
Awaken · Embody · Empower
200-hour
Kundalini Shakti Yoga
Teacher Training
Awaken Your Shakti. Embody Your Wisdom. Become the Teacher You Were Born to Be.
A transformational journey into Kundalini Yoga, Divine Feminine embodiment, Ayurveda and Somatics — designed to deepen your practice, awaken your inner wisdom, and empower you to guide others.
September 18, 2026 – February 21, 2027
Rise and Be Well Yoga Studio · Fort Bragg, California
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON
Take the first step toward your transformation.
The Four Pillars
Four streams of wisdom, woven into one path.
Each pillar supports the others — energy, embodiment, balance and presence held together in one integrated curriculum.
Kundalini Yoga
Consciousness, energy,
meditation and transformation.
Divine Feminine
Intuition, embodiment, wisdom and sacred power.
Ayurveda
Balance, holistic wellness and ancient wisdom.
Somatics
Body awareness, regulation, healing and embodied presence.

More than teacher training. A journey into embodied leadership.
Why this training?
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Deepen your personal practice
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Develop authentic teaching confidence
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Explore feminine wisdom
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Integrate ancient wisdom with modern understanding
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Develop somatic and wellness tools
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Learn to hold transformational space
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Build meaningful community
Inside the Training
Curriculum
Twelve teaching arcs unfold across the six months, each building on the last.
Foundational teachings, the energetic body and the technology of awakening.
Pranayama, sacred sound and the mechanics of kriya.
Cycles, intuition, sacred power, and embodied ritual.
Doshas, daily rhythm, nourishment, and seasonal balance.
Nervous-system literacy, felt sense and regulation.
Safety, consent, choice and ethical care in the room.
How attention, plasticity and practice meet.
Voice, cueing, presence and the craft of instruction.
Building arcs that move energy with intention.
Ethics, boundaries and leading from your own truth.
Live teaching with feedback from trainer and peers.
Weaving the journey into your life and your offering.
Six months. Twelve weekends. One unfolding.
Program Timetable
Autumn weekends gather in person on the Mendocino coast; winter weekends continue live on Zoom.
Rise and Be Well Yoga Studio · Fort Bragg, California
01. September 18 – 20
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02. October 2 – 4
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03. October 16 – 18
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04. October 30 – November 1
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05. November 6 – 8
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06. November 13 – 15
Weekend Hours
Friday
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
Saturday
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
Sunday
1:30 PM – 6:30 PM PST
Program runs September 18, 2026, through February 21, 2027.
Your learning continues beyond the live sessions.
Student Class Platform
Every student receives access to a private Class Platform — a quiet home for the teachings, open whenever you need to return to them.
PowerPoint presentations
Course materials
Recorded classes
Resources for continued study
Further viewing and review


Atman Chanan Kaur
Meet your trainer
Holistic & Spiritual Coach · International Educator · Kundalini Yoga Trainer
About the trainer
Ancient wisdom, rigorous scholarship, lived embodiment.
Atman Chanan brings together academic scholarship, contemplative traditions, trauma-informed education, neuroscience, Ayurveda, Kundalini Yoga and somatic psychology. Her interdisciplinary approach combines ancient wisdom with rigorous scholarship and experiential learning to support personal transformation, ethical leadership, resilience and community wellbeing.
“My gift is to meet you right where you are in your journey and propel you forward.”
Career highlights
Founder & Director, Soul Heart Yoga
Academy (2019 – Present)​​
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KRI Professional Trainer for KRI Level One
Instructor Certification
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Graduated 22 certified teachers
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International faculty trainer in Canada,
Mexico, Costa Rica and Los Angeles
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Author of interdisciplinary educational
manuals
Ph.D., The New School for Social
Research, New York City
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15+ years teaching holistic health and
contemplative education
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Director/Trainer of two 200-hour
Kundalini Yoga Teacher Trainings
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Designed and led two 50-hour Kundalini
Yoga & Somatics trainings
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Led retreats and workshops in Puerto
Rico and the Dominican Republic
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Specialist in contemplative education,
trauma-informed wellness, curriculum
development and transformational
leadership
Invited Guests
Meet Our Invited Guests
Specialist teachers join the cohort across the six months. Confirmed date will be announced throughout the program

