Harbhajan Singh Yogi

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Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogiji (August 26, 1929–October 6, 2004), also known as Yogi Harbhajan and Yogi Bhajan, was a spiritual leader for the 3HO movement in the western hemisphere. He was widely known as a master of Kundalini Yoga and taught thousands to be teachers and spread the teachings.

He founded the non-profit 3HO (Healthy, Happy, Holy) Organization in 1969. Under his guidance as Director of Spiritual Education, 3HO mushroomed worldwide, to 300 centers in 35 countries. In 1994, 3HO became a member of the United Nations as a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Consultative Status (Roster) with the Economic and Social Council, representing women's issues, promoting human rights and providing education in alternative systems of medicine.

He was also a successful entrepreneur, founding 17 businesses including yoga centers and real estate concerns, as well as Golden Temple natural foods company, Yogi herbal teas operation, Soothing Touch health and beauty products and Peace natural cereals.

He was born in Gujranwala, now in Pakistan, immigrated to the United States when he was 39 and gained popularity through his yoga skills. He became a Sikh spiritual leader to Americans and Europeans, and inspired thousands of people in these continents to convert to Sikhism.

Yogi Bhajan is survived by his wife, Inderjit Kaur; his sons, Ranbir Singh and Kulbir Singh; his daughter, Kamaljit Kaur; and five grandchildren.

[edit] External links

• Biography of his life
• The 3HO website
• His thoughts in Kundalini Yoga
• Sikhiwiki
• Controversial Views on Yogi Bhajan