According to Raja Yoga, the biggest obstacles to realizing the Self are an overactive mind, excessive thinking, attachment to the body-mind-intellect complex, and the egoist concept of a "me," which is individual and separate from the rest of the Universe. The irony is that these "obstacles" are actually normal functions of the human mind, but we have forgotten that there is a deeper part of ourselves that comprises the mind, experiences our existence, and love underlies and embraces everything. To directly experience this is to know the self.  

The way to overcome these obstacles is by calming down the activity of the mind and resting in that which remains when all thinking and patterning of consciousness ceases. This indescribable aspect of existence is often referred to as Purusha (in Patanjali’s Sutras), Brahman (in Vedanta), Shoonya (certain forms of Buddhism), or simply as our true nature. 

This workshop is designed for busy people to get the essence of Raja Yoga meditation in the shortest possible time. This workshop can be attended by people of all backgrounds. It is a meditation without rituals or mantras and can be done anywhere at any time. Raja Yoga meditation is practised with "open eyes," which makes this method of meditation versatile, simple, and easy to practice. Meditation is a state of being in that place just beyond every day consciousness, which is where spiritual empowerment begins.  

Spiritual awareness gives us the power to choose good and positive thoughts over those that are negative and wasteful. We start to respond to situations rather than just react to them. We begin to live in harmony; we create better and happier, healthier relationships; and we change our lives in a most positive way. 

This workshop will be led by BK Hitesh, who is a Mental Wellness Coach and Rajyoga Meditation Teacher at Brahma Kumaris, with a mission to spread peace, love, and kindness unconditionally. 

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