FACULTY

Guru Dharam Khalsa BAcC RCHM CYT

www.kundalinimedicine.com

School Director, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Yoga Philosophy, Frameworks for Health and Disharmony, Energetic Anatomy, Clinical Practice, Group Supervision, Lead Teacher for KM 1-6

Guru Dharam has been teaching yoga for 40 years. In 1988, after qualifying with a diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine, he founded the Lotus Healing Centre, a holistic practice incorporating Kundalini Yoga Therapy and TCM. He served as the Vice Principal of the London Academy of Oriental Medicine from 1988-1996. His formal qualifications have been complemented by intensive postgraduate interdisciplinary study of indigenous healing; Kabbalah, Meso-American Shamanic Dreaming, West African healing practice, White Lotus healing, Black Hat Feng Shui and the Red Thread empowerments. In 1996, Guru Dharam founded the International School of Kundalini Yoga (i-SKY) in the UK with Darryl O’Keeffe, with the mission of teaching people to become yoga teachers. I-SKY has since grown into a global network of teacher trainings. Guru Dharam and Darryl also co-authored the book The Kundalini Yoga Experience. Guru Dharam is the School Director of the Sacred Yoga Therapy Training (formerly Kundalini Medicine), which he founded in 2007 as a safe, effective and therapeutic complement to the mechanics of western medical practice. Sacred Yoga Therapy is informed by his 40 years experience of helping to empower many thousands of people toward a healthier and happier life.

Siri Sat Kaur BFA CYT C-IAYT 

www.kundaliniyatras.com

Program Director, Asana, Posture & Alignment, Energetic Anatomy, Women’s Teachings, Mentor

Siri Sat Kaur is a Kundalini Yoga Teacher Trainer with a specialty in Posture and Alignment. Her teaching is enhanced by her background as a professional dancer and choreographer, along with an extensive study of Hatha Yoga. Siri Sat offers an elegant and precise approach to the teachings of Kundalini Yoga and is known for her warmth and humor. She believes everyone can learn yoga, heal and expand their awareness in this lifetime. Her longstanding therapeutic practice is informed by qualifications in Sat Nam Rasayan and other forms of energetic healing. Siri Sat is the founder of Kundalini Yatras, an initiative devoted to the presentation of yoga and meditation immersions in sacred locations. 

Kathy Haridev Latham BA/MS CYT C-IAYT 

Program Administrator, Yoga Research, Supporting Teacher for KM 1-6, Mentor 

Kathy Haridev Latham is a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher & teacher trainer, yoga therapist and Sat Nam Rasayan practitioner based in Oslo. With an inclusive and joyful approach, she has taught yoga to a wide range of populations, including children, seniors, pregnant women and veterans. In addition to Kundalini Yoga, Haridev is certified in Relax and Renew Restorative Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, YOGA for Youth and in aromatherapy. Complementing her yoga therapy degree with Kundalini Medicine, she has foundational training in yoga therapy with Prema Yoga. Haridev has years of experience studying and teaching multiple folk and esoteric traditions. She holds a Bachelors in Sociology and a master’s degree in Applied Social Research, which includes training in both qualitative and quantitative methods of research. 

Bernadette Devine - Paramananda RGN BSc [Hons] MSc MA RGN BSc [Hons] ARTT Cl. Hyp. CYT

Biomedical Foundations, Professional Practice & Personal Development, Mentor

Bernadette Devine is an experienced international psychotherapy practitioner, executive coach and yoga therapist, with extensive research, publication and practice experience in the fields of eating disorders, mental health wellness and stress, post-traumatic stress disorders, relationship psychotherapy, bereavement, loss and new beginnings and addiction. Bernadette is passionate about psychotherapy and its potential to create meaningful change in individuals experiencing soul trauma. Bernadette has trained to master’s degree level in a number of areas and is also a member of recognised professional associations, works in business consultancy, psychotherapy private practice, and supervises therapists and managers.

