Imagine a busy road with no signals. Cars keep moving, horns keep sounding and nothing flows smoothly. The mind can feel similar on a crowded day, with thought after thought pushing for attention.
In the Brahma Kumaris tradition, a simple practice called traffic control brings a signal to that busy road. At set times in the day, you stop for a minute or so, step back from activity and return to silence. This article explains how to try it. The free 7-day Rajyoga course in English begins on 12 November 2026, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM IST.
What traffic control means
Brahma Kumaris centres and offices around the world have long used gentle music or a soft chime at regular intervals as a reminder to pause. When it sounds, people stop what they are doing for a short period of silence, remember themselves as souls and reconnect with the Supreme Soul before returning to their work.
The practice is brief by design. It needs no meditation room or special posture. You can do it at a desk, in a kitchen or in a parked car.
How to take a one-minute pause
- Stop. Finish the sentence you are typing, then rest your hands.
- Settle. Take two slow breaths and let the shoulders soften.
- Remember. Hold the thought: “I am a peaceful soul, the one acting through this body.”
- Connect. For a few seconds, turn your attention to the Supreme Soul with a feeling of peace.
- Return. Decide how you want to be for the next hour, then resume the task.
Choosing your times
Many Brahma Kumaris practitioners keep fixed times through the day. As a beginner, start with three anchors you are unlikely to forget:
- Before you open email or messages in the morning.
- Just before lunch.
- When you finish work or return home.
Set a soft, pleasant reminder on your phone. Avoid harsh alarm tones, which can add stress rather than ease it. Once three pauses feel natural, you can add one every hour or two.
What people often notice
Practitioners commonly describe feeling less carried along by the day and more able to begin each task with a clear mind. Experiences vary from person to person, and the value grows with regular practice rather than occasional effort.
Using traffic control at work
A one-minute pause fits easily between meetings. Before joining a call, take your pause and set an intention such as listening fully. In a team, you might suggest a minute of silence at the start of a meeting, as some organisations do. Our guide for working professionals offers a full daily routine.
Questions about traffic control
Is one minute really enough?
One minute is enough to interrupt a stressful pattern and change direction. Longer meditation remains valuable, and the short pauses support it.
What if I am in the middle of something urgent?
Finish the urgent step first, then take your pause. Safety and responsibility come first, especially when driving or caring for someone.
Will the course teach this practice?
The course introduces the foundations of Rajyoga. Please check with the organisers about the specific practices covered in each session.
Join the free Rajyoga course on 12 November 2026
The next free 7-day Rajyoga meditation course in English begins on Thursday, 12 November 2026. Beginners are welcome, and no earlier experience of meditation is needed.
- Time: 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM IST
- Duration: Seven days
- Language: English
- Fee: Free, open to seekers worldwide
- Format: Live online classes on Zoom, with YouTube Live details shared in the WhatsApp group
All course updates and Zoom joining details are shared in the group. Save the session time in your calendar. If you live outside India, see our time zone guide before the first class.
For course enquiries, message +91 87505 46965 on WhatsApp or email hiteshchhabra91@gmail.com. Read the complete course announcement for full details. Please check with the organisers about recordings or certificates; neither is promised here.
