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Spiritual Warrior 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training

Established 2025

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Yoga Farm Ithaca

509 North Meadow Street, Ithaca, NY, USA

Ithaca, NY

Purpose

Spiritual Warrior teachers are modern, trauma-informed educators who guide students through a unique synthesis of Kundalini yoga, Ayurveda, the Enneagram, and Lunar cycles.

What to expect

This program is for yoga teachers, healers, therapists, and educators who are ready to deepen their studies and expand their knowledge. Designed for those who have completed their 200-hour training and want more, this course will help you become an advanced spiritual practitioner. This program is a 7-month, live online training designed to be powerful yet flexible, with live classes offered three times a week and replays available. You'll have Indefinite access to training materials and all class replays for Graduates to weekly Zoom office hours with lead educators for Q&A.

Style/Lineage

Although we acknowledge the breadth of knowledge of Yogi Bhajan and what he brought to the world, in this school we recognize that the roots of Kundalini Practices (Laya Yoga and Kriya Yoga), go far deeper than his lineage. It is our assertion and intention that students learn to tap into the inner light and power. This is a ‘Guru Free’ teacher training. Students are encouraged to bring in their own spiritual traditions and teach from a space that is authentic to them. It is vitally important that as yoga practitioners and teachers, we acknowledge that experiential learning, embodied practice and using our own inner guidance system is far more efficient than following a strict doctrine.

Additional Information

Required Texts: - Essential Kundalini by Karena Virginia - Enlightened Bodies by Nirmal Lumpkin and Japa Kaur Khalsa - Healing Your Relationship with Food - The Ayurveda Answer by Meena Puri - Headstart for Happiness by Lynn Roulo - The Living Gita by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Core competencies

By the end of this program, graduates will be able to…

General Knowledge

Articulate the historical, philosophical, and spiritual foundations of Kundalini Yoga, including kriya, mantra, meditation, and subtle‑body systems (chakras, nadis, ten bodies).
Integrate Western anatomy with subtle-body knowledge, Ayurveda, and lunar/seasonal principles to support safe, mindful practice.
Explain archetypal personality systems and their application in personal growth, student observation, and teaching strategies.
Understand trauma-informed, inclusive, and culturally sensitive approaches to yoga teaching.

Professional Knowledge

Demonstrate ethical, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed professional practices in teaching and community engagement.
Plan and deliver workshops, classes, and rituals that integrate Kundalini Yoga, mantra, pranayama, meditation, Ayurveda, lunar/seasonal cycles, and Enneagram principles.
Build sustainable offerings, online or in-person, that serve communities while reflecting personal and professional values.

Practice Skills

Maintain a consistent and evolving Kundalini Yoga practice, including kriya, pranayama, meditation, and mantra, while reflecting on self-awareness, embodiment, and energetic growth.
Incorporate Ayurvedic principles, seasonal/lunar cycles, and conscious lifestyle choices into daily practice for holistic well-being.
Embody the “Spiritual Warrior” archetype—demonstrating inner strength, resilience, awareness, and the ability to navigate life with conscious presence.

Teaching Skills

Lead advanced Kundalini Yoga classes, kriyas, meditations, pranayama, mantra, and rituals, online or in-person, with confidence and clarity.
Adapt teaching to diverse student populations using trauma-informed cueing, accessible modifications, and inclusive practices.
Facilitate transformational experiences that support student self-awareness, empowerment, spiritual insight, and embodiment.
Integrate reflective teaching, community engagement, and ethical leadership into class design and delivery.

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Program Emphasis

Evaluation methods

Program evaluations

Written exam
Teaching evaluation
Special project

You’ll submit a total of three reflective exams and two practice teaching demo videos. All assignments are designed to reinforce and demonstrate learning, and we’ll guide you every step of the way. If for some reason you’re struggling with an assignment, an instructor or TA will work with you to ensure your success.