The Kundalini Transformation Yoga Teacher Training
New in 2026 – An Immersive Training Experience for Personal Transformation & Teacher Certification | Express Interest
The 2026 Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training is a comprehensive 220-hour certification program designed for students who wish to deepen their personal practice and develop the skills and confidence to teach Kundalini Yoga. This program combines intensive in-person immersion, continued study, and practical teaching experience. Participants explore the science and technology of Kundalini Yoga including Breathwork, Mantra, Meditation, Kriya practice, Yogic Philosophy, Anatomy, and Humanology, while cultivating a Disciplined Personal Practice, (Sadhana).
The training begins with a 10-day Residential Immersion at Sat Nam Center, followed by Zoom Teachers Training Session and concludes with the Graduation and Final Assessment Weekend in October 2026.
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.
Program Structure
10–Day Immersion Experience
The training begins with a transformational 10-day Immersion where participants gather in person to practice, study, and grow together within a supportive community of yogis. Each day includes morning Aquarian Sadhana, Kundalini Yoga kriyas, meditation and mantra practice, lectures, experiential learning, and teaching preparation. This immersive format allows students to develop a strong personal practice while deepening their understanding of the yogic path.
| 10-Day Immersion Training | July 18 – July 27, 2026 |
| Continued Study and Integration | 2h Zoom TT Session on Wednesday Evenings |
| Graduation & Final Assessment Weekend | October 3 – October 4, 2026 |
Core Areas of Study
• Foundations of Kundalini Yoga and the broader yogic tradition
• The Aquarian Age and the Five Sutras
• Breath and Pranayama including Breath of Fire and Long Deep Breathing
• Sound, Mantra and the Technology of Vibration
• Meditation and the discipline of the mind
• Kriya structure, posture, mudra and alignment
• Relaxation and energetic integration
• Yogic and functional anatomy
• Yoga philosophy including the Yoga Sutras and Eight Limbs
• Humanology – the science of being human
• Life cycles and introduction to Tantric Numerology
• Yogic lifestyle and food awareness
• Sadhana – daily spiritual practice
• The role and ethics of the Kundalini Yoga Teacher
• Practical teaching skills and class construction
• Teaching practicum and preparation to teach
Daily Sadhana
A central component of the training is the experience of Aquarian Sadhana.
Participants practice early morning meditation, mantra chanting, and Kundalini Yoga kriyas. Group practice cultivates spiritual discipline, vitality, and clarity while strengthening the energetic field of the practitioner.
Teaching Practicum
Students begin developing their teaching presence during the immersion through practice teaching sessions. These practicums allow participants to gain confidence, refine communication skills, and integrate the structure of a Kundalini Yoga class.
Several hours are dedicated to Reviewing, Q&A and Reflection
Graduation and Final Assessment – Oct 3 & 4th, 2026
The training concludes during the Graduation Weekend with the Final Written Exam and Teaching Practicum.
Participants also experience the powerful Sodarshan Chakra Kriya Meditation and gather for a Graduation Ceremony celebrating the completion of the Life Transforming Sacred Training Journey.
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 (eligible to become certified to teach yoga) $3,500
- To enhance the experience and help you build your yoga community, accommodations are available at an additional, nominal cost
- This includes a $500 deposit at registration, plus the remaining balance of $3,00 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.
- Rates quoted do not include applicable transaction fees
- Due to the extensive planning, materials, and resources required to prepare for each participant, all tuition payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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