The Kundalini Transformation Yoga Teacher Training
Registration now open | 7 Weekend Modules | May-September 2025 | In-person, located in Hurleyville, NY in the Catskills
Awaken your potential with The Kundalini Transformation Yoga Teacher Training at Sat Nam School of Yoga in Hurleyville, NY. This in-person, 220-hour Level 1 training, certified by Yoga Alliance, takes place over seven transformative weekend modules from May 17 to September 21, 2025. Whether you’re called to deepen your personal practice or become a certified Kundalini yoga teacher, this training offers a life-changing journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
For more information, or to express interest in joining the course, please contact Gitanjali at 845-866-3063, or via email at gitanjali@motherdivinefoundation.org.
Become a Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher in the Catskills
Rooted in ancient wisdom, designed for modern living
Realign with Your Deepest Truth
The Kundalini Transformation Yoga Teacher Training is a path for becoming your Authentic Self. It’s not about yoga jargon, or esoteric display, it’s a real, down to earth, practical art and science for everyday life. Called the “Yoga for Householders” it focuses on giving us tools to cope with the demands of a busy life, in a society increasingly fraught with division, chaos and confusion. Connecting to our inner Truth, allows us to stay present, grounded and joyfully focused, and help others to do the same.
A Scientific Technology for Happiness
By connecting with the transformative energy of Kundalini, you’ll learn to elevate your own consciousness and empower others to awaken their true potential. Explore ancient yogic teachings, meditation, breathwork, and the science of energy to cultivate profound growth and balance in your life. Upon completion, you’ll be certified to teach yoga anywhere in the world — sharing this transformative practice with confidence and grace.
You are the one you’ve been looking for
True growth happens when we step outside our comfort zone and embrace life’s challenges — but it also takes curiosity and a willingness to learn. To dive deeper, you must ask the right questions and seek the Truth with an open heart. You are the one you’ve been looking for. The answers lie within, and this training offers ancient yet simple practices to help you access and awaken that inner wisdom.
The 2025 Course Modules Curriculum
MODULE #1: May 31 & Jun 1, 2
KNOW THYSELF
Getting Together & Setting the Compass: Creating Harmony and Support Where We Are
Introduction to the Basics of Kundalini Yoga and its Essence
Mantra: Laya Yoga Mantra Meditation
Breath: Breath of Fire, 3 part Long Deep Yogic Breath and Segmented Breath
In this Module we are taking the first step toward the Divine Alignment, bringing soul and destiny together – creating a hormonic flow between you and the Universe. Hands on Experience, using mantra, mudras, breath and making a commitment to the Journey. This Module also introduces the Science and Technology of Breath and Mantra. Introduction and study of the 5 Sutras for the Aquarian Age.
MODULE #2: June 21, 22 & 23
SHUNIYA – INNER SILENCE of the SACRED SPACE Within
Turning Everything Off, Uncoiling Our Being and Going Deep Within
Mantra – Morning Call – Long Ek Ong Kaur
Breath – One Minute Breath
This 3-day Deep Dive we experience the Sound of Silence (Shunya), the Science of Sound (Sound Current – Shabd Guru Technology) and Breath. Also, we examine our habits, believes and yogic practices to learn about our contribution and responsibility for our lives. Our personal experience of Shuniya allows us to change what is not serving us and find more supportive habits and actions and elevate ourselves to higher consciousness. Introducing the knowledge of Patanjali and the 8 Limbs of Yoga, 5 Stages of Spiritual Development.
Introducing the Mind.
MODULE #3: July 19, 20 & 21
The WISDOM of DIVINE TEACHER
Mantra for the Module: Mangala Charan Mantra, (Aad Guray Nameh)
Breath/Meditation: 10 Breath Meditation
The Teacher is all about the Heart and Wisdom. Teacher needs to have radiance, compassion, courage, and to have enchanting, magnetic personality – A Fork Lift. This Mantra adds Protection to your Aura as you, the Teacher, project from your Heart.
In this Module we contemplate on “the Perfectly Imperfect” idea and what it means when you are KY Teacher. We are studying the 16 Facet of the KY Teacher and Yogic Philosophy and Introduction to Science of the Mind and Meditation – hands on experience.
This 3-day Deep Dive cracks us open, by giving us time and space to face with courage our perhaps unexplored or denied parts of our inner terrain, in order to make us whole again. We cultivate Devotion, Self-Love and Love of Service to others. We are learning how to be pure, authentic and uplifting Teachers. This Module concentrates on skills and the qualities of KY Teacher, helps you make the shift and build your caliber as a Person and a Teacher.
MODULE #4: August 22, 23 & 24
The YOGIC BODY & PHYSICAL BODY – The Body never lies.
Mantra: I AM, I AM Meditation – Remembering what we forgot, our Greatness, our Creativity, our Limitlessness.
