Our Staff and Board
3HO International is passionate about our diverse, inclusive, welcoming, and equitable working environment
We believe each member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world. We honor our staff and board for their experiences, perspectives, and unique identities.
Our Staff
Davinder Singh Heyre
Chief Executive Officer
Location: Arkansas, USA
Languages: English, Punjabi
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As the CEO of 3HO, Davinder Singh brings a combination of spiritual practice, executive leadership, and a commitment to a consistent practice of Yoga. With decades of experience leading organizations across industries and continents, he embraced Kundalini Yoga in 2015 through 3HO and combines this transformative practice with his Sikh heritage to inspire and guide others toward a holistic and empowered way of life.
Davinder’s leadership is built on streamlined operational management and impactful community service. As the founder of the Duwara Consciousness Foundation, he spearheaded initiatives to combat homelessness and food insecurity cleanliness services through showers, serving thousands across San Diego County and beyond. With extensive experience managing large-scale organizations, including overseeing billion-dollar budgets and leading over 1,500 team members during his tenure with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), Davinder understands the complexities of running dynamic, mission-driven institutions. His ability to establish enduring partnerships, secure funding, and implement innovative programs will guide 3HO into its next era of growth and global impact.
At the heart of Davinder’s vision for 3HO is a commitment to fostering transformation through the teachings of Kundalini Yoga and the legacy of Yogi Bhajan. Drawing on his own spiritual journey, he seeks to deepen the connection between Kundalini Yoga and its roots in Sikh Dharma, creating spaces for individuals worldwide to experience healing, empowerment, and joy.
Merle Wallace
Chief Financial Officer
Location: Santa Clara, New Mexico, USA
Languages: English
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Merle Wallace is a dedicated and accomplished financial professional, serving as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for 3HO and is our longest standing staff member, having served under five different CEO’s over 18 years. With a passion for financial details and a heart for philanthropy, Merle plays a key role in ensuring the financial stability and strategic growth of the organization. He lives in Santa Clara Pueblo with his family when he is not busy balancing 3HO’s budget and bringing new perspectives and wisdom to the 3HO community.
Guru Tera Kaur Khalsa
Project Manager
Location: Espanola, New Mexico, USA
Languages: English
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Guru Tera generates and organizes web content and manages the Yogic Living newsletter. Formerly an Assistant Editor for Aquarian Times Magazine, she is a stickler for good old fashioned grammar and spelling. She took her first Kundalini Yoga class at Humboldt State College in California in 1972. She helped establish the Salt Lake City, UT Ashram and then became part of the Kundalini Yoga community in Seattle, WA. She has been living in Espanola, New Mexico since 1999.
Gurutej Singh Khalsa
IKYTA Executive Director
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Gurutej Singh is a Sikh Dharma Minister, yogi, warrior, businessman, poet, healer, and teacher. For 35 years he studied Kundalini Yoga and the teachings of the Sikhs from his teacher Siri Singh Sahib Bhai Sahib Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogiji, aka Yogi Bhajan (1929 – 2004).
As a trained law enforcement officer, Gurutej was a personal bodyguard and aide to Yogi Bhajan and traveled the world with him.
He is the Founder of Akal Security, Inc., which he grew from a small start-up business in his living room to the largest privately held security services contractor in the United States and largest provider of protective services to the U.S. Government.
Gurutej is a respected and recognized teacher, speaker, healer, and counselor in his own right and has taught Kundalini Yoga, the science of meditation, and the teachings of the Sikhs all over the world. In 2001 he published a book of poetry, Children of the Cusp, about his experiences as a student on the spiritual path under the guidance of a great teacher. In 2014 he published his moving and inspiring novel RAJNI, which was awarded the Gold Seal of Literary Excellence.
Drawn from myth, legend, and historical events and the first of a trilogy, RAJNI is a deeply moving epic about the powers of love, sacrifice, and the elevation of the soul. Gurutej Singh lives in New Mexico.
Har Prakash Kaur Khalsa
Social Media Creator
Location: Uruguay
Languages: Spanish, English
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Har Prakash Kaur Khalsa was raised around the Guru’s teachings and the practices of Kundalini Yoga, Meditation and Healing from a young age.
Born and raised in Luján, a small town in Argentina, she’s been living in Uruguay with her husband, Surajdev Singh, since 2022.
She completed Red Tent Training for Female Empowerment and became certified by K.R.I. as a Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Instructor as taught by Yogi Bhajan.
She worked for many years as the Secretary and Community Manager of Caminos Al Infinito, her mother’s school, and created the Ashram Luján Sevadar Programs.
She completed a Professional Music Degree with an orientation on Singing at EMBA, the Buenos Aires Music School. She is a trained professional singer, and also plays piano and harmonium.
Har Prakash is trained in the Art of Gong and Gatka the Sikh Martial Art, being a direct student of Siri Kartar Khalsa from Italy. She is an advanced Gurmukhi student of Ustad Ji Gursewak Singh of India, perfecting the sacred sound of the Shabad Guru.
