International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association

Shabad Kaur Khalsa, LCPC, LMFT, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT is a Kundalini Yoga teacher and Lead Trainer with over 30 years on the path. She transcribed many of the lectures on women's teachings and relationships, and also illustrated several yoga-related books including 'Flow of Eternal Power' and 'The Mind'. These decades of experience provided her with a unique knowledge of the specifics of meditations, kriyas and the teachings. She is a licensed psychotherapist and certified yoga therapist in private practice. She integrates verbal, art and play therapy techniques with the teachings of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, offering a holistic approach in designing treatment plans. She facilitates experiential workshops at various settings including schools, clinical conferences, professional groups and hospitals. A mother, wife and teacher, she has created a safe space for people to become “shiny and strong”. It has been said about her, "Shabad Kaur is not just a person, she is a force!" Shabad Kaur is also Co-Founder of Spirit Rising Yoga Center in Chicago, operated by Spirit Rising Foundation, a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization whose mission is to share the teachings of Kundalini yoga with all, especially under-served populations.