Brahma Kumaris UK

Change is one of life's constants, yet it often brings uncertainty and fear that can hold us back. in this talk we'll discover how change can guide us in the right direction, opening up new pathways for personal growth. Speaker: Samantha Fraser Samantha has been a primary school teacher for nearly 30 years. Although she was born in London, Samantha spent 20 years working in different countries in Africa setting up value based programmes in schools. She also coordinated Brahma Kumaris centres in Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Samantha is currently based at the Global Retreat Centre, Oxford and is the events coordinator.

When you release what is unnecessary, you don’t drop the ball - you free your hands. In life, many of us feel like jugglers - trying to keep multiple responsibilities, emotions and expectations in the air at once. Work, family, relationships, personal growth…the list keeps growing. This talk will look at when and why this struggle begins, how it manifests/becomes apparent, internally and externally and what a spiritual awareness can teach us. Speaker: Stefanía Ólafsdóttir Stefanía is a member of the national co-ordinating teams for Brahma Kumaris in Iceland and Norway and also serves as the Chair of the Spirit of Humanity Forum, a global movement of leaders and change-makers exploring inner wisdom in leadership and governance. She founded Heillastjarna.is (Lucky Star), an initiative dedicated to developing meditation courses for children, aiming to cultivate inner peace and mindfulness from a young age. Stefania is particularly committed to promoting holistic leadership and creating spaces for dialogue that bridge spirituality and societal transformation.

Harmonious relationships are the foundation of a peaceful and fulfilling life. Whether in families, friendships, workplaces or communities harmony in relationships creates an atmosphere of trust, understanding and mutual respect. When individuals strive for harmony in their personal and social interactions, they contribute to a more compassionate and peaceful world. This talk will look at what lies at the heart of harmonious relationships, how to deal with conflict and manage differences and what qualities and habits help to create harmony in relationships. Speaker: Manda Patel is a student and teacher of Raja Yoga meditation with more than 40 years of experience. A gifted teacher and speaker whose warmth, clarity and authenticity make the spiritual journey feel accessible and doable for all. She plays a key administrative role in Brahma Kumaris activities in the UK and also as a member of the Coordinating Team of the Global Retreat Centre, near Oxford. Sister Manda travels widely as an ambassador of the simple spiritual understandings that lie behind the philosophy of the Brahma Kumaris.

Learning the difference might be the most powerful productivity lesson of your life. It is important to realise that you can’t do everything and it’s very useful to figure out what the ‘anything’ and ‘everything’ is in your life. Perhaps the secret to success isn't adding more to your plate, but having the courage to clear it for the things that really matter. Our speaker this evening has experienced first hand what it is like to be faced with constant deadlines and conflicting demands. He will share his experiences and insights into the costs of trying to do everything, how to find a balance, the skills you need to develop and how to thrive, not just survive. Speaker: Eric Le Reste spent 38 years with CBC/Radio-Canada as a journalist and executive producer of major news and documentary programs. Now retired, he is based in Montreal and serves as the National Coordinator of the Brahma Kumaris in Canada, sharing meditation and spiritual insights worldwide.

As we develop our spiritual lives, we naturally let go of the habit of worrying. Worrying serves no purpose other than to create tension and misery. When I stop stressing over things beyond my control, my life begins to flow in a more positive direction. Lygia is Head of Biology and Psychology in a North London School. She is also a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor specialising in the support and care of young people. Lygia has also been a student and teacher of meditation for over 20 years and regularly runs workshops and seminars on a wide range of personal development topics. She is a lively and enthusiastic speaker.

Every action begins with a thought, and our thoughts are like seeds. By cultivating thoughts that are good and pure, we nurture our actions to yield the finest fruits. Polina was born and brought up in Greece, she came to the UK to do her further studies. She came across the Brahma Kumaris in 2018 and now works full time in the headquarters Global Cooperation House, in London.

Thinking about what’s been done, what could have been done… is not only tiring but also a brilliant way to waste energy. It diminishes your peacefulness and clouds your clarity. Every time you become lost in thought it means exactly that – you are lost! Geoff Marlow has more than 35 years’ professional experience helping organisations throughout Europe, Asia and the US create cultures that enable them to flourish in an increasingly uncertain and unpredictable world. He has been a student and teacher with the Brahma Kumaris since 1990 and regularly conducts BK workshops, seminars, and lectures around the world.

