated Translations!Useful links to L1 Admin ChecklistL2 Admin Checklist 21 Stages Checklist

April 17, 2023 – Trainer Update

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Pedagogy tools sharing website, and KRI staff org chart


Trainer-to-Trainer Sharing of Pedagogy Tools

The curriculum committee is very excited to announce the launch of this new section of the KRI website!  It is a place for trainers to share tips and tools with one another – PowerPoints, videos, study questions, in-class activities, etc.  Some are just for your use and inspiration, and some might be links to videos or article or other resources that you may want to share with your teacher training students.  The curriculum committee came up with a few items to “seed” this feature, with the hope that all of you will begin sharing your own pedagogy tools!  Check it out and let us know what you think!


Online Summit: “The Alchemy of Local & Global=Glocal”

You can register here to attend our upcoming Online Summit! The dates and times are: 

April 22 & 23, Noon at Beijing time

April 29 & 30, 8:00 am Los Angeles Time 

We will experience “The Alchemy of Local+Global=Glocal”, using the opportunity to meet with our peers from all over the Globe. During day one, we will share the space with Leader Representatives of National Associations from around the world, a chance to keep building community and network. As part of your registration, you will have access to live-synchronous workshop in May, with Hari Krishan Singh (from Germany) with Pritampal Singh Khalsa (from Chile/Mexico) and with Ram Inderjot Kaur (from Russia). You can see deeper information and register here

Looking forward to meeting you there!

CLICK and REGISTER NOW


Who at KRI should you contact?

Not sure who at KRI can help you?  Looking for their contact information?  Here is a simple organization chart with names and contact information for you!


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, and on August 4th & 5th at Château Jambville (France). After three years of gathering online, we really hope to meet you there. Please arrange your travel accordingly. Registration will open soon.


ATA Admin Corner

Meet below the ATA Admin corner, a place where we plan to leave important information always in hand!

Meet the ATA Regional Administrators

Join us in the upcoming Global Summit – Register today

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

Comment on ATA documents to help us improve the machine generated Translations!Useful links to L1 Admin ChecklistL2 Admin Checklist 21 Stages Checklist

April 3, 2023 – Trainer Update

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Watch Amrit’s weekly video here

Pedagogy tools sharing website, and upcoming trainer meetings


Trainer-to-Trainer Sharing of Pedagogy Tools

The curriculum committee is very excited to announce the launch of this new section of the KRI website!  It is a place for trainers to share tips and tools with one another – powerpoints, videos, study questions, in-class activities, etc.  Some are just for your use and inspiration, and some might be links to videos or article or other resources that you may want to share with your teacher training students.  The curriculum committee came up with a few items to “seed” this feature, with the hope that all of you will begin sharing your own pedagogy tools!  Check it out and let us know what you think!


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, and on August 4th & 5th at Château Jambville (France). After three years of gathering online, we really hope to meet you there. Please arrange your travel accordingly. Registration will open soon.


Online Summit: “The Alchemy of Local & Global=Glocal”

You can register here to attend our upcoming Online Summit! The dates and times are: 

April 22 & 23, Noon at Beijing time

April 29 & 30, 8:00 am Los Angeles Time 

We will experience “The Alchemy of Local+Global=Glocal”, using the opportunity to meet with our peers from all over the Globe. During day one, we will share the space with Leader Representatives of National Associations from around the world, a chance to keep building community and network. As part of your registration, you will have access to live-synchronous workshop in May, with Hari Krishan Singh (from Germany) with Pritampal Singh Khalsa (from Chile/Mexico) and with Ram Inderjot Kaur (from Russia). You can see deeper information and register here.  Looking forward to meeting you there!

CLICK and REGISTER NOW


Eligible Professionals can choose to have a Peer Reflection Group in substitution for a Mentor

The approved policy is for those in the Professional role who meet the prerequisites to substitute the role of Mentor with a peer reflection group, if desired. Please read the detailed document here.

Click HERE if you are a Professional and wants to apply


Be part of an interview team!

Participating on an Interview Team is a wonderful opportunity and an important part of developing the leaders who will carry these Teachings into the future. If you are in the Professional or Lead role, one of the expectations is that you will occasionally participate as an interviewer.  Are you available to participate in a Lead or Professional Interview Process? Click and Let us know!


