Experiences

Through the Raj Yoga course I have learned and now possess techniques to help me in leading a life of greater inner peace and happiness.  This course has provided me with a lightness and ability to recapture positive memories that were previously overshadowed by negativity.  It has enabled me to find my courage, to look inside myself and move from ­­­­­­­a diminished state to one of empowerment.  Thank you to Brian and everyone at the Brampton Meditation Centre for your guidance and support on this journey  

~ Kim V 

Om Shanti,

Five years ago I sat in my neurosurgeon’s office listening in disbelief as he told me that I needed surgery to have my brain tumor removed or I would lose my eyesight.  A few weeks later my father (hero, rock, sustainer) passed away.  I felt as though someone had pulled the rug from under me and I fell into a dark black hole and couldn’t climb my way out.  I had a 1 year old and 3 year old who were completely dependent on me.  So I tried psychology, naturopathy, physiotherapy, and medication all in the hope of getting “better”.  This allowed me to “function” but I felt as if I was a zombie going through life.  One day, I came across the Brampton Meditation Centre Information booth at a cultural event and decided to try it out.  Four months into the course I had a profound yoga experience where I was able to say goodbye to my father and make peace with his passing.  After the course ended, I built up the courage to visit my surgeon.  I sat in his office and listened patiently as he told me, with astonishment, my brain tumor had shrunk significantly and I no longer needed surgery!  Each passing year, the tumor continued to shrink and is now almost gone.  During this time, I did not have any medical treatments, my only treatment was Raja Yoga. With the guidance of the spiritual instrument Brian and my spiritual family at the Brampton Meditation Centre, I found my eternal Father and sustainer; this is what saved my life!  I am so grateful that Baba has found me once again.  I look forward to remembering my true self, and becoming the pure, powerful, and eternal soul I now know that I am. 

~ Sabrina Ramlackan

 I am so grateful for the atmosphere of love, joy and light you provided for us. All souls – parents and children were instantly comfortable and were willing and ready to participate and share. The message of shining our inner light regardless of what is transpiring in the external world was so beautifully explained and shared. I will say that the simplicity of it truly resonated with me – and hearing it in a way meant for children’s ears was extremely special. I have been easily able to apply what I learned at home and have deeper conversations and connection with my children. Being creative with our children through the lantern making was a gift in itself. The treats were an unexpected and delightful bonus also! My family and I will definitely be participating in future events hosted by the Center. There are so few places for families to experience such deep levels of joy, purity and simplicity. I wish the Center opened a school for children!

~Kiran 

Thank you for organizing such an event. Overall it was a very positive environment for kids, I liked how all of us were working together/sharing stories and building lanterns. Such events are opportunities for kids to learn outside their academics.  As a parent,  it is an opportunity to work together with kids as a team outside the traditional setup and understand them better. This was the first time I was working with my son on any project and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will definitely participate in such events with my kid’s future.

~Anand

Thank you for this. Very helpful. I found the meditations last week extremely helpful as well. {…} This describes some of what I have been trying to do, and am finding it gets a little bit easier every time. I do still struggle with a lot of fear; that said it seems to take less and less time to shake it off. It is empowering to be faced with abusive behavior and to choose not to react but to remain in peace. I have been meditating on we are all souls, bodies are our costumes, and we are all just playing our roles. That after this role, I will wear a new costume and play a different role. This simple realization has made it easier not to be affected, to stay strong and positive. I frequently remind myself that he is a soul, a being of peace, just not living his truth. I do examine my own behaviors and reactions to see how they may be perpetuating the cycle and alter them accordingly. It is far from perfect but getting better. I’ve come to an understanding that every challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow stronger.

~ Joanna

The prodigal daughter has returned to her Father. He has embraced me with the warmth of a light starting at my face and slowly embracing me with a warm hug that cuddles me like a warm blanket of love.

I can not thank you enough for this incredible experience. I have searched and abandoned God all at the same time but because of you I found God again and I’m forever grateful.

~ Liliana

I’m learning so much lately from the course.
I’m thankful for this shift in my mind as it helps me to deal with a lot of things that I see happening around me. I’m testing it now, it was a sudden change and it feels very new.
I have never entertained the idea that I don’t owe anything to anyone, and that I don’t need to worry about things in order to show that I care. I always thought that empathy is feeling pain with others, this was so wrong on so many levels, I was literally adding to the pain someone already had and reminding everyone around to feel more sadness.
I feel light and ready for more knowledge now!
I even see ppl around me shifting their perspective through my change…(for the better)
It definitely took courage to change, and now as I recognize what courage is-I can use it and I’m not afraid to anymore.
Thank You so very much

~ Student

I hope your week is going great, I just wanted to thank you for the amazing evening that was full of love and joy, for the amazing dinner and the great time, I am so happy that I found out about your center and I would love to be an active member and volunteer whenever you need me. I am looking forward to starting the course with you (whenever it starts).

