COME MEDITATE IN CONNECTICUT
The Way to Self-Realisation – the Knowledge of the Spirit
Celebrate West Hartford 2026: Join us at this community event for an enriching experience!
We invite you to explore our Sahaja Yoga Meditation stand at Celebrate West Hartford 2026, where you can learn about our complimentary meditation classes and the free online transformative 21 Days of Meditation program.
Celebrate West Hartford 2026 takes place on:
Saturday, June 6, 2026 — 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, June 7, 2026 — 12 PM to 6 PM
Where:
West Hartford Town Hall
50 South Main Street
West Hartford, CT
Celebrate! West Hartford promises a delightful array of arts, crafts, and family-friendly activities. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the gift of inner peace.
Can’t Make It to the Celebrate West Hartford 2026 Fair?
If you’re unable to visit us at Celebrate West Hartford 2026, you’re warmly invited to join one of our free meditation programs online or in person.
Throughout the year, we offer regular meditation classes, special events, and our popular 21 Days of Meditation program. All programs are completely free and suitable for beginners.
You can find upcoming events and classes here:
No previous experience is needed. You can simply join, experience the meditation, and decide for yourself whether it resonates with you.
Join Our Free Meditation Community
Many people enjoy having a place where they can continue their meditation journey between classes. That’s why we created our free 21 Days of Meditation Facebook Group.
Inside the group you’ll find:
- Recordings of all meditation sessions from our programs
- A growing library of meditation talks and guided meditations
- Practical tips for meditating at home
- Questions and answers from practitioners
- Experiences and insights shared by meditators from around the world
- Beautiful meditation music created by Sahaja Yoga musicians
- Information about upcoming events and special programs
- Inspiration and support for your daily meditation practice
Whether you are completely new to meditation or have been meditating for years, the group offers a welcoming space to learn, explore, and connect with others who are seeking more peace, balance, and joy in their lives.
You can join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/21daysofmeditation
What Makes Sahaja Yoga Meditation Different?
Many meditation techniques ask you to gradually quiet the mind through concentration, breathing exercises, or years of practice.
Sahaja Yoga Meditation begins in a different way.
The first step is the awakening of a subtle inner energy called the Kundalini. As this energy rises within us, it naturally helps the attention become more peaceful and balanced. Many people experience moments of inner silence and mental calmness from their very first meditation.
Rather than asking you to believe in something, Sahaja Yoga Meditation invites you to experience it for yourself.
That is why thousands of people around the world have been practicing it for decades. It is simple, practical, free of charge, and can easily become part of everyday life.
Whether you meet us at Celebrate West Hartford 2026 or join us online, we look forward to welcoming you and sharing this unique experience with you.
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.
In Sahaja Yoga Meditation, simple techniques using the elements — including water — are used to help restore balance within the subtle system.
Many practitioners experience that even a simple footsoak with water and salt after a long day can help them feel lighter, calmer, and more centered again.
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.
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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.
Feeling Lost? It Only Takes 1 Simple Step from Confusion to Inner Clarity
Feeling lost at times in life may be a sign that something deeper is calling. Sahaja Yoga Meditation may be the answer to help you find inner clarity, balance, and a deeper connection within yourself.
Sometimes we get into situations that don’t quite make sense. You’re doing what you are supposed to do. You give your best. But nothing works out the way it should. We search for clarity but find it hard to decide what is what.
Often, these challenges come into our lives for a reason. Maybe there is not something to solve, but to notice. Something within you that is calling for your attention.
And as long as we keep staying only on the surface, life keeps repeating itself in different ways – until we start paying attention. Maybe the real question is not: “How do I control my life better?”
But: “Is there a way to connect deeper within—and from that inner balance, find new solutions and real shifts in my life?”
Practitioners of Sahaja Yoga Meditation all over the world have experienced deep shifts and transformations in their lives, regardless of their culture or background.
If you found your way here today, this might be your invitation to have this experience, too.
There is nothing to believe. Nothing to pay. Nothing to give up.
The only thing you need is the desire to connect with yourself on a deeper level – and to come with an open and curious mind.
It only takes 1 step from feeling lost to finding clarity
Discover our in-person and online meditation classes. The founder of Sahaja Yoga, Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, always wanted this knowledge and experience to be accessible to everyone.
Therefore all classes and courses are always free.
If you want to find out more right away, you can watch the recordings from Day 1 onward of our 2026 online course, which runs throughout the year.
What you are looking for may already be within you—waiting to be experienced.
Try it—and see what happens within you.
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 and 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.
Holistic Expo in Bristol, CT – Free Event May 3 | Sahaja Yoga Meditation
We’ll be at the Statewide Benefit Holistic Expo in Bristol, Connecticut tomorrow—and you’re warmly invited to visit us.
