The complete guide to understanding what meditation is and how it can help you.

Poetry on finding purpose, by Diana Robertson

Virat Goyal captures the rejuvenating quality of meditation with his free verse poetry.

The aim of meditation is not to experience something extraordinary and spectacular, rather it is to become extraordinary. It is the rare experience of going beyond all expectations we've conjured with the mind and instead being simply silent inside. At its essence, it is to be yourself through and true. This is Sahaja Yoga.

So you’ve heard about meditation and its huge range of benefits, but how exactly do you meditate? And what even is meditation, really?

Finding the right time to meditate can be tricky. Especially if you're fairly new to meditation or have never meditated before. So when is the best time to do it?

Welcome to our 10-Week video course! We will be adding new videos here regularly, complimented by a live meditation session every Thursday evening.

The exact origin of meditation cannot be defined, but its purposes are clear. It has existed before recorded history, and separately originated in many cultures across the globe. This article will demonstrate that despite these varied origins, meditation has a common core across cultures.

Colourful collages

Rachele Lanza shares the feeling of childlike joy that meditation has allowed her to maintain throughout her life.

The wonder of the sublimity of life and the freedom experienced in meditation, expressed through the poetry of Shu Qin Lo.