Meet the founders
Hari and Dave have been a team for 38 years. Together they bring yoga, meditation, and jazz on their worldwide tours. The practices of Kundalini, Qi gong and jazz brings out the endless and infinite stream of creativity available to every person.
“We hope to see you in Peekskill, NYC, or on the road.” — Hari & Dave
Photo by Francesco Mastalia in 108 Yogis
Hari Kaur
Community elder with a writer and a teacher’s heart
Founder, Hari NYC
“Experiencing a practice of universal yoga, meditation and qi gong embodying the relevant applications of sound, movement, and meditation - has the potential of transforming stress into powerful creative energy. With time, the organic wisdom of body and mind is revealed and the results are astounding.” Hari
Hari is a master teacher of kundalini yoga and meditation, part of the first wave of teachers who pioneered its practice in the West. For over three decades, she has taught and shared kundalini yoga locally in the NYC area and internationally.
Her work and credentials:
Named one of Yoga Journal's Top Ten Influencers of Yoga in the West
Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists
Studied Qi Gong with Chris Chen for over a decade; certified to teach
Authored A Woman's Book of Meditation: Discovering the Power of a Peaceful Mind
Co-authored, with Machelle Seibel, MD, A Woman's Book of Yoga: Embracing Our Natural Life Cycles
Way back in the 90's brought kundalini yoga into high schools and hospitals — groundbreaking work at the time
Trains and mentors teachers worldwide
Received numerous service awards for making kundalini yoga accessible globally
Research and studies as a student for decades in Kabbalah, Yoga and Meditation, Qi Gong, offering relevant practices that uplift all
"What is important to me now: Creating spaces of connection and opportunities for elevated awareness, relaxation, and physical vitality through classes, conversations, training and mentoring. I find it now to be important, if not urgent, to connect and practice in community. May the quiet of the heart bring creativity and possibility to uplift each other." — Hari
Dave Frank
Jazz Musician
Co-Founder, Hari NYC
davefrankjazz.com
Dave is one of the busiest solo jazz pianists and music educators on the scene today. He is the author of the best-selling Hal Leonard book and video series,“Joy of Improv Book 1 | Book 2“ and “Breakthrough to Improv“, was an Associate Professor of Piano at Berklee College of Music in Boston from 1987-2004, and was a co-founder of the New York School of Jazz (1983-86). In 2004 Dave moved to New York City to direct the Dave Frank School of Jazz in midtown Manhattan. The DFS of J offers private instruction for aspiring musicians at all levels, as well as frequent concerts/workshops for the general public.