#129 - PUNNU WASU - Walking a Path of Growth in an Age of Comparison & Ego
Punnu Wasu is an internationally renowned kirtan singer, multi-instrumentalist, artist, musician, and teacher deeply rooted in kirtan and spiritual practices. Born into a family of kirtan singers in India, he trained in Hindustani classical music from early childhood and has extensively studied meditation, yoga, Reiki and various holistic healing modalities. With his soulful voice, Punnu blends traditional kirtan with contemporary sounds, creating deeply moving experiences. Based in Bali and Switzerland, he leads transformative trainings in meditation, Reiki, kirtan, sound healing, and spirituality worldwide, uplifting and inspiring people on their journey. @punnuwasu
WE CHAT ABOUT
Growth & Jealousy: Why your evolution might trigger others, and how to stay rooted in your purpose
Intention vs. Desire: The importance of sourcing your ambition from love, not ego
Divine Timing: A powerful real-life story that illustrates synchronicity and grace in action
Taking Responsibility: How blaming others keeps us stuck—and the mindset shift that sets us free
Higher vs. Lower Consciousness: Spotting the signs and shifting your state through awareness
How to Review Your Life: Practical tools for reflecting on your path and setting aligned goals
Relationships & Inner Peace: Why healing our closest connections is essential to inner peace
On Loneliness vs. Aloneness: What it means to feel whole and connected even when you're physically solo
The Many Faces of Kirtan: From sacred silence to joyful celebration—how chanting adapts across cultures
Meditation for Beginners: Why sitting in silence—if only for 2 minutes—is a profound first step
What Is Enlightenment?: Punnu’s definition, and how it’s simpler (and more radical) than you might think
NOTABLE QUOTES
On Intent and Growth:
“Intent is desire plus passion—and where it's sourced from matters deeply. Is it love, or is it ego?”
On Divine Timing:
“Divine intervention isn’t wishful thinking. When intent and effort align, the universe responds.”
On Success and Envy:
“There’s no competition in true growth. Everyone has access to abundance, if they’re aligned.”
On Responsibility:
“Blame keeps you stuck. Responsibility is the first step toward freedom.”
On Loneliness vs. Aloneness:
“Lonely means craving someone. Alone means becoming all one.”
On Kirtan:
“Kirtan isn’t just music. It’s praise. It’s presence. Whether you're sitting in stillness or dancing, it’s the connection that counts.”
On Relationships:
“Relationships aren’t just part of life. Life is relationships.”
On Enlightenment:
“Enlightenment is freedom from life—not escaping it, but no longer being bound by it.”
On Spiritual Authenticity:
“Don’t follow Buddha’s path or Jesus’s path. Follow your path. Discover what’s true for you.”
On Presence:
“Right now, my meditation is being here with you—fully present, fully feeling, fully aware.”
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THE HOSTS
@adamhusler - Drawing from a variety of lives lived off the mat, Adam Husler brings a unique perspective to those who seek more from yoga than making pretty shapes. He offers creative, effective and clearly-sequenced teachings that focus on balancing flexibility and strength; physically and mentally. Educated by globally renown teachers, including Jason Crandell and Michael Stone, Adam specialises in a signature style of Alignment-Based Vinyasa— fuelled by a fascination with anatomy and a desire to ask ‘why?’.
Based in London, Adam teaches a robust schedule in one of the worlds top yoga studios, Triyoga, and world leading gym, Equinox. On top of this, Adam leads workshops, trainings and teaches festivals continuously around the world, leaving him with thousands of teaching hours under his belt and plenty of appearances in national and international media.
For workshops, trainings, events and retreats, find out more here.
@iamhollyhusler - From belting out original pop tunes at the London O2 stage to 20,000 people, whilst supporting Westlife, to singing healing mantras and playing magical instruments, to seas of sleeping yogis, at events and studios across the globe; Holly’s journey has led to a deep desire to help people find conscious connection and their own inner peace.
For trainings, workshops, music, events and retreats, find out more here.
