Storia del KRI
Fin dall’inizio, il Kundalini Research Institute (KRI) ha deciso di rendere il Kundalini Yoga il più accessibile a quante più persone possibile in tutto il mondo. Crediamo nella gioia della comunità e nel potere di trasformazione dei nostri insegnamenti per portare un cambiamento positivo a noi stessi e al nostro mondo. Abbiamo raggiunto questo obiettivo attraverso:
- La creazione di programmi di formazione per insegnanti
- Sviluppare e formare fantastici Teacher Trainer in oltre 60 paesi
- Pubblicazione di libri e manuali
- Mettere a disposizione documenti di ricerca sugli effetti biomedici del Kundalini Yoga e della meditazione
Ma la cosa più sorprendente del KRI è che tutti i nostri successi ed espansioni sono stati guidati da persone che si dedicano al servizio disinteressato e al miglioramento degli individui e delle comunità in tutto il mondo attraverso questa pratica. Il KRI è veramente la manifestazione delle preghiere e degli sforzi della comunità.
Per decenni, le nostre pratiche yoga e spirituali hanno arricchito e guidato la vita di innumerevoli persone in tutto il mondo. Questi insegnamenti yogici e spirituali, che vengono praticati da centinaia di migliaia di persone in ashram, scuole, università, ospedali, studi e case in più di 100 paesi in tutto il mondo, sono stati condivisi da migliaia di leader spirituali, ricercatori e certificati istruttori e insegnanti di yoga.
Quest’anno celebriamo i 50 anni di questo lavoro d’amore. Vogliamo riconoscere la nostra storia, i nostri trionfi e le sfide che abbiamo affrontato.
Più che mai, le persone in tutto il mondo cercano il benessere: fisico, mentale, emotivo e spirituale. La meditazione si sta rivelando uno strumento mondiale per la salute e il benessere generale. Gli insegnanti e i materiali certificati del Kundalini Research Institute sono un modo efficiente per portare meditazione e yoga a molte persone. Come KRI, ci impegniamo a promuovere una comunità inclusiva, propositiva e duratura che consentirà alle future generazioni di leader spirituali, insegnanti e formatori di yoga e volontari di continuare a condividere con il mondo l’esperienza edificante del Kundalini Yoga e della meditazione.
Siamo più forti nella comunità. Tutti possiamo creare un futuro più luminoso usando queste pratiche per diventare più consapevoli di noi stessi, del nostro impatto sulle persone che ci circondano e della nostra profonda interconnessione con Madre Terra e tutta la vita su di essa. Questo a sua volta ci aiuta a “presentarsi” meglio nelle nostre famiglie, nei luoghi di lavoro e nelle comunità. Le nostre azioni, il nostro impatto positivo sugli individui e sulle comunità, ci definiscono.
Ti invitiamo a saperne di più sui nostri risultati leggendo la nostra cronologia qui sotto. Ti invitiamo anche a far parte della nostra comunità. Nessuna di questa storia sarebbe potuta accadere senza la dedizione e il duro lavoro di innumerevoli volontari. La maggior parte dello sviluppo dei programmi di formazione degli insegnanti del KRI è stato svolto da comitati di volontari motivati dal profondo desiderio di condividere questi insegnamenti con quante più persone possibile. Questa stessa passione e spinta a condividere queste tecniche di yoga e meditazione di grande impatto sono alla base di tutto ciò che fa KRI. KRI non è un’organizzazione: è una comunità di migliaia di persone in tutto il mondo.
Tieni presente che abbiamo fatto del nostro meglio per compilare le pietre miliari seguenti. Se ritieni che ci sia sfuggito qualcosa, un fatto errato o se hai una foto o una storia che vorresti vedere aggiunta, invia un’e-mail ad [email protected] !
Cronologia del KRI
KRI History
1968
Set 1968
Yogi Bhajan landed in Toronto from India in 1968. After a few months, he got invited to Los Angeles, CA where he began teaching his first public classes. No record or transcript exists for his class – given in the Alhambra YMCA. (Photos courtesy of Ron Baird) Click and swipe on the image to see more images.
1969
Giu 1969
The first 3HO Summer Solstice celebration was held at the Aspen Valley north of Espanola near Pilar – at the Hog Farm.
1970
Set 1970
Yogi Bhajan began teaching White Tantric Yoga in Los Angeles, CA, USA.
1971
Dic 1971
Kriyas were written up in a magazine titled “Beads of Truth”. The first publication came out in 1971 and the last edition was published in Summer of 1991.
1972
Gen 1972
The first installments of this magazine appeared in 1972 – 1973. Volumes 4 & 5 (a combined issue) of this Journal became the core of the classic yoga manual Kundalini Yoga: Sadhana Guidelines.