In 2024, Har Prakash began working with the 3HO International Marketing Team, serving the global community.
She organizes the Vaisakhi Festival at Ashram Luján transmitted online internationally and guides the Warrior Woman Retreat with her mother, Har Tirath Kaur Khalsa.
She and her husband took Amrit at the Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, India in the year 2023. She currently teaches the Singing Workshop at her husband’s Khalsa Gong Advanced Training, gives Mantra Concerts and is developing the production of several musical projects.
Janpal Kaur
IKYTA Secretary
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Languages: Spanish, English
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I have been a fortunate hatha yoga practitioner for 38 years and a kundalini practitioner for 17 years.
I live in Mexico City where I have been teaching Kundalini yoga for over 15 years.
I declare myself a lover of what is healthy and natural, a faithful believer in the power of change that the teachings of Kundalini Yoga have in our lives, families and environments. I have a University degree in Commercial Relationships and another one in Social Communication.
I graduated as a Kundalini Yoga Teacher in 2009 and I’m part of the Aquarian Teacher Academy of KRI. It will be a pleasure to serve you.
Kirpal Kaur Khalsa
Spiritual Names Administrator
Location: Española, New Mexico, USA
Languages: English
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Kirpal Kaur helps send out the Spiritual Names.
Guru Simran Kaur Khalsa
Copywriter
Location: Espanola, NM, USA
Languages: English
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Guru Simran Kaur Khalsa fell in love with the 3HO lifestyle back in 1980. In those days one might be asked to teach one of the many classes that week even though you were quite green. You would be handed a set to teach and off you went with just enough faith to meet the challenge, lol. Along with her 40 plus years of teaching, she is also a coach who loves the entrepreneurial world as well as marketing. As a recent widow, she now plans to help other widows gain back their strength and resilience by sharing all her skills and knowledge that she has gained over the years.
She recently moved to Espanola, New Mexico from South Florida and as a Canadian she is more than happy to see the snow again. The past year has been full of challenges for her but still there is excitement towards the future and how she may serve all of you.
Rai Singh
Marketing Manager
Location: Valdivia, Chile
Languages: Spanish, English
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Rai Singh is a writer and founder of comunidadkundalini.com, one of the pioneer websites open to share a space for the Kundalini community in Spanish.
He loves to share his experience through this life, practising Kundalini yoga and following the wisdom of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib.
He lives with his family in the south of Chile near Patagonia. With years of experience in digital marketing, he is now part of the 3HO Marketing Department.
Sher Randhir
Solstice Manager
Location: Wichita KS, USA
Languages: English
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Sher Randhir Singh is a multitalented teacher and artist passionate about sharing the healing arts. Owner of Through Breath Yoga in Wichita KS (https://throughbreath.com), certified in Kundalini Yoga (including two Level Two modules), Yin Yoga, and is currently working on an Ashtanga training to deepen his experience. Sher is dedicated to absorbing knowledge that benefits his students and community. A part-time fire performer and full-time yogi, he brings adaptability and a go-with-the-flow spirit to his work.
Drawing from a background in music & art festivals, Sher has made it his mission to introduce healing practices to these vibrant and often chaotic spaces. As a child, he aspired to be either a teacher or a veterinarian—both rooted in healing. While his path initially led toward secondary education, he eventually realized his calling lay elsewhere. Adopting a daily practice of Kundalini Yoga became a transformative decision, setting him on a lifelong journey of self-discovery and service.
For some time, Sher felt torn between his identities as a festival worker and a yogi. Over time, he realized these paths were not separate but interconnected, guiding him to clean up his lifestyle and release old patterns. Based in Wichita, Kansas, Sher is deeply committed to spreading light and positivity in his home community. He is honored to be a part of the 3HO team, where he will offer whatever he can to this international community.
Gurumeher Kaur Khalsa
Registration & Customer Service
Location: San Diego, California USA
Languages: English
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Gurumeher Kaur was raised in a household by two Kundalini yoga teachers and has been immersed in the yogic lifestyle her entire life. She attended school in India, where yoga, meditation and other spiritual practices were part of the daily curriculum. Her time in India shifted her world view and left a lasting impression. The most profound takeaway from living in an underdeveloped country was a lifelong sense of gratitude and appreciation for life’s simple pleasures, as well as a deeper understanding of the human experience.
After her time in India, she officially completed the KRI Level One Teachers Training Program as well as Level Two. In addition to providing customer support for 3HO, she currently manages Cosmic Flow in San Diego and teaches regular Kundalini and sound healing classes. She also assists with Level One training programs and is part of the ATA working towards becoming a lead trainer. Gurumeher translates to teacher of compassion, and it is her mission to share the life changing technology of Kundalini yoga and meditation with others. When she is not teaching, she enjoys spending time out in nature with her pets and her husband. Her mantra is to “live with an attitude of gratitude.”
