Sitting quietly, doing nothing stilling the mind and calming the body has never been western way. For centuries, meditation and yoga (union) have been regarded by Europeans as an esoteric, oriental practice of little benefit. But over the last two decades, the increasing speed and pressures of modern living have been matched by an increasing need for the ways to cope with them. Medical science is now proving what a growing number of people in the west have discovered for themselves: the relaxation of true meditation has measurable beneficial effects on all levels of our being, with no damaging side effects.

In the yoga of true meditation, there develops a conscious awareness of the subtle energy that exists with in us all, and a spontaneous connection with the inner mechanism by which it is governed. This integration cannot be forced through exercises, chanting or mantras. It happens as a natural awakening, in just the same way that our body grows and maintains itself, without any conscious effort on our part. The last few years have seen the evolution of a process whereby this inner integration can take place in ordinary people everywhere, irrespective of age, occupation, race, color and creed. It is not a theory or a concept that has to be worked at.

Sahaja yoga is a solid experience, an actual, physical reality verifiable in one’s own nervous system that leads on to spontaneous improvements in one’s well being and relationship with the world. These include numerous incidents in overcoming alcohol and drugs addiction, diseases (such as cancer), heart problems and other physical and mental disorders such as stress, depression and tension. The word “SAHAJA” means “spontaneous” and it also means “born with you “.every person is born with a latent kind of healing, purifying or spiritual energy, and an inner mechanism which , when accessed , can allow us to meditate and connect with our inner self. “YOGA” means union or a connection with the self. So sahaja yoga means the spontaneous connection or union with the self or the spirit.

“SAHAJA YOGA is a true, gentle and dynamic meditation rediscover for the common people in mass, by Her Holiness Mata ji Shri Nirmala Devi Ji, based on the principle that the path to achieving peace and harmony in the world begins with each individual establishing a higher sense of awareness and subtle self-knowledge. It works by balancing the energy of the body on a subtle level and connecting the individual with the universal living consciousness - a process known as SELF REALISATION. It is found that with a regular practice of this Yoga, there is a general improvement in one's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being. Inside every human being there is a network of nerves and sensory organs that interprets the outside physical world. At the same time, within us resides a subtle system of channels (nadis) and centers of energy (chakras) which look after our physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual being.

This subtle system consists of seven energy centers (called "Chakras") and three energy channels that pass through each of the chakras (as shown in the above picture) each of the seven chakras has several spiritual qualities. These qualities are intact within us, and even though they might not always be manifest, they can never be destroyed. True meditation occurs by awakening the subtle dormant and sacred energy which is present in the triangular shaped "Sacrum Bone" at the base of the spine of every human being. This energy is known as "Kundalini" meaning "coiled up" in Sanskrit.

When the Kundalini is awakened it rises through each of the chakras, pulling them into alignment like beads on a string, harmonizing their function. Since each of the chakras governs corresponding aspects of our physical body's function as well as our psyche, the alignment of the chakras causes our physical organs to function harmoniously and our health improves. Similarly our intellect becomes harmonized with emotions and a state of mental and physical balance is achieved. This balance of mind and body was taught by many great souls. The Buddha spoke of a balanced lifestyle and behavior which he called “the middle path ". Lao Tse spoke of a balance that was dynamic, which changed with demands placed upon it, but was always a source of stability and balance. He called it “Tao ". Jesus Christ taught that through forgiving others and by being forgiven we could experience inner peace and spiritual ascent. These qualities start to emerge automatically when the Kundalini activates the subtle system.

In our subtle system our main charkas (energy centers) as shown in above picture are: