Transformative Meditation Retreats
The Nisala Foundation
Nisala Kriya Yoga
A Journey Through Sacred Sound, Energy, and Silence.
Mindfulness
Stress Relief
Emotional Healing
Energy Clearing
Kundalini Awakening
Self Realization
Nisala Kriya is a speedy route to clear the mental noise for good...
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Stillness is not the absence of life—
It is where life reveals its source...
Nisala Kriya
Nisala Kriya is an integrated meditation practice that utilizes sound vibrations or mantras, breathwork, energy-work, and direct initiation (Shivpath & Shaktipath), to guide participants to a state of inner peace and self-realization. It is to date one of the most efficient methods for attaining deep levels of mindfulness, stress relief, and recognizing one's true nature as pure consciousness.
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Acharin G. Wijenayake
The Founder & Teacher at the Nisala Foundation
The Six Pillars of a Nisala Kriya
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Nada (Sound) Induction
Vocal sound-based inductions to initiate a state of deep inner stillness.
Breathwork
Breathwork practiced to deepen in inner stillness.
Chanting and Mantra Meditation
Chanting of universal seed sounds to deepen in awareness.
Energy-Work
Energy-based induction, and cathartic healing, to help clarify the energy-system. Kundalini awakening.
Initiation
Direct initiation to realize one's true nature.
Integration
Integration into the state of realization through advanced practices.
“Truly life changing. I came in with a busy mind and walked away with a deep sense of peace I had never known before. The guidance was clear, grounded, and touched something very still within me. I now feel more centered in my daily life.”
“I really felt the relief and it was very profound. The method helped me release years of inner tension I didn’t even realize I was carrying. It was like being reintroduced to myself — lighter, quieter, and more present.”
“I learned how to meditate correctly. For years I struggled with restlessness, but this approach finally gave me clarity and direction. It wasn’t just technique — it felt like a direct transmission of calm. I now feel confident in continuing the practice on my own.”
Yohan, United Kingdom
Jess, Netherlands
Maria, Colombia
Rapid Advancement
Nisala Kriya doesn’t require years of disciplined effort to deliver results. It bypasses complex techniques and takes you straight to the heart of stillness. Even first-time practitioners often experience deep calm, inner clarity, and a profound sense of presence within just one session. The process is intuitive, immediate, and powerfully transformative.
Energetic Alignment
As you enter deeper states of stillness, your body’s subtle energy channels begin to harmonize. Nisala Kriya helps clear stagnant or discordant energy, creating a feeling of openness and vitality. This alignment enhances your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, allowing your natural life force to flow more freely and effectively.
Stress & Anxiety Release
The unique sound frequencies and subtle guidance used in Nisala Kriya gently soothe the overactive mind and calm the nervous system. This naturally lowers stress hormones, slows the breath, and relaxes the body. Participants often emerge from sessions feeling deeply rested, centered, and emotionally rebalanced—free from the mental chatter that fuels anxiety.
Heightened Awareness
With the inner noise quieted, your senses awaken to the present moment with greater clarity. Nisala Kriya strengthens your capacity to witness thoughts and emotions without being entangled in them. Over time, this sharpens your intuitive perception, deepens your sense of aliveness, and grounds you more fully in the now.
Emotional Healing
Nisala Kriya creates a safe inner space where unprocessed emotions can surface and dissolve without struggle or analysis. Sound and silence work together to soften inner resistance, allowing grief, fear, or old pain to gently unwind. This organic release often leads to a sense of emotional lightness, clarity, and a renewed connection to your inner peace.
Awakening to Your True Nature
More than just a relaxation method, Nisala Kriya is a doorway to self-realization. It points you directly to the silent awareness that exists beyond the body, thoughts, and identity. In this space, many experience a profound recognition of their true nature—open, spacious, and free. This is not a concept, but a lived inner knowing.
The Benefits of Nisala Kriya
Participants' Reviews
Exploring the Costs
At the Nisala Foundation, we are devoted to creating transformative experiences that inspire personal growth and inner peace. Our teachings and in-house events are offered on a donation basis to make them accessible to all who seek them.
We provide nourishing meals, comfortable accommodations, and expert guidance to all participants. While there is no set fee, we ask you to consider the true value of the teachings and services you receive and contribute accordingly. Your support is essential to sustain our work and ensure that others can benefit from these unique opportunities.
By giving generously, you not only help us continue our mission but also express gratitude for the knowledge, care, and space provided to you. Together, we can create a lasting impact for all who seek transformation.
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What is “Shakthipath” or direct transmission?Shakthipath is a direct energetic initiation into one's natural state or self, or initiating kundalini awakening, without the use of conventional meditations, by a teacher. When introduced, many feel a clear shift in consciousness—such as expanded awareness, calmness, kundalinie activation, or emotional release—without effort. There is a another complimentary method called Shivpath, where silent consciousness is directly made to be realised by the student. Both these modalities are used by Acharin in Nisala Kriya practices.
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What is Nada?The word 'Nada' means sound. In Nisala Kriya two basic sound based practices are used. One by the teacher when he uses specific sound syllables to get the participants into a state of inner stillness and awareness; the other is when the participants chant universal sound syllables within them, or aloud at times, to attain to a state of inner balance and clarity.
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Do I have to participate through all the meditations?Yes. This is essential to the final outcome. All the meditations form parts of a whole that will bring about the greater transformation.
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Is there time for questions or interaction during the event?Yes. Every full-day event includes Q&A sessions where you can ask questions about your experiences, challenges, or the teachings. Acharin offers practical insights and guidance to help you integrate the experience into daily life.
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Do I have to sit on the floor for long hours?No. We practice meditation seated on comfortable chairs. Sessions are held with regular intervals, so sitting for extended periods is not a concern. The format is accessible to people of all physical abilities. In the end, once consciousness is transformed, the posture by and large becomes more amenable to once intention.
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How is this different from regular meditation or mindfulness?Unlike typical meditation techniques that rely solely on mental focus, Nisala Kriya uses sound, breath, and direct transmission based teaching to bypass the thinking mind. This will bring about a state of peaceful abiding and awakening more rapidly than conventional methods.
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Is this a religious program?No. Nisala Kriya is non-religious, though transcendental in its outcome. While it is based on yogic traditions primarily, the emphasis is on direct personal experience, not belief or doctrine. People from all backgrounds are welcome.
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What is cathartic release?Deepening in meditation goes hand in hand with inner purification of body, mind, and the energy-system. And when purification happens, there is always a release of various physical, mental and energetic content, whether prominently felt or not. This is catharsis.
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Do I need prior experience in meditation to join?Not at all. Nisala Kriya is designed to work even for complete beginners. Many participants with no prior background report profound inner stillness and clarity in their very first session.
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What if I have a busy mind or trouble sitting still?That’s completely okay. Many people come with restlessness or mental noise. The method works with your current state, not against it. Often, within the first 30 minutes, you may notice a tangible shift into calm and clarity.
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