The Guru Ram Das Project

Brixton Pop Weekly GRDP Kundalini Yoga and Gong Bath
2025-06-16 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
POP Brixton event space has reopened it’s doors and our beloved GRDP charity kundalini yoga and gong classes we now be held in only online via ZOOM
Mondays 7 – 8.30pm
For online classes please registered via this link
For in person sessions please register in advance for all classes scheduled.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
This charity series of free ONLINE evening yoga classes are designed to inspire and give you the tools to transform your life and those around you. The emphasis is on short, powerful kundalini techniques that will produce the quickest results. Use these techniques and see the results for yourself. All classes are open to all levels.
Kundalini Yoga is an ancient form of yoga practiced for centuries but more recently formalised by Yogi Bhajan into a contemporary form of yoga that can be practiced by anyone regardless of age or ability.
To end of the session the transformational power of gong vibration will be played to cut through any energy blocks that have arisen throughout the practice. It is a deeply healing and transformative practice.
If you would like to make a donation to the GRDP via paypal – info@grdp.co.uk or via the web.
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For further information or to book a class please contact: Hayley Shoesmith – Hamir Kaur
Phone: 07977 464608
Website: https://hayleyshoesmith.com/
Email: hayley@couturefitness.co.uk
About the teacher: Known by her spiritual name Hamir Kaur, Hayley Shoesmith is an internationally experienced yoga teacher, fitness consultant and sound therapist specialising in addiction and trauma recovery.
Her approach to health and wellbeing focuses on the interconnection of body, mind, and nature. With over 25 years of experience, her yoga and sound healing practices take inspiration from the ancient teachings from India, Chinese medicine and Japanese Reiki.
Her one-on-one yoga consultations are highly personalised practice and include posture work, breath work, meditation and sound healing.

ਸੁਨਿਐ Suni-ai: Deep Listening
2026-01-10 09:30 - 12:00 UTC
ਸੁਿਨਐ
Suni-ai: Deep Listening
with Suhab Kaur
“From listening, death cannot approach. Nanak says, those who listen flower forever”
You are invited to join the Guru Ram Das Project’s forthcoming One for the Heart online workshop, on Saturday 10th January 2026. We will celebrate the start of the New Year with an exploration of Suni-ai, the state of “deep listening” as taught by Guru Naanak Dev Ji.
Guru Naanak’s teachings on Suni-ai are contained in several stanzas (Pauris 8-11) of his sacred poem Japji Sahib. Guru Nanak teaches us that through deep listening we can acquire the highest virtues, the wisdom of sages, and the ability to “comprehend the depths of boundless knowledge”.
Suni-ai is a profound, active state of being fully present to sensory and spiritual input. It is the state of the awakened self-sensory human; it relates to the extraordinary dimension of the 10th Spiritual Body, the Radiant Body, and its virtue, Royal Courage.
Suni-ai (Deep listening) is a way of living. As we practice to listen in this way, we learn to focus and expand, tune into subtle frequencies and invisible dimensions, connect to the Earth and the Sky. Our ability to go beyond the chatter of the ego mind and listen to our higher self, to our intuition, to nature and to others becomes refined, and as a consequence we feel more grounded, supported, and connected to the larger Whole. We listen deeply so that we can tune to the Hukam, the divine will, and act in harmony with the flow of life, in a neutral, intuitive, fearless, inclusive, compassionate way.
In the workshop we will learn how the expansive and transformative practice of Suni-ai/Deep Listening can lead us to a spiritual awakening and to living a creative and purposeful life. We will also practice a meditation for Strenghtening our Inner Voice and reflect, from the perspective of the sacred numerology of Karam Kriya, on how Suni-ai relates to the year we are about to enter, 2026, and its qualities and its gifts.
Workshop details
Date: Saturday 10 January 2026, 9.30-12am online
Investment: £ 15 (suggested donation). Concessions available
About the teacher
Suhab Kaur, PhD, has been practicing Kundalini Yoga and Karam Kriya since 1995 under the guidance of her spiritual teacher Shiv Charan Singh. She is a KRI certified Lead Trainer teaching in the UK and Europe, and a Karam Kriya trainer and consultant. Between 2011-16 Suhab served as secretary of KYTA UK and is currently Chair for the Yoga Charity Guru Ram Das Project, working in support of vulnerable people in society. Suhab is also a musician and interdisciplinary artist, and has participated in exhibitions and collaborative projects in the UK, Europe, the US and Japan.

