Let’s Meditate for 21 Days – August 2023 | Going Deeper Sessions

The Subtle System

Our Subtle System consists of 3 Channels and 7 main Chakras. The right and left channels are the physical support of our sympathetic nervous system and the central channel is the physical support of our parasympathetic nervous system.

• Our Right channel (yellow line), governs our physical, creative or mental activity. It is the channel of action and the future.
• Our Left channel (blue line), manages our emotions and desires. It is the channel of our past.
• The Central channel (white line), manages our autonomous functions ( heartbeat, etc…). The Kundalini energy rises up the central channel when we receive our Self-Realisation. It is the channel of our spiritual evolution, the Present.
• The Chakras – the Sanskrit word “chakra” means “wheel”. These energy centers or chakras ( numbers 1 to 7 in above diagram) correspond to our main nervous plexuses in the body. Each chakra has its own qualities.

By regular practice of Sahaja Yoga meditation, you obtain the knowledge of your chakras, how to improve and look after them, in a very natural and spontaneous way. Your innate qualities start to manifest themselves. You can feel the state of your subtle system and by using simple techniques, you can maintain it in a balanced state.

We give guidelines of these techniques in our weekly classes in your local area. They are always free. Find free classes in your country.

Self-Realisation
Out of all the energies that sustain us, there is one which is the mother of all other energies. This dormant is of a spiritual nature. It manifests the love that the Divine has for us.

It is called Kundalini and she exists within everyone as a great potential of inner wellbeig. This living energy is waiting to reveal itself to us. Sahaja Yoga meditation starts with the natural awakening of this energy. The spiritual energy that is within us is called Kundalini.

The Kundalini resides in the sacrum bone. This is the triangular bone which is located at the base of the spinal column. When this energy awakens, it activates the central channel and passes through the chakras to come out and can be perceived as a flood, gush, spurt (of coolness) in the fontanelle bone area. Once this energy has been awakened we can perceive its manifestation in a concrete way. A new state of awareness is established within us.

Self-Realisation – the Awakening of the Kundalini mother energy.

As soon as we have felt the condition of our chakras, we can improve them. We have the tools to progress easily with discrimination in our spiritual evolution.

The Kundalini awakening is an indisputable discovery. For the first time, we have the chance to change ourselves and become independent.

Introduction to the three channels of our Subtle System by Shri Mataji.

Music

Ragas/Songs for the Chakras
Selection of Ragas (Songs with mantras) which are a melodic mode of Indian classical music that focus on each chakra of the Subtle System. Listening to the music can help to clear the chakras when meditating.

Meditation music with Didgeridoo instrument.
The didgeridoo is a wind instrument, played with continuously vibrating lips to produce a continuous drone while using a special breathing technique called circular breathing. The didgeridoo was developed by Aboriginal peoples of northern Australia at least 1,500 years ago, and is now in use around the world, though still most strongly associated with Indigenous Australian music.

The Didgeridoo represents the earthy sounds of the Mooladhara chakra which is located at the base of the spine. The chakra has the qualities of innocence and wisdom and manifests in Uluru (Ayers Rock) located in central Australia. The Mooladhara chakra is symbolized by the elephant headed child – Shri Ganesha.

All this music is performed by musicians who practice Sahaja Yoga meditation.

Devotional music
Beautiful devotional music in praise of our inner Mother and the external Spirit. Sung by Anandita Basu who is a recognised name in Sahaja music, Sufi and Qawwali music from Kolkata, India. Anandita started to learn Indian Classical music at the age of 4 with her mother and Guru, Professor Anjana Basu.

Vishwa Shanthi – Universal Silence
A presentation from the Late P.K. Salve Academy of Music and Fine Arts in India.

Sahaja Yogis from around the world attended the Academy to harness their Self Realisation to learn and develop their artistic skills. While at the academy, they produced this beautiful music that is influenced by western and traditional Indian styles.

• More meditation music – Selection of music to enhance the meditation experience.

This unique booklet is intended for people who have received their Self Realisation and have commenced daily Sahaja Yoga meditations with regular clearing and balancing.

The booklet provides in-depth information about how to meditate at home, the Subtle System and the clearing and balancing techniques.