SiriNeel Kaur Khalsa, USA
Siri Neel Kaur Khalsa began practicing Hatha Yoga in 1968 and Kundalini Yoga in 1971. In 1974 she founded the Kundalini Yoga and Healing Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania which she ran until moving to New Mexico in 2007. Through the center she taught to a varied population. She is a Level 1 and 2 Lead Trainer and participates in trainings throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Egypt. For 10 years she was the Program Director for the KRI Level 1 Immersion Level 1 Training in New Mexico. As the KRI Review Editor, she works with authors from around the world. When not teaching her greatest joy is spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Sat Purkh Kaur, Colombia.
Founder of Happy Yoga in Colombia. She has been a Kundalini Yoga practitioner and teacher for over 25 years, also a trainer at the KRI Aquarian Academy. She teaches in Colombia and Costa Rica, Mexico, Chile and Lithuania, and in the Hatha Raja Yoga and Yoga for Children teacher trainings at Happy Yoga Bogotá. She likes to share Yoga because it heals and has given her, every day, a lot of happiness, like a network, like a fabric, like a wool blanket that her grandmother wove, which has a history--sometimes she calls it happiness, sometimes she calls it Yoga. Sometimes I can't put a name to it...just say thank you. Her dream is to serve her students and teach them what they have yet to learn.

Mukta Kaur Khalsa, New Mexico, USA.
A worldwide trainer and lecturer to healthcare specialists, government officials, academic institutions and yoga communities, Mukta also provides individual counseling. Nationally Certified Addictions Counselor, Licensed Professional Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Appointed Special Representative to the United Nations Office of Drug Control and Crime, Vienna, Austria. Author of Meditations for Addictive Behavior, Healing Addictive Behavior, Curb the Urge: Navigating Food Issues with Kundalini Yoga, Principles and Practices & Technical Manual: Yogic Science for Addictive Behavior.

Dr. Japa Khalsa, New Mexico, USA .
Dr. Japa Khalsa is a 25 year practitioner of Energy Medicine with a dual degree as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). Her classes and treatments are empowered with authenticity and truth. Her studies have taken her through many years of Kundalini Yoga, Numerology, Palmistry, Pulse Reading and Chinese Medicine. Her classes allow for in depth shifts in your frequency and open up the space to transform the gaps in your life. She has a special alignment with women’s health and she supports all women to be empowered through meditation, yoga, and the use of specific herbs to support healing through all the times of her life. Dr. Khalsa travels and teaches internationally as a Professional Teacher Trainer and Yoga Therapist. As co-author of Enlightened Bodies, she is passionate about sharing the power of the human body’s potential to self heal. She is available for health and wellness coaching, keynote speaking, and more. Visit drjapa.com for more information.

Manjeet Shanti Kaur,
Nicola is a KRI-certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, healer, spiritual practitioner & founder of Soul to Soul Reiki & Wellness. At the age of 26, Nicola completed SuperHealth: Yogic Science for Addictive Behaviors and Level 1 Aquarian Trainer Program in New Mexico. Since then, she has been pioneering the spreading to Kundalini Yoga across Connecticut. Nicola is a full-time K-12 Special Education teacher. In addition, Nicola is certified in Radiant Child Yoga, Yoga for Children with ADHD and Those Differently Abled, & YOGA for Youth, a program using yoga and mindfulness tailored to address the behavioral, emotional and physical needs of students. By implementing her practices in the classroom, she has gained a level of comfort teaching all children breathing and calming techniques. Through intention, pranayama, and meditation, yogis leave her classes feeling relaxed and refreshed. Nicola’s classes will challenge you both physically and mentally while being varied for all levels. In her personal practice, Nicola is a guide and facilitator for her own healing and spiritual growth. She believes there is more than one way to process and clear karmic energy. Because of that, she regularly integrates yoga, meditation, Reiki, singing bowls, and Shamanic teachings to support her journey. She is a RYT, a member of IKYTA, and Yoga Alliance.

