Meditation and Self-Hypnosis

Where Mind and body meet...

The Meditation and Self-Hypnosis Club was the brainchild of  KumKum Bhasin, who guided and administered it during its formative months. Today, the club is administered by Jasleen Kaur Goel, assisted by Priti Seth and Anu Dharbhamulla with ongoing support from  Kumkum Bhasin.

What began as a response to Dr. Arun Kalra’s suggestion for a self-hypnosis session has blossomed into a vibrant community of nearly 90 members. The response to the initial sessions was overwhelming. Between April and September 2021, Arun ji conducted a series of well-attended Zoom sessions, engaging participants not only through self-hypnosis practices but also through thoughtful discussions before and after each session.

Since September 2021, the club has continued to grow, meeting every Saturday via Zoom for 45 minutes of guided meditation and reflection. During the early months, our sessions were led by Gen Khedrub, the resident Buddhist teacher at the Kadampa Meditation Center in Boston. We were later introduced to the dynamic world of OSHO meditations by Anil Chandwani, affectionately described as a “modern mystic in a tailored suit.”

Today, many of our own alumni have stepped forward to guide and inspire fellow members the earliest being Dr Priti Seth. She is now joined by several others, among them Dr. Sudha Gupta, Dr. Achala Singhal, and Dr. Yashodhara Kirtane. Family members of alumni have also generously contributed, including Parag Dharbhamulla and Dr. Divya Singhal, a neurologist with the VA. In addition, Mr. Rohit Shetty (Rohit Bhai) from the Brahma Kumaris in Charlotte, North Carolina, volunteers his time each month to lead a session.

The richness of our experience comes from the diversity of traditions and approaches represented within the club. Our practitioners guide us through both faith-based and secular meditation practices, helping members explore different paths toward mindfulness, resilience, and inner peace. Discussions continue throughout the week on our WhatsApp group, where thoughtful questions often lead to meaningful philosophical conversations.

As the club evolved, so did its structure. We now have a dedicated panel of hosts who share responsibility for conducting and recording each session. These recordings are then carefully uploaded to YouTube by Priti Seth (Class of 1971), creating a valuable archive for members.

Although our gatherings have been entirely virtual, the connections formed have been remarkably real. Members who have met in person after months of online interaction have often been surprised by the depth of the bonds they have developed. Many friendships have flourished through conversations that began during meditation sessions and continued beyond them.

For many participants, this club has become more than a weekly meeting—it has become an oasis of calm amid the demands of daily life. As one regular attendee reflects, “Even when life is busy and full of enjoyable distractions, I find myself drawn back to this oasis every Saturday at 4 p.m.—a place of peace, reflection, and renewal.”

The Meditation Club seeks to create a welcoming space where alumni can connect, grow, and support one another through a shared journey toward inner peace and resilience. Since several of our guides come from within our own alumni community and their families, this is a uniquely personal and meaningful endeavor.

Whether you are new to meditation, seeking stress relief, exploring self-discovery, or simply looking to connect with fellow alumni, we invite you to join us on this journey.

Every Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom

We hope you will become part of our growing community and discover new friendships, fresh perspectives, and moments of peace along the way.

For more information or to join us, please contact: infolhmcaana@gmail.com

We want you on the journey.

“Different paths. Shared purpose. One journey toward peace.”

Submitted by Jasleen Kaur Goel '76