Shri Kali Ashram teaches that Yoga is a science, not a sport or a game. Yoga by its nature never teaches competition. Competition means that one is comparing and contrasting to external measures. Yoga instills
integration, enrichment and incomparable inner strength. With these qualities, yogis master life. Mastery gives fulfillment and fulfillment stops one from dependence on the external.
Since yoga is such an important practice, Shri Kali Ashram welcomes the idea of Yoga Alliance® as an external body to maintain the quality of teaching and legality for the benefit and advantage of students. We believe in imparting quality teaching and therefore see virtue in creating standards in the performance and teaching of yoga: āsanas (postures), prāṇāyāma (breath control), dhyāna (meditation), yogic healing (Āyurveda and Siddha), and yogic philosophy. Shri Kali Ashram is registered with Yoga Alliance® and certified to give 500, 300 and 200 hour certifications. Bhagavan Shanmukha is registered with Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT 500™ and our other teachers are registered as E-RYT 500™s, E-RYT 200™s, RYT 500™s and RYT 200™s. At Shri Kali, we promote quality in teaching and time spent. We offer personalized coaching by our experienced teachers to allow students to achieve well-balanced learning and also have the benefits of a yoga retreat and an inner holiday. At Shri Kali, we believe that only if one is relaxed can one learn.
We have structured our long-term courses to cater to individual timeframes, as we realize that it is difficult for people to get away and study. You can join the long-term courses at any time. For people aspiring to be tantric teachers or adopt the tantric lifestyle, we recommend a minimum of six months intensive study. Our system teaches mastery of the physical aspects of tantra and yoga in one year, including the sexual aspects. Tantra is a complex and in-depth science. You will find it worth your while, both personally and professionally, to take the time to study it thoroughly. It is important that those who aspire to be teachers first master the science of yoga so that they can share their knowledge with love. Our goal is to produce skilled and knowledgeable teachers who can share the science of yoga and tantra, not only the practice.
Our courses fill quickly. Please book early by filling out this form: Application to Study
200hr Yoga Alliance® Tantra Yoga Teacher Training Course
Twice weekly prāṇāyāma, bandhas and vyāyāma (supportive practice) yoga classes
Daily Āyurvedic walking massage instruction and guided practice (receiving and giving) to prepare the body for āsana practice—45 minutes a day
Weekly evening puja/goddess worship (tantric mantras, mudrās, offering and meditation)
Twice weekly evening Sanskrit: kirtan/chanting with Sanskrit translation and introduction to Sanskrit language
Three lectures a week covering psychology and sociology for teachers to understand their students and also enhance their own personal growth in relevance to Tantra Yoga; spiritual cultures of the world; the modern understanding of tantra/yoga and the traditional tantric/yogic philosophy (Trika, kuṇḍalinī, Shaivism, Vaishnavism, etc.), lifestyle and ethics, āsana theory, anatomy and physiology, and teaching methodology
4 weeks intensive study including 2 weeks practicum in the mornings
*Please arrive the day before your course begins and depart the day after your course ends (no extra charge).
*You may join outside these times.
*Our teacher certification classes are held during the first three weeks of each month (1st-21st). The fourth week of the month (22nd-28th) you are welcome to stay on to deepen your practice, study, and integrate at the standard weekly rate. There will be only one long morning class.
For 2 people (shared room): Course fees $1600 + $290 (room) + $390 (food) = $2280 per couple
For 2 people (separate rooms): Course fees $1900 + $390 (room) + $390 (food) = $2680 per couple
*Please note all prices are in USD
300hr Yoga Alliance® Tantra Yoga Teacher Training Course
If you already have a Yoga Alliance® 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher™ certification, please apply for 300 hours training to obtain a Yoga Alliance® 300 hour Registered Yoga Teacher™ qualification with Shri Kali Ashram.
300hr Teacher Training Course Dates:
Mar. 1st - Apr. 21st, 2020
Apr. 1st - May 21st, 2020
May 1st - Jun. 21st, 2020
Jun. 1st - July 21st, 2020
July 1st - Aug. 21st, 2020
Aug. 1st - Sep. 21st, 2020
Sep. 1st - Oct. 21st, 2020
Oct. 1st - Nov. 21st, 2020
Nov. 1st - Dec. 21st, 2020
Dec. 1st - Jan. 21st, 2021
Jan. 1st - Feb. 21st, 2021
Feb. 1st - Mar. 21st, 2021
Mar. 1st - Apr. 21st, 2021
Apr. 1st - May 21st, 2021
May 1st - Jun. 21st, 2021
Jun. 1st - July 21st, 2021
July 1st - Aug. 21st, 2021
Aug. 1st - Sep. 21st, 2021
Sep. 1st - Oct. 21st, 2021
Oct. 1st - Nov. 21st, 2021
Nov. 1st - Dec. 21st, 2021
6 or 8 weeks intensive study as per your schedule.
