Welcome to our 300-hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training, a path of initiation into the living intelligence of Kundalini Shakti.
This training is both a personal journey and a professional foundation. It supports you to deepen your own practice, build a steady understanding of Yogic and energetic principles, and develop the skills to guide others with confidence and integrity. Over the course of the training, you’ll learn how to structure classes, sequence practices, use breath and awareness as tools for transformation, and hold space for individual and collective growth.
Rooted in ancient Yogic tradition, this training unfolds as a cyclical journey, mirroring the rhythm of nature and the spiral of awakening itself. Each season opens a new doorway, guiding you through embodiment, integration, and alignment with the creative pulse of life.
You may walk this path as a one-year training for personal deepening, or continue into the second year immersion to become a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher.
How What Why
This training invites you to step into the heart of Kundalini Yoga. Through direct experience, you’ll learn to attune to the subtle language of energy and recognize Kundalini as the sacred force already alive within.
You’ll explore how and what to practice and you’ll discover why these teachings work, unpacking the energetic principles that give Kundalini Yoga its meaning and power. Insights from Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Earth-based wisdom illuminate this understanding, revealing the blueprints that connect the physical, mental, and subtle dimensions of practice.
This integration brings depth to your personal practice and authenticity to your teaching.
What you’ll learn in Year One
The first year of the training lays the foundation for everything that follows. It’s a year of personal transformation and deep study, a journey of embodying the teachings of Kundalini Yoga so they become part of your lived experience. You’ll immerse yourself in the core practices of the tradition and explore how body, breath, sound, and awareness interweave to awaken the subtle energy system. Each module offers new insight into how Yoga restores balance, clears stagnation, and opens pathways for consciousness to expand.
Over the course of the year, you’ll work with and experience:
√. Asana – postures that balance and strengthen the body
√. Pranayama – breathwork that refines awareness and expands vitality
√. Mudra – energy seals that direct and channel subtle flow
√. Mantra – repetition of sacred sound that clears and elevates consciousness
√. Meditation – cultivating stillness, presence, and clarity
This foundational year builds both understanding and sensitivity. It gives you the tools to regulate your own energy, stabilize the nervous system, and experience Yoga as a direct conversation with Kundalini Shakti, preparing the ground for the second year, when the focus shifts toward teaching and transmission.
Foundational Training & Teaching Immersion
The Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training (300 hours) unfolds over two years. The first year forms the foundation, a personal journey of deepening, embodiment, and self-mastery. The second year is a teaching immersion, where what has been integrated within you begins to take expression through the art of transmission.
You may choose to walk only the first year as a stand-alone training, a complete path in itself for those who wish to explore the teachings for personal growth and energetic alignment without the intention to teach.
Year 1 — Foundation in Practice and Embodiment
In the first year, you’ll study and experience the essential tools of Kundalini Yoga, asana, pranayama, mantra, mudra, and meditation, through the lens of energetic awareness. Each module aligns with a season and a direction of the Medicine Wheel, allowing the journey to unfold cyclically in harmony with nature. You’ll receive both theoretical understanding and direct experience of how energy moves through the body and psyche, creating balance, insight, and transformation.
Year 2 — Teaching and Transmission
In the second year, the focus shifts from self-mastery to guiding others. Through immersive, in-person training weeks, you’ll learn how to structure and teach classes, hold sacred space, and refine your unique voice as a teacher. This year integrates everything you have embodied, preparing you to share Kundalini Yoga with integrity, confidence, and presence.
Whichever path you choose, the training offers a complete journey, from the inner awakening of practice to the outer expression of teaching.
Year One — Foundational Modules
The journey unfolds through four modules, each aligned with a season and a direction of the Medicine Wheel, guiding you through a full cycle of embodiment, integration, and renewal. We begin by grounding into the body and the elements, awaken awareness through the chakras, purify the mind through meditation and breath, and finally open the voice through sound and vibration. Together, these four passages form a living mandala of transformation.
