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Harbhajan Singh Yogi
Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogiji (August 26 1929–October
6 2004), also known as Yogi Harbhajan and Yogi Bhajan, was a spiritual
leader who was the head of the Sikh Dharma 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.
Yogi Bhajan is survived by his wife, Inderjit Kaur; his sons, Ranbir
Singh and Kulbir Singh; his daughter, Kamaljit Kaur; and five grandchildren.
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