If you allow bitterness and resentment to fester inside, it will make your relationships guarded and unsatisfying. The more you close down to others, the more you’ll become a stranger to yourself. Mark is currently based at the Global Retreat Centre in Oxfordshire, where he's part of the dedicated team of volunteers.

Life’s events may shape your experience, but they don't have to define who you are. Remind yourself that you are not the events in your life and create a sense of detachment. Christine has been a student and teacher with the Brahma Kumaris for over 35 years. She is currently based at the National Co-ordinating office of the Brahma Kumaris in London where she is mainly responsible for organising and introducing their Thursday talks. Christine is a member of the Raja Yoga Teachers' group and the Core Events group. She is the mother of three grown up children and grandmother of four.

This newly published book by Pearl Jordan is designed as a healing journey. It’s filled with stories of love, pain, rhythm, laughter and hope. A book of transformation and reclamation in which Pearl shares her process of self-discovery and how she awakened to her truth, her unique rhythm and to self-love. Pearl poses the questions: Who are you? Whose dance are you dancing? Are you in tune or out of tune? Join us for this special Thursday conversation in which Samantha Fraser will explore with Pearl how she came to write this book, the inspirations and experiences which gave it life, and what have been the outcomes for her. A former dancer and choreographer Pearl is the founder of The Rhythmic Remedy, a peak performance and wellbeing company where personal and professional growth meets movement and dance. Through coaching, workshops and professional speaking, Pearl guides women who are in transition to lightly dance into the next phase of their life. Pearl’s work is grounded in her spirituality and meditation practice. Samantha has been a primary school teacher for nearly 30 years. Although she was born in London, Samantha spent 20 years working in different countries in Africa setting up value-based programmes in schools. She also coordinated Brahma Kumaris centres in Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Samantha is currently based at the Global Retreat centre where she is the events coordinator.

Life inevitably presents moments when the way forward isn’t clear and every option carries some degree of risk, uncertainty and emotional weight. Even small everyday decisions can be challenging at times. The talk this evening will explore the internal and external influences on our decision making, how to balance head and heart and what strategies we can draw on to transform indecision into purposeful action. Usha Jevan is a humanitarian, who is well respected as an inspirational and motivational speaker, based in the city of Durban, South Africa. Her clarity of thought and words of wisdom have supported many individuals on their journey of personal development. For more than three decades, Sister Usha has shared her insights with youth, women, the elderly, prisoners, people with disabilities, patients receiving palliative care, NGO colleagues, health care professionals and educators.

At school we were taught to think of the heart as a pump and later, in more scientific language, as a powerhouse of electromagnetic energy. Psychology and human development studies see the heart as symbolic of love, emotion, connection. This talk will explore the fascinating connections between science, biology and human experience and how coherence between heart and brain affects perception, decision-making and emotional wellbeing. Speaker: Neville Hodgkinson is an author and journalist who specialised for much of his career in writing about science and medicine. He has been a student of Raja Yoga for more than 40 years and is based at the Global Retreat Centre in Oxfordshire.

Dedicated to Earth Day 2026 Is the world out of tune, or are we? True power cannot be found in consumption and ownership, but in resonance: the sacred ability to align our lives with the heartbeat of a living world. Join us to explore how we can move from the discord of exploitation to the harmony of stewardship. The planet is calling; are we listening? This talk is to mark the Earth Day theme: Our Power Our Planet and to acknowledge the first Global Healing Day initiative on 25th April 2026 Speaker: Dr David Fletcher has been a social justice educator and advocate for over 35 years. He trained as a cultural anthropologist and has studied and worked with indigenous peoples in Africa and North America. He is deeply committed to revitalizing a harmonious relationship with the natural world and all other living beings on this planet. His current research interests are in indigenous knowledge, community resilience and food sovereignty. David has been practicing Raja Yoga meditation for over 20 years.

This fascinating topic bridges the ancient and the contemporary. Exploring how the ancient teachings whether Classical, Eastern or Western swirl through stories of values, of love, of God and of the soul and offers timeless wisdom to guide us through the complexity of modern living. Speaker: Rachel Priestman Rachel’s varied career has spanned librarianship, urban regeneration, PR and marketing, events and arts management - and a few other things in between. She currently volunteers with the Brahma Kumaris at Global Co-operation House in London, and is a member of the UK Media and Communications team.

