As Yogi Bhajan often said, he came to create teachers, not to gather students. He saw every student as a potential teacher. He eventually developed a worldwide network of teachers who have spread their wings and helped to heal others with their kindness, compassion, and a lot of Kundalini Yoga and meditation. Whether you were a new student or an 'advanced' student, in the eyes of Yogiji, you were a teacher in the making.
"Some of you who are sitting here will become great Teachers of the Age of Aquarius. You must understand that you have to build your character first. Care for yourself, be kind to yourself, be compassionate to yourself. That is what you have to do."
-Yogi Bhajan, 4/23/97
Everyone is both student and teacher. If you are striving to live a healthy, happy, and holy life, you are serving as an example and guide to others. An Aquarian teacher becomes a forklift for the soul, a lighthouse of hope, an institution of integrity, trust, and humility.
“People are in pain, and they need the pain alleviated. They need to know that you can see that pain. If a person is hungry, first feed him. To a starving person, food is God. Once he is satisfied and a little secure, he can consider the possibility that God is food. The ability to apply consciousness will make you a good teacher.”
-Yogi Bhajan
Delve into the Aquarian Age Teacher and develop the teacher within you. Consider the ways in which you are able to guide others to their healthy, happy, holy birthright.
At the Feet of the Master
Yogi Bhajan Quotes on Teaching
The 16 Facets of Perfection of a Kundalini Yoga Teacher
13 Facets of a Teacher's Identity
Yogi Bhajan’s Rules for Teachers (and Everyone)
Lectures
The Divine Essence of a Teacher 4/22/97
The Caliber of a Teacher 7/31/96
The Life of a Teacher 7/24/96
On Teaching Kundalini Yoga 3/23/90
The Spiritual Teacher 9/18/71
Q & A
Yogi Bhajan Answers Questions on Teaching Kundalini Yoga
Yogi Bhajan Answers Questions on Spiritual Teachers
Kundalini Yoga Technology
Meditation to Develop the Mature Elevated Caliber of a Spiritual Teacher
Meditation to Experience the Essence of a Teacher
The Teacher Within: The Tratakum Meditation
Meditation on Your Self as a Yogi
Kriya for Inner Vitality and Stamina
The Caliber of the Aquarian Teacher (with the Caliber Kriya and the Caliber of Life Meditation)
Blogs on Teaching Kundalini Yoga
Wherever a Soul is Listening by Tarn Taran Kaur
The Teacher is Eternal by Catalyst Yogi
IKYTA is the Home of the Teachers by Ravi Kaur
How Kundalini Yoga Saved My Life by Akasha Kaur
KRI Corner: A Teacher's Caliber by Rampreet Kaur
A True Teacher of the Aquarian Age by Catalyst Yogi
Becoming a Teacher - Capital T by Sat Purkh Kaur
Poke Provoke Confront Elevate - Kundalini Yoga in Action by Dev Suroop Kaur
The Importance of Creating Community (Video)
The Aquarian Teacher: A Consciousness of Hope by Pritpal Kaur
Being a Teacher by Shakti Parwha Kaur
Seeing Eye to Eye with the Master by Guruka Singh
Making Sense in an Age of Change: Our Role as Aquarian Teachers by Devjot Singh
The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face by Sat Nirmal Kaur
"These are my Peeps!” Opening the Door to Kundalini Community by Victoria Lynes/Atmabir Kaur
A Subtle Shift: Being a Teacher Since Yogi Bhajan’s Passing by Krishna Kaur
Immerse Yourself Within Yourself by Atmabir Kaur
Guru Nanak and the Flying Carpet: A Sikhnet Audio Story for Kids
My Path to Becoming a Teacher by Devta Kidd
In Gratitude for All the Ways I am Blessed to Share Kundalini Yoga by Victoria Lynes/Atmabir Kaur
Teaching Styles: “You Should Know You” by Kathe Forrest/Siri Kirin
Turning Crisis into Opportunity by Tabather Harpreet Kaur
Featured Teachers and Centers
Kundalini Co-op in San Francisco by Seva Simran Singh (IKYTA blog)
Teacher Training in China by Yina Chen
The Asia Yoga Festival by Rebecca Sonkkila
How the 1st Teacher Training in the Czech Republic Came to Be by Guru Sansar Kaur
Blogs on Teaching to Specialized Populations
The Vital Warrior Program: Conscious Action Serving Veterans by Mikal Vega/Param Nam Singh
Reclaiming Your Innocence: Healing Sexual Abuse through Kundalini Yoga by Shabad Kaur
Teaching Trauma-Sensitive Kundalini Yoga by Navneet Kaur
Immune Fitness: Teaching Kundalini Yoga to People Living with HIV by Dr. Shanti Shanti Kaur
Perfect Children’s Yoga by Shakta Khalsa
Kundalini Yoga for People with Multiple Sclerosis
Kundalini Yoga in Lurigancho Prison, Peru by Har Anand Kaur
Give Away Yoga by Shakta Kaur
Teaching Kundalni Yoga to Alzheimer's Patients by Alana Carver
Kundalini Yoga in Chilean Schools by Anantbir Singh
Kundalini Yoga at a TEDx Event (video) with David Aleksis/Sadhana Singh
Kundalini Yoga in Canadian Schools (Video)
Yoga Para Todos - Yoga for Everyone (Video)
New Children's Yoga Therapy by Shakta Khalsa
The Healing Power of Teaching Kundalini Yoga by Panch Nishan Kaur
Yoga Class Helps War Veterans Heal Unseen Scars by Amy Hamilton
Teaching Kundalini Yoga to the Children of Mexico by Satraj Kaur
Police in Colombia get Kundalini Yoga Training
Beats and Breathing for Healing (video)
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