Through regular meditation, one is able to fully absorb the divine knowledge contained in this booklet which has been shared with us by Her Holiness Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – Founder of Sahaja Yoga Meditation.

• A Beginner’s Guide to Sahaja Yoga Meditation (PDF format 11MB size)

Selection of videos by Shri Mataji on her teachings about Sahaja Yoga, Self Realisation, meditations, the subtle system, chakras and other spiritual matters.

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Knowledge of our Roots - Shri Mataji Talk Excerpt | Public Program Brisbane 1987

Shri Mataji explains the knowledge of our roots and Kundalini energy which resides within every human being in the triangular bone called Sacrum. Kundalini energy can be awakened in a simple and ri...

The Subtle System by Shri Mataji

Introduction to the three channels of our Subtle System by Shri Mataji, founder of Sahaja Yoga Meditation.

Free Meditation Classes available in over 100 countries
https://www.freemeditation.com.a...

Shri Mataji gives Self Realisation (with Subtitles and Sitar Music)

Shri Mataji gives Self Realization - Brisbane Public program Brisbane City Hall (Australia) 5th May 1987

Self Realization is the process of awakening the Kundalini within an individual. Everyone ...

Raising Kundalini and Putting on a Bandhan (4mins) | Shri Mataji - Founder of Sahaja Yoga Meditation

After we receive our Self Realisation in Sahaja Yoga, we raise our Kundalini and put ourselves into Bandhan before and after meditating.

Shri Mataji guides us on how to do these two important exe...

Powers of a Realised Soul | Shri Mataji's Talk Excerpt

An introductory talk by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi about the powers of a Self-realised person.
1987, Brisbane, Australia.

Importance of Meditation & Footsoaking explained by Shri Mataji (Founder of Sahaja Yoga Meditation)

Shri Mataji explains the importance of meditating and foot soaking daily and how it helps with our spiritual growth.

8 Minute Meditation - With music and mantras

Short meditation with instructions and music. The beautiful music and mantras will help clear the chakras and thoughts, for a more peaceful and quiet meditation.
Place hands on lap (palms up), then...

Mooladhara and Swadhishthana Chakra Introduction by Shri Mataji

Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi (Founder of Sahaja Yoga Meditation) introduces in brief the first two energy centers, Mooladhara and Swadhishthana Chakra.

Mooladhara Chakra: Center of Purity, Wisdom, Inn...

Center of Creativity & Pure Knowledge - Swadhishthan Chakra | Shri Mataji's Talk

Swadhishthan Chakra - Talk by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi (founder of Sahaja Yoga Meditation).
Birmingham Jul 10th 1982

Talk on Nabhi Chakra by Shri Mataji

Sahaja Yoga Meditation
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Talk on Heart and Vishuddhi Chakra by Shri Mataji

Sahaja Yoga Meditation
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The Real Yoga Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi

Real Yoga is the spiritual union attained through Self Realisation and Meditation.

“So this is your birthright. All human beings have this right to get the awakening of their Kundalini by which th...

Self Realisation, Balancing, Kundalini and Bandhan with Shri Mataji Sahaja Yoga

Shri Mataji guides you through your Self Realisation. She founded of Sahaja Yoga Meditation in 1970.

Afterwards, Shri Mataji will show you how to raise your own Kundalini and put on a Bandhan, to ...

Self Realisation with Shri Mataji | Sydney 1990

Shri Mataji gives Self Realisation using simple affirmations and steps to awaken the Kundalini energy within us.

The Power of Silence | Excerpts of Talks given by Shri Mataji (Founder)

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Using Shri Mataji’s photograph for meditation.

We have found that by meditating in front of Shri Mataji’s photographs, our Subtle system comes into balance and is cleared through the positive vibrations that are emitted from her photographs. As result, we become more relaxed and calmer as we experience the inner joy of the Spirit in our heart.

If you wish to use Shri Mataji’s photograph, then it’s best to place the photo in a frame and use a small candle in front of Shri Mataji’s photo when meditating. Please contact us if have any questions at [email protected]

All images are in jpg format and are ready for printing. For best print quality, use a high resolution printer or take the files, on a USB stick, to a digital photo lab for printing.

