The 21 Stages of Meditation is a profound journey into the nature of the Self. This KRI program takes you through 21 distinct stages of meditative experience as given by Yogi Bhajan, each with its own meditation, challenge, and dimension of awareness.
Across six days, we move through three journeys of seven stages each — from recognizing and crystallizing the Self, to expressing and distilling the Self, and finally to transcending and sublimating the Self.
KRI describes the 21 Stages as a progression from the fundamental skills of meditation toward deeper awareness and integration, ultimately moving into identity, projection, and merger with the Infinite Pulse.
Stage by stage, you discover what becomes possible when consciousness is given space to expand.
“We begin with different capacities, different problems, different hopes and different qualities of the mind. but through steady discipline, progress is made. People sometimes do not understand what discipline is. Discipline is the self-experience of self-consciousness, where a person feels that he or she exists. That is the greatest experience” – Yogi Bhajan
THE THREE JOURNEYS
You have already started your Journey through the Meditative Mind. This official course will give you the possibility to dive deeper and discover the jewels and rubies hidden within your Meditative Mind.
The nature of meditation is well-defined: refine the mind and elevate your awareness. The path is open: deepen your meditation through each of the 21 Stages of Meditation in order to reach that intangible quality we call realization.
JOURNEY ONE: The Crystallized Self (Stages 1–7)
The first journey is about recognizing, experiencing, and crystallizing the Self. We begin with the places where the mind most easily loses its center: Upset · Boredom · Irritation · Frustration.
From there, the journey turns toward: Focus · Absorption · Experience and Crystallize the Self.
The first four stages encounter the disturbances that pull consciousness away from its center. Through the later stages, we develop the capacity to focus, absorb, and recognize a still point within ourselves — a crystallized sense of Self from which consciousness can begin to operate.
The question of Journey One:
Who am I when I am no longer completely identified with everything that is happening around me?
JOURNEY TWO: The Expressive Self (Stages 8–14)
Once we have begun to recognize the Self, the next challenge is to live from it. Journey Two explores what happens when the Self moves into relationship, activity, and expression in the world.
The stages move through: Rasa · Delight · Politeness · Humility · Elevation · Graceful Enlightenment · Express and Be Your Self.
Here we learn to participate fully in life without losing our center. We explore how identity is projected into the world, how we take on different roles, and how to remain connected to the Self while acting, relating, and creating — ultimately finding stillness within action.
The question of Journey Two:
Can I express myself fully without losing myself?
JOURNEY THREE: The Transcendent Self (Stages 15–21)
The final journey opens into the dimension of the Transcendent Self.
The stages are: Presence Like a Beacon · Everywhere Radiance · Prayerful Stillness · Preacher · Teacher · Sage · Infinite Pulse.
Here we move beyond the familiar boundaries of identity. The journey explores presence, radiance, prayerful stillness, teaching, wisdom, and finally the Infinite Pulse — the experience of the Self within the larger field of existence, cultivating an elevated identity with the Infinite Self within the finite self.
The question of Journey Three:
What remains when I experience myself as part of something infinite?
The 21 Stages are designed to be experienced. During the training, we will work with:
Meditation and contemplative practice
Mantra, breath, and concentration
Awareness, sensory experience, and stillness
Projection, identity, and the subtle dimensions of the Self
The challenges that arise within meditation
Group meditation and collective practice
Integration of the experience into everyday life
The power of the course comes from moving through the stages together as a group while simultaneously having your own deep personal experience.
DATES & FORMAT
The complete KRI format consists of 48 hours of classroom time over six days. We will meet across three weekends:
JOURNEY ONE: 14–15 November 2026
JOURNEY TWO: 21–22 November 2026
JOURNEY THREE: 5–6 December 2026
Daily Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 07:30 – 16:30 CET (Central European Time) 08:30 – 17:30 EET (Eastern European Time) 12:00 – 21:00 IST (Indian Standard Time)
ONLINE OR IN PERSON?
ONLINE via ZOOM: Join live from anywhere in the world. You will participate in the complete training with direct interaction, live Q&A, and dedicated digital integration with the physical room.
IN PERSON in TALLINN: Join us physically in a dedicated studio space in Tallinn, Estonia (exact studio location details sent upon registration). Includes room setup, tea, and physical group energy. **In person participation has an aditional 50€ fee per weekend, to cover rent costs.
Please note:Accommodation and meals are not included. Participants attending in person arrange their own accommodation and food.
If you want to join in person from abroad only for one module we suggest coming for the LAST MODULE so we can have all international participants together for the closing.
