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Sahaja is a Sanskrit term meaning spontaneous, natural, or easy. In Hindu and Buddhist literature, it is used to describe an effortless state of spiritual realization or balanced being. The word appears in various traditions to denote a natural, uninhibited way of living or practice, often contrasted with rigid or artificial discipline.

Sahaja Yoga is a spiritual movement associated with the term and was founded in the 1970s by

Reception and influence of Sahaja Yoga have been mixed in public discourse. It has attracted practitioners

Shri
Mataji
Nirmala
Devi.
The
organization
teaches
meditation
and
yoga
techniques
designed
to
awaken
the
kundalini
energy
at
the
base
of
the
spine,
leading
to
self-realization
and
a
state
of
inner
balance.
Practitioners
typically
participate
in
group
meditation
sessions,
seek
individual
guidance,
and
engage
in
collective
meditation
programs.
Core
claims
include
universal
spirituality,
the
presence
of
a
divine
energy
within
all
beings,
and
the
potential
for
spontaneous
well-being
and
compassion
as
a
result
of
this
awakening.
The
practice
emphasizes
ethical
living,
service
(seva),
and
stress
reduction
through
meditation,
with
centers
and
teachers
operating
worldwide.
globally
and
established
charitable
activities,
educational
outreach,
and
public
events.
As
with
many
international
spiritual
movements,
it
has
faced
criticism
and
scrutiny
concerning
organizational
structure,
fundraising
practices,
and
the
extent
of
doctrinal
commitments.
Proponents
describe
it
as
a
path
of
natural
spirituality
accessible
to
people
of
diverse
backgrounds,
emphasizing
personal
experience
and
inner
peace
through
meditation.