MODULE 1
COMING HOME IN YOUR BODY
♦ 12 Main meridians
♦ 5 Elements
♦ Asana
♦ Subtle anatomy
♦ Ayurveda & Self Care
♦ Ceremonies
MODULE 2
GROWING IN CONSCIOUSNESS
♦ 7 Chakras
♦ Asana
♦ Yoga Philosophy
♦ Subtle & physical anatomy
♦ Ceremonies
MODULE 3
INNER STRENGTH & PURIFICATION
♦ Meditation
♦ Pranayama
♦ Mudra
♦ Ayurveda & the mind
♦ Yoga Psychology
♦ Ceremonies
MODULE 4
VOICE & MANTRA AS MEDICINE
♦ Mantra theory
♦ Bhakti Yoga
♦ Chanting
♦ Mantra as medicine
♦ Music
♦ Ceremonies
the four foundational modules can either be followed online or in Amsterdam
As you move through the seasons, you begin to sense how the same rhythms that shape nature also move through you, the individual and the vast flowing as one continuous field of life.This awareness nurtures a living relationship between practice and the world around you, revealing that you are not separate from nature, but an expression of it.
MODULE 1 - WINTER
4 - 8 Feb 2026
Coming Home in your Body
We begin in the stillness of winter, turning inward to reconnect with inner wisdom and dedicate time to self-care, healing, and restoration. You’ll explore the five elements and the twelve main meridians, gaining both theoretical and experiential understanding of how asana restores balance and flow within the body–mind system.
MODULE 2 - SPRING
20 - 24 May 2026
Growing in Consciousness
With spring comes renewal and awakening. We become aware of deep imprints and open space for new perspectives and beginnings. You’ll study the seven chakras and their emotional, psychological, and physical dimensions, experiencing how yoga supports the natural evolution of consciousness.
MODULE 3 - SUMMER
3 - 6 Sept 2026
Inner Strength & Purification
Summer brings vitality and discipline, the fire that transforms. We kindle the inner flame through meditation and pranayama, exploring how the mind can be trained and purified through the teachings of yoga philosophy and Ayurveda.
MODULE 4 - AUTUMN
19 - 22 NOV 2026
Voice as Medicine
In autumn, we release what no longer serves and allow the heart to open. This module focuses on sound, vibration, and expression, exploring mantra, voice, and the medicine of resonance. As the cycle completes, we return to the power of presence and devotion, ready to carry the teachings forward.
The training is presented in a way that allows you to prepare the ground for teaching from direct experience.
What you'll learn in Year Two
After completing the foundational year, the journey continues into the art of teaching — where practice ripens into transmission. The second year is a space of integration and expression, designed to help you translate everything you’ve embodied into authentic and transformative classes.
Through two residential training weeks, you’ll immerse yourself in an environment of shared practice, creative exploration, and supportive mentorship. You’ll learn to structure classes with intention, sequence practices from energetic awareness, and guide students safely through physical and emotional processes.
Teaching in this way is not about performance, but presence, learning to listen, to sense, and to allow the teachings to move through you. The focus lies on cultivating the inner alignment and confidence to hold space with clarity and compassion. By the end of the second year, you’ll have gained the knowledge, skills, and lived experience to share Kundalini Yoga as a certified teacher; grounded in practice, guided by wisdom, and connected to the living intelligence of Kundalini Shakti.
RESIDENTIAL WEEK 1
DEVELOP YOUR TEACHING SKILLS
♦ Learning how to teach Kundalini Yoga
♦ Practical implementation of theory
♦ Sequencing
♦ Teaching classes
♦ Interactive group sessions
♦ Early morning Sadhana
♦ Ceremonies
♦ Community
RESIDENTIAL WEEK 2
SHARING YOUR MEDICINE
♦ Create & teach your own sequence
♦ Self created group ceremonies
♦ Integration of learning journey
♦ Theory exam
♦ Interactive group sessions
♦ Early morning Sadhana
♦ Certification & Celebration
♦ Community
⫸ During these residential weeks, everything comes full circle. You’ll receive a unique and original template for creating Kundalini Yoga sequences, together with personal guidance in refining your teaching skills.
⫸ The small group size allows for individual attention, mentoring, and deep connection with a supportive circle of peers.
⫸ Early morning Sadhanas open each day in shared devotion, offering the direct experience of group consciousness and the joy of practicing within an international community.
These weeks are empowering, life-changing, a true initiation into teaching and sharing your medicine.
Unlocking your Potential
The word training doesn’t fully capture what this is. In truth, it is a sacred vessel of initiation, where ancient teachings are lived, embodied, and passed on. These teachings serve as a key to unlock your being, opening you to the flow of the most primordial power, the innate intelligence of life, the power of the Soul: Kundalini Shakti.