Breath: Holding the Breath In & Holding the Breath Out
This 3-day Deep Dive dwells on this simple knowledge that we are “Spiritual Beings, temporarily in a Physical Bodies”. We will learn and explore both, our Yogic Body and will study the Western Anatomy. This Modules Mantra Meditation is giving us this experience of being. Both the Finite and the Infinite all at once. The first I AM is the personal and finite sense of self, and the second I AM emphases the AM which is the impersonal, transcendent, Infinite Self. The mind often forgets that relationship between the Finite and Infinite, but as Yogis we cultivate this relationship through Spiritual Practices (Sadhana) and also, habits and Yogic Life style. Topics will include: Western Anatomy, Yogic Anatomy, Ayurveda 101, Basic Chinese Medicine, Yogic Lifestyles and more.
MODULE #5: Sept 19, 20 & 21
MAKING of the YOGI – PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE
Mantra: Gobinde Mukanday
Breath: Segmented Breath
In this Module the main focus is on Kundalini Yoga Class Construction, Kriya Structure, Asanas (Postures), and Divine Alignment.
Introducing also, the Aquarian Morning Sadhana and its Chants. We will also dedicate part of this module to the student practicums, necessary for graduation and certification to teach Kundalini yoga. The Business of Yoga.
MODULE #6: October 17, 18 & 20, 21
MASTER TOUCH: The FINAL TRANSFORMATION and MASTERY – It’s never too late
Mantra: Wah Yantee
Breath: Sodarshan Chakra Kriya
In this Module we dive into the Sacred Knowledge of HUMANALOGY – the Science of Being Human, Humanely Human which includes Divine Feminine and Sacred Masculine, True Nobility, Marriage, Motherhood, Soul Travel, Karma, Maya and more.
This Module includes Final Exam, Practicums and Graduation
A Transformative Journey Awaits
About Gintanjali, your course facilitator
Sat Nam Yoga Center Teacher Training is guided by Marilyn Gitanjali Valant, who has been practicing Yoga, Meditation and studying ancient philosophies in the US, India and Nepal for over thirty years. Her path has led her to become a yoga teacher, and open Sat Nam Yoga in the Catskill region of NY, where she conducts classes as well as workshops and weekend retreats, as well as teacher trainings. Marilyn shares her personal experience with great conviction, compassion and love as a yoga teacher and trainer.
About the Sat Nam Yoga School
Nestled amid forests in Hurleyville, NY, Sat Nam Yoga Center has been serving the community for close to 20 years as an authentic Kundalini Yoga studio and school in the Catskills. Its airy yoga studio overlooks lush flower gardens and peaceful meditation nooks, providing an uplifting and healing energy. Students can also enjoy many amenities such as the swimming pool, nearby hiking and biking trails (with bikes provided) and floatation therapy chamber (available for a discounted rate). Sat Nam’s greenhouse produces organic greens to complement potluck plant-based meals organized by the students. Above the studio, cozy accommodations are available for those traveling to study from afar (available with reservations for a nominal fee). We encourage you to register early to secure a spot.
Course Investment
- Full course, including 7 modules (eligible to become certified to teach yoga) $3,000
- This includes a $500 deposit at registration, plus the remaining balance of $2,500 which can be paid in full prior to the start of the course or broken up into a payment plan over the course of several months.
- Each module can also be taken individually (for personal growth and development) for $600 per module. Please note: Module number 7 is only available to teacher training certification candidates.
- Rates quoted do not include applicable transaction fees
Are you ready to transform your own life
and inspire your community to do the same?
For more information, or to express interest in joining the course,
please contact Gitanjali at 845-866-3063, or via email at gitanjali@motherdivinefoundation.org.
Heartfelt gratitude for our students
Become an Accredited Kundalini Yoga Teacher!
For more information, or to express interest in joining the course,
please contact Gitanjali at 845-866-3063, or via email at gitanjali@motherdivinefoundation.org.
12 Reasons to take the Teacher Training at Sat Nam
1. Experience Elevated Life as a result of this Teacher Training
2. To know how to help yourself in difficult situations or choices and how to help others, especially your loved ones.
3. Establish & deepen your Spiritual Practice
4. Meet like-minded people and build a life-long community and support system
5. Study with dedicated and passionate teachers with over 30 years of Kundalini experience
6. Become certified to teach Kundalini Yoga worldwide
7. Experience an intimate class size and individual attention
8. Take classes 1 weekend per month on average, during 3-day weekends
9.Complete program in just 6 months or less
10. Transform your own life and become a spiritual forklift for those you teach
11. Enjoy a bright and spacious yoga studio in a gorgeous garden setting
12. The program takes place in SPA-like environment in the Catskills, just 90 minutes from NYC (accessible by bus) with student accommodations available for those traveling to study