POLOKWANE – In a world that never seems to slow down, Polokwane residents are being invited to pause, breathe, and reconnect with themselves. The Brahma Kumaris will host two uplifting talks by renowned Raja Yoga meditation teacher Pratiba Daya, under the theme ‘Discover Inner Peace & Lasting Happiness’.

Daya, who has been sharing practical wisdom on self-leadership, resilience and emotional well-being since 1986, will guide attendees through simple, practical ways to manage stress, navigate emotions and cultivate contentment, so that everyday challenges can be met with greater calm, clarity and a deeper sense of joy.

The first talk, ‘The Happiness We Keep Searching For’, takes place tomorrow, (November 12) from 18:30 to 20:00. The second, ‘Finding Peace When Life Feels Overwhelming’, follows on Saturday, November 14 from 14:30 to 16:00.

Both sessions will be held at the Protea Marriott Polokwane Landmark, on the N1 Northbound, next to Shell Ultra City. Entry is free and all are welcome.

Beyond the talks

The talks are only a glimpse of the wider work done by the Brahma Kumaris. At their heart, they help people find calm in a noisy world , through meditation, mindfulness and values education, they work with children, parents, teachers and professionals to build inner strength, emotional resilience and peaceful relationships.

Programmes on offer

Their programmes focus on meditation for daily life, offering practical tools for staying present, managing emotions and responding rather than reacting. These are tools simple enough to use at home, at school or at work. They also run workshops on beating stress and burnout, helping people recognise the early signs of burnout, restore their energy and lead from a place of steadiness, not survival.

Another focus is positive thinking and self-management, through courses on self-esteem, positive thinking and inner leadership. The message is simple: change the quality of your thoughts and you change the quality of your life. Their values education work offers experiential learning in peace, respect, responsibility and love, because values are not taught as rules. They are lived, explored and practised.

All programmes are offered free of charge, as a service to the community, with sessions running at their centres, in schools, online and in workplaces. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, searching for more meaning, or simply curious about meditation, these sessions offer a gentle space to pause and rediscover your inner peace.

For more information, visit https://www.brahmakumaris.org.za or email info@brahmakumaris.org.za