Whatever I do, I do for or to myself. Perhaps I should think before I perform actions, because after the seed is sown, I have to reap the fruit. Sometimes, I do not receive only one fruit, I often get a whole crop. Helen Sayers is a former science teacher from Jersey. Helen has lived and worked in a variety of countries and cultures. She spends much of her time in Brittany, France, where she co-created an association that aims to support emotional and spiritual well-being and encourages a spirit of conviviality in the community.

How often do you say, "It's too difficult," "I can't," "It's just not worth the effort"? Instead of giving in or giving up, tap into your determination. Determination will enable perseverance, just try one more time. Jackie has had a lifelong interest in the learning process. She has worked as a teacher, a school governor trainer and a project manager for the development of national qualifications. She has been meditating for 30 years. Previously the coordinator for the Brahma Kumaris in Luton, Jackie is now part of the team at the Lighthouse Retreat Centre in Worthing.

Unexpected challenges, small annoyances, big pressures - no matter what arises, our happiness doesn't have to rise and fall with them. Anchor yourself in your inner happiness and protect it, no matter what happens. Pamela has studied and practiced Raja Yoga meditation for over 40 years and found it invaluable whilst working in an international and multicultural setting. She retired some years ago, after having lived and worked in Switzerland, Japan and Australia. She now lives in SW Scotland in the relaxed setting of the Scottish Artists' Town of Kirkcudbright. She conducts meditation sessions for the community in the "meditation space"; which she has created in her home, a converted art studio.

The study and practice of Raja Yoga is connected with the Bhagavad Gita. Nowadays more and more individuals and organizations are using materials from this extraordinary piece of literature from India. Sister Denise will be taking up some of the timeless statements that apply across time and cultures. Raja Yoga is not limited to India but transcends cultures and belief systems and applies to our multi-cultural society and predicaments people of all nations and cultures face today. Speaker: Sister Denise Lawrence Sister Denise Lawrence has been teaching Raja Yoga with the Brahma Kumaris since 1974. She has authored several books on the Study and Practice of Raja Yoga and related subjects. She travels widely giving lectures, courses and seminars on Raja Yoga. She currently divides her time between France and the Brahma Kumaris Headquarters at Mount Abu, india.

The Hobby of Meditation Listen to Sarah Fitzgerald from Inner Space Cambridge being interviewed by Thordis Fridriksson on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire in April on the benefits of developing the hobby of meditation.

The mind's job is naturally to think. So, when a thought pops up during meditation, don't get frustrated. You can't force the monkey mind to be still. Simply observe the thought. If it's irrelevant let it pass and if it's important put it aside to come back to later. Rekha is based at the Brahma Kumaris UK Headquarters. She is a teacher of Raja Yoga and is inspired about how the practical application of simple truths can bring enormous positive change. Originally from India, she has been an IT engineer by profession.

Most people think of 'yoga' as postures and exercises, but did you know that the word 'yoga' means 'connection'? So, how connected are you? Not just with your body and mind, but with your soul?

Do the same thing every day and you’re likely to switch into autopilot and get bored. If you’re feeling bored, try doing the same thing, differently. Take a different route to work or change the time when you do the laundry and add a bit of fun to everyday tasks. Jim is an educationalist and human resource trainer who shares from years of personal research and experience in philosophy and meditation. He has been a student and teacher with the Brahma Kumaris for over 40 years. He is the author of 6 books on spiritual philosophy and meditation.

There’s so much information coming at us that it’s impossible to keep everything in your head. Three suggestions; write things down, give your brain a workout and eat right, sleep well, exercise regularly, meditate - to take care and rest your brain. Masana De Souza MSc. has an extensive background in coaching, counselling, facilitation, mediation and training. She has been studying & teaching Raja Yoga Meditation for 18 years. Masana has a warm and engaging manner which reflects astute insights and a deep compassion for people.

If someone has a problem with you and nothing you do seems to resolve it, try this: Create good wishes for the person. Think positively about them and continue to have good wishes whenever they come to your mind. Born in India, Priti now coordinates the activities of the Clapham centre for the Brahma Kumaris.

We all have dreams. Some dreams we achieve, some dreams we nourish right through our lives, and some dreams evolve and change. Now, believe in your dreams and have the courage to bring your dreams alive. Alka lives in the Brahma Kumaris Headquarters in London, Global Cooperation House where she is a full time active helper in administration.