To walk this path as a teacher means allowing Kundalini Shakti to guide your own transformation, so that what you eventually share with others arises not from concept, but from direct experience.
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We learn together in community
Power of Ceremony
Ceremony runs like a red thread through this training. It reminds us that Yoga is not only a practice of the body and mind, but a sacred dialogue with life itself.
Each module and training week is held within a ceremonial container attuned to the rhythm of the seasons and the cycles of nature. These moments invite you to pause, to honor transitions, and to open space for the teachings to take root more deeply.
Through simple yet profound rituals of presence, sound, and intention, you’ll experience how ceremony unites the inner and outer worlds, turning learning into lived wisdom. It is through ceremony that practice becomes prayer, and transformation becomes remembrance.
Giving depth and meaning to our life experiences
Guidance & Support
Between the training modules, we continue to support your integration through 12 online guided Sadhanas, daily practices that translate the teachings into lived experience. Each Sadhana focuses on the themes of the modules, helping you embody the theory through movement, breath, and contemplation. They serve as a gentle rhythm of practice, keeping you inspired, grounded, and connected throughout the year.
All content is offered through our online learning platform, where you can revisit the recordings, connect with peers, and receive guidance from us in the community space. After each module, we also host live Zoom check-in sessions, moments to share experiences, ask questions, and integrate insights together.
Locations & Dates
The four in-person modules are hosted at De Nieuwe Yoga School in the heart of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, a bright and peaceful space that supports deep practice and connection.
If you prefer, you can follow the full training online from your own home via live stream, with all recordings available afterward. Each training day runs from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (CEST) and does not include meals or accommodation.
The two residential training weeks (including full board and lodging) take place as retreats in the Dutch countryside near Venlo, a serene and natural setting that invites you to fully immerse yourself in the transformational process.
Between modules and training weeks, there is time for integration and self-practice, allowing the teachings to settle and mature.
Modules 2026
Module one / 4 - 8 February (5 days)
Module two / 20 - 24 May (5 days)
Module three / 3 - 6 September (4 days)
Module four / 19 - 22 November (4 days)
Residential weeks 2027
Week one / 19 - 26 February (7 days)
Week two / 23 - 30 April (7 days)
Who are we?
Kundalini Yoga School was founded in 2016 by us, Marieke and Tim, from a shared devotion to the transformative power of this practice. Over the years, we’ve poured our heart and soul into this field of learning and remembrance, a space created to support and inspire those who feel the call to turn inward and walk the path of awakening.
Marieke Janna
Marieke (1978) is a deeply intuitive, soul-centered teacher and guide, devoted to the path of embodied spirituality. Rooted in her years as a theatre director, Marieke brings a finely attuned sense for expression, where energy, presence, and storytelling become instruments of transformation. She brings a rare blend of softness and strength, holding space for deep inner work with clarity, humility, and creative fire. With each practice, she invites others into sacred self-inquiry, energetic realignment, and the alchemy of remembering who they are.
Tim Schipper
Tim (1985) is a grounded and compassionate teacher, whose presence brings clarity, structure, and soulful depth to the path of transformation. With a lifelong curiosity for the inner world, he studied Psychology at the University of Amsterdam and now weaves those insights into practice of Kundalini Yoga. Tim’s approach offers a steady anchor for those navigating change, healing, and inner growth. He holds space with integrity and authenticity, inviting real, lasting change from the inside out.
What makes this training unique
⫸ You’ll explore the twelve meridians and their energetic pathways, gaining a deeper understanding of why Kundalini Yoga works the way it does.
⫸ The training is grounded in a Tantric understanding of Kundalini Shakti, approached not as energy to be controlled, but as the sacred intelligence that guides awakening through the body.
⫸ The training unfolds through the ancient framework of the Medicine Wheel, meeting each season to receive its wisdom and apply it to the here and now.
⫸ The first year focuses on self-mastery, embodying the teachings in your own life. The second year is dedicated to sharing and transmission.
⫸ You’ll learn to create Kundalini Yoga sequences intuitively and creatively, drawing from your embodied understanding of energy and awareness.
⫸ The training weaves cross-cultural wisdom traditions — including Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Earth-based teachings — to reveal the universal language of energy that connects body, mind, and nature.
