From the beginning, any complaint about a Kundalini Yoga teacher was personally addressed by Yogi Bhajan.
From the beginning, any complaint about a Kundalini Yoga teacher was personally addressed by Yogi Bhajan.
Serving as a resource for Yogi Bhajan’s teachings, KRI launched its first publication, The Journal of Science and Consciousness. A standardized methodology for training teachers and awarding certification started in 1996, with KRI’s Aquarian Trainer Academy.
IKYTA began serving Kundalini Yoga teachers through programs, resources, benefits, and educational offerings.
Led by Guruka Kaur, a formal process to receive and address complaints began. Under her leadership the IKYTA ethics office focused on helping people and protecting and educating our communities.
A formal Complaint Procedure was established. All decisions in an EPS complaint procedure were now made by an adhoc EPS committee of at least 5 members.
Developed by a team of Kundalini Yoga trainers led by Guruka Kaur, the first Code of Ethics for Kundalini Yoga Teachers was established.
The Office of Ethics & Professional Standards and Conscious Conflict Resolution (EPS) moved to 3HO.
A motion was approved by the SSSC Board of Trustees to establish this new Office of the SSSC. Championed by Guruka Kaur, the move allowed the SSSC Office of EPS to serve the Sikh Dharma Ministry and all of the SSSC nonprofits.
Envisioning ethical guidelines for the entire community, EPS collaborated with teachers and trainers to establish the 10 Rights of a Kundalini Yoga Student as a message to students about their rights.
This international and diverse body, comprising at least 16 KRI teacher trainers and/or SDI ministers, was formed to adjudicate complaints with greater cultural sensitivity and variety of perspectives.
Siri Ved Kaur becomes the new EPS Executive Director with Guruka Kaur’s retirement. Her expertise contributed to the upgrade of information management systems and policies and procedures for EPS and the EPS Global Ethics Commission.
The EPS Ethics & Anti-Harassment Training was developed over a span of three-plus years, led by Guruka Kaur, Dr. Krishna Kaur and Siri Ved Kaur, with the assistance of SatShabad Kaur, Japa Kaur, and others. This comprehensive online course was rolled out in 2023 for SSSC Board & staff, Legacy Non Profit Boards & staff, KRI certified Kundalini Yoga teachers & trainer, and SDI ministers.
Manjot Singh Khalsa became the new Executive Director for EPS with Siri Ved Kaur’s retirement. Manjot previously served on the EPS Grievance Enquiry Lead and on the Global Ethics Commission. Growth initiatives under his leadership include Restorative Justice Encounter Process and Child Safeguarding Protocol.