Even though Syd Banks is no longer with us, the day I met him was a profound experience.

During my morning walk, I listened to The Inside Out Revolution by Michael Neill, which mentioned the Three Principles by Syd Banks, a Canadian Scottish welder. Michael was discussing Syd’s moment of enlightenment and transformational experience when suddenly, it felt like an energetic bolt of lightning surged through the top of my head and into my feet. I stood there trembling and eventually began to cry.

Looking back on my first encounter with Kundalini energy always brings a smile to my face. At the time, I had no idea of the profound transformation that was unfolding within me.

I began quietly meditating twice a day for several months, which, unbeknownst to me, was calming my nervous system and helping me step out of the stress of daily life