For those seeking to delve into the Teaching world of Yoga and Meditation, it is mandatory to be a part of our school for a minimum of 6 months to 1 year. This prerequisite ensures that you have a foundational understanding and are well-prepared to fully embrace the deeper aspects of these ancient practices.

Our program includes both in-person classes and online Zoom Sadhana*
This immersive experience is designed to help you deeply connect with yogic teachings, practice, and lifestyle within a nurturing community environment.

The course is a transformative journey, both mentally and spiritually. It aims to establish a regular practice for you, enriching your daily life.

*Sadhana: This refers to your daily spiritual practice. While it can be performed individually or in a group, it is ideally practiced before sunrise during the ‘ambrosial hours.’ At this serene time, when the world is still, you can meditate and concentrate without distractions.

If you feel inspired to join us please fill in the registration form below:

Training dates & times:

September 2025

Monday – Friday  zoom: 6.00 – 7.00am // studio: 10.30am – 4.30pm

Saturdays –  studio 10.30am – 3.30pm

Venue: 

ShangriLa Holistic Center

6 Park Road, Gardens

Cape Town

One week in The Crags – 5 hours drive from Cape Town

Investment:

Full Price R28000

Early Bird Discount R24000 (before 11th June 2025)

Payment plan available on request.

The cost includes training, training manuals and vegan lunch.

Cost does not include: recommended books, required class attendance

Curriculum

GuruRamDas Teacher Training is registered with Yoga Alliance and upon completion of this course, you may register with Yoga Alliance and be listed on their website as a “certified teacher”.  www.yogaalliance.org

• Essential Anatomy – Basic Body Systems 
• Yogic and Western Anatomy / Physiology 
• The Energetic System, Chakras & Meridians 
• The 10 Bodies -The Bodies Beyond the Body
• Yogic Philosophy & Ethics
• History & Roots of Kundalini / Origin of Kundalini Yoga
• The Art of Teaching – Warm-ups / Alignment / Feedback
• Structure of a Kundalini Yoga Class / The Science of Kriya
  
• Teaching Kundalini Yoga Postures, Kriyas & Meditations
  
• Mantra, meanings, and effect
• Mudra positions and effects
• Breath and Pranayama
• Bandhas and Locks
• Practice Teaching & Authentic Voice
• Creating a Safe Class Setting
• How to select music for your classes
• Develop a daily yoga practice

Certification Requirements:

Evaluation is based on successfully meeting the Gururamdas Teacher Training course requirements, including although not limited to:

• Attendance and participation in all studio & zoom sessions
• Passing grade on the written examination
• Completion of attending an additional 30 Kundalini Yoga classes during or after the Teacher Training Course
• Completion of the assigned 40-Day Kriya or Meditation
• Satisfactory completion of all course work
• Course and trainer evaluation feedback
• Proper representation of The Code of Ethics and Professional Standards of Yoga Alliance
• Timely payment of all course fees

Gururamdas Teacher Training course fullfils the Yoga Alliance’s 200-hour standard for a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT®).

The Gururamdas Teacher Training team reserves the right to grant Yoga Alliance Certification based solely on their discretion and evaluation of each participant’s readiness to be a Kundalini Yoga Teacher.

Schedule:

Sample schedule below – daily schedule subject to changes:

6.00 – 7.00am – Sadhana: Morning Yoga & Meditation Practice (zoom)

7.00 – 10.30am – Study (do not eat anything after 8.30am) (home)

10.30 -12.30pm – Yoga Practice (studio)

12.30 – 1.30pm – Lunch & break (studio)

1.30 – 4.00pm – Lecture & Meditation (studio)

MEET YOUR TEACHERS

Refund Policy:

To withdraw from the course before it begins we must receive your request in writing.

Requests to withdraw received prior to 11th June are eligible for a refund, less a R2000 administration fee.

Ts & Cs:

Availability of the registration depends on first come first serve basis.

GuruRamDas reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant for our training courses.

Payment of a cancellation fee is mandatory in this teacher training course.

Course fee is 100% non-refundable after 11 June 2023

Any trainee not able to reach us on the day of the start of the course must inform us before. 

In any case of exceptional circumstance where a trainee has to leave the program before the end date, GuruRamDas may make arrangements for completing the training in future.

Considering the intensity of the yoga teacher training program, trainees are expected to take care of their health, safety and well being.

GuruRamDas is always concerned about the safety of students in the yoga classes and can arrange for medical advice. However, GuruRamDas accepts no liability for any injury or medical condition that occur to the trainees for the duration of the training.

FAQs

Will I be able to teach right after I graduate and completed course/class requirements from this programme?
Yes. All the course materials taught in this course prepare students with all the foundational knowledge and skills needed to become yoga teachers. Some students take it to deepen their own personal practice, kick-start a life transformational experience, while others do it to start a teaching career. We advise students to begin teaching friends, family, moving into part-time teaching in studios and then full-time teaching if desired.

If I miss one day, will I be able to make up for it?
If you do have to miss classes for any reason you will need to make up the class content at a suitable time with the relevant teacher and the cost is R800 per hour.
This course requires full commitment with 100% attendance in order to receive a certificate.

Will I receive a certificate after the programme?
Upon successful completion and 100% attendance during the training you will receive a Certificate of Completion from GuruRamDas Yoga for this teacher training programme.

If you feel inspired to join us please fill in the registration form below:

Registration Form