If you ask most people what is the most important thing in life, they usually say relationships. But what is the foundation of a healthy relationship? A healthy relationship begins with me! The first relationship in life is with me and if this relationship is dysfunctional, it pollutes everything. This session will explore how a healthy relationship with me is the foundation of healthy relationship with others. Speaker: Brother Charlie Hogg Charlie Hogg, Australian Director of the Brahma Kumaris, has been on a committed spiritual path for over 40 years. As a senior teacher of the Brahma Kumaris, he travels extensively and has visited more than 80 countries as a speaker at international conferences. From experience, he knows meditation is an extraordinary tool to maintain mental, emotional and spiritual health in a world increasingly challenged by anxiety, stress, greed and depression.

Are you feeling - overwhelmed, lonely, frustrated, envious.... Acknowledge your emotions and remember emotions are not right or wrong, and they don't define you - they are temporary visitors and they will pass. Linda has been a student of the Brahma Kumaris since 1983 she is based in Brighton and is the coordinator of the activities in that area.

When I combine good wishes with the words I speak, love emerges. Whatever is spoken with love is free from selfishness and negativity and has a powerful effect on others. Only words spoken out of love can bring about change in others- and in myself. Sam is one of the co-ordinators of events at Global Retreat Centre near Oxford. Samatha has a very clear way of presenting with up to date examples.

Life can seem like a serious business and we do need to be active, alert and responsive. However, no-one likes a too-busy face or a basket of worries on the head. So what does personal lightness actually look like? What are the ingredients and what are the things we need to let go of? This talk will explore the steps and balances we can put in place in order to experience our life as beautiful rather than as a burden. Speaker: Judi Rich Judi works as a graphic designer and fitness instructor. She also coordinates the activities of the Brahma Kumaris in Calgary which is her hometown. Though the intensity and activity of fitness and the stillness and silence of contemplation may seem incompatible, Judi has found that the opposite is true...that they actually enhance each other and create a sense of well-being when integrated.

Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. We need trust as an investment. Stephen Covey Trust is not just a nice-to-have quality - it is the foundation of every relationship, every successful organisation and every thriving community. In whichever area of life, trust creates a much needed sense of emotional safety. However, history offers many examples of how fragile trust can be. Our speaker this evening will explore: what trust is, what builds it, how is it broken and how can it be restored? . Speaker: Guillermo (Bill) Simó Bill has been a student and teacher with the Brahma Kumaris since 1986. He is an active member of the Spanish Coordination Team overseeing Brahma Kumaris activities in Spain and supporting Spanish language speaking countries worldwide. Bill is an author of two books: The Architecture of Calm, and 8 Strategies of Mindfulness for Self-Leadership. He currently works creating content for the App Medita (a meditation App to introduce simple practices of meditation) and for other digital platforms.

Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things. Peter Drucker We have more tools, apps and hacks than ever before yet we can still feel the pressure of trying to keep up. It begs the question: does a life lived at maximum speed leave any room for true growth? This talk will explore the anxiety of the modern to-do list and offers a roadmap for how we can slow down to speed up - helping us to build a life where our value isn’t measured by our output. Speaker: Mathias lives in Switzerland and is a stress and resilience coach and a former headmaster. Since discovering Raja Yoga during his travels in India, Mathias has found that by practically applying a spiritual perspective in his life, he has been able to deal with all sorts of people and challenges in a positive way. Mathias coordinates the activities of the Brahma Kumaris Centre in Zurich and is part of the National Coordinators Team in Switzerland.

We often find ourselves haunted by what was, or full of anxiety about what will be. In the process, we lose the only moment we actually possess: the now. This talk explores how to bridge the gap between these three dynamics: learning to honour the legacy of who you were, mastering the quiet art of inhabiting who you are, and moving with purpose toward who you are becoming. Speaker: Marianne Lizama Marianne has been practising Raja Yoga meditation for 30 years and coordinates the activities of Brahma Kumaris in Costa Rica. She is part of the team at the Brahma Kumaris office at the United Nations, working on women's empowerment issues. Marianne is a psychologist by profession, specialising in domestic violence, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking. In addition, she works clinically on crisis and anxiety management.

Life is full of ups and downs. Let’s pause and reflect on the gift of life and its many wonders. Let’s count them one by one and hold onto the joy they bring, for in gratitude, we find strength and peace. Neville Hodgkinson is an author and journalist who specialised for much of his career in writing about health and medicine. He returned to medical journalism in recent years and his latest book 'How HIV/AIDS Set the Stage for the Covid Crisis' looks critically at what happens when medical science goes off track. Neville has been a student of Raja Yoga for more than 40 years.