If you’ve been feeling the need to slow down, breathe a little deeper, or simply step out of the noise for a moment… come by our stand and experience Sahaja Yoga meditation for yourself. Try a short guided meditation at our booth.
It’s simple, natural, and something you can feel within—no prior experience needed.
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, Bristol, CT
🗓 Sunday, May 3, 2026
⏰ 10am – 5pm
🎟 Free Admission
With 55+ exhibitors and speakers, the expo offers a full day of inspiration, discovery, and connection. Whether you’re exploring holistic practices or just following your curiosity, there’s something here for you.
We’ll be there throughout the day—come say hello, take a quiet moment, and see what you discover within yourself.
Discover more about our free meditation courses and how to connect with us!
A Simple Technique to Stay Balanced and Protected During the Day
Find out how to raise your Kundalini and give yourself a bandhan (protection) to stay balanced, calm, and centered—even in stressful situations.
When to Use This Technique
Usually: before and after a meditation
Additionally (recommended):
Before leaving the house
When dealing with tiring or stressful situations
Raising your Kundalini connects you with this higher power of Divine Love and strengthens your chakras, which are the storehouses of all your personal qualities. The more Kundalini energy flows through you, the more your chakras can open, and the more your innate qualities can begin to shine.
When we create a shield of protection around ourselves, it helps protect these chakras – and with them, our qualities – so they can stay in balance and flow freely. Only when a chakra is blocked can these qualities not express themselves fully. Then we experience tension and challenges in those areas.
This is why this technique is so powerful. It helps and supports us in staying connected to a higher energy while at the same time benefiting from our opened chakras, where things begin to flow more naturally. We act, create, and find solutions with greater ease – while remaining calm and emotionally balanced.
In general, we use this technique before and after meditation, but it is also a practical and powerful support when you find yourself in a tiring or stressful situation during the day (tip: find a private place, even the restroom if needed – it only takes a couple of minutes).
Connecting with your Kundalini and giving yourself a shield of protection can help you moving forward with balance and maintaining a positive mood. Your vibrations also act in your environment, helping others around you to find balance and calm.
👉 If your Kundalini has not been awakened yet, you can start here with a guided meditation:
Awaken my Kundalini
In these two short videos, Shri Mataji, the founder of Sahaja Yoga, shows how to raise the Kundalini and how to give yourself a bandhan—a subtle shield of protection.
Take a few minutes, try it… and notice the difference.
If you’d like to find out more about Sahaja Yoga Meditation, there are courses available in person and on-line: Free Meditation Courses
We have a Facebook Group for the Free Online 21-Days-of-Meditation Course which is happening throughout the year.
👉 You are most welcome to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/21dayscourse
In this Facebook Group you’ll find:
A Guides section with:
🧘♀️ All recordings and handouts from Day 1 (in 2026) onwards—so you can revisit the meditations programs anytime
💬 Experiences shared by practitioners
❓ Q&As to support you along the way
🎶 Meditation music that supports the subtle system
💡 Practical tips to help you meditate at home
A Featured section with:
📅 Upcoming meditation events
📢 Announcements and important updates
An Event section with:
📍 All upcoming events in one place—so you can easily join
We are looking forward to walking this path with you 🤍
What Made the Second Prime Minister of India, Lal Bahadur Shastri So Outstanding? A Realized Soul with an Awakened Kundalini…
What does true leadership look like? Discover how Kundalini awakening expresses itself through humility, respect, and benevolent leadership—through the example of Prime Minister Shastri. Find out what a realized soul means in Sahaja Yoga and how it expresses in real life. Understand how Kundalini awakening naturally brings out qualities like humility and care. See how the right heart chakra relates to benevolent leadership and respect for others. Recognize how inner transformation reflects in the way we lead and interact with people. Discover simple ways to awaken and strengthen these qualities within yourself.
Shri Mataji, the founder of Sahaja Yoga, and her family shared a very close and respectful friendship with Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India. Shri Mataji’s husband, Sir C.P. Srivastava, served as his secretary.
The photo shows Lal Bahadur Shastri in the center, on his right side his daughter Suman and two grand children, on his left side Shri Mataji, behind him Sir CP and their two daughters Kalpana and Sadhana
Shri Mataji always spoke about Shastri with great affection as a highly realized soul – meaning his Kundalini was awakened and he had reached a very high inner state, which expressed itself how he cared for people and his country.
Sir C.P. said about him:
“People say that he was very, very respectful to civil servants. And the answer I got was, ‘Mr. Shastri was respectful to every human being.’
What a wonderful quality it is. I’m not aware of any individual, in politics at least, about whom you can truthfully say that he’s respectful to every human being.”
