BOLSTERING THE FLOWERING

OF OUR TRUE NATURE

SVADHARMA

AARUNYA YOGA SCHOOL [2017] + AMERICAN YOGA COUNCIL

ABOUT THE AARUNYA SVADHARMA MENTORSHIP

It has been my experience that the process of Yoga is a little bit like flowering. Many of us come to the practice seeking something - more space, more connection, less pain, less fear. Only to realize that the resources we seek are already there, like a reservoir of insight, waiting to be witnessed. In Aarunya Yoga School’s integrative and specialty Level 1 Svadharma Mentorship, we focus on fostering skillful teaching artistry in the field of Trauma Informed Yogic Somatics & Psychology. This program integrates contemporary approaches to trauma healing with the timeless wisdom of Yogic thought and practice. Designed for the serious practitioner and teacher who wishes to focus on transforming suffering into understanding in themselves, individuals, and the global moving body.

Ideal for practitioners who Are…

  • Sensitive

    The Aarunya Yoga pedagogy is designed by and for neurodivergent and disabled practitioners as well as for folks who identify as highly sensitive.

  • Creative

    The Aarunya Yoga pedagogy is designed by and for professional artists and folks who have established creative practices.

  • Equity-Minded

    The Aarunya Yoga pedagogy is designed by and for individuals who demonstrate a passion and propensity towards social justice.

  • Eco-Conscious

    The Aarunya Yoga pedagogy is designed by and for individuals who demonstrate a passion and propensity towards environmental healing.

INDIVIDUALIZED LEVEL 1 MENTORSHIP

A personalized, hybrid yoga teacher training mentorship combines the flexibility of self-directed study with the depth of individualized guidance. Independent coursework supports reflective integration of the teachings through embodied practice, while one-to-one mentorship offers critical feedback, dialogue, and pedagogical refinement. This balanced model fosters autonomy and accountability, resulting in a rigorous, responsive training experience that supports the development of a confident and authentic yoga teacher. After completing all program requirements, students graduate with a Level 1 Certification through American Yoga Council.

The Curriculum

  • The Svadharma Level 1 Aarunya Yoga Teacher Mentorship is built upon 30 weeks of self-directed home study and practice. Trainees have access to an online portal where each week they are given about 3-7 hours of assigned work. After the initial 30 weeks trainees must attend an in-person residency with Morgan Kulas alongside a small curated cohort of peers. After the in-person residency, all trainees must design and implement a Dharma/Service project in their communities. This project must be approved in advance by Morgan Kulas and be fully implemented as designed. When students complete all requirements, they are eligible to be certified as Level 1 Yoga teachers with Aarunya Yoga School and American Yoga Council.

  • There have been massive ruptures of integrity in the field of Yogic practice and teaching due to the commodification of Yoga Teacher Training programs by Western practitioners. Aarunya Yoga School does not believe that students are owed a Yoga Teacher Training certificate just because they pay a fee. All graduates must demonstrate an aptitude for and sincere commitment to teaching and leading in their communities. American Yoga Council has developed a new framework for Teacher Trainings that aligns with these values. Which is to say, we reserve the right not to certify students who do not fulfill all requirements. Aarunya Yoga School is not a business or a brand, it is a body of work and we have high expectations of all of our graduates.

  • In the initial 30 weeks of mentorship, trainees will be assigned about 3-7 hours of home study and practice. The curriculum is delivered in an array of mediums from readings to video and audio practices to writing and creative assignments. In this wave of the training students develop their understanding of the philosophical, theoretical, and psychological foundations of the Aarunya Yoga pedagogy.

  • Trainees meet Morgan either in person or online via Zoom once a month for a check in and advising session.

  • When the 30 weeks of home practice are complete and skillfully integrated, students are invited to attend an in-person residency in New Mexico with Morgan Kulas and guest artists and teachers. Please note that Aarunya Yoga School does not cover travel, food, or lodging expenses for this residency. However we do make it as affordable as possible.

  • Trainees may not graduate from their mentorship until they have designed and implemented a service project directed towards a community they are committed to serving as a Yoga teacher. While there is space for a lot of flexibility and creativity in the crafting of this project, many students struggle to commit. All students who want to graduate with the school are required to see their Dharma project through to its fully intended expression. This is the most important demonstration of a commitment to being a Yoga Teacher. This project is not about you, the teacher, it is about who you intend to serve, why, and how.

  • "As A Teacher, Morgan's Offerings Are A Transmission, Reflecting Her Inner Work, That Become An Accessible And Safe Entry Point For Students To Explore And Experience The Intangible And Dually To Engage In A Method Of Self-Discovery."

    — J.W.

  • "You Were A Guiding Light For My Budding Practice And A Nurturing Influence For My Seeking Soul And Mind. You Made Me Look At Myself And Helped Me Have A Greater Appreciation Of Who I Am."

    — A.L.

  • "Morgan's explanations, juxtapositions & invitations for movement allow me to go beyond the physical, to allow my movement to originate from the invisible deep, inviting me to belong in a world that is so solid yet so free."

    — K.H.

Get in Touch

We are currently accepting inquiries for our 2026 mentorship cycles. This is a personalized experience, so please reach out here for more information and to get in touch. Tuition is agreed upon based on each students financial and life circumstances.