The law of life is constant renewal. Go beyond everything that’s old in this world: old ideas; old concepts; old methods. Just let everything flow – thoughts, emotions and feelings. Chitra is based at the Inner Space centre in Manchester where she is a very valuable part of the team.

We all have some kind of regrets, opportunities we didn't take, ideas we didn’t act upon, things we wish we'd done differently. You can turn your regrets into realisations. Ruchi was born in India and came to the UK in 2006. She now is a senior accountant at the headquarters of the Brahma Kumaris in London.

Desires cause peace to disappear. When you want something and cannot get it you become frustrated. Learning to be free from desires is learning how to stay peaceful. Sigrun was born and brought up in Iceland where she has spent most of her life. She came across the Brahma Kumaris in 2008. Sigrun moved to London in August 2017 and is currently based at the National Co-ordinating Office in London where she plays a wide variety of roles. She is a mother of three grown-up children and a grandmother. She has experienced how practising Raja Yoga meditation has brought many positive changes.

A lot of negative situations are bound to come our way, resulting in grief, pain and disappointment. Such times can feel insurmountable and seem to last forever. Recognise that the difficulties are like passing clouds, they come and will go. Lygia is Head of Biology and Psychology in a North London School. She is also a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor specialising in the support and care of young people. Lygia has also been a student and teacher of meditation for over 20 years and regularly runs workshops and seminars on a wide range of personal development topics. She is a lively and enthusiastic speaker.

How often do you find yourself resisting what is happening? When you're constantly struggling against what is, it gets frustrating, stressful and exhausting. Carolyn is based in Derby. She is a lovely speaker who speaks from a depth of clarity and understanding.

When it comes to ‘wellbeing’, we’ve often become very proficient at taking care of our physical wellbeing: we’re doing the ‘steps’, eating the greens and drinking the water. But in terms of our emotional wellbeing we don’t always know where to start. This talk dives into why the internal landscape gets neglected, and how we can learn to understand and nourish it more effectively. Sarah Trueman is an engaging facilitator with a light hearted and down-to-earth approach. She enjoys sharing the methods she uses to experience self-esteem. Sarah has been a student of Raja Yoga meditation for over 30 years, creating self-development workshops both for the Brahma Kumaris and as a self-employed trainer and coach in the public and private sectors. She currently facilitates and coordinates events and social media for the Brahma Kumaris in Leeds.

We rely on common sense to navigate our busy, material world. But what guides us when logic fails, or when the path forward requires a leap of faith? Sometimes we need to look beyond what seems practical and sensible and explore a different level of knowing that lies just beyond our everyday thoughts - our deepest intuition, our ‘uncommon sense’. In this talk, discover how to seamlessly weave grounded wisdom with inspired insight, so as to improve our decisions, relationships, and sense of well-being. Speaker: Mark Fleming Mark has been a student and teacher of meditation for over 30 years. He is currently based at the Brahma Kumaris Global Retreat Centre near Oxford but prior to that he was part of the team at the Lighthouse Retreat Centre in Worthing. Mark has a keen interest in understanding the effect our consciousness has on both our personal future as well as the future of the world. He shares these discoveries with lightness and depth.

Fear is a misplaced protective mechanism to be understood and consciously disarmed rather than suppressed or fought. It can be rooted in some past trauma but can also disguise itself as insecurity, self-doubt or excessive caution, holding us back from taking opportunities and from living life fully. Our speaker this evening will explore what it takes to make the shift that will stop allowing fear to dictate our choices and create the space for happiness to flourish. Speaker: Radha Gupta Born to an Indian father and Scottish mother, Radha grew up in Delhi and was introduced to Raja Yoga in her childhood. She then spent 10 years in Scotland where she continued her academic and spiritual studies and also began to assist.in the work of the BK centres there. In 2002 Radha moved to Rome, taking the experience she had gained to contribute to Brahma Kumaris activities in Italy. She is now part of the National Coordinating Team as well as working for a Rome based UN Agency. With her experience in the East and West, Radha brings a balance of the two cultures in her life and work.

Love dissolves hate. Kindness melts cruelty. Compassion calms passion. Cooperation evokes love and when we bow, others bend. This creates harmony. Mukesh has been meditating for the past 40 years. He is part of the team that coordinates the Inner Space Meditation Centre in Manchester.

