Kundalini Yoga in the Loop 

Shakta Kaur, E-RYT-500 is a Level 1 and Level 2 Lead Trainer. She is also a graduate of Level 3. Shakta owns Kundalini Yoga in the Loop (KYL), teaches Kundalini Yoga internationally, and is certified to train Breathwalk Instructors (walking meditation). In 1987 she founded Women in Franchising, Inc. (WIF); in 1993 she founded the American Franchisee Association (AFA); from 2004-2008 she served in multiple capacities representing 3HO on the Board of Directors of Yoga Alliance (YA) including Secretary, Chair of the Board and Interim President/CEO.

Tej Karam (Tom Ford) is a certified Level 1 (200-hr) Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Instructor (IKYTA Member) who has been practicing Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan® since 2013 and teaching since 2014. He normally teaches the Wednesday night Kundalini "After Work" Yoga class from 6pm to 7pm and is a regular "third gong" player at both the monthly Gong and Mantra as well as Extreme Gong and Mantra nights. This yogi enjoys all things sound related (especially the symphony), is the proud owner of 2 paiste symphonic gongs, and is passionate about providing LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies with a safe, non-judgmental space where they can practice and develop their yoga and meditation skills.

Gian Prem Kaur began practicing Kundalini Yoga in 2014. She completed her Level 1 (200-hr) certification in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan® with Shakta Kaur in Madison, WI. Gian Prem has been teaching at KYL since 2015. She teaches from a place of pure love knowing how much this sacred science has enhanced and helped her life. Students say Gian Prem teaches from a genuine commitment to sharing Kundalini Yoga and Meditation to help others.

Mallory, Dyal Tera: Dyal is one who is filled with kindness and compassion. Tera means yours, or one who belongs to God. She grew up working and practicing daily in a yoga studio where she learned Dharma Yoga (Hatha yoga) and Jivamukti Yoga (vinyasa flow). She is certified from Dharma Yoga NYC (500-hr) Levels 1 and 2, the National Personal Training Institute - Strength Training/Nutrition, Saul David Ray Ritam Healing Arts (250-hr) Levels 1 and 2, and also studied at the Exhale Center For Sacred Movement. She completed her Level 1 RYT (200-hr) certification in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan® during 2018 with Shakta Kaur in Chicago. Dyal Tera loves being with her family, puppy, spending time outdoors, the arts, and laughing a lot! As her name says - she is ready when you are, and can't wait to meet you!

Dharam Prakash Singh (Justin Martin Fill) experienced all things ‘Kundalini’ for the first time at the 3HO Winter Solstice Sadhana Celebration in Lake Wales, FL (2010). He completed his Level 1 (200-hr) Kundalini Teacher Training course at KYL in 2017 and began teaching at Kundalini Yoga in the Loop (KYL) later that year. Dharam Prakash incorporates the teachings of Yogi Bhajan into his performances as an Actor Combatant in Chicago. He also teaches Kundalini Yoga & Meditation classes specifically designed for performers at Rebellion Rising.

Sangat Gian (Grace Joliceur) received her certification in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan® from Yoga West in Los Angeles, CA (2017) where she studied with Guru Singh. She is also a certified Master Reiki practitioner in the Dr. Usui Shikoku Ryoho lineage (2013) and a Crystal Healer. Sangat Gian graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (2014), with a degree in Fine Arts and Environmental Studies.

For 38 years Dr. Yogi has investigated the philosophy and art of personal health and healing. He studied Kundalini Yoga with Yogi Bhajan and has directed Level 1 Teacher Training programs in Berkeley & Santa Rosa, California, Phoenix, Arizona & Kauai, Hawaii. He’s also pioneered therapeutic applications of Kundalini Yoga & Meditation in clinical settings.