Concert for a new Millennium 2000. “We had a Great gathering at 31.12.1999 in a big Museum in Hamburg at that time, we have a Long Tradition of Networking with different spiritual groups and publications in Hamburg” said Sat Hari.

Sat Hari Singh is a prominent figure in the Kundalini Yoga and Sikh Dharma community, known for his lifelong commitment to Seva, spiritual growth, and community building. Through teaching, music, and global initiatives, he has inspired countless individuals to walk the path of self-awareness and unity.

The Call to Kundalini Yoga and Sikh Dharma

Sat Hari Singh’s spiritual journey began in 1981 when he and his family visited the ashram in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. When the family went back to Hamburg, Germany, they started to attend the local Ashram, launched by Tarn Taran Singh and Tam Taran Kaur.

Reflecting on his initial calling, he shares, “The Lord placed His finger on my mind and said, ‘Recognize Me. I am with you.” This profound experience led him to Kundalini Yoga and Sikh Dharma, which he embraced as one integrated path. “There was no separation,” he emphasizes. “Kundalini Yoga is for myself; the Dharma is for others. That’s what 3HO was about.”

Sat Hari Singh with Yogi Bhajan

Building Community: A Life of Service

From the early days in Hamburg, Sat Hari Singh played a pivotal role in establishing a thriving spiritual community. He recalls, “We had a group Sadhana every day since 1981. Without it, nothing works. Sadhana is the foundation.”
His community work extended beyond Kundalini Yoga. In the late 1980s, he initiated the “Meeting of the Religions” in Hamburg, a series of interfaith gatherings aimed at fostering dialogue and unity. “We brought together Sufis, Buddhists, Christians, and Yogananda devotees,” he says. “It was One heart, One love; an opportunity to celebrate our shared humanity.”

Sat Hari Singh with the Gurdwara Team at the Russian Kundalini Yoga Festival

Expanding the Reach with Festivals

In addition to teaching, Sat Hari Singh contributed significantly to the global success of prosperous businesses.
He also co-founded the German Kundalini Yoga Festival in 2010, which has grown to attract hundreds of participants annually. “At its peak, we had over 700 people,” he recalls. “It’s a space for teachers and students to share, grow, and connect.”

Music as a Bridge for Peace

Music has been central to Sat Hari Singh’s work, from daily healing concerts to organizing large-scale events like the Concert for Peace. “Music reaches the heart,” he says. “It’s a universal language that can bridge divides and inspire healing.”
His commitment to using music as a tool for social change stems from his belief that “we must have an impact. The situation in the world is so dramatic and irrational that we cannot remain silent. We have to raise our voices for Peace.”

Advice for Aspiring Leaders

When asked what advice he would give to those seeking to create spiritual communities or organize events, his response is clear: “Do Sadhana. That’s the starting point. Without a solid personal practice, nothing can be built on a strong foundation.”

Challenges and Lessons in Leadership

Sat Hari Singh acknowledges the difficulties of building a global community. “Our biggest challenge is the overflow of information,” he says. “We need to focus on a few major events each year and do them well. Collective efforts in communication and outreach are essential.”
He also highlights the importance of authenticity in teaching: “Sadhana is what keeps us grounded. Without it, teachers risk losing their connection to the essence of the practice.”

With the Miri Piri Academy Students and Danilo who is in charge of sales and transportation

From 2012-2019, Sat Hari Singh organized a Yogi Tea Booth at the European Yoga Festival in France, fully run by Miri Piri Academy students. The students earned some income, besides a festival discount, working on shifts of 4 hours, serving and preparing tea. Between 4:00 and 8:00 am they offered hot water and tea for free. At the end of the 9-10 days of festival they had distributed an impressive 14,000 cups at each European Yoga Festival. The project provided students with their first taste of business success, teaching them teamwork and responsibility as they managed the booth set up, operations and breakdown independently. “They had a lot of fun!” Sat Hari recalls, as the initiative combined Seva in community and to the community and learning in a joyful and rewarding experience.

A Vision for the Future

Sat Hari Singh envisions a bright future for Kundalini Yoga and Sikh Dharma. “These teachings are tools for transformation,” he says. “As humanity evolves, Kundalini Yoga will continue to serve as a guiding light.”  He also dreams of expanding the Guru Ram Das Aquarian Academy to house a comprehensive library of Kundalini Yoga and Sikh Dharma teachings. “I want this place to be a sanctuary for future generations, a temple of learning and growth.”

Reflecting on Life and Legacy

When asked what he might do differently in his journey, Sat Hari Singh responds with humility: “I would listen more closely to the divine voice within me. It would have helped me avoid some mistakes. But the Lord is always with me, guiding me every step of the way.”

Bonding as a Sangat around the fire outside of the GRDAA in Boizenburg

Bhakti, Seva, Simran

Sat Hari Singh’s life is a testament to the power of devotion, service, and unity. His work in building communities, sharing the teachings of Kundalini Yoga and Sikh Dharma, and fostering global Peace continues to inspire many. “We are servants,” he says. “When we open our hearts and serve, the Lord sends us people to help. That’s how we grow.” MK

Books, Translations and Albums by Sat Hari Singh

Books

• Anhang A Schriftwerke und Übersetzungen des Autors (Sat Hari Singh) Fit in 15 Minuten – Sat Hari Singh (short KY Kriyas)
  Tagebuch der Liebe – Sat Hari Singh (Deutsch)

Translations

• Kirtan Sohila – Abendfrieden, Transliteration & Deutsch
• Jaap Sahib transliteration & Deutsch
• JAP Jl SAHIB Gurmukhi-Deutsch
• The Art of Sales – Yogi Bhajan
• Perlen der Wahrheit, Beads of Truth – Yogi Bhajan
• 600 Sutras of the Master English / Deutsch
• Understanding Jap-Ji, Workbook English & German
• Yoga of Love – Yoga der Liebe – poetry of Yogi Bhajan English / Deutsch
• Mantras in Kundalini Yoga – Sat Hari Singh (Deutsch)

Some of Sat Hari’s Albums

• Mantras for (Wo-)Man’s Transformation (Album) Herzschlag (Album)
• Live at the Golden Temple (Compilation)
• Servant of the Heart (Album)
• Soul Rise Sadhana (Album)
• Song of the Soul (Album)
• Gurudeva (Album)
• Zu Hause (Album)

Listen to Sat Hari’s music on Spotify

~excerpted from The Sangat News: Winter Solstice 2024 Edition