Feb 1972
MSS Gurucharan Singh (a volunteer and KRI’s first Director) and Yogi Bhajan founded KRI in 1972 and held the vision for KRI in the early 1970’s, while the team worked to manifest that shared vision, at Guru Gobind Singh Shakti Sadan, the Pomona, CA ashram. A different Gurucharan Singh (who is a current board member of KRI) was also a founding member of KRI.
1974
Gen 1974
From the introduction of this classic, must-have manual for all Kundalini Yogis – “Sadhana brings us into an intimate alignment with the reality of who we are: as a creature of the Creator and as a human being. This manual exists to serve you and to help you uplift yourself and others. It is designed for both the new and the experienced student. It focuses on the essential practice of Kundalini Yoga.”
1976
Gen 1976
From the introduction of this book – “The power of the spoken word is the most wonderful gift given to human beings. Through it, relationships are made and broken, knowledge is transmitted, and consciousness is changed. When you speak, the sound and rhythm of your words express your state of consciousness. When you repeat out loud the words of enlightened human beings, you enlighten your own consciousness – just by repeating them.”
1978
Gen 1978
First ever Teacher Training program led by Tarn Taran Singh & Kaur in Hamburg Germany, this was not a KRI certified course. Those were still almost 20 years away!
1980
Gen 1980
Dharam Singh Khalsa begins videotaping Yogi Bhajan’s Los Angeles classes. Siri Ved Singh Khalsa continued to travel with Yogi Bhajan recording, in audio and later in video, his classes and courses in the United States and throughout the world. Transcribing took place for many years by students during Khalsa Women’s Training Camp and at 3HO Solstice gatherings. These lectures were edited and published by KRI.
1981
Set 1981
While the Library of Teachings website has some earlier videos of community events, this is the first video recording of Yogi Bhajan teaching that we have.” From “While the Library of Teachings website has some earlier videos of community events, the first video recording of Yogi Bhajan teachings.
1984
Dic 1984
At the original site of the European Yoga Festival in Loches, France. Pictured in this photo, from left to right, are: Guru Jagat Kaur (Amsterdam), Karta Singh (France), Guru Jagat Singh (Amsterdam), Guru Meher Singh (Rome), Gurudass Kaur (Barcelona), Guru Sangat Singh (Berlin), Guru Das Singh (Barcelona), Tarn Taran Singh (Hamburg), Kartar Singh (London), Guru Hans Singh (Paris)
1987
Gen 1987
By the early 1990s, demand for Yogi Bhajan’s teachings grew exponentially. Teacher Training programs began to be taught around the world, but were not standardized. Thus a need to unify all Teacher Training programs into a single, global school arose.
Feb 1987
First White Tantric Yoga® course done with video.
1988
Gen 1988
Yogi Bhajan declaration that there should be a single standardized International Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training that should “stand up in a court of law”. And he outlined, very roughly, the three levels of instructor, practitioner, and teacher.
1989
Gen 1989
Satya Singh from Hamburg compiled/authored the manual. This became one of the reference books used to compile KRI’s first Aquarian Teacher textbook.
1990
Gen 1990
Dr Sat Kirpal Kaur was the CEO of KRI focusing on reviewing the teachings of Yogi Bhajan. She also was the Managing editor of the Khalsa Women’s Training manuals that were produced after each camp in Espanola, NM.
1992
Gen 1992
In 1992 the initial IKYTA teacher training advisory board was formed with a global team of trainers. This international team consisted of Nam Kaur, Satya Singh, Nirvair Singh, Hari Charn Kaur, Tarn Taran Singh, Gurudass Singh, Guru Raj Kaur, Karta Singh, Tarn Taran Kaur, and Gurucharan Singh. This team was given the directive by Yogi Bhajan to create an International Teacher Training Program with three levels. Many of the trainers on this team already had their own teacher training programs in their countries. This team met twice a year for three years to create the three levels of Teacher Training.
1995
1996
Gen 1996
The first edition of The Aquarian Teacher (the textbook for the KRI Level One teacher training programs) was published in 1996, with Guru Raj Kaur as the Managing Editor.
Gen 1996
In 1996 The Aquarian Trainer Academy was established by Hari Charn to establish a community of trainers and a step by step system to develop skills and competencies. In the beginning there were about 75 recognized trainers in North America, South America and Europe, and maybe 50 active TT programs annually. As of 2022, we have held teacher trainings in 72 different countries, have certified teachers in 122 countries, and close to a 1000 Teacher Trainers worldwide.