⫸ Alongside the yogic teachings of asana, mantra, mudra, and meditation, you’ll be introduced to shamanic principles and ceremony as gateways to expanded awareness.
⫸ The training supports you to grow as a space holder, first for yourself, then for others.
⫸ You’ll be guided to find your own voice and medicine, honoring the uniqueness you bring to the web of life.
⫸ The first year can be followed online or in person (Amsterdam), and can also be taken as a stand-alone training for personal deepening and transformation.
⫸ Between modules, guided Sadhanas help you integrate the teachings through daily practice, bridging study and lived experience.
⫸ You’ll receive five newly developed manuals that present a fresh and integrated approach to Kundalini Yoga.
⫸ The training is independent and universal, rooted in timeless wisdom rather than any single religion, philosophy, or organization.
Choose Your Path
Price & Registration
Two ways to walk this journey both rooted in the same foundation of Kundalini Yoga practice and guided by the wisdom of the Medicine Wheel. You can join for one year of deep personal transformation, or complete the full two-year training to become a certified teacher.
Year Training 2026 - Foundational Path
A one-year immersion into the heart of Kundalini Yoga and personal growth
€ 1850 incl. VAT
This year is dedicated to personal transformation, self-mastery, and deep study. Follow the four seasonal modules online or in person, aligning practice with the cycles of nature.
Includes:
- 4 foundational training modules (18 days total)
- Online & in-person attendance options
- Access to all recordings (2 years)
- 4 training manuals
- 12 online guided Sadhanas for integration
- 6 live group check-ins via Zoom
- Private online learning & community space
Perfect for:
Those seeking deep personal growth and energetic balance, without the intention to teach.
Full Training 2026/27 - Teaching Path
A two-year journey of embodiment, transmission, and certification
€ 3750 incl. VAT
Continue beyond the foundation into the art of teaching with two in-person teaching weeks for certification.
Includes:
Year 1
- 4 foundational training modules (18 days total)
- Online & in-person attendance options
- Access to all recordings (2 years)
- 4 training manuals
- 12 online guided Sadhanas for integration
- 6 live group check-ins via Zoom
- Private online learning & community space
Year 2
- 2 residential teaching weeks (incl. full board & lodging)
- Unique template for creating Kundalini Yoga sequences
- Mentorship & personal coaching
- Peer teaching & interactive group sessions
- Early morning Sadhanas
- Community Ceremonies
- 300-hour certification as a Kundalini Yoga Teacher
- Ongoing mentorship & support from the teachers
Perfect for:
those who feel the call to teach, to share the medicine of Kundalini Yoga, and to guide others through embodied transformation.
FAQ - Questions & Answers
About the Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training in Amsterdam & Online
Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about our Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training, offered both in Amsterdam and online via livestream. Whether you’re joining to deepen your personal practice, explore Kundalini Yoga in depth, or prepare to become a certified Yoga teacher, this section helps you understand how the training unfolds, what it includes, and how it supports your journey of transformation.
What is the Kundalini Yoga School Teacher Training (300h)?
Our 300-hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training is a two-year path of deep transformation and professional certification. It weaves together Yogic wisdom, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Medicine Wheel teachings, offering a grounded and integrative approach to awakening.
You can follow the first year as a stand-alone foundational training or continue into the second year to become a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher.
When does the next Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training begin?
The next training cycle begins in February 2026. Registration is open now, with a special early-bird offer available until November 1st.
Who are the lead teachers?
The training is led by Marieke Janna and Tim Schipper, founders of Kundalini Yoga School (est. 2016). Together, they bring over a decade of teaching experience and a deeply integrative approach that bridges Yogic, Ayurvedic, and Earth-based wisdom traditions.
Can I join the Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training online?
Yes. The first year can be followed online via livestream or in person in Amsterdam. All sessions are recorded, allowing you to review and study at your own rhythm. Online students are fully integrated into the learning community and receive the same materials, support, and certification as in-person participants.
Do I need previous Yoga experience to join?
Some experience with Kundalini Yoga or other Yoga styles is helpful, but not required. The most important qualities are curiosity, dedication, and the willingness to learn. All foundational teachings are covered, and you’ll be supported throughout the journey.
I’m already a (Kundalini) Yoga teacher. Is this training also for me?
Absolutely. Many experienced teachers join to deepen their understanding of Kundalini Yoga and the energetic body. This training goes beyond set sequences to explore why the practice works, expanding your capacity to teach from presence, intuition, and embodied understanding.
