01 · Roots
History, philosophy and lineage
The roots of Kundalini Yoga, the Golden Chain, the spiritual teacher and the context in which the practice is held.
KRI™ Level One · 2026
Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training
A 200-hour program certified by the Kundalini Research Institute—an immersion in practice, philosophy and the responsibility of teaching.
QualificationKRI™ Level One
Training200 hours
FormatDubai + online pathway
AdmissionsAll levels welcome
Teaching begins before the room is watching. It begins in the way you practice.
The Level One path
For committed practitioners, teachers from other traditions and people ready to move from personal practice into service. Level One begins with foundations and is open to beginners.
Core curriculum
Study the system.
Embodiment comes first.
The training brings technique, philosophy and lived discipline into one continuous field of study.
02 · Technique
Breath, kriya and the body
Pranayam, kriya, asana, mudra, bhanda, alignment and the anatomy of chakras, nadis, vayus and the ten bodies.
03 · Awareness
Mind, mantra and meditation
Sound, relaxation, meditation and the practical relationship between attention, nervous-system steadiness and spiritual development.
04 · Service
Humanology and the teacher’s role
Yogic lifestyle, diet, communication and the ethical responsibility of holding a Kundalini Yoga class.
A foundation for the path of teaching.
On successful completion of all requirements, Level One certification is issued by the Kundalini Research Institute.
- LevelKRI™ Level One
- Hours200-hour program
- OnlineCertification pathway available
- Next stepEligibility to continue toward Level Two
Your teachers
Experience held with clarity and depth.
The official Level One faculty brings decades of teaching, mentoring and study across Kundalini Yoga and complementary Vedic disciplines.
Lead teacher
Jugat Guru
CEO of KRI, with more than 30 years devoted to Kundalini Yoga, mantra and meditation.
Dr. Haridass
A Kundalini Yoga teacher and mentor with more than 18 years of experience, and founder of the Infinite Goddess School of Human Advancement.
Siri Prakash
Teacher, Vedic astrologer and Sat Nam Rasayan healer; founder of the Golden Shield Institute and a lifelong student of yogic and Vedic traditions.
A sample dayPractice before information.
The published training rhythm begins before sunrise and alternates practice, study, meals and integration. The September timetable is confirmed during admissions.
–Sadhana
–Plant-based breakfast
–Practice and training
–Plant-based lunch
–Practice and training
The setting
Held at Eka Mai, Dubai.
The in-studio pathway takes place at Eka Mai Holistic Yoga in Port de La Mer. An online pathway is also available for participants joining from elsewhere.
LocationPort de La Mer · Dubai
MealsPlant-based breakfast + lunch
TuitionConfirmed by admissions
Before you begin.
Is Level One suitable for beginners?
Yes. The official Level One curriculum begins with foundations and is open to all levels.
Can I participate online?
Yes. The published program includes an online pathway with certification, while in-studio participation is recommended where possible.
How is certification awarded?
KRI™ Level One certification is issued after successful completion of the training requirements.
How do I confirm tuition or a payment plan?
Book an admissions call with Eka Mai for the current September tuition, availability and installment options.
Ready to enter the practice more fully?
Speak directly with the Eka Mai admissions team about the September cohort, pathway and requirements.
Book an admissions call