World Photography Day and Three Awards

Did you know that August 19th is World Photography Day? You are watching the slides from the Surprise Presentation prepared by the 100 Seeds of Joy media team for their (annual) Festival of New Beginnings 2026 featuring these Three Awards This year was wonderfully generous with our 100 Seeds of Joy team of volunteers from Halton's Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network. Therefore, we were not able to share all of our events, joys and success, simply because we could not keep up with the rhythm of their marching through the year. :-) However, the news about the three…

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The Sense of Unity and A Romanian Journey in Two Interviews with Ioana Popa (100 Seeds of Joy)

You are Invited to Grasp the "Sahaj" Sense of Unity and A Sahaja Yogini's Journey from Romania to Burlington Canada in Two 2026 Interviews with Ioana Popa (100 Seeds of Joy) We will also share some Photos I took across Canada (not only from Halton) to enjoy its Natural Spiritual Beauty. Any chance you get, come and Visit us HERE! You might not know it, but overwhelmingly, the Burlingtonians will tell you They Love their Community, so there is No Surprise that these Two Interviews are also Declarations of Love This year, somehow the blossoming of our…

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Hopeful Guru Teachings in Father Daughter Stories

Enjoy a Bouquet of Father Daughter Stories and Hopeful Guru Teachings inspired by the recent Experiences in Burlington and Croatia during the Guru Purnima Days An Essay-Compilation dedicated to Guru Purnima -  sacred festival dedicated to honoring spiritual and academic teachers, celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashadha. During the Guru Purnima weekend I've 'uncovered' these beautiful quotes from Shri Mataji's teachings and they gave me joy; I felt they must be further shared. Maybe some of you had this experience, to see in one (or both) of your parents, mother or…

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Honored by the Azeemia Spiritual & Healing Centre Canada – Sharing Adam’s Day 2025 Experience (Photos and Clips)

We were Honored to Share our Self-Realization exercise with the Canadian Azeemia Sufis and Community Representatives gathered together for the Annual Adam's Day 2025 Event. Since 2013, every year we are invited by the Azeemia Sufi Order Canada to their annual Adam's Day event. Let us share with you the Certificate of Appreciation received by Ioana representing Halton Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network as a Guest Speaker, from Ms. Rashida Jilani - in charge for Azeemia Spiritual and Healing Centre Canada - during the Adam's Day 2019 wrap-up ceremony. Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Ioana Popa - Sahaja…

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Do Not Change Anything, said the Burlington Teens!

You will be surprised as we were, but we were told "Do Not Change Anything!" by the Burlington TEENS, when were asked, 'What should we change about this Program?" Great News from July's First "Heart & Art" Meditation for Teens Workshop offered by SYMN Our first program offered in July 2026 for Teens (designed to provide meditation, yoga and art in a creative way) was a beautiful success (by a diversity of meaningful measures). It was another great collaboration between Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network of Halton volunteers and Ceri - representing the welcoming hosting team. On the…

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The Greatest News: Kids Love to Meditate and Be Creative

You should Enjoy The Greatest News: Kids Love to Meditate and Be Creative! Let us share with You a few glimpses into our most recent "Cool Kids & Parents" summer Events For more than 15 years our Halton Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network has the privilege of offering Free Creative Meditations for Children and Parents, as well for Youth besides the Weekly Classes or Events that are for Adults or simply for everyone. We are sharing the Feedback as written notes, received after two recent classes, from parents and even from children. Enjoy! We have it in Writing:…

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