Aloha! My name is Colleen Buckman, (Kalyani), I am a Singer/Songwriter, Holistic Health Practitioner, Educator, Writer and Producer. I was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN.; the home of Prince and Bob Dylan. Minnesota is also the Land of 10,000 Lakes, a land of freshwater and simple beauty. I am a life long learner. My curiosity and inspiration has taken me all over the world, including to India several times- where I began a lifelong study of Kriya Yoga and Kirtan.

On my first trip to India in January of 2001, I shaved my head bald (mundan) and took planes, trains and rickshaws to the banks of the Ganges River in Allahabad, India. I spent two weeks at the largest gathering of people on the planet, The Maha Kumbha Mela. I studied at the Kriya Yoga Institute. And I immersed myself in a deeply intact ancient culture. From there we made our way up to the foothills of the Himalayas and stayed at The Haidakhan Vishwamahadam, a Babaji Ashram in the remote village of Haidakhan in the province of Uttar Pradesh.

It was there that I was introduced to the teachings of Karma Yoga/Seva (Service to Humanity), Pranayama, and Kirtan. We spent each day arising at 4am and bathing in the Gautama Gange, receiving chandan, sitting in the Dhuni for meditation, going to morning Aarti, doing Karma Yoga, eating Ayurvedic meals and repeating the process for the close of the day.

Over those two weeks, something Magical happened. I was completely immersed in the simplest practices of living and I found the deepest joy in that simplicity. At the time, I had no idea that my life path had been diverted. I could feel the deep desire for real service, devotion, healing and music. But I certainly didn't know that learning a few bhajans on my guitar would have such a profound effect on my songwriting. In just four weeks, the entire trajectory of my life had been reset.

Babaji gave me the name Kalyani, which means Liberation. I continue to be Curious and to be Inspired. I Believe in Humanity.
In Truth, Simplicity and Love. Om Namah Shivaya!

Colleen Buckman (Kalyani) is a Singer/Songwriter, Holistic Health Practitioner, Educator and Writer.
She has over 24 years of experience in the field of holistic health, integrative medicine and education. She helps people take their place in the world through music, individual sessions, retreats, and corporate wellness education.

Colleen is a Certified Rebirthing Breathwork Trainer and Practitioner, Certified Sufi Spiritual Healer, Shadiliyaa Sufi Teacher, Certified Massage Therapist, Doula and Healing Touch Practitioner. She has done extensive work as a Hospice Worker and Grief Guide. Colleen has studied at Haidakhan Vishwamahadam and The Kriya Yoga Institute in India. She is currently in a Masters program with the University of Sufism. She is a guest teacher at Naropa in Boulder, CO. and Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN.
She has a B.A. in English and Theatre from the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Colleen has also composed, arranged and co-produced two full solo albums (Fertile Ground and Sometimes in the Sun), and collaborated on a third album (Sitara & Kalyani with Pavan Kumar). She has a passion for bringing community together. Colleen is currently touring, teaching, seeing private clients, and writing.