Marianela Medrano
Dr. Marianela Medrano was born and raised in the Dominican Republic and has resided in Connecticut, USA, since 1990. A poet and writer of both fiction and non-fiction, she holds a doctorate in psychology. She is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher and leads initiatives to establish libraries and creative writing workshops for children and youth in her native country, with a focus on ecological awareness. She cares deeply about the Earth and dreams of a clean planet. Her research and scholarly publications focus on Afro-TaÃno peoples, the impact of historical trauma and grief on colonized populations, and the spiritual roots of these traditions. Here is a link to her TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pQeBYd2oJk Contact Her
The journey speaks for itself
Testimonials
Hear directly from teachers whose lives and practices were transformed through this journey.
Kundalini Yoga has been pure magic for me—a spiritual springboard. The experiences we shared during the retreats were profoundly healing and truly transformative. Atma Chanan is a magician, a rare gem with an extraordinary gift for choosing sacred spaces and creating unforgettable experiences."
Nicole Gomez Roa
50hr. KY Teacher's Training, 2022.
Kundalini Yoga is not just a practice for me; it is a tool that helps me create balance between my body, mind, and soul. It is a sacred space where I learn to listen to myself, support myself, and remember who I truly am. Since my teacher, Atma Chanan, appeared, a profound journey of transformation, self-awareness, and spiritual connection began. A journey that continues to unfold to this day.
Kirti Dalmeet Kaur
200hr. KY Teacher's Training, 2023
THis was a powerful and beautiful weekend in the Dominican Republic, filled with practical ways to integrate Kundalini and Tantra energies into one’s life. Amazing teachers, and a magical community of participants.
Tess Selzer
Retreat participant & 50hr KY Teacher's Training, 2024
I feel so grateful, blessed, and lucky to be able to share with wonderful people in this retreat. Thank you to Atma Chanan, a unique teacher with radiant grace. I take love, integration, connection, and spirituality.
Daniel Rodriguez
Retreat Participant in the Dominican Republic, 2024
You've given me inspiration and much reflection about my purpose in life. I'm grateful for my peers in this journey, and my gratitude to Atma Chanan and all the invited teachers for the past 7 months.
Mahesh Kumar Singh
200hr KY Teacher's Training, 2025

Optional · Additional
Annual Kundalini Yoga Retreat
Sound + Divine Feminine | Dominican Republic
DATE: 11TH - 14TH MARCH 2027
Deepen your connection through Kundalini Yoga, sacred sound and Divine Feminine practices.
Continue Your Journey Beyond Teacher Training
Additional, optional experiences in the Dominican Republic — booked separately from the 200-hour training.
Exclusive Experiences
Investment & Application
Your Transformation Begins With One Decision.
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Apply
Submit your application through Soul Heart Yoga Academy.
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Connect
Schedule an interview with our Administrator and trainer Atma Chanan Kaur
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Reserve
Make the deposit payment to reserve your spot
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Begin
Arrive in Fort Bragg / Join Via Zoom on September 18, 2026.
Questions
Frequently Asked
Anyone called to deepen their practice and learn to teach — whether you intend to lead classes professionally or to study the material for your own transformation. Practitioners of all levels and backgrounds are welcome.
Kundalini Yoga, Divine Feminine, Ayurveda and Somatics. Each is taught as a living practice and woven through every weekend rather than taught in isolation.
No prior Kundalini Yoga experience is required. The training begins with foundations and builds progressively, with support for wherever you are starting from.
All training sessions (in person and online), the full curriculum across the four pillars, teaching methodology and practicum, mentorship from your trainer, and access to the dedicated Class Platform with materials and recordings.
A $200 USD deposit reserves your place in the cohort and is applied toward the $3,000 program investment. The deposit is NONREFUNDABLE.
In case you are unable to attend in person, online via Zoom is available for you.
Each student receives access to a dedicated online platform holding presentations, learning materials, recorded classes, training resources and course updates throughout the program.
Yes. Recorded classes are available on the Class Platform so you can revisit teachings and continue studying between weekends.
Apply through this landing page. You can pay in full, monthly or deposit $200 to reserve your sit