Image sizes available:

• 4″ x 6″ (10cm x 15cm) 1800 x 1200 pixels. Average file size for each image is approx 250KBs.
• 6″ x 8″ (15 x 20cm) 2400 x 3200 pixels. Average file size for each image is approx 350KBs.

How to download: To download an image, right-click on the ‘Download’ link and save the file to your computer or device.

Short video of Shri Mataji explaining why we use her photograph for meditation.

Free meditation classes and resources to help you discover the unique technique of Sahaja Yoga Meditation.

Resources

• Resources area – Subtle system/chakras, Glossary of Terms, printed guides, meditative music, video and audio meditations, balancing techniques and talks by Shri Mataji (founder).
• More about Sahaja Yoga – What is Meditation? Who can do meditation? What does it cost? Who teaches the meditation? Who teaches the meditation? Getting started.
• More about Shri Mataji – Founder of Sahaja Yoga meditation. Shri Mataji quietly transformed lives. For more than forty years, she travelled internationally, offering free public lectures and the experience of self-realization to all, regardless of race, religion or circumstance.
• Nirmala Vidya Amruta – References to all of Shri Mataji’s talks if you want to look up a particular ailment/issue and find out Shri Mataji’s solutions to it.
• Meditation music – Selection of music to enhance the meditation experience.
• Resources for children – Sahaja Yogi parents who are trying to make meditation for children different and interesting for them. (Password to website is Gananayaka)
• Online daily meditations on YouTube, Facebook and Zoom.
• Audio podcast website – On Apple podcast – On Google podcast.
• Video podcast website – On Apple podcast.
• Sahaja Yogis Experiences – Sahaja Yogis share their experiences, re-collections of memories and encounters with Shri Mataji and the practice of Sahaja Yoga. Find out about Shri Mataji’s life, and enjoy pictures taken over more than three decades in five continents.
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• Contact Us – If you have any questions about our meditation then please don’t hesitate to contact us.

While participating in our sessions, you will come across several terms that may be new to you. This is an overview of the most commonly used terms…

All Pervading Power
God Almighty. Known by many names including Shiva, Allah and Yaweh.

Attention
The faculty of applying the mind and interest. Under pressure it can become short-spanned and undisciplined but through Sahaja Yoga Meditation the faculty can become focused and productive.

Balancing and Clearing
If the attention is majorly focused on right-sided activities (thinking, action, the future) or left side (reflection, emotion, the past) blockages can occur. Meditative clearing removes these blockages and allows the system to gain balance in the centre (mental silence, peace, now).

Catches
Catches occur when the efficient function of chakras is impaired. These catches block the passage of kundalini and are the causes of varying problems. When these damaged charkras are repaired through meditation the problems disappear.

Central Channel
This is the channel through which the kundalini flows. It is opened when self realisation takes place and it is the through-flow of kundalini which brings about real and enriching meditation.

Chakras
These are the subtle energy centres located at the main nerve plexuses along the spine. There are seven main chakras in the human system and they relate to stages of evolution, the seventh, at the top of the head being activated by self realisation.

Cool Breeze
The energy manifested from the top of the head when self realisation takes place. It can be felt as a warmish breeze-like sensation. After meditation the energy cools down and is known as the cool breeze.

Difference between Yoga and Meditation
Yoga is the union of the kundalini with the great energy of creation that surrounds us (self realisation). Meditation takes place as a result of that joining.

Guru
Spiritual teacher, guide. Someone with their self realisation who assists others to gain their yoga.

Kundalini
The mothering energy that resides in the sacrum bone at the base of the spine. When self realisation takes place this energy uncoils, rising through the chakras and the top of the head.

Inner Peace
Being free from mental activity. Not being concerned with memory or plans but being in the ‘now’.

Joy
Happens when deep meditation takes place. A all-embracing sense of relaxed well-being.

Kundalini Awakening
Kundalini resides in three-and-a-half coils at the base of the spine. When self realisation or kundalini awakening takes place, this energy uncoils and rises through the chakras to manifest at the top on the head.