VAGUS NERVE - Medicine for the Soul
2026-02-14 09:30 - 12:00 UTC
Specialist workshop on the healing power of vagus nerve with Medical Doctor and Kundalini Yoga Teacher Trainer, Dr Adi Priya Kaur.

Working in emergency medicine as a doctor I have seen many more people with depression, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, digestive issues, insomnia, autoimmune issues, chronic inflammation, and pains; especially after the pandemic. In medicine, we say vagus nerve is important and in Kundalini Yoga, we say it is VERY important. Why? It is because this is the key to your emotional, physical and psychological well-being. In the workshop, we will demystify vagus nerve and explore why Kundalini Yoga can help us repair our own nervous system via the vagus nerve, to restore their inner capacity for inner resilience and self-regulation.
This is a special 2 1/2 hr One For The Heart workshop with medical doctor and Kundalini Yoga teacher trainer, Adi Priya Kaur.
About Adi Priya
Adi Priya Kaur is a Professional Trainer at the Aquarian Trainer Academy and an Emergency Medicine doctor based in London.
Her passion is to integrate physical and spiritual well-being. Her multifaceted career reflects a commitment to holistic health, combining the scientific rigour of Western medicine with the transformative practices of Kundalini Yoga and the arts.
She is also a musician who has played the violin since a young age. She has been performing in live and online concerts, sharing her musical talents with a broader audience.
In her free time, Adi Priya enjoys travelling and exploring new technologies. Always seeking to broaden her horizons and deepen her understanding of the world around her.
One For The Heart
The Guru Ram Das Project‘s One For The Heart workshops are a platform for Kundalini Yoga teachers with specialist knowledge to share their expertise to help others. They also fund GRDP’s charitable work – sharing Kundalini Yoga and Meditation with vulnerable people.

Teaching Kundalini Yoga in Therapeutic Settings
2026-03-21 09:30 - 12:00 UTC
A specialist workshop for Kundalini Yoga teachers considering working with populations that require a more sensitive, adaptive approach

Specialist Training for Kundalini Yoga Teachers
A practical workshop for Kundalini Yoga teachers who are considering working with populations that require a more sensitive, adaptive approach to practice. Kundalini Yoga is traditionally taught with an emphasis on “keep up” as a way to build discipline, train the mind, and develop resilience. These principles have real value but may not be appropriate in a therapeutic setting.
This workshop explores how teachers can create a safe and inclusive space in which students are supported to practice Kundalini Yoga to their own ability. It addresses how to balance challenge with discernment, teaching students to tune in and creating space for self-agency.
Through discussion alongside Kundalini Yoga and meditation, the workshop introduces a more therapeutic teaching orientation while remaining rooted in the tradition. This is not a yoga therapy training, but a grounded entry point for teachers interested in working with vulnerable populations, including elders, people in recovery, and those managing health challenges.
Teacher Bio
Sat Shakti Kaur is the founder and director of JOY Yoga and serves as Project Director for 3HO Europe. A long-time Kundalini practitioner, she’s been teaching since 2007. She is a KRI-certified teacher and trainer, experienced in teaching general yoga classes for beginner to advanced students, specialty classes for women, students aged 60+, and those with health conditions. She has trained in Kundalini Yoga Therapy and is a practitioner of Sat Nam Rasayan.
A former ballet dancer, Sat Shakti has a background in business and the arts. Integrating Kundalini into her life, enabled her to heal a debilitating back injury. She loves sharing Kundalini Yoga for its deep capacity to heal and transform, meeting people exactly where they are.
One For The Heart
The Guru Ram Das Project‘s One For The Heart workshops are a platform for Kundalini Yoga teachers with specialist knowledge to share their expertise to help others. They also fund GRDP’s charitable work – sharing Kundalini Yoga and Meditation with vulnerable people.