Our Board
OngKar Kaur Khalsa
Board Chair
Location: Nevada, USA
Languages: English
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OngKar was first introduced to 3HO at the age of 5 when her parents met Yogi Bhajan in 1969. She spent her formative years growing up in the ashram community in Denver, Colorado. She had a wide range of educational experiences, including attending school in India, 5 years at Catholic school, and finishing her formal education at New Mexico Military Institute. She attended summer and winter solstices from the very early years and spent every summer with Yogi Bhajan at the annual KWTC (Khalsa Women Training Camps) during the 1980s and 1990s. She was a Co-Director of the “KWTC Camp for Young Women” program for five years from 1992-1997. OngKar and her husband lived in the Northern Virginia Sangat for 34 years where they raised their two sons. She was an active leader in the local community, including serving as the Executive Secretary of the Administrative Council from 1998 to 2011 and serving on the SDVA Board from 2014 to 2020. She worked with her husband from 2002 to 2012 as Vice-President in their companies. OngKar served on the SDEI (Sikh Dharma Education International) board from 2007 to 2010. She began working for Sikh Dharma in 2012. She was the SDI Corporate Secretary from 2012 to 2023 and is currently the SDI Marketing Director. OngKar is grateful for being part of the 3HO community and feels blessed to have Yogi Bhajan as her Spiritual Teacher. Her goal in life is to share his teachings to inspire and uplift humanity.
Lakhmi Chand Singh Khalsa
Board Member
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Languages: English
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Lakhmi Chand is a “2nd Generation” 3HO community member. His parents, who began their yogic practice in the 70s, shared the love and devotion of their practice with their children through daily Aquarian Sadhana. Lakhmi Chand is a graduate of Miri Piri Academy, in India, where he took teacher training in 1999.
In the 2000s living in Espanola, he attended Northern New Mexico College while working for Akal Security and Sikh Dharma. While in Espanola, Lakhmi Chand gained an appreciation for working at 3HO events beginning with Seva—selfless service—during the Summer Solstice celebrations. Having attended over 40 Solstices, he has served at everything from an Area Manager to Assistant to the Camp Director.
He lives in San Diego, California where in his spare time, enjoys teaching at Cosmic Flow, a local Kundalini studio.
Agya Akal Singh Khalsa
Board Treasurer
Location: Viña Del Mar, Chile
Languages: Spanish & English
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Agya Akal Singh has been a dedicated practitioner of Sikhism and Kundalini Yoga since 2005, with a consistent commitment to Dharmic practices. His involvement with various spiritual organizations, such as “Breathe International,” “Guru Ram Das” Ashram in Viña del Mar, “Langar Viña,” and many others, is a reflection of his willingness to serve and contribute to the community, and his steady engagement with the teachings and the communal aspects of his spiritual path.
Professionally, Agya Akal Singh combines his spiritual dedication with a practical approach to business. With a background in civil engineering, he has taken on roles that required strategic oversight and effective decision-making, including positions as a marketing director and as the founder and CEO of a mining company, amongst others. His professional journey indicates a balance of industry knowledge and the capacity to lead teams and projects aiming for sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
Agya Akal Singh is happily married to Charansev Kaur Khalsa, with whom he has a beautiful son, Harprit Singh Khalsa.
He and his family share a deep feeling of gratitude to the Siri Singh Sahib, Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogi Ji, for bringing them to this sacred path. They have made it a life commitment to honor Him and continue sharing His Teachings, exactly as they were given to us, so that current and future generations may also have the blessings of experiencing them.
Nam Kaur Khalsa
Board Member
Location: Santa Barbara, California, USA
Languages: English
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Nam Kaur served as the founding Executive Director of IKYTA in 1994 and was CEO of KRI for 15 years. With Yogi Bhajan’s guidance she developed the international standard for Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training and produced the Level 1 Kundalini Yoga Aquarian Teacher Textbook.
Nam Kaur has been a student of Kundalini Yoga since 1973 and is a KRI Certified Professional Teacher Trainer. She is the author of Divine Relationships, and she edited and self-published Dr. Siri Atma’s books, Waves of Healing and Kundalini Yoga for Intuition & Destiny. Nam Kaur and her husband taught in the Master’s Touch Immersions with Yogi Bhajan, and enjoy teaching at Yoga Festivals and Teacher Training programs worldwide.
Rupinder Kaur Khalsa
Board Secretary
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Languages: English & Spanish
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SS Rupinder Kaur Khalsa is a Chilean-Canadian Sikh Dharma Minister, Professional Kundalini Yoga Teacher Trainer specialised in yoga for women (based on the teachings of Yogi Bhajan), Business and Marketing professional, Wife and Mother. She has worked for over 13 years in the nonprofit world in different capacities – as an Executive Director, Project Manager and in Marketing. She has served the global Sangat in many different capacities, one of them being representative for Sikh Dharma in interfaith projects and as a developer of several Kundalini Yoga programs and events aimed to support mental health and women who have suffered domestic abuse.