Best regards,

~ Reham

Thank you for your time and energy.
Please thank your elves and Santa
Saturday’s event was so empowering.
Merry Christmas and a blessed blessed New year.
If you have a session over the break please let me know.

Peace, Love and Wisdom

~ Fatima Elmazovski

On the final Sunday forgiveness class, I could feel the leftover energy from the day before enough that my whole body was buzzing. Luckily it wasn’t enough to distract me, if I chose not to concentrate on it, but I knew the energy was different. On Saturday I had been meditating during the time that the event was happening, and was concentrating on Love.

I received a card during Drishti that read “By letting go of all the people and events that have caused you pain, you are able to forgive and express love, easily and effortlessly”.  I didn’t understand its particular significance to me at the time, and instead felt it was just an extension of the message of the class.

Two days later, which was almost 12 years since he passed away, I had a dream about my stepfather. We had a tense relationship when he was alive, and I have to admit I had a lot of pain, resentment, frustration, and anger attached to him and my memories of him. I was trying to repress them instead of really dealing with them. Now that I feel released, I can see just how much negativity I was holding on to.

In my dream, I was entirely lucid. I was in a bright, foggy atmosphere. I could sense/see a bright and featureless figure that I knew was my stepdad. I called out “Gord!”, and ran to him. He was sitting down. I think I asked “Is that you?”, to my surprise I was overloaded with my own feelings of love (and astonishment), and wanted to ask him a million questions. I was almost unaware that there was a second energy next to him, which was emanating sweet loving feelings and seemed to be acting as a guide. I don’t know for sure who it was, I later wondered if it was God – but may be more likely that it was someone that was acting as a conduit for his pure feelings.  From Gord I also felt loving and happy feelings. Before I asked him questions, I told him what I didn’t while he was alive – which was that he was going through the same family hardships I was before he passed away and apologized for not being more understanding. Particularly I meant my mom’s health. As if by the thought of her, I felt and saw a figure beside me on the right which was my mom’s energy. Her energy felt defensive and she interrupted him to talk, so I asked her to wait – and let him speak. Immediately it felt like she stepped back, and I felt her energy change to unconditional love and selflessness – which I have felt from her before.  He mentioned that he thought (when he was alive) that something about me had come from my dad, but realizes it now it came from my mom. Though it felt like he was saying the exact same thing to my mom too and I still haven’t figured out what he was referring to. It felt like the guide energy was reeling him in.  Here we had communication that felt even less like words, and more like talking just with feelings – which were mutual love, forgiveness, and excitement. It was such a release, I felt intense freedom, and felt like I could fly. I was feeling so much love, I was concerned it could turn into attachment! But I think it was more revealing the attachment that was already there under all the more gross negative feelings.

~ Samantha Russell De-vigneux 

Rakhi Experience…I felt so secure, safe, supported and accepted…I didn’t want to leave and found myself repeating I’m a soul, I’m a soul…the light {I saw} was both gentle and strong and made me feel I would be.

I remember you saying to surrender something to God as well as work towards something.  I surrendered loneliness as I still miss the soul playing the part of my husband very much.  How I would love to bring him to this knowledge.  I also said that I would work on honesty.  The virtue on the pouch {I received} was dignity.

My blessing said I have surrounded myself in silence, deep in the ocean of God’s love.  As the Rakhi is tied around my wrist, the Father guarantees me his whole heart.

Wow I think I just got it more putting it in words.

~ Mary

If this is Brian’s Raja Yoga Centre , I was a student when he was guiding us out of his Brampton house which was more than 10 years ago. He is the most loving generous man. His course is a must for every human being, what you get from it is an individual experience. For me it has given me everything outlined in the description. So much has opened up for me as a result of his powerful teachings. He trains you to think positively and the impact this has on your/my life is tremendous its EVERYTHING. Reading books is one thing but Brian demonstrates from such a deep spiritual place that anyone who is in that group will receive that most amazing energy force. My life journey has been influenced through Brian. Thank you for all that you share from the goodness of your heart… Deepak Chopra has made millions and you have to pay so much to see him, Brian shares with open love and generosity. THANK YOU!

