Serving and Educating Future Generations
Body of work:
Miri Piri Academy
The Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan founded Miri Piri Academy in 1997. As he explained it, Miri Piri Academy is an educational institution committed to creating an environment that fosters mastery of the mind, elevation of the spirit, and gives the experience of the depth and power of the being. Through applying the lifestyle teachings of Sikh Dharma, the technology and science of Kundalini Yoga, and a rigorous academic program, we create a generation of Human beings who shall live as such and through their service, shape the destiny of this earth.
Teaching Tomorrow’s Leaders
Located in Amritsar, India MPA is an international school for students from grade 5-12. They offer a British curriculum for day-boarders and residential students. The student body represents 39+ nations, speaks 10+ languages and are part of all of the world’s major religions.
MPA strives to teach the habits of living well and to provide experiences that lead students to a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.
MPA is a training ground where students learn to be free from fear, the confines of the mind and the restrictions of society and family environments. It is a place where a child can experience their internal strength, where they can learn the daily life habits and be equipped with the tools to be prosperous, healthy, content, wise and impactful leaders of the global community. It is a place where they can have the longing to belong fulfilled once and for all, so that they can bring that sense of belonging out into their lives and guide others to that experience. It is a place where we learn to live as a community that lives FOR each other, to serve and support each other through any challenge, and to develop the seven steps to happiness: commitment, character, dignity, divinity, grace, power to sacrifice = happiness.
More information about Miri Piri Academy here.
Japjeet Kaur, Head of School
Japjeet Kaur is the Head of School and has had a committed career at the school. She joined MPA in 2016 as the Marketing and Fundraising Assistant and then became the Director of Residential Life and in January 2021 became the Head of School.
Focusing on leadership and management, Japjeet oversees all aspects of MPA. She is spearheading the innovation of the boarding school program, introducing day school program and the continuing education department. The learnings from Japjeet’s Master’s Degree in Private School Leadership from Columbia University Teachers College drives her creative thinking to enhance programming and how MPA curriculum is delivered.
Japjeet connects to the 3HO community members by liaising with sister organizations, board members, parents, guest teachers, staff and students. She loves to serve the students and see their growth.
Sukhdev Kaur, Continuing Education Director
Sukhdev Kaur is the Director of Continuing Education with 15 years of experience helping to train teachers in Kundalini Yoga and Women’s Teachings. Originally from Mexico, Sukhdev moved to Estonia in the early 2000’s where she founded the Guru Ram Das Ashram and the School of Kundalini Yoga and Humanology, hosting several groups a year at the ashram. Specializing in Teacher Training, Kundalini yoga and Sikh Dharma, Sukhdev uses her experience to provide the highest quality planning, environment, hosting and learning experience to all participants of the continuing education courses at MPA, which include regular MPA Yatras in India, Women’s Camp, Alumni Camp, Level 1 and 2 in Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training and other specific courses.