Acts of virtue emerge from deep within, from an inner sanctuary of stillness. Every action has its seed in thought and every thought is a creation of the thinker, the soul. As my thinking, so my actions and therefore my experiences in life. Rose co-ordinates the main centre in Glasgow Inner Space. She has been a student and teacher for over 40 years.

Meditation is the process of getting to know yourself completely, who you are inside and how you react to what is outside. Through meditation you begin to discover an ocean of peace is right on your doorstep. Jackie has had a lifelong interest in the learning process. She has worked as a teacher, a school governor trainer and a project manager for the development of national qualifications. She has been meditating for 30 years. Previously the coordinator for the Brahma Kumaris in Luton, Jackie is now part of the team at the Lighthouse Retreat Centre in Worthing.

Have you ever felt like you're walking through life with an invisible weight holding you back? We often cling to old stories and past hurts, thinking they protect us, but in reality, they act as a cage. In the world of the soul, your true nature is eternally pure, light and free. To be defined by your past is to remain disconnected from who you actually are. Join us for an insightful and practical talk that explores The Power to Release that can help us to shed our past and move forward with lightness and peace. Speaker: Ash Patel Drawing from his Raja Yoga practice, personal healing journey, and Brahma Kumaris mentorship, Ash guides others through 'Heart Cleansing' to heal emotional wounds. He uses a focused, experience-based approach in workshops and retreats (journaling, silence, meditation) to help those connect with their inner power and find clarity.

Are you always running out of time? The fact is that time can't possibly run away from you. What you need is to be realistic about what you can do in the time you have, and think positively, 'I do have enough time.' Lygia is Head of Biology and Psychology in a North London School she is also a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor specialising in the support and care of young people. Lygia has also been a student and teacher of meditation for over 20 years and regularly runs workshops and seminars on a wide range of personal development topics. She is a lively and enthusiastic speaker.

We want to please others but it's almost impossible to please everyone. If we're always trying to avoid offending or annoying others just to please them, then we're most likely undermining our own happiness. Christine has been a student and teacher with the Brahma Kumaris for over 35 years. She is currently based at the National Co-ordinating office of the Brahma Kumaris in London where she is mainly responsible for organising and introducing their Thursday talks. Christine is a member of the Raja Yoga Teachers' group and the Core Events group. She is the mother of three grown up children and grandmother of four.

Doubt creates a mountain and faith moves it. When you doubt yourself it’s because you don’t see that you’re more than what’s in the mirror. Realise the self and with faith, take a step forward and move the mountain. Helen Sayers is a former science teacher from Jersey. Helen has lived and worked in a variety of countries and cultures. She spends much of her time in Brittany, France, where she co-created an association that aims to support emotional and spiritual well-being and encourages a spirit of conviviality in the community.

When you cut away all the junk, every situation is a choice. You choose how you react to situations. You choose how people affect your mood. You choose to be in a good mood or bad mood. The bottom line is: It’s your choice how you live life. David is a retired community dentist. He has been a meditator for around 45 years and runs regular workshops on personal development. David is based in Leeds where he co-ordinates the activities of the Brahma Kumaris in the North of England. His down to earth, practical and light-hearted approach to spiritual topics make him an accessible and interesting speaker.

There are crucial times in many people’s lives when they turn their minds to consider what might lie beyond. Is there a Divine Being and is there any way I can experience that presence for myself? Join us to look beyond the curtain of our physical world through the experiences of our three guests who will share their own experiences of a Divine Kind. Kanan Patel is an international speaker and spiritual educator with over 30 years of experience in Raja Yoga meditation. She is regarded as an all-rounder within the Brahma Kumaris and for her ability to make spiritual wisdom practical, relevant, and accessible. After leading the BK Centre in Gaborone, Botswana, Kanan is now based in London at Global Cooperation House. Minal Patel is a blend of artist and meditator. Being grounded in the teachings of Raja Yoga meditation since childhood has successfully equipped him to navigate life’s challenges,an emotionally demanding career and find genuine fulfilment. Professionally, he works as an actor and a singer, performing on screen and at theatres across the country. Ann Stirzaker loves being creative and caring for others. Now retired, she formerly served as a Christian missionary in West Africa and then as a special needs teacher. Ann has been studying with the Brahma Kumaris for over 30 years and is an experienced teacher of Raja Yoga meditation. She is also involved in Interfaith activities and other areas of the University's outreach work. The conversation will be facilitated by Jane Kay. Formerly a Teaching Fellow at the University of Leeds, Jane now enjoys editing and writing articles for publication on a variety of spiritual themes.