The Sikh games are a Griffith June long weekend staple each year and it is there you will find 70-year-old yogi Amarjit Singh showcasing the centuries-old practice of yoga.
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Mr Singh has been practising yoga most of his life and is well on the way to reaching one of his goals, celebrating his 100th birthday.
A lifelong ambition to spread the good word of yoga is what brings Mr Singh to the Sikh Games, which adds to his long-term ambition to reach enlightenment.
To achieve that, he has travelled to India in recent times in search of a guru to help awaken his Kundlini, or serpent power, which yogis believe give them spiritual and physic power.
“The highest aim of a yogi is to get the Kundlini awakened in their body,” Mr Singh said.
“The Kundlini lies in the lower part of our bodies.”
“But, it is only awakened with the help of a competent guru.”
Mr Singh spent three months in India, during which time he travelled along the Ganges River and visited holy cities.
“I am still in search of a guru, and will go to India again. Only an expert guru can lead you.”
“A lot of people my age have knee problems and other physical pain, but I don’t have any of that.”
The Games also features soccer, tug-o-war, and another ancient Indian practice – kabbadi.
The festivities kick off on Saturday at Ted Scobie Oval and entry is free.