Denise Ferguson - Dharmatma BSc Hons Physiotherapy RYT 500

Anatomy & Physiology

Denise started her yogic journey in 1993 and has trained in various styles including Hatha, Ashtanga, Flow Yoga, Children’s, Kundalini Yoga as well as Pilates. She attained her RYT 500 in 2005 with Cambridge School of Yoga and Level 1 and 2 Kundalini Yoga from 2005 – 2010 whilst running two yoga studios. She went on to study physiotherapy, and currently works as an advanced practitioner assessing and diagnosing patients in an NHS GP practice along with running her own private physiotherapy practice and acting as sports trauma physiotherapist to Division One ice hockey team. Denise has further training in hydrotherapy, myofascial release, taping, sports injuries and is one of only 500 physiotherapist prescribers in the UK. Continuing her yogic journey, Denise is a teacher of anatomy and physiology to various schools of yoga and within physiotherapy practise, combining the wisdom of yoga intertwined with anatomical therapy to assist patients on the road to recovery. Denise’s ethos and passions are to enable patients to reach their full potential and happiness in life through correct therapy, support, guidance and education; with specific movements utilising the life skills toolbox of physiotherapy, yoga, meditation, relaxation and lifestyle.

Camilla Lund Elander CYT

Therapeutic Yogawalk/Breathwalk, Supporting Teacher for KM1-6, Mentor

Camilla Lund Elander is a Yoga & meditation teacher, yoga therapist and Breathwalk trainer, based in Sweden. She began teaching Kundalini Yoga in 2006. Camilla teaches a blend of yoga, introducing gentle flows from different holistic traditions. Camilla works with yoga therapeutically through her company Yoga Dimensions. She teaches the Breathwalk/Yogawalk Instructor Course internationally, training others to become Yogawalk Instructors. Camilla has created numerous specialty courses, including “Yoga for the Brain” and “40 days Yogic Rehabilitation, which supports students in starting and keeping a daily practice of yoga and meditation.

Luisa Giugliano - Harpriya Kaur MFA CYT C-IAYT

Group Yoga Therapy, Professional Practice and Personal Development, Mentor

Harpriya is the founder of Dream Hive, A One Room Schoolhouse for the Soul in New York City. Her practice includes yoga therapy for individuals, couples and families with a special interest in working with women throughout the lifecycle. Her practice addresses spiritual, physical, relational and psychological concerns through meditation, heart-to-heart discussion and practices to relieve trauma and make meaningful connections. She is a multi-lineage practitioner who draws from poetry, folk and wisdom traditions to weave intuitive healing encounters. She works as an apprentice with teachers and initiators in traditional chinese medicine, curanderismo, yoga and soul activism. Harpriya facilitates community grief rituals, women's council circles and Interfaith Leadership trainings designed to forge deep connections with what is sacred. For fifteen years she has worked as a teacher of Ashtanga and Kundalini Yoga and has completed advanced training in both. She holds a terminal degree in Poetry and has studied at Smith School for Social Work. 

Joseph Young - Amanbir Singh BSE MSTOM LMT LAc CYT

Anatomy & Physiology, Guest teacher on TCM and Energetic Anatomy, Mentor

Amanbir Singh is a Kundalini Yoga teacher, yoga therapist, herbalist and licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist based in New York City. Known for his sense of humor, music, and extensive knowledge of healing modalities, he offers a fun, direct approach to the dynamics of Kundalini Yoga. Amanbir currently shares his in-depth understanding of energetic and physical anatomy in numerous Kundalini Yoga and yoga therapy trainings worldwide. He holds a Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

Patricia Sullivan - HarPremjeet, Ph.D CYT

Psychology and Development

Patricia is a clinical psychologist who brings an integrative and holistic approach to psychotherapy using a Jungian perspective. She earned her Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Cincinnati in 1995 and has worked with individuals and groups with a wide variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, loss, relationship issues, and existential/spiritual concerns. She interned at Yale University School of Medicine and completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Cincinnati Mental Health Clinic. Patricia has provided therapy, training, and support to hundreds of individuals and groups in clinical, community, and organizational settings.  A dedicated practitioner of meditation and yoga for over 40 years, Patricia has been teaching Kundalini yoga and meditation at studios in the Cincinnati area since 2014. She is a Level 1 Certified Sat Nam Rasayan practitioner and a Level 2 Certified Kundalini yoga instructor. She presently conducts individual therapy sessions with clients using a depth psychology approach, Kundalini yoga, and psychological astrology. Since 2011, she has facilitated a bi-monthly meditation group in the Christian mystical tradition. 