~ Adriana Caschera

Having no knowledge of what this event / function (Shivratri) was about I actually had no idea what to expect.

Prior to coming in to the event that day I had just watched a horror movie.

Once arriving at the event and walking into the centre there was sense of calm and peace at a much higher vibration level.

It was very easy to go in to meditation/yoga and any thoughts that would have been right in my face (even the horror movie) seemed so distant; the thought that went through my mind was how beautiful, to experience this kind of bliss– it’s what people are striving for and I have it here right now and didn’t want to let it go. Thoughts had gone far far away.

There is an explanation on what Shivratri is, conducted by one of the senior members, followed by singing and dancing by members of the organization and also by children (very colourful and peaceful), the atmosphere is incredible.  This leads to some activities for everyone and the purpose is to get each person in touch with their core and reach higher realms. The overall experience was awesome, I felt like I was in a trance for about 2 days. Recommend this program to all new/old members and I would definitely go again and again J

~ Joti Aujla 

I had heard so much about this event (Rakhi) and heard students talk about how awesome it was, even saying that I still had no idea what to really expect.

There is background singing, treats and juice and the event starts. I just watched all these people do rakhi (tying a wrist band) some in tears, some smiling, some just calm, some even unsure; what I then thought was about half hour …had actually been 3hrs gone by. I tend to be very anxious and fidgety constantly staring at the clock and I had no idea where these normal sankaras (habits) and feelings had gone along with the time….Wowww! I wasn’t even doing anything, other than meditation and feeling peaceful. There is very high vibration in the room which I can truly say I have never felt anywhere else – the rakhi itself made me tear (in ecstasy almost), the beautiful note was precise. The food was so yummy, and again I felt calm and bliss like I had been touched by some magic.  For me to express this experience in words is very difficult;  you have to experience it yourself to believe it.  

~ Joti Aujla 

Greetings Brian and Brampton Meditation Centre Family,

THANK YOU, two little words are not enough to thank enough to express my gratitude, when said with heart mean a lot, So here I go…THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU  from my heart for all your hard work for Raksha Bandhan and Freedom Through Forgiveness workshops.

Drishti during these two was amazing experience.  I was little shaky before coming to the centre due to mini stroke (TIA) on Monday,  August 7th and was heavily medicated on Tuesday which made me sleep whole day on Wednesday and I did not sleep on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night.

At Raksha Bandhan Drishti I could feel great energy when I sat down for Drishti and was little emotional, I wanted to cry but controlled, prayed to Lord Shiva. When I tried to look at Shailja’s forehead, I saw a light in place of her eyes and the energy became more profound and I visualized a ray of light and felt as if Lord Shiva was present and felt the immense bliss which gave solace to my heart. That night I slept from 10.00 pm to 8.00 am next morning and felt more energetic. This experience will remain with for years to come.

~ Hema Vaswani

(RE: Raksha Bandhan)

I was watching her for a while and preparing myself for what I will ask God for.  I decided that I was just going to ask for guidance on recognizing Him finally, and thank Him for that if it happened. However none of this took place because when my turn came up something happened and I couldn’t explain it, as if there were no words and just feelings.

Dear Brian:

Something amazing happened this morning
Whenever I’m having a conversation with someone and its going well I would usually find something negative to add, which would change our mood and leave the person feeling down or depressed when they leave my presence. But this morning I was able to recognize that in my thoughts and stop myself. I wanted the person to leave with positivity to start their day. This class has helped me tremendously. People have told me before about positive thinking, but you have to be ready and willing to receive that advice and want to make that change.
So I am truly grateful. I need to keep a mental note of this experience this morning because it made me feel wonderful inside ,to know yes, I can do this.

~Carol Daugharty

At the beginning of this journey I did not know what to expect, however, as I continued on, I realized many things, but most importantly, what I thought I knew about myself and life, was about to change. I learned a kind of confidence I did not have and depth that was unimaginable to me. The lessons, the notes that I have,   and, the sound of your voice will always be a guide for me and a constant reminder to not stray away from all that I am. I have a very long way to go, but feel fortunate to have found the Brampton Meditation Centre, the difference it has made at this point and will continue to make in my life, transferring on to the people around me. I have not seen Love in this form before, nor the kind of knowledge you impart….it is limitless.

I have also been recommending this course to others so they can add value to their lives.