When you listen to Shastri ji speak, you can feel how different he is from other leaders and politicians. There is something special about him – a simplicity, a natural humbleness, and a pure heart.
Experience his personality in this short video (4:35 min) – an inspiration.
In Sahaja Yoga meditation, this quality of humble and benevolent leadership is connected to the heart chakra, on the right side. It is not only about people in government. It applies to every role in life where we take a leading position—whether in a family, a workplace, or any responsibility we carry.
When the Kundalini is awakened and the qualities within our chakras begin to manifest, they naturally start to show. We don’t try to become something. We simply become – the more our chakras open out and their qualities start manifesting.
Imagine a world where we would have such benevolent leaders—in governments and in everyday life.
Mahatma Gandhi once said:
“If you want to see a change in this world, be the change.”
So this is an invitation to awaken your Kundalini (if you have not received it, yet) and to explore the qualities of beneficial leadership within you.
The more we give vibrations to our right heart (left hand on the right side of your heart chakra, right hand palm open on the lap, meditate in that position for some time) and ask our Mother Kundalini for these qualities, the more these qualities of beneficial leadership begin to manifest – not only in ourselves, but also in our countries and in the world.
Welcome to Session 2 – Let’s Meditate for 21 Days
Today evening, 8:45 PM EST, we start with Day 22.
Establishing our self-realization
We will meditate on our central channel, asking our Kundalini to take us into the silence of the present moment and help us to transform from within.
“Meditation is the only way you can grow.”
– Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi
Join us on Zoom or YouTube. Find the links on our website:
What if we act from a place of peace instead of react?
Attention gets pulled outward constantly, from all sides, without a pause. Finding inner peace is hard these days.
With the Kundalini awakened, it becomes different. There is a power within, your very own, that naturally draws the attention inward. You don’t have to try so hard. A place of stillness opens up on its own.
From there, you see what is happening without being pulled into a reaction. This is the space where you know with clarity what is the right thing to do – or not to do.
But because Spirit is active itself, it acts itself – you have seen vibrations don’t speak, they act – It has the power to act so you need not react.
Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, 1984-04-22
If you want to feel this for yourself, join our 21 Days of Meditation Program. They are always free. Meditating in a group makes it easier and the process faster. You can ask questions in the chat support, request a breakout room to connect with a practitioner, or even apply for your own mentor — all for free.
The links to join are shared on our website:
Join our Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/21dayscourse
3 Ways to Build More Life Energy
If your energy feels low, scattered, or easily drained, try this shift — it’s not about doing more, but doing things differently.
Here’s the secret most people don’t know:
Within us flow three channels.
- The left carries feeling, rest, and emotional depth
- The right carries action, focus, and responsibility
- The center is where both meet in balance
When we live only in action, energy burns out.
When we sink only into feeling, energy stagnates.
Energy grows when love and action move together.
3 simple ways to boost your life energy today
1️⃣ Watch today’s meditation recording
In today’s session, we learned how to balance the left and right channels so energy can flow naturally again — without effort. Let the practice do the work.
2️⃣ Detox from screens, even briefly
Step away from constant input. Take quiet time with music, silence, or a good book. This allows your energy to settle and recharge.
3️⃣ One intentional act of kindness
Do something small — with awareness. A kind word, a helpful gesture, genuine listening.
When you put love into action, energy doesn’t drain — it multiplies.
🌱 Watch the recording. Try one step. Feel the difference.
WHAT OUTCOMES OR BENEFITS COULD I EXPECT AFTER THE LET’S-MEDITATE-FOR-21 DAYS COURSE?
… a question asked by a seeker today (over 600 people live on Zoom and YouTube)
Answer:
A calm, peaceful state and inner silence
As your Kundalini begins to rise, you may notice that your mind starts to quiet down. Thoughts become fewer, and moments of thoughtless awareness begin to appear — a calm, peaceful state where you feel present, clear, and at ease. This inner silence is often the first change people feel. From there, the experience can grow deeper.
Inner Transformation – becoming more yourself
As your energy centers and channels open and come into balance due to the Awakening of your Kundalini, you start to understand yourself in a new way. You may feel lighter, more centered, and more connected to who you truly are. Many people describe this as a real inner transformation — becoming more yourself.
Attracting that which is truly good for you
In this state, things often begin to flow more effortlessly in your life. Decisions feel easier, actions feel more natural, and challenges feel less heavy. You may also notice that you start to attract people, opportunities, and situations that are truly good for you, as you become more aligned within.
Positive improvement in all areas of life
Over time, this inner balance can reflect in all areas of your life — your emotions, your relationships, your choices, and the way you experience each day.
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