Meditation
Shri Mataji
What is our job is to enjoy, enjoy everything, and that enjoyment is the blessing of the Divine. Even you can enjoy the turmoil, the torture, everything you can enjoy if you see the point that nothing can happen to your spirit, which is the real light. Whatever you may suffer, whatever you may think is troubling you, actually this silent light of the spirit makes you absolutely perfectly joyous.
And you give joy to others. You don’t design it, you don’t plan it, how to give joy, but you just automatically give joy; and this giving joy is also effortless, sahaj, because you are in the sahaja state. In the sahaj state you just see things. It’s a drama you feel it, it’s a different styles, different types, and you just see and watch and get the joy out of it. It is not important to say, “I like this, I like that” – no. That “I” which likes is nothing but ego, and keeps you out of the enjoyment which is reality, which is real. Everything in this world that you find is troublesome, if you see from another angle, from a sahaja sthiti, you won’t feel the troubles. But that higher life should be there, that higher standard should be built within you.
Shri Mataji, 2000
Sahaja Yoga meditation workshop
If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to learn how to meditate or to get back to meditating, now is the perfect time to come along to our free weekly meditation classes. Our meditation is very easy to do and you are welcome to join us to experience the peace it may offer.
About our classes
• Simple meditation techniques
• Suitable for both beginners and regulars
• No prior knowledge is necessary
• New people come along most weeks, and so everything is explained
• Join in at any time
• Chairs provided
• Always free of charge.
Where are the free weekly classes in Australia?
There are free weekly classes at over 100 locations. See if there’s one near you.
• For class locations, click here.
• To confirm class details, choose your nearest location and call the number provided on the website for that class.
Free meditation podcasts now available
People tell us how much they enjoy the depth of “collective” meditation when they attend weekly classes. But for the times when it’s just not possible to attend, or you’re in a remote location, there are podcasts. Listen online or download a selection of our meditation radio program podcasts to your computer, mobile device, iPhone, iPad or iPod. Each podcast includes guided meditations, music and talks by Shri Mataji (founder of Sahaja Yoga).
To access the free podcasts, choose one of the following options:
• Podcast website: click here.
• iPhone, iPad, iPod or iTunes users, click here.
• To use a RSS feed reader, click here.
During the year, we’ll keep in touch with details of special events such as courses, workshops, film showings and music events.
See you soon!
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Australia
Sahaja Yoga workshops will be held all around Australia on the weekend of 22-23 October 2011. These workshops are suitable for both beginners and for people who have been coming to Sahaja Yoga programs for a while.
The locations and booking arrangements are below:
ACT – Scullin
Sunday 23 October, 10.30am to 3.00pm
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Centre
77 Chewings Street
To book for the Scullin workshop contact: [email protected] or phone 0433 057 077 or (02) 62324455.
Lunch and refreshments provided. No cost.
NSW – Sydney
Sunday 23 October, 11am to 4.00pm (with live world music concert beforehand)
Federation Conference Centre
37 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills
Workshop program:
11am – 12 noon: Doors open for registration and live music concert
12 noon – 4pm: Meditation workshop
To book for Sydney, click here to use our Booking Form
Afternoon tea provided, $10 donation per person (see below under Costs**)
QLD – Bundaberg and Hervey Bay
Saturday 22 October, 1.00pm to 4:00pm
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Centre
160 Mahoney-Dexters Road
Alloway, Bundaberg
To book for Bundaberg, contact: [email protected] or call 07 4159 7887
Afternoon tea provided. No cost.
QLD – Wamuran
Saturday 22 October, 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Centre
95 McClintock Road
Wamuran
To book for Wamuran, contact: [email protected] or call 07 5496 6716.
Dinner provided. No cost.
SA – Adelaide
Saturday 22 October, 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Klemzig Primary School
2 Hay Street
Klemzig, Adelaide
To book for Adelaide, contact: [email protected] or call 0417 806 336.
Refreshments provided. No cost.
TAS – Hobart
Sunday 23 October, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Centre
85 Tanundal Street
Howrah, Hobart
To book for Hobart, contact: [email protected] or call 03 6245 1476
Lunch provided. No cost
VIC – Melbourne
Sunday 23 October, 11.00am to 4.00pm
Greensborough Senior Citizens Hall
203 Henry Street,
Greensborough, Melbourne
To book for Melbourne, contact: [email protected] or call (03) 9585 1208.
Lunch provided. $10 donation per person (see below under Costs**)
VIC – Bendigo
Saturday 22 October, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Bendigo Neighborhood House
20 Neale street, Bendigo
To book for Bendigo workshop, contact: (03) 5442 1489
Light lunch provided. No cost.
WA – Scarborough
Saturday 22 October, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Maureen Grierson Community Recreation Centre
The Esplanade, Scarborough
To book for the Scarborough workshop contact: 0432 433 345
Afternoon provided. No cost.
*Costs: Our workshops are provided free by experienced volunteers, as a non-profit community service. Some larger venues accept a donation at the door towards workshop costs such as venue hire, workshop materials provided, equipment hire and upkeep.
We hope to see you at the workshops!
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Queensland is holding our next meditation workshop on Saturday 24th September 2011.
This workshop is both for people coming for the first time and for people who have been attending Sahaja Yoga programs for a while.
Here’s some feedback from our previous workshops:
“I am grateful for such a beautiful experience. I felt welcome and believe the experience has opened me up to many possibilities.”
“Really beautiful. A beautiful place, lovely people, great meditation. I really didn’t want to leave.”
“Thank you for a most informative, serene, friendly, community experience.”
“I had a very enlightening experience. Can’t wait to learn more and learn more about myself.”
“Very peaceful and relaxed. People are friendly and I feel I came to see my own family.”
Event details:
Saturday 24 Sept, 2:00pm to 5:30pm
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Centre,
95 McClintock Road, Wamuran Queensland
(60 minutes north of Brisbane)
Program:
2:00 – 2:30pm: Welcome and refreshments
2:30 – 3:00pm: Meditation and how to achieve a state of mental silence
3:00 – 4:00pm: Useful clearing techniques
4:00 – 4:20pm: Video lecture from Shri Mataji
4:20 – 5:15pm: Meditation and live music
5.30pm: Dinner
Cost: There are no costs or payments required for your attendance.
Directions to Workshop venue in Wamuran:
The address is 95 McClintock Road, Wamuran. From the M1 motorway, take the Kilcoy exit and proceed along D’aguilar Highway until you reach Wamuran. Opposite the IGA store, turn right and then right again into Station Rd. Turn left at the small roundabout into Newlands Rd for approx 3km, and then left into Patane Rd which leads to McClintock Rd. Number 95 is just over the top of the hill on the left.
For planning purposes, please email us at [email protected] if you would like to come along.
We sincerely hope you are able to attend this relaxing and informative event.