About KYTANZ

Our Guiding Principles, Vision, Mission & Values

Our Guiding Principles

KYTANZ is inspired by the teachings of Kundalini Yoga’s Eight Elements of Excellence, qualities that support personal growth, service, and grounded leadership:

• Vision – to see your goal and hold it clearly
• Courage – to begin and to keep going
• Grit – to persevere through challenges
• Humility – to recognise the greater process at work
• Knowledge – to deepen understanding
• Prayer – to remain connected to intention
• Grace – to move with steadiness and respect
• Determination – to carry your work through to completion

These principles guide how we serve, lead, and support our community across Australia and New Zealand.

Our Vision

To strengthen and unite our community by supporting individuals, families, and the wider collective to live with clarity, wellbeing, and responsible leadership in a rapidly changing world.

Our Mission

KYTANZ exists to support the personal, spiritual, and professional development of Kundalini Yoga teachers, students, and practitioners throughout Australia and New Zealand.

We are committed to:

• building a strong, inclusive, and supportive community
• sharing Kundalini Yoga teachings with integrity and professionalism
• providing clear information about KRI-approved teacher training teams and Kundalini Yoga events
• promoting opportunities for connection, learning, and growth
• uplifting practices that enhance wellbeing, resilience, and self-awareness

Each member is a valued part of our wider Community, contributing uniquely to the growth and expression of these teachings in our region.

Our Values

Here at KYTANZ we:

• Believe in the transformative power of Kundalini Yoga to support physical health, emotional balance, mental clarity, and long-term resilience.

• Recognise Kundalini Yoga as a meaningful wellbeing practice, and we are committed to making it accessible to people of all ages, cultures, and life experiences across Australia and New Zealand.

• Collaborate with the broader yoga and wellbeing community to create welcoming, inclusive spaces that honour diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and identities.

• Support education, research, and evidence-informed approaches that help document, refine, and expand the applications of Kundalini Yoga for contemporary life.

• View Kundalini Yoga as adaptable and relevant, offering practical tools that strengthen individuals, families, and communities now and for future generations.

Our Commitment to Integrity and Evolving Understanding

KYTANZ recognises that the history of Kundalini Yoga includes complex and sensitive conversations regarding  legacy. Over recent years, the global community has taken part in thoughtful reflection, listening, and learning as independent processes have examined concerns related to his conduct.

As a contemporary organisation, we hold space for this complexity while remaining committed to the wellbeing, safety, and dignity of all practitioners.

We approach the teachings with:

• a trauma-informed lens
• modern ethical standards
• ongoing community dialogue
• a commitment to safe, respectful, and professional practice

We also recognise the meaningful and positive impact these teachings have had for many people. Our role is to honour what is beneficial, evidence-informed, and transformational, while continuing to evolve in alignment with current research, best practice, and community values.

Kundalini Yoga, as taught globally, , remains a living tradition — one that continues to adapt, grow, and mature without diluting its depth or integrity.

Our commitment is to carry these teachings forward responsibly, respectfully, and with transparency, ensuring they remain supportive, relevant, and safe for future generations.