Left Channel
This rises along the left side of the spine but at the forehead it crosses into the right hemisphere of the brain to become the superego. It is concerned with emotion, the past, insecurity, conditioning and, if the attention becomes heavily focused into it, it can cause depression and many painful diseases.

Meditation
It is a state of relaxation without mental activity. It is calming, peaceful and opens the inner pathways to health, knowledge and spiritual deepening.

Right Channel
This rises along the right side of the spine but at the forehead crosses into the left hemisphere of the brain to become the ego. It is concerned with action, the future, planning and, if the attention becomes heavily focused into it, it can cause anger, tensions and many painless diseases.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation
The word ‘Sahaja’ in Sanskrit has two components: ‘Saha’ is ‘with’ and ‘ja’ is ‘born’ – the literal translation is “innate”. Yoga means union with the divine. So, Sahaja Yoga means spontaneous and born with you meaning that the kundalini is born within us and can be awakened spontaneously, without effort. This is Self Realisation

Self Realisation
This is the yoga, the union, the joining of the individual spirit with the great energy of creation. It happens when the kundalini (life force) rises from its home in the sacrum bone along the spine and pierces the fontanelle at the top of the head.

Shri Mataji
The founder of Sahaja Yoga. She was born in 1923 in Chhindwara, India. Her father was a lawyer who spoke fourteen languages and was the first Christian Member of the Indian Parliament. Her mother was the first woman in India to receive an honours degree in mathematics. The family was deeply involved in the Indian fight for independence. Shri Mataji married C.P. Shrivastava, a diplomat who became Secretary General of the UN Maritime Organisation. She has two daughters and four grandchildren. In 1970 she discovered a way of granting spontaneous self realisation. She then travelled the world holding programs, giving self realisation and informing people of Sahaja Yoga.

Spirit
The reflection of divinity within each human subtle energy system.

Spirituality
An intense interest in the non-material aspects of life, reality and existence after death

Subtle System
The network of chakras, channels and kundalini which define the nature of a human being at any given time. (See more here)

Thoughtless Awareness
Is meditation. All thinking stops although the consciousness of sounds around us remains. The traditional name for this very pleasant and rewarding state is mental silence.

Vibrations
The cool pulsing that a realised person feels (often on the palms of the hand) when the attention is focused on something or someone in balance.

Yoga
The pathway to, and gaining of, self realisation. Rajah Yoga is the pathway along the right channel, Bakthi Yoga uses the left channel ‘Sahaja means born-with or spontaneous. So Sahaja Yoga draws attention to the fact that the union (self realisation) can be gained spontaneously by way of mechanisms one is born with.

Get your Self-Realisation and start your journey of Meditation.

“The time has come for all of you to get your Self-Realisation, by which your attention becomes enlightened, your health gets completely all right, your mental processes are sensible, but above all you stand in your present.” H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

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Strengthen your Self-Realisation and learn simple exercises to help balance & protect your inner being.

“Only after Self-Realisation, and only then, is there a direct experience of the Spirit. It then manifests its powers in the human personality, and it’s light enlightens the consciousness into a new awareness. The divine intelligence of the Spirit radiates on all sides.” H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

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Learn how to balance your emotions and actions, so you can enjoy the present.

“Now this ecological problem can be solved as soon as human beings get transformed and develop their balances. Because we are imbalanced, that’s why the nature has gone into imbalance.” H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

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A simple meditation that you would do on a daily basis to balance your subtle system and be in the present.

“Establish yourselves, balance and grow. Grow into great people.” H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

“We but mirror the world. All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world of our body. If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change.” Mahatma Gandhi

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Experience the Silence Within

“Meditation is the only way you can grow… because when you Meditate, you are in silence.
You are in Thoughtless Awareness. Then the growth of awareness takes place.” H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

Let’s use the power of Kundalini energy and the natural elements to help get rid of our stress & mental worries.

“Kundalini cures you, She improves you, She bestows all the blissful things upon you. She takes you away from the worries of grosser level.” H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

Let’s use the power of Kundalini energy and the natural elements (fire element) to help get rid of emotional problems and lethargy.

