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21 Stages of Meditation
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The 21 Stages of Meditation is a comprehensive course within the Kundalini Yoga tradition, designed to deepen practitioners' meditative experiences and foster profound self-awareness. Structured as a journey through 21 distinct stages, the course is divided into three transformative journeys
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The Crystallized Self: This initial journey addresses common challenges in meditation, such as frustration, boredom, and irritation, guiding participants toward a clearer understanding and crystallization of the self.
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The Expressive Self: The second journey delves into the realms of delight, humility, and elevation, encouraging practitioners to express and embody their true selves authentically.​
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The Transcendent Self: The final journey explores advanced meditative states, including radiant presence and prayerful stillness, aiming to connect individuals with the infinite pulse of existence
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Each journey comprises seven stages, with meditations varying in length from 31 minutes to extended sessions of up to 2.5 hours, such as the Sodarshan Chakra Kriya. The course is accessible to individuals at all levels of meditation experience, from beginners to seasoned practitioners. Whether seeking personal growth, enhanced meditative depth, or fulfillment of certification requirements, this course offers valuable insights and practices.
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Engaging in the "21 Stages of Meditation" course provides a structured pathway to navigate the complexities of the mind, leading to heightened consciousness and a more profound connection with one's inner self.​
Course Fee & Date
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Dates:
On Location: Arrival 14 July after 17.00 – Departure evening 20th or morning 21st
Online: 15 July 5:30 AM - 20 July 17:30
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Price:
On location €1100,00 before 15 May 2025. €1250,00 after 15 May 2025
​Online: €707,00 before 15 May. 2025. €808,00 after 15 May. 2025
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- On location price is based on a communal room or tent. Food is included.
Bring your own towel and bedding (duvet cover, mattress cover and pillow cover! Bedding can also be rented for €15,00.
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- There is also the option to come for Sadhana, or for a single day with only food and no accommodation.
Contact us for more information!
This program guides you through 21 stages of meditation as outlined by Yogi Bhajan. In this program we will engage in three separate journeys; each journey is comprised of seven stages, taking you step by step into a deeper level of awakening and realization.
We will move through the rudimentary skills of meditation to the deeper levels of awareness and integration and finally into identity, projection and merger in the infinite pulse of creation.
Journey 1 – Self Crystallisation
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Journey 2 – Self Expression
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Journey 3 – Self Transcendence
The focus of the first journey is to recognize, experience and crystallize the Self. The blocks are encountered in the first four stages: upset, boredom, irritation and frustration. The first ascent starts when we have a sense of our Self, separate from all the commotions, emotions and sensory impulses; we begin to focus and recognize a still point, a nucleus within, which is the Self. It is this crystallized sense of Self that is needed in order for consciousness to work.
Stages in Journey One
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Stage 1: Upset
Stage 2: Boredom
Stage 3: Irritation
Stage 4: Frustration
Stage 5: Focus
Stage 6: Absorption
Stage 7: Experience and Crystallize the Self
“Negative thoughts come at you like arrows. Your strong positive arcline in the aura absorbs the energy of the thought and moves it spiraling up through the central channel of the spine to create more awareness above. The Jappa of the mantra cuts each thought so its form changes from negative to positive and it can be passed on to the central channel. In this way you are still, happy and master the upset that comes from the defensive thoughts.”
In this second journey, the initial challenge is to develop a sensitivity to the Self, as we engage in relationships and participate in life. When we take the seed of our Self and our identity and project it into the world, it expands. In this second journey, we cultivate the meditative skill to merge with our projection yet still be able to distill our Self from the various roles we play; in this way, this second journey prepares us to maintain our integrity in action and ultimately to find the stillness within every action
Stages in Journey Two
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Stage 8: Rasa
​Stage 9: Delight
​Stage 10: Politeness
Stage 11: Humility
Stage 12: Elevation
Stage 13: Graceful Enlightenment
​Stage 14 Express and Be Your Self
“The three gunas, the three forces of nature, are all balanced. That opens the heart. On that the head is fixed and steady. You are aware of All and the Crown Chakra shines as the Sixth Chakra commands.”
In this final journey, we recognize all that we are as the formless presence of the infinite Self. We open the dimension of our Transcendent Self. This journey requires us to go beyond differences and similar into reality and unity. By forging an elevated identity with our infinite Self within our finite self, we become spontaneous, creative and flexible. We excel in this infinite game of the soul. Love, compassion and kindness become the core of our experience. At the peak of this journey we become the nothing within the center of all that is. Mystery is now mastery. The sacred space opens up to intuitive presence, which serves innocence, loves life, blesses all, and praises the Infinite, the all within All. You become you, nothing more, nothing less. In this final journey, we become realized human beings.
Stages in Journey Three
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Stage 15: Presence Like a Beacon
Stage 16: Everywhere Radiance
Stage 17: Prayerful Stillness
Stage 18: Preacher
Stage 19: Teacher Teacher
Stage 20: Sage
Stage 21: Infinite Pulse
“Happy. Full above and below. Heaven and earth mingle in the heart of the sage. You are balance. Fruition comes to those who encounter you. Your prayer is reality.”
What you will get from this course
1. Deepened Meditation Practice
- Learn techniques to move through common meditation challenges like boredom, frustration, and mental distractions.
- Gain the ability to sustain longer and more profound meditative states.
2. Emotional and Mental Clarity
- Develop resilience against stress, anxiety, and emotional turmoil.
- Experience a shift from reactive patterns to inner stability and clarity.
3. Increased Self-Awareness and Personal Growth
- Navigate the 21 stages to uncover deeper layers of self-perception.
- Transform limiting beliefs and experience a greater sense of authenticity.
4. Expanded Intuition and Inner Wisdom
- Strengthen your connection with your inner guidance and higher consciousness.
- Cultivate a more intuitive, heart-centered approach to life and decision-making.
5. Integration of Meditation into Daily Life
- Bring meditative awareness into everyday activities, relationships, and work.
- Develop a sustainable practice that supports long-term spiritual and personal growth.