Silver Age: Kundalini Chair Yoga
2026-05-23 09:30 (Europe/Paris)
Overview
How to teach Kundalini Yoga to older adults, or people with mobility challenges, with chair yoga teacher trainer Raghurai Singh.

“When you reach forty, you decline, not because there must be a decline, but because you have not taught yourself self-discipline. You did not become your own teacher.” — YB
This workshop focuses on teaching Kundalini Yoga to older adults and individuals with mobility challenges. Stretching is a vital component of this practice, significantly increasing agility and flexibility in joints and muscles.
During the session, we will explore various warm-up exercises and discuss how to effectively structure classes for different mobility requirements. The workshop includes a full Kundalini Yoga class featuring adapted chair-seated and standing postures, followed by a gentle meditation.
You can book and get your tickets from Eventbrite.
About the teacher
Raghurai Singh has taught Kundalini Yoga at various centers, hospitals, and schools in London since 1999. He is a lead teacher trainer for Level 1 & 2 and runs the “Silver Age: Kundalini Chair Yoga” program with www.kundalinilounge.com, helping older adults improve their physical and mental health. He holds an MSc and works as a psychotherapist, supervisor, and Karam Kriya consultant. Additionally, he served as a GRDP volunteer and trustee from 2005 to 2021.

The Science and Research on Yoga for Trauma and PTSD - A Talk & Q&A with Sat Bir Singh Khalsa
2026-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Attend online or in person
Join us for an accessible talk and Q&A with a world-renowned expert in yoga research, exploring the science behind yoga’s role in supporting people experiencing trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The experience of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been recognized as debilitating conditions with an unfortunately high prevalence in modern society. Despite the fact that many of the cardinal symptoms include physical bodily characteristics, many of the conventional approaches to treating trauma and PTSD are largely psychologically and cognitively based and have limited efficacy. There is now a growing implementation of trauma sensitive yoga for the treatment of trauma and PTSD. This workshop will review the scientific rationale for multicomponent traditional yoga practices including postures/exercises, breath regulation, relaxation and meditation/mindfulness techniques for treating trauma and PTSD. We will also review the research literature on the published clinical trials using yoga as a therapeutic intervention.
Venue
Online: Live via Zoom, tickets
In Person: Camden Town, London (limited places available), tickets
Details and joining information will be provided upon registration.
Please select your own pricing tier. Choose the one that you can afford that also says ‘I value the opportunity to attend this event.’
£30, £20, £15, £10
A limited number of free tickets have been reserved for GRDP Teachers and Members. Please contact info@grdp.co.uk for more information.
All monies raised will go to good causes: the Guru Ram Das Project (www.grdp.co.uk) and Sat Bir Singh’s work on research and yoga.
About Dr Sat Bir Singh Khalsa
Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Ph.D. is a Corresponding Member of the Faculty of Medicine at Harvard Medical School retiring as Associate Professor of Medicine. He is also Director of Research for the Kundalini Research Institute, Research Associate at the Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, and Research Affiliate at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. He has conducted research on yoga and yoga therapy since 2001 and has been a practitioner/instructor of Kundalini Yoga 1973. His research has evaluated yoga for insomnia, chronic stress, and anxiety-related disorders, and also in workplace and public school settings. He works with the International Association of Yoga Therapists as editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy and as chair of the scientific program committee for its annual conference. He is medical editor of the Harvard Medical School Special Report Introduction to Yoga, and chief editor of the medical textbook The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care.