NATALIE DORCHESTER - SARAB JEEWAN CYT

Guest Teacher on Prenatal Influences for Psychology & Development Course 

Natalie is a practicing midwife and highly experienced birth doula who has been working in the field since 2004. She trained with Michel Odent and Liliana Lammers and has worked with them continuously over the years. Based in North London, she has supported hundreds of families through their births. Natalie has trained and worked in multiple disciplines, including couples counseling, body work and energy balance. She studied psychotherapy at the Institute of Psychosynthesis and trained in ITEC massage and breast feeding with BFN. She is a qualified Birth into Being Facilitator and offers preparation for birth courses using this method. Natalie has practised Kundalini Yoga for over 2 decades, qualifying as a teacher in 2008. She teaches pregnancy yoga and mum and baby yoga. Natalie also leads training courses for doulas. She recently graduated and currently works as a midwife.

PAULA HOLLINGS BSC LAC MBACC MSTAT CYT

Guest Teacher on TCM and Point Location, Practicum Mentor

Paula Hollings began her journey with Kundalini Yoga in 2003 when she took her first class with Guru Dharam. She went on to complete Teacher Training and Yoga Therapy Training with i-SKY. Paula’s experiences as a Kundalini Yoga teacher and therapist are informed by her understanding of the Alexander Technique, which she has been teaching since 1988. Through this work, she helps people with a wide range of conditions, such as RSI, scoliosis, back pain, as well as performers and those who are keen to develop more ease and efficiency in movement. Rounding out her healing credentials, in 2017 Paula qualified as a practitioner of classical acupuncture. She brings to all of her work the qualities of patience, humor and contemplative stillness which much travel and 30 years of meditation have given her.

DR. EILEEN KEMETHER - MAHAN PREM MD MA MS RN NP CYT 

Guest teacher on Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Addiction

Dr. Eileen Kemether has been a psychiatrist in private practice in New York City since 1996.  She worked in the neuroanatomy laboratory of Dr. William Byne for 12 years and in the neuroimaging laboratory of Dr. Monte Buchsbaum for 6 years. She has been awarded several foundation grants and an R21 NIH grant to study schizophrenia. She was a Nurse Practitioner for 8 years before going to medical school and also has a master’s degree in Psychology. Eileen has practiced Kundalini Yoga since 2010 and is a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher. She studied yoga therapy with the Kundalini Medicine Yoga Therapy Training.

THOMAS SULLIVAN PH.D. ABPP

Guest Teacher on Psychology and Development

A licensed Psychologist based in Cincinnati, Ohio, since 1993, Tom is board certified in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He completed his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Cincinnati, and his neuropsychology internship at Yale University School of Medicine. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, where he has worked continuously on staff in multiple capacities since 1993. In his private practice, Tom conducts neuropsychological evaluations of children and adults.  He provides independent evaluations for civil and criminal litigations at the federal, state, and local level. He provides concussion management services for professional sports teams in the Cincinnati area, including the Cincinnati Bengals Football Team and FC Cincinnati Soccer Team. Tom teaches and supervises clinical psychology doctoral students from the University of Cincinnati, Xavier University in Cincinnati, and Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. His web site is https://thomassullivanphd.com/

ANJELI NAIR PLACZEK BA [HONS] MA CYT

Colonialism, Cultural Appropriation & Cultural Appreciation

Anjeli’s open and inviting approach to yoga is informed by her deep connection to the provenance of her practice and the land from which it was born. As a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, she incorporates wisdom imparted by elders from her lineage (Kerala, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia) to weave an intersectional practice that embraces everyone. At a young age Anjeli was introduced to mantra and the power of sound to transform the mind, body, and spirit to activate self-awareness and peace. In keeping with the transient nature of life, ebbs and flows of lunar, solar and seasonal cycles are incorporated into her practice connecting the physical with the metaphysical. In addition to yoga, Anjeli is a trained sound healer and practices meditation on silence, mountain (cave) and Buddhist meditation, has studied traditional Baul folk singing and loves classical Carnatic music and dance. Anjeli specialises in material culture with a bachelors and two master’s degrees in design, culture, and practice. She works with museums and in film/television to explore further how our worlds and expected norms are shaped, reflected and motivated.