Thank you, Thank you!

~Cynthia

My life has changed already in the 5 months I’ve been attending your class.  I feel it inside myself and others have noticed on the outside.  I am aware that when I look at people in the eye it’s a more honest and loving feeling – I know I will continue to transform into a non-judging loving being with your love and support.

Thank you for your love and light!

~Heather

Om Shanti

~Marianna

Thank you and all the angels for the Christmas party. I had a wonderful time. I feel like a veil has been lifted. I feel lighter somehow and more aware. I love the classes and I am so glad I was led to you.

Thank you

~Joan

It’s a phenomenal course and you will definitely grow and learn. Brian is a fantastic course facilitator and teacher.

Keep well… Om Shanti

~Monica

When I look back on the person I was before I found this course, I can’t believe how much I changed, or how much I needed to change. We let life happen to us, and wonder how come I can’t get what I want, or how come I feel so bad or why is everybody around me so miserable??? When I finally realized that it was me…how I perceive things, how I choose to react to situations, that was my KEY. I thought, this information is so easy and logical, why did it take my 37 years to get it? It doesn’t matter how you get the information, what matters is how you apply the knowledge you learn, and transform your life. Over the last few years I felt as if my battery was drained. I had no energy, no passion for life, no connection to anything. Going to work and doing the every day chores was so exhausting. There were days when I would cry and beg GOD to show me my path, saying
to HIM this can’t be all that life has to offer. I was so empty
inside. For me, I knew the first lesson that Raja Yoga Meditation was exactly what I had been searching and praying to GOD for. What I learned was that I needed to heal myself…and I am…through a lot of hard work, confronting my fears and with GOD at my side, I can do anything. My battery is recharged, and raring to go!!!

~Coleen

I’ve been meaning to write this email since last Tuesday to thank you for liberating me from the pomp and ceremony that I have been brought up with, and thought to perform in order for me to draw closer to God.
Growing up as a Christian, I have be raise to believe that one should pray to God the father twice a day, and that I had to start first with singing, then followed by confessing my sins… that usually went on for over ten minutes, and if God hadn’t fallen asleep, then I would ask him to bless my enemies. If I myself hadn’t fallen asleep, then I would beg God if he could pretty, pretty please help me with such and such. That is if He is willing.
This never sat well with me during my childhood “but why?” days. Unfortunately those over me didn’t know better, and all they could offer was “because the Bible said do”. Hearing your wisdom last week I now realize that the little girl inside of me was right all along.
Thank you for making it so simple to reconnect with God once again.

Have a blessed day!


Om Shanti

~Mattie

I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you for being such a great teacher, although the knowledge comes from God it is also the way you have shared and explained everything that has helped it resonate, to the extent that it has.
You always say there is a reason why we came upon the course when we did and I completely agree, I had been searching for answers for many years now, as I wanted to know the purpose behind it “all”. That search had taken me to a different course a few years back, which also helped my needs, at that time, even though it helped a lot… a question still remained unanswered… and that quest/search had me reading every spiritual book out there…. be it Eckhart Tolle, Neale Donald Walsh, Deepak Chopra, Krishnamurthy, and Wayne Dyer… the list can go on.
I guess what I would like to say is that, as I come to closer to completing my introductory course, “I found my answer.” I have been blessed enough to have found what my soul has been yearning for and hope I have all the courage to live, what I now know to be, the only “truth”- to live and experience life as a pure, powerful, benevolent, eternal… soul

~Harleen

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your love offering with the course and the selfless service you provide for those that require assistance in this department.
Thank you!!!
I have been meaning to take this course for over 5 years and started to then did not finish. I am making it a point and committing to this opportunity to learn and re-discover myself all over again and apply what I learn on a daily basis.
for the longest time I have been feeling guilty that in 2004 to 2006 I spent that time to do just that, and then allowed myself to get pulled into sorrow. Granted I understand that I receive what I put out, and so rightly so. I suppose I am receiving just that. Both in the good things I am receiving and the “not so” pretty things Image
First and foremost, I want to master my emotions. But most importantly I understand and am working daily to strive for spiritual mastery.
It is a real pleasure to have shared in your being.