ATA Admin Corner

Meet below the ATA Admin corner, a place where we plan to leave important information always in hand!

Meet the ATA Regional Administrators

Join us in the upcoming Global Summit – Register today

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

Comment on ATA documents to help us improve the machine generated Translations!Useful links to L1 Admin ChecklistL2 Admin Checklist 21 Stages Checklist

March 6, 2023 – Trainer Update

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Upcoming Trainer meetings, Digital Certificates, Simplified Competencies forms, and new ATA role of Sponsor


Learn more about the new role – ATA Sponsor

We are excited to share a new possibility in assisting a teacher to enter the Academy!  You don’t have to be a Mentor to guide a teacher in their first steps entering into the Academy. If you are an Associate, Professional or Lead trainer, you can now SPONSOR an intern to enter the ATA. Learn more about this new role by reading the Sponsor Role Description HERE

 Interested in being a Sponsor, let us know by clicking HERE.


NEW Competency Evaluation Form for all roles

As part of the implementation of the approved proposal to “Simplify and Streamline the ATA Documentation” all the Competency Evaluation Forms (CEF) were reviewed. They are now unique for each role, and it is important that all trainers now work with the new versions, which can be found by role on the Trainer Support Website.  If you are a candidate for a new role in the Academy, DO NOT use the CEF on the portal.  

Intern Associate Professional Lead Mentoring Program Level 2 Trainer


Digital KRI Certificates

KRI has worked on a DIGITAL version of the KRI certificate! It is NOW available as a more affordable option for those requesting for a L1 Reprint (reprints only – NOT the certificates your students get when they complete their Level One) and are NOW the version received by practitioners requesting L2 certificates.   SINCE March 1st, the cost of the Hard copy of a L1 reprint OR L2 certificate is US$35.00, while the Digital version is FREE for L2 certificates and US$11.00 for reprints.


In-Person Trainer Forums at Summer Solstice and the European Yoga Festival!

We are so excited to be back in person with all of you who are able to make it to these amazing community events.  We will have trainer forums on Thursday 15 June at Ram Das Puri, USA (a one day event), and on 4 August and the morning of 5 August (a day and a half event) at Chateau Jambville in France

Please, if you can, plan your travel to attend these forums.  Registration will be open soon! We are working on the agendas for each event and want to know what is important for you to talk about, experience and share.

Please email Ravi Prem Kaur at [email protected] to share your thoughts and/or if you are willing to participate in a meeting of 1.5 hours for that.


Online Summit: “The Alchemy of Local & Global=Glocal”

An opportunity to gather with the Global ATA community and keep deepening fundamental conversations and skills. We hope to see you there! REGISTRATION SOON 


February 23, 2023 – Trainer Update

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Results of the discussions about the 2 proposals that were brought to the Jan 2023 regional meetings, and upcoming trainer events


Comments from Regional Meeting on the 2 possible new policies


White Tantric Yoga

Courses are starting up again!  Check out the 2023 schedule here, with possibly more cities being added soon, and with Summer Solstice and the European Yoga Festival also planning to host courses as well.  You can encourage your Level One students to attend if they can.  And please try to not schedule other workshops or trainings in the same city at the same time as at tantric course.


In-Person Trainer Forums at Summer Solstice and the European Yoga Festival!

We are so excited to be back in person with all of you who are able to make it to these amazing community events.  We will have trainer forums on Thursday 15 June at Ram Das Puri, USA (a one day event), and on 4 August and the morning of 5 August (a day and a half event) at Chateau Jambville in France.  Please, if you can, plan your travel to attend these forums.  Registration will be open soon! We are working on the agendas for each event and want to know what is important for you to talk about, experience and share. Please email Ravi Prem Kaur at [email protected] to share your thoughts and/or if you are willing to participate in a meeting of 1.5 hours for that.


Online Summit: “The Alchemy of Local & Global=Glocal”

An opportunity to gather with the Global ATA community and keep deepening fundamental conversations and skills. We hope to see you there! Registration opens this week!

– April 22 & 23, Asia – Oceania Time Track Centered 

– April 29 & 30, Occident Time Track Centered