1997
Feb 1997
The concept for transcribing the entirety of Yogi Bhajan’s lectures resulted in a business established in Bangalore, India under the direction of Satsimran Kaur, a member of Yogi Bhajan’s staff. The first employee hired was Vijayalakshmi who came on board as a transcriptionist. She has stayed with the project for more than 25 years and continues to help manage information for the website. The Bangalore office employed up to 10 people at a time who worked shifts around the clock in order to maximize efficiency.
Mar 1997
From the introduction of this book – “This is a collection of teachings from Yogi Bhajan’s Masters Touch courses, in which he explains the path of the Teacher, with compassion and a practical sense of the challenges of daily life. Yogi Bhajan brings a world view and scope of awareness, offering unique insights into the human character.”
1998
Gen 1998
Held in Espanola NM, USA at the summer solstice celebration with 35 trainers in attendance. This grew over time to eventually having trainer Forums in the US, Europe, China, Mexico, Australia, Taiwan, Chile, and Brazil
Feb 1998
From the introduction of this book – “While many meditation and philosophy books talk about the need to master your mind, this book provides practical methods to show you how it’s done. Discover a yogic approach to consciousness and psychology rooted in the teachings of Kundalini Yoga Master Yogi Bhajan, Ph.D. The lectures compiled on this book provide a practical approach to the Science of Humanology, and encourage you to meditate to enlist your mind as your friend and servant rather than your master.” Compiled by Gurucharan Singh Khalsa, PhD
2001
Giu 2001
In the early 2000s the IKYTA teacher training advisory board morphed into the Teacher Training Executive Committee (TTEC) under the direction of Nam Kaur and Hari Charn Kaur, to launch the Global Level 1 Teacher Training. The chairperson of TTEC was Tarn Tarn Singh, with the help of many global trainers including but not limited to: Europe – Karta Singh, Satya Singh, Gurudass Singh; USA Hari Charn Kaur, Deva Kaur, Gurucharan Singh, Nirvair Singh. Canada – Guru Raj Kaur, Latin America – Pritam Pal Singh, Gian Kaur, Subagh Kaur, and Asia – Sunder Singh Some of the other, early TTEC regulars included: Sangeet Kaur (AZ), MSS Krishna (LA) Jivan Joti, Kirn K, Dr Hari Simran Singh, Sat Jivan Singh. TTEC began meeting at the home of the Tarn Taran’s. They stopped sitting at tables, but sat in a circle on the floor. Intention was set to be self-governing, inclusive, transparent, and respectful. Membership was open to whoever wanted to come.
2002
Feb 2002
Sunder Singh brings the first KRI certification teacher training course to Asia.
Mar 2002
Krishna Kaur brings the first KRI certification teacher training course to West Africa.
2003
Gen 2003
Of course the early students were creative and used all kinds of training materials! But the first full and official translation of the Level One Teacher Training manual, The Aquarian Teacher, was the German version published in 2003. Then a Spanish version followed in 2007. As of 2022, the manual has been translated into 11 additional languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Turkish (only the manual), with 3 more being worked on (Estonian, Finish, and Greek).
2004
Ott 2004
For decades Yogi Bhajan had tried to prepare his students for his eventual, and inevitable passing. This transition was a major one for KRI, a step towards focusing more on sharing the vast body of teachings than on the man who first shared them with our community.
2006
Gen 2006
Sunder Singh brings the 1st KRI certification teacher training program to China.
Giu 2006
The first Level Two Authentic Relationship course was launched in Española, NM. MSS Gurucharan Singh wrote the original Level 2 with the support of: the following people: Nirvair Singh, Hari Kaur, Tarn Taran Singh, Tarn Taran Kaur, Guruka Singh, Shakti Parwha Kaur, Hari Jot Kaur, Gurucharan Kaur, Guru Raj Kaur, Sat Purkh Kaur, Kirpal Singh, Jivan Joti Kaur, Ek Ong Kaar Kaur, Deva Kaur, Satya Kaur, Hari Charn Kaur, Tej Kaur, Dharam Singh, Sarb Jit Kaur, Nam Kaur, and Jaijot Kaur.
Lug 2006
Between 2006 and 2009, MSS Gurucharan Singh (with a lot of support and contributions by many others!) wrote the original Level 2 Manuals. Contributors to the final Conscious Communication manual included: Tarn Taran Kaur, Nirvair Singh, Guruka Singh, Gurucharan Kaur, Sat Purkh Kaur, Sarbjit Kaur, Guru Raj Kaur, Shakti Parwha Kaur, Nam Kaur, Jivan Joti Kaur, Guru Karam Kaur, Deva Kaur, Satya Kaur, Amrit Singh, Tarn Taran Singh, Hari Charn Kaur, and Jaijot Kaur.