In Love, Light and in Truth

~Bibi

The Raja Yoga course is not like a course you take at school or information you can read in a book. It is life transforming. It has changed the first thought I have when I wake up and last thought before hitting the pillow. I now have clear intentions of my day, control my thoughts and am filled with inspiration and power. The heaviness has turned into light and the problems have become fascinating situations. I laugh with my children all the time…sometimes with them and sometimes hours after when something reminds me of what they asked or did. I love and appreciate my husband so much more and see him as a wonderful soul on his own path. We have respect for each other and recognize that our journeys are our own. I look forward to a few minutes to meditate, listen to an inspiring song or reread notes I have taken in class. Me and the children often talk about our souls, anger, ego, karma, God, our power and what our purpose is in this life. In case you are wondering, my kids are 4 and 6 years old! Now I don’t look to others for a hug or need anyone to solve a problem. I can look within and ask a higher source for support. People who talk with me or see me express that I am happier, changed, lighter, and seem free. What a wonderful description of the new me!

Om shanti

~Renu

I was introduced to Raja Yoga Meditation four years ago and was pulled by the simplicity of the knowledge. The course taught me the basic principles of spiritual living that I think deep inside we all know but tend to forget. I had lost my true self somewhere along the journey of this life and Raja Yoga helped me find myself. I learned how to become truly silent and link myself with the Higher Power and this removed the burden of so much sorrow and regret that I was carrying and it gave me a glimpse of what a true peace of mind feels like. The peacefulness that I experience in meditation gives me the courage to carry out my day without being fearful. The most important lesson that I have learned is not to change others but to change myself and as I change, everything around me is bound to also change. I have learned to accept, forgive, love unconditionally and to always have faith in God and this has made me a better person, mother, wife and a friend. I have made Raja Yoga Meditation a fundamental part of my life for it is the only thing that soothes my soul and it keep me connected to God and I am grateful that I am able to implement the knowledge in every aspect of my life.

~Jaswinder

Much love and appreciation for your outstanding service to all your bothers and sisters and most importantly, God’s task.
You are an image of God’s right hand and for this you have received the co-operation of not only the family, but also god’s support and blessings. May you continue to feel the shower of blessings that are now raining on you.
Thank you for making my year a more powerful one and for strengthening my soul so it may remain pure and peaceful.
I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of you class. Your lectures have been inspiring.

Thank you for your generosity. Have a wonderful Christmas!

~Carolina

Wanted to take a moment to express my deep felt gratitude to you all. The peace village experience wouldn’t have been complete without having met all of you; something would have truly been lacking without your presence as the incredible family that you are.
Thank you for honoring me with your presence.

With the utmost respect and love

~Priyanka

One of the gifts that you bestowed during the self-realization retreat is to remember that “I am a pure, powerful, peaceful, immortal…soul.” 
I have been applying this a lot lately. With a determined thought. By using this affirmation, I have been able to let go of a lot, there is a deepening relationship of self-trust, and my relationship with Baba is growing.  
I am so happy to have received such a divine gift.

~Colleen

Thank you for guiding me to find my way back home. That is exactly how I feel. I always had this feeling that I was out of soul. I have moved different cities and even different countries and still I did not feel like I was in the right place. It is so ironic now that I was able to find my way without having to physically move anywhere.

Thank you so much. Om shanti

Some people just shine a little brighter in this world and make life better for everyone around them. That’s who you are. Your spirit lights the way for the rest of us to follow. Your kind heart and generous soul show us how a life should be lived. Don’t ever forget how important you are and how loved.

~Joanne

To all the people of Raja Yoga centers throughout the world. All the best to all of you.
May god give you all the strength and health to move forward on this spiritual journey to help make his world a better place.

~Lyn and Family

Knowledge is never too much and the knowledge given at the Raja Yoga centre is most enlightening, well put forth, and something everyone should enjoy, that’s why I came “back for more” on a weekly basis.

Thanks.

I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your amazing life transforming lessons. I am so thankful to be a part of your classes. We hear so frequently that ‘God works in mysterious ways’, it is not a mystery any more. God works through you to show us the ‘real truth’ and make the world a better place. The purest, simplest form of God’s love can be experienced in your presence. So simple, so pure, so selfless… your teachings imparted so simply and practically with the sole purpose of empowering us to lead a pure, peaceful, fearless, loving, powerful life. There is so much more to life than what we experience everyday! In this quest we turn to several amazing books, videos, life coaches, religious and spiritual organisations in order to help us give meaning to life. However, with due respect to all of them, I have to express that there can be no course like yours. You share your knowledge in such a beautiful, simplistic and practical way, that just a few weeks into the course transformation begins. Step by step we learn the process of changing our consciousness to bring clarity about who we truly are.