LINDSEY ROBY MOTR/L, RYT

Guest Teacher on Neurodiversity Inclusion

Lindsey Roby identifies as a Human, and a kundalini yoga teacher some days, a pediatric occupational therapist on other days, and an artist and healer across time. Lindsey "accidentally" found Kundalini Yoga in 2009 while seeking ways to manage stress in graduate school. In 2012, she completed the transformational journey of Kundalini Yoga teacher training with senior teacher trainer, Darshan Kaur Khalsa. Her fascination with healing the whole mind/body/spirit complex led her to deepen her self practice and explore the meditative healing art of Sat Nam Rasayan. She has a master's degree in Occupational Therapy and 10 years of experience working with the pediatric neurodivergent population, as well as with adults. She is trained in Barnes style Myofascial Release and uses this method to support humans and equine patients recovering from physical, mental, and emotional trauma and PTSD.  She has explored many healing arts, but considers her first and primary teachers Nature and Art, and spends free time hiking, rock climbing, biking, horseback riding, and/or creating art. Her teaching reflects a deep fascination with parallels between yogic science and western neuroscience, as well as the healing power of touch, breath, and sound current across populations. She brings a childlike lightheartedness to her work and enjoys learning as much from her students as they learn from her! Lindsey is based in Ashland, Oregon. 

DELIA TARLEA BA LMT CLT RYT

Guest Teacher on Anatomy & Physiology

Delia is a licensed massage therapist, certified lymphedema therapist, Biofield Tuning Practitioner, Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist and a registered Kundalini Yoga and Meditation instructor. She holds a degree in massage therapy from the Swedish Institute, where she also taught Anatomy & Physiology. Her love for the healing arts started with a simple desire to educate, to gather and share knowledge on holistic approaches to wellness into daily life, living more simply and more connected to nature and to our own actions. Her massage work is a combination of traditional Western style treatment (Myofascial release, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Medical, Prenatal Massage), Manual Lymphatic Drainage treatment, Eastern bodywork (Shiatsu) as well as aromatherapy, meditation and yogic breathing techniques. Prior to embarking on her career in massage therapy, she enjoyed a career in IT and Finance and holds a BA in Computer Science.

VEDYA AMRITA BETHEL CYT

Guest Teacher on Ayurveda & BIPOC and Intersectionality

Vedya Amrita Bethel is a Master Colon Therapist, Ayurvedic Counselor, Counseling Hypnotist, and Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher & Trainer. She is the owner of Glowing House, Inc, a wellness experience specializing in guiding individuals to eliminate blocks in their Mind, Body, & Soul to create balance and flow for a healthy, happy, authentic life.

Vedya Amrita has a curiosity for exploring various approaches to living a joyous, liberated life while nurturing students to unleash their own powerful, effervescence, and graceful nature. She is a compassionate, open-hearted, neutral, and easy-going teacher who creates a beautiful space for transformation and healing.

FREDERIC POMMERET -SAT SIRI SINGH MA MT-BC LCAT CYT

Practicum Mentor

Sat Siri Singh has taught Kundalini Yoga in New York City since 2004 and has taught yoga philosophy curriculum in multiple yoga teacher training courses.  He is a certified yoga therapist, Reiki master, Sat Nam Rasayan healer, and has incorporated the healing power of the gong in many of his practices. He holds a master’s degree in music psychotherapy from NYU and is a practicing music psychotherapist.

ANN GIANROOP TRACY MFA CYT C-IAYT

Practicum Mentor

Ann Gianroop Tracy has practiced yoga therapy since 2011, serving clients in NYC, Italy and internationally. She is currently the co-owner of Therapie Lab in Zurich, Switzerland, a holistic healing centre. Her client population ranges from the unborn to elders and she specializes in helping people through the grey areas of life. In addition to her experience as a yoga teacher and therapist, she is an accomplished visual artist. 

BIR KAUR KHALSA RAC RYT

Practicum Mentor

Bir Kaur gives people the courage to get unstuck in their lives physically and emotionally. She helps people find within themselves more vitality, clarity and self-awareness to bring the freedom you desire in all aspects of your life. Bir Kaur has over 20 years of experience in both western and eastern forms of medicine. She is a registered acupuncturist in Ontario, Canada, licensed physiotherapist assistant (Oregon, USA- 2011), IAYT certified yoga therapist, KRI certified Kundalini Yoga instructor, Certified Zero Balancing Practitioner and certified holistic health coach. Bir Kaur also received a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology in 2006.