I Was Obsessed with Water as a Child – Years Later I Understood Why

There was something about water that always pulled me in – I was quite obsessed with water as a child.

I could sit for hours by a puddle or a creek, watching the water move and the light dance across its surface. And once I was in the water, getting me out again was nearly impossible. I still remember the “blue lips syndrome” — something quite common among children who spent endless hours playing in lakes, rivers, or pools until they were freezing cold but far too happy to notice.

Only years later did I begin to understand why water felt so deeply comforting and nourishing.

In Sahaja Yoga Meditation, we learn that our subtle system is connected to the five elements: earth, fire, water, air, and ether. These elements are not just part of nature around us — they are also part of us. They shape our energy centers, known as chakras.

Water is the element of the Nabhi Chakra, the energy center which is responsible for our inner peace, satisfaction, finances, generosity, family life, our living space and spiritual growth. The water element clears and strengthens this chakra.

This is why so many people naturally feel calmer near the ocean, a river, or even while listening to rain. Water has a way to soothing us and helping us release tension.

If you would like to explore more about the chakras, the subtle system, and simple meditation techniques that help bring inner balance, you are warmly invited to join our free Sahaja Yoga meditation courses and classes.

If you are searching for a specific location please click on this link: Free meditation near me

Post written by Angi

What is Sahaja Yoga Meditation?

Founded in 1970 by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, Sahaja Yoga is a worldwide volunteer-run, always-free meditation practice.

It enables people who seek truth to achieve their Self-Realization which is the key to thoughtless awareness, also known as mental silence, and is the basis of good health and well-being. Sahaja Yoga is practiced in more than 100 countries.

What to expect?

In our free meditation courses, you’ll be guided by our volunteers to attain new levels of awareness and self-knowledge.

Newcomers and regulars will learn how to meditate and reach a state of inner silence. One-on-one help, workshops with group practice, and ongoing mentoring will be available.

What are the benefits of Sahaja Yoga Meditation in my daily life?

Sahaja Yoga meditation brings a subtle but powerful shift. You begin to notice your reactions as they arise—before they take over. What once pulled you in starts to lose its hold. A small space opens, and in that space, you respond with more clarity and ease.

Change no longer feels forced. You naturally move away from what disturbs your balance and toward what feels right. It becomes less about discipline… and more about awareness.
Over time, a quiet steadiness grows within you. Life may still be busy, but you’re not shaken so easily. There’s a sense of being guided, supported, and at ease within yourself.

And perhaps most simply: you begin to feel at home within.

Do I have to sit cross-legged?

You don’t need to sit cross-legged on the floor to meditate. If that feels natural, that’s wonderful—but sitting comfortably on a chair works just as well.

What matters most is that your body feels at ease. When you’re comfortable, your attention can settle more easily, instead of being pulled by tension or discomfort.

The only real guideline is simple: keep your spine gently upright. Not stiff, not forced—just naturally straight, so the body can relax and the meditation can deepen.

Will I need to make lifestyle changes?

With Sahaja Yoga meditation, there’s no need to force changes in your lifestyle. If something shifts, it happens on its own—gently and naturally.

Over time, your way of living begins to align with what truly supports your body and your inner being. Life feels more balanced, more at ease.

And without effort, you may notice that things you no longer need simply fall away.