Tallinn, Estonia
“Become enlightened like a lighthouse. Just by being you, project that enlightenment all around you. you are everywhere and you are felt everywhere. become Prayerful.” – Yogi Bhajan
WHO IS THIS FOR & PREREQUISITES
The 21 Stages of Meditation welcomes anyone drawn to deeper practice:
For Personal Growth & Meditators: There are no prerequisites. Open to all levels of experience, whether you are a long-time practitioner or looking to break through mental limits.
For KRI Level 3 Certification Credit: To count these 48 hours toward your official KRI Level 3 / Realization process (Meditative Mind requirement), you must be a Certified KRI Level 1 Kundalini Yoga Teacher.
Sukhdev Kaur Khalsa has been guiding students in Kundalini Yoga and Sikh Dharma for more than 25 years. Originally from Mexico, she has been teaching and serving in Estonia since 2004 and is the director of Dharamsaal School for Kundalini Yoga and Humanology. She is an internationally active KRI Lead Trainer for Levels 1, 2, and 3, teaching across Europe, India, Brazil and Mexico, and directs Continuing Education at Miri Piri Academy in Amritsar, India. Her approach is direct, warm, and experiential — less about collecting information and more about experiencing what the teachings are pointing toward.
THE DAILY RHYTHM
The course consists of 8 contact hours per day, carefully structured to balance long-duration meditation, gentle movement, conceptual insights, and rest for the nervous system.
:30 · Morning Session Begins: 21 Stages Training 10:30 · Morning Break (15 mins) 10:45 · Morning Session Continues 12:30 · Lunch Break & Rest (1.5 hours) 14:00 · Afternoon Session: 21 Stages Training 15:30 · Afternoon Break (15 mins) 15:45 · Afternoon Session Continues 17:30 · End of Day
All times shown here are Eastern European Time (EET). The schedule may shift slightly according to the needs of the group and the practice.
Note on Morning Practice:
Because the 21 Stages program features long-duration meditation, there is no mandatory early-morning Sadhana. Every participant is welcome to practice their own morning sadhana on their own before joining the training day.
All options require a non-refundable deposit upon registration to reserve your seat. The remaining balance is due according to the payment deadline.
FULL COURSE FEE (ALL 3 JOURNEYS · 6 DAYS · 48 HOURS) – Online & In person
Rate Tier
Total Price
Deposit (at registration)
Remaining Balance
Balance Due Date
Early Bird
€495
€150
€345
20 September 2026
Regular
€550
€150
€400
31 October 2026
Late
€595
€150
€445
Up to 12 Nov 2026
Note: In-person participation has an extra fee of 50€ per weekend to cover the venue costs.
SINGLE JOURNEY OPTION (2 DAYS · 16 HOURS)
If you cannot attend all six days, you can register for individual Journeys separately.
Online & In person
Total Price
Deposit (at registration)
Remaining Balance
2 DAY COURSE FEE
€220
€75
€145
WHAT IS / IS NOT INCLUDED
INCLUDED: Full instruction online / in person in Tallinn and KRI course completion certificate/attestation.
NOT INCLUDED: Course book 21 Stages, in-person fee (50€ per person per weekend for venue rent), accommodation, meals, travel. ***The KRI 21 Stages Course Manual is required for Level 3 students and recommended for all. You can purchase the book from Satnam in Europe or e-book from KRI directly. It is available in many languages.
REDUCED-RATE PLACES
A limited number of reduced-rate places are available for students and those with genuine financial limitations. Please contact us directly to apply.
PAYMENT & INVOICING
Registration is processed securely online through bank payment or paypal (see below)
Invoicing: Course provider is Urban Dharma OÜ (Estonia, non-VAT registered; prices shown are final). Invoice/receipt can be issued via email upon registration and payment for your tax or business records.
Terms: Deposits are non-refundable. Final balances are due according to the rate tier selected above.
Payments within Europe: Bank Transfer to: OÜ Urban Dharma IBAN EE137700771002081453 BIC / SWIFT: LHVBEE22
Make your PAYPAL payment here for participating in the 21 Stages of Meditation
EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL SEPT 30TH
€495.00
“If there is a light outside and there is no light inside, man is still in darkness. Man has to relate within and without at the same level of consciousness, which is known as totality. in this totality we can express reality, which is known as the truth, they call it “sat naam”. The path of truth. the path of truth is not a miracle; the path of truth is the same reality on which the totality of the self is based” – Yogi Bhajan
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