Ott 2006
The first Level Two Mind and Meditation course was launched in Austin, Texas. The principal writer and course designer was Gurucharan Singh. He was supported by the following people: Nirvair Singh, Shakti Parwha Kaur, Guru Raj Kaur, Sat Purkh Kaur, Satya Singh, Nirvair Singh, Tarn Taran Singh, Tarn Taran Kaur, Guru Raj Kaur, Dharma Kaur, Satya Kaur, Gurudass Singh, Karta Singh, Gurucharan Kaur, Gurudarshan Kaur, and Guru Atma Kaur.
2007
Nov 2007
The first Level Lifestyles and Life Cycles course was launched in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico. The principal writer and course designer was Gurucharan Singh. He was supported by the following people: Karta Purkh Singh, Jiva Joti Kaur, Sangeet Kaur, Nirvair Singh, Shakti Parwha Kaur, Guru Raj Kaur, Sat Purkh Kaur, Tarn Taran Kaur, Jai Jeet Sangeet Kaur, and Gurucharan Kaur.
2008
Feb 2008
The first Level Two Vitality and Stress course was launched in Golden Bridge, Los Angeles. The principal writer and course designer was Gurucharan Singh. He was supported by the following people: Karta Purkh Singh, Shakti Parwha Kaur, Guru Raj Kaur, Sat Purkh Kaur, Devi Dyal Kaur, Jai Jeet Sangeet Kaur, and Siri Neel Kaur.
2009
Gen 2009
Dr. Sat Bir is still in this role in 2022, and is now collaborating with a broad Research Advisory Committee.
Feb 2009
Over 6,500 lectures on old magnetic media (audio and video cassettes and video tapes) began being archived, preserved, cleaned up, and digitized.
2011
Gen 2011
From the introduction of this book – “This incredible book is a vast collection of these unique techniques in the tradition of Kundalini Yoga. It gives you a powerful tool to heal the pain and overcome the obstacles which keep you from living your best – so you can be life-awakened, rejuvenated, and present to your true purpose.”
2012
Gen 2012
From the Foreword of this amazing book written by Dr. Gurucharan Singh Khalsa – “You have probably already begun the journey into meditation that this book describes. As you discover how to live a creative, meaningful human life, you may find that some lessons are pleasurable, some are painful, and some take long roundabout detours. As you read this book, realize that you are entering a special moment in your life, a rare chance to learn the very lessons you’ve been looking for all along, for here you have an opportunity to benefit directly from wisdom that has accumulated over thousands of years.”
Nov 2012
As the project of developing a searchable database evolved. Joti Software came on the scene to sculpt and refine the final project. After several months of programming new features and streamlining the administrative capabilities of the website, the Beta Test of The Yogi Bhajan Library of Teachings® rolled out in August 2013. A volunteer team of longtime students and Kundalini Yoga teachers signed on to shake out the “bugs” and see for themselves the culmination of nearly four decades of dedication to preserving the technology shared by Yogi Bhajan. Visit the Library of Teachings: https://www.libraryofteachings.com/
2014
2015
Giu 2015
The first Level 3 Teacher Training gathering, kicking off the launch of the Level 3 teacher training program, was held in Española in the summer of 2015.
Lug 2015
Just before the European Yoga Festival, the Level 3 teacher training program was launched in Europe in July 2015.
2019
Giu 2019
Driven by Deva Kaur, with input on the direction from TTEC, this course was completely revised and taught in Espanola. This pilot course went well, and lessons learned were incorporated into the 2021 version of Vitality and Stress. A similar redo of the other 4 modules that comprise the 300hr Level 2 teacher training is planned, with Lifecycles and Lifestyles due to be addressed beginning in 2022.
2020
Feb 2020
Taught in Spanish and in Portuguese, the Level 3 teacher training program came to South America in early 2020.
Ago 2020
Sixteen years after Yogi Bhajan’s death, a number of individuals came forward and reported being harmed by him. In response to those allegations, an independent group known as An Olive Branch was engaged to collect and assess the reports of harm and statements of support about Yogi Bhajan.
2021
Nov 2021
Taught entirely in Chinese, with participants from both mainland China and Taiwan, the largely self-directed Level 3 program was made accessible to many more teachers.
2022
Feb 2022
50 years of sharing and preserving the accuracy of the teachings of Yogi
Apr 2022
With a purpose to bring Kundalini Yoga to resilient and underrepresented populations, KRI is very pleased to be launching this program. Any KRI certified teacher around the world can apply to receive a grant to support work to expand the reach of Kundalini Yoga.
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