What will I learn during the training?
You’ll explore the complete system of Kundalini Yoga, including asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), mudra (energy seals), mantra (sacred sound), and meditation.
You’ll also discover how Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Medicine Wheel teachings illuminate the energetic principles behind these practices, revealing why Kundalini Yoga works as such a profound catalyst for transformation.
What does a typical day of Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training look like?
During the in-person modules in Amsterdam, training days run from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, including a lunch break.
During the residential weeks, we begin with early morning Sadhana (practice) at 5:30 AM, followed by morning classes from 10 AM–1:30 PM and afternoon sessions from 3:30 PM–6:30 PM. Some evenings include ceremonies or group activities.
How much time will I need to study and practice between modules?
Plan for approximately 10–15 hours per week between modules (half theory and half practice). This rhythm helps integrate the teachings into your daily life and supports sustainable transformation.
Where does the training take place?
The four in-person modules are hosted at De Nieuwe Yoga School in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. The two residential training weeks take place at a retreat center near Venlo in the Dutch countryside. The nearest international airports are Eindhoven (NL) and Düsseldorf (DE).
What is included in the training?
You’ll receive:
- 4 foundational training modules (18 days total)
- 2 residential training weeks (full board & lodging included)
- 5 brand new training manuals
- 12 online guided Sadhanas for integration
- 6 online check-in sessions via Zoom
- Online community platform (app & desktop access)
- Two years of access to all video recordings
Will I need to purchase extra study materials or books?
No additional materials are required. However, you’ll receive a recommended reading list for optional deepening. You’ll also need basic supplies such as a notebook, folder, and colored pencils.
Is the training taught in English?
Yes. All modules, manuals, and online materials are offered in English. Students join from many countries, creating an inspiring, international learning community.
How is this training different from the Level 1 Teacher Training taught by Yogi Bhajan?
This training is independent and non-dogmatic. You’ll learn to create your own Kundalini Yoga sequences based on energetic understanding rather than memorizing fixed Kriyas. Our approach is universal, Tantric, and experiential, drawing from multiple wisdom traditions rather than any single organization or teacher.
Is this Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training accredited by Yoga Alliance?
We are currently in the application process with Yoga Alliance to register this program as a Yoga Alliance–approved 200-hour Teacher Training.
Our training offers a total of 300 hours of study and practice, providing 100 additional hours of depth and integration beyond the foundational 200-hour standard.
Once our application is approved, graduates will be eligible to register as Yoga Alliance RYT-200 teachers, with the benefit of having completed a more comprehensive and embodied training experience.
Is this training connected to KRI or IKYTA?
No. We are fully independent from KRI and IKYTA. Kundalini Yoga School chose to step outside these organizations in 2020 to offer a universal, lineage-free approach to Kundalini Yoga, rooted in ancient wisdom and embodied presence.
What happens if I miss a module or a week of training?
Attendance at both residential training weeks is required for certification.
If you miss a regular module, you can catch up with the high-quality video recordings.
If you miss a residential week, you can rejoin that week in a future cycle (within two years) for an additional fee to complete certification.
Can I pay for the training in installments?
Yes. After the €950 deposit, the remaining balance can be paid in installments. Contact us for a personalized payment plan.
Do you offer scholarships or reduced fees?
At this time, we are not able to offer scholarships. The tuition has been kept as accessible as possible while honoring the depth and quality of the experience.
Do you offer private rooms during the residential weeks?
Accommodation is in shared double rooms with private bathrooms. Limited private rooms may be available depending on the group size. Please inquire early if you prefer this option.
What makes this Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training unique?
- Integrates Ayurveda, TCM, and Medicine Wheel wisdom to reveal why Kundalini Yoga works.
- Combines personal transformation and professional formation.
- Teaches you to create your own Kundalini Yoga sequences rooted in energetic understanding.
- Includes ceremony, meditation, and community connection as part of the learning process.
- Can be followed online or in person; the first year can also be taken as a stand-alone training.
Guided by experienced, non-dogmatic teachers with a universal and embodied approach.
How can I register for the Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training?
You can register directly through our website. Choose between:
- Year One: Foundational Training (personal deepening)
- Full 2-Year Teacher Training (certification path)
Once we receive your registration, you’ll receive confirmation and preparation details.
