Is this for me?
These are the questions people actually ask us, answered plainly.
Will you try to convert me?
No. Heartfulness is not a religion and it does not ask you to leave yours. People practise alongside Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, African traditional religion and no religion at all. Nothing in the practice contradicts what you already believe.
Does it cost anything?
No. Sittings with a certified trainer are free, in person and online, now and later. There is no membership, no course, and nothing to buy at any stage.
Do I have to change how I eat or live?
No. There is no diet, no dress code and no rule about what you do with the rest of your day.
Is this an Indian thing?
The practice came to South Africa through Indian families and it has stayed close to them for a long time, which is something we are trying to change. The practice itself belongs to anybody who wants it. You will be as welcome as anyone.
I am not sure I can meditate. My mind is too busy.
Everybody says this, including people who have practised for years. A busy mind is the ordinary starting point rather than a disqualification. You are not asked to empty your mind or to stop thinking.
Is it safe?
We publish who our trainers are, where they are and what languages they speak. We have a code of conduct and a safeguarding policy, we offer women-only sittings, and you can attend online with your camera off. If anything troubles you, there is a named person to tell.
How old do I have to be?
Fifteen or older to practise on your own. Younger people are welcome with a parent or guardian present.
What if I try it and do not like it?
Then you stop, and that is genuinely the end of it. Nobody will telephone you, and you owe nothing to anyone.