*Please arrive the day before your course begins and depart the day after your course ends (no extra charge).
*You may join outside these times.
*Our teacher certification classes are held during the first three weeks of each month (1st-21st). The fourth week of the month (22nd-28th) you are welcome to stay on to deepen your practice, study, and integrate at your weekly rate. There will be only one long morning class.
300hr Teacher Training Course Fees:
For 1 person 6 weeks: Course fee $1600 + $293 (room) + $293 (food)= $2186
For 1 person 8 weeks: Course fee $1600 + $390 (room) + $390 (food)= $2380
For 2 people (shared room) 6 weeks: Course fees $2700 + $435 (room) + $585 (food) = $3720 per couple
For 2 people (shared room) 8 weeks: Course fees $2700 + $580 (room) + $780 (food) = $4060 per couple
For 2 people (separate rooms) 6 weeks: Course fees $3000 + $585 (room) + $585 (food) = $4170 per couple
For 2 people (separate rooms) 8 weeks: Course fees $3000 + $780 (room) + $780 (food) = $4560 per couple
*Please note all prices are in USD
500hr Yoga Alliance® Tantra Yoga Teacher Training Course
Twice weekly prāṇāyāma, bandhas and vyāyāma (supportive practice) yoga classes
Daily Āyurvedic walking massage instruction and guided practice (receiving and giving) to prepare the body for āsana practice—45 minutes a day
Weekly evening puja/goddess worship (tantric mantras, mudrās, offering and meditation)
Twice weekly evening Sanskrit: kirtan/chanting with Sanskrit translation and introduction to Sanskrit language
Three lectures a week covering psychology and sociology for yoga teachers to understand their students and also enhance their own personal growth in relevance to Tantra Yoga; spiritual cultures of the world; the modern understanding of tantra/yoga and the traditional tantric/yogic philosophy (Trika, kuṇḍalinī, Shaivism, Vaishnavism, etc.), lifestyle and ethics, āsana theory, anatomy and physiology, and teaching methodology
In-depth study of the science of Tantra Yoga looking deeper into the traditional aspects
10 or 12 weeks intensive study as per your schedule including 5-6 weeks teaching practicum
Explore many topics in the spiritual sciences including: Shaiva-Shakta philosophy, Shaiva-Shakta Tantra with authentic mantra and yantra ritual meditation (in the Trika or Kashmiri Shaivism and Vaishnava systems), chakras and the science of kuṇḍalinī and sexual control (average learning time of a year), left-hand and right-hand Tantras, advanced Sanskrit, and deeper understanding of Āyurvedic Walking Massage including marma points
Includes Yoga Alliance® 500hr Registered Yoga Teacher™ qualification if you complete the hours
Individualized program according to your focus with instruction by the Guru
For 2 people (shared room): Course fees $9276 + $3480 (room) + $4680 (food) = $17436 per couple
For 2 people (separate rooms): Course fees $9576 + $4680 (room) + $4680 (food) = $18936 per couple
*Please note all prices are in USD
*You may join anytime. But it is recommended to arrive the day before the 1st of any month to start the morning of the 1st.
All ashram lodging includes a spacious private room with private bathroom. Our residential buildings have large balconies, tree-shaded gardens, and free high-speed wi-fi Internet. The ashram's food and lodging is non-for-profit. If you wish to use the Internet, please bring a laptop or tablet with universal powerpoint. Sheets and yoga mats are supplied; please bring a blanket for chilly nights in winter. We recommend you purchase our books from Amazon.com Shri Kali Publications. These books are also available for purchase in photocopy form at the ashram. We also lend books on all subjects. Your course fee includes all course materials.
Shri Kali Ashram is family friendly. If you are travelling with children, we can arrange for a nanny during classes. Children under 5 years old eat and board for free. Children 6-12 years old are half the amount of food and board as an adult. If you wish to convert from $US to € at the current daily rate, please use this converter XE Currency Converter. Please contact us by email for more information.
Shri Kali Ashram teaches that Yoga is a science, not a sport or a game. Yoga by its nature never teaches competition. Competition means that one is comparing and contrasting to external measures. Yoga instills
integration, enrichment and incomparable inner strength. With these qualities, yogis master life. Mastery gives fulfillment and fulfillment stops one from dependence on the external.