“Relaxation never means lethargy, by any chance. It doesn’t mean lethargy. Lethargy is against relaxation. A person who is relaxed cannot become lethargic. “”Relaxed”” means a person who’s alert and calm.” H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

An interactive one-on-one workshop with an experienced Yogi on Zoom to help you move forward in your spiritual ascent. Many people have found these workshops really helpful to understand their subtle system better and to find the right techniques for clearing.

“We are seeking our second birth, our transformation. We have to have our inner knowledge, we have to know ourselves and we have to grow into it, this is the value of your life.”- H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

How to awaken the virtues within us? Let’s begin by learning about the first two energy centres of our subtle system that manifests within us the innate qualities of Innocence, Wisdom, Creativity, and Joy.

“Innocence never gets destroyed because it is eternal, but it may happen that it will get covered with some clouds by our mistakes that we commit. But once you get your Realization, your innocence is re-established, manifests, and you become innocent. Your attention becomes innocent.”- H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

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Let go of all the worries and stress, and try to be a more peaceful person.

“Only the peace within can register whatever is auspicious, whatever is nourishing for your growth. So try to make peace with yourself. Do not fight with yourself.”- H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

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Let’s meditate and let go of all the fears, and insecurities in our hearts.
Let go of all the guilt and move forward in life.

“What do we have to achieve? Not your position, not your wealth, not all these outward things, but you have to achieve a loving heart.”- H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

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Learn to set free from the past and to forgive everyone and yourselves!

“This all-pervading divine power of love is the ocean of knowledge, is the ocean of bliss and compassion, but above all it is the ocean of forgiveness.”- H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

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Learn to achieve the state of thoughtless awareness and strengthen your Self-Realisation.

“So thoughtless awareness is the first beautiful state you have to achieve. That will give you peace and a witness state to enjoy the drama of life, to enjoy the different varieties of people, while you will be growing within yourself”. – H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

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Learn how to meditate by yourself at home every day.

“How to do meditation, many people ask. Don’t do anything, just go into thoughtless awareness. Try to go to the thoughtless awareness. If you can get into that condition of thoughtless awareness, you’ve done your job because that’s the point where you are with the truth, with the reality, with the joy, with everything that is so fundamental.”- H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

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An interactive one-on-one workshop with an experienced Yogi on Zoom to help you move forward in your spiritual ascent. Many people have found these workshops really helpful to understand their subtle system better and to find the right techniques for clearing.

“The enjoyment of life is only possible if we could get connected to the spirit.”- H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

Learn how to meditate by yourself at home every day. An opportunity for the participants to share experiences & questions about their spiritual journey.

“Now the best thing is to put attention to your spirit. If you start putting your attention to spirit, the sweetness of the spirit itself will make the whole thing very sweet and beautiful.” – H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

Learn how to overcome some of the common challenges in the Spiritual Journey from experienced Sahaja Yogis.

“The greatest law of Sahaja Yoga is that it is a collective happening” – H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

Let’s get to know ourselves better with meditation and introspection. An opportunity for the participants to share experiences & questions about their spiritual journey.

“Unless and until you introspect you cannot even respect yourself. You cannot even love yourself. If you love yourself you will introspect and find out what’s wrong.”” – H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

Learn how to overcome some of the common challenges in the Spiritual Journey from experienced Sahaja Yogis.

“We are all part and parcel of one country. And that country is of love.” – H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

Together, let’s try to bring positive changes within us as per Shri Mataji’s Talks from where we receive all the pure knowledge.

“The truth is: everything is illusion, except for the Divine Love of God that is all-pervading which you can feel through your Spirit.” – H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

Mother Nature is the giver of all the beautiful things we have, and all the virtues that we enjoy. So let’s try to connect with Mother Nature on a spiritual level.

“Your innocence itself is a power and your innocence will definitely give you that wisdom by which you can solve all the problems without any difficulty.” – H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder

An interactive one-on-one workshop with an experienced Yogi on Zoom to help you move forward in your spiritual ascent. Many people have found these workshops really helpful to understand their subtle system better and to find the right techniques for clearing.

“Either you lead a life which is luxurious on the material level or you lead a luxurious life of God’s blessings. One of these two you have to choose, the time has come.” – H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – founder