Rajyoga Meditation for Busy Professionals and NRIs in London, New York and Dubai: A Free 7 Day Online Course That Fits Your Workday
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Explore a free, seven-day Rajyoga meditation course in English, guided live online.
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Update, 13 November 2026: a new English batch starts every Tuesday
The first English batch began on Thursday, 12 November 2026. A new seven-day batch now starts every Tuesday in November and December 2026, live from 8:00 to 9:00 PM IST on Zoom, with YouTube Live. Pick the Tuesday that suits you and join all seven days.
Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Tuesday, 1 December 2026
Tuesday, 8 December 2026
Tuesday, 15 December 2026
Tuesday, 22 December 2026
Tuesday, 29 December 2026
Watch the English classes on YouTube
Want a preview, or missed a class? The live English classes are streamed on the Parmatam Pratyakshata YouTube channel. Start with Day 1 and Day 2 below.
Published by Digital Training Jet • Updated 13 November 2026
Quick answer: If you work long hours in London, New York, California or Dubai, the free 7 day Rajyoga meditation course in English starting every Tuesday in November and December 2026 gives you one guided hour a day, live on Zoom. It needs no experience and no fee. The class is at 2:30 PM in the UK, 9:30 AM US Eastern, 6:30 AM US Pacific and 6:30 PM in the UAE.
Why busy professionals and NRIs are choosing Rajyoga
It fits a working day: one hour a day for seven days, from your desk, home or car park.
Eyes open, no postures: you can practise in an office chair, which makes the short pause usable at work.
A sense of who you are beyond roles: helpful when work, visas, family abroad and time zones pull you in many directions.
In English: ideal for second generation NRIs and international colleagues who do not speak Hindi.
A shared practice: you sit in silence at the same moment as seekers in India and across the world.
Guided Rajyoga meditation with gentle circles of light Remembering the Supreme Soul in Rajyoga meditation The eight spiritual powers in Rajyoga Om Shanti: two meditators sharing peace
Benefits of Rajyoga meditation: what the research says
For busy professionals the real question is whether one quiet hour a day makes any difference. Here is what published research on Rajyoga has found.
Lower stress after heart surgery: in a randomised trial of 150 bypass surgery patients, those taught Rajyoga before surgery reported much lower anxiety on day 2 and day 5 after the operation, and their stress hormone cortisol rose less than in the control group (Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia, 2017).
A calmer nervous system: in a randomised trial of 110 people with panic disorder, eight weeks of Rajyoga added to standard treatment improved heart rate variability, a marker of the body's rest and recover response (Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 2025).
Healthier heart readings: a study of 100 people at a Brahma Kumaris centre in Amritsar found that regular meditators had lower heart rate and blood pressure than non meditators (Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2011).
Long term practice: a study of 100 meditators found no statistically significant difference between longer- and shorter-term practitioners in changes measured during meditation (PubMed 23781660).
Everyday benefits people practise Rajyoga for
A pause you can take anywhere: it is practised with open eyes and no postures, so one minute at a desk, while safely parked or before a meeting counts.
Steadier emotions: the thought "I am a peaceful soul" gives the mind a fixed point to return to when work or family pressure rises.
Clearer decisions: Rajyoga teaches eight inner powers, such as the power to discern and the power to tolerate, that people apply to daily choices.
An evening wind down: a few minutes of practice before bed is an easy way to switch off from screens and the day's work.
Kinder relationships: seeing others as souls rather than roles makes it easier to forgive and to cooperate.
Please note: most of these studies are small, and some compare existing meditators with non meditators, so they show an association rather than proof. Rajyoga can support your wellbeing but does not replace medical or psychological treatment; keep taking any treatment your doctor has prescribed.
Course details at a glance
Start date: every Tuesday from 17 November to 29 December 2026 (first batch began Thursday, 12 November)
Duration: 7 days, about 1 hour each day
Time in India: 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM IST (14:30 to 15:30 UTC)
Language: English
Fee: Free, open to seekers worldwide
Format: Live on Zoom, with YouTube Live details shared in the official WhatsApp group
Who can join: complete beginners; no Hindi or earlier meditation experience needed
Plan the hour around your workday
Where you are | Class starts | Class ends |
UK: London, Manchester, Birmingham | 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
USA Eastern: New York, Boston, Atlanta | 9:30 AM | 10:30 AM |
USA Central: Chicago, Dallas, Houston | 8:30 AM | 9:30 AM |
USA Mountain: Denver, Phoenix | 7:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
USA Pacific: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle | 6:30 AM | 7:30 AM |
UAE: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
India (IST) | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Region | Suggested plan |
UK | Block 2:15 PM to 3:30 PM as a wellbeing break; use a quiet room and headphones |
USA Eastern | Join at 9:30 AM, then start deep work at 10:30 AM with a clearer mind |
USA Central | Join at 8:30 AM before your first meeting |
USA Pacific | Wake by 6:00 AM, freshen up and join at 6:30 AM |
UAE | Join at 6:30 PM after office; leave the phone on silent and sit before dinner |
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Try a one minute Rajyoga pause today
Sit comfortably with your eyes open and your shoulders relaxed.
Notice the thoughts passing through your mind without fighting them.
Gently hold one thought: I am a peaceful soul.
Pause for a few breaths, then return to your work with awareness.
For a longer practice before the course begins, try this 10 minute guided Rajyoga meditation script.
Make the seven days count
Join from the first session; the course builds day by day.
Keep the same seat and time each day to build the habit.
After each class, write two lines about what you noticed.
Use the 7 day reflection companion on days you cannot join live.
Tell your manager or family you are taking a short daily course so the hour is protected.
Frequently asked questions
Can I join during work hours in the UK?
Many people treat the 2:30 PM class as a wellbeing break. Check with your employer and choose a quiet space.
Is Rajyoga religious?
Rajyoga is a spiritual practice from the Brahma Kumaris tradition. It focuses on self awareness and remembering the Supreme Soul, and people of many backgrounds attend with an open mind.
Is there a fee or a hidden charge?
No. The course is free and open worldwide.
Can my family join with me?
Yes. Families, students and seniors are welcome in the English batch.
How is this different from a meditation app?
It is a live, guided group course with real people, a daily rhythm and time for questions, rather than recorded audio.
Contact the organisers
Course WhatsApp group: join here for Zoom links and updates
Enquiries on WhatsApp: +91 87505 46965
Email: hiteshchhabra91@gmail.com
Full course page: Parmatam Pratyakshata
Rajyoga is a spiritual practice. It does not replace professional medical or psychological care. Recordings and certificates are not promised; please check with the organisers.
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