C Connect Approach Presentation C Connect Approach Presentation C Connect Orientation Program Hyderabad – August 23, 2015 July 26,2015

Sahaj Marg Spiritual Movement “If Sahaj Marg is a movement, not an organisation, and if the Sahaj Marg movement has to really touch the hearts of people, all of us will have to become conduits. That must become our cause and how are we going to do it?” - Kamlesh D. Patel, Bangalore, 29th July 2015 With new prospective abhyasis, do not explain things like - 9 pm prayer, Individual sitting in 15 days, etc.. introduce only phased approach.

Rev Master speech excerpt from Lyon-May 2015 “We would like and ensure that the dreams of our Master’s are fulfilled. Sometime in 1951, Babuji Maharaj received a message from Swami Vivekananda along with Lalaji Maharaj. Both supporting each other and saying ‘yes, this should be done’ and what was that? The request was very simple. That the entire world should know we exist as Sahaj Marg. We are here to teach them how to meditate and better their life. It does not matter whether they continue with the practice or not. If they do it’s fine but they should know we exist for them………”

The planned expansion … (Whispers, 29 December 2014) “We expect from all our functionaries and all our brothers and sisters a profound and sincere commitment to contribute fully to a planned expansion – one that is so important to humanity, whose current distress on so many levels is saddening.” Babuji Maharaj

His Vision “The big wave is already there. Let’s take the benefit of it and make every person aware of Sahaj Marg meditation; that we exist. They may continue, they may not continue. It does not matter. As long as they know we are here to help them, they will come one day whenever their heart really craves for it.” Kamlesh D. Patel Tiruvallur, 24th July 2015

Flexibility in Preceptor Work Group Individual Sittings Remote Sittings Remote Satsanghs Group Introductory Sittings Seekers can meditate before being introduced. Seekers may join satsangh before being introduced. Seekers may be introduced in groups. Seekers may be introduced remotely. Group Individual Sitting:One preceptor can give individual sittings to many abhyasis at the same time. These abhyasis can be in the same location or spread at remote locations. Remote Sittings: Abhyasis can take sittings or attend satsanghs with a preceptor attending to them from a remote location. Abhyasis should use this only when absolutely needed and not for their convenience. Preceptor will call abhyasi and ask to start meditating, then call back later to end sitting. Abhyasi should call or SMS how they felt during the sitting. Remote Satsanghs. The abhyasis can start and terminate the satsangh by just connecting with a remote preceptor.

Essential Fundamentals Shri Ram Chandra Mission is our Mission Sahaj Marg is the Path Heartfulness is the Approach through which we introduce Sahaj Marg to willing aspirants

What is Heartfulness? An approach to the practice of Sahaj Marg. Step-by-step, scientific approach to the practice. Allows the aspirant to accept and understand components of Sahaj Marg at his or her own pace. Includes an additional technique of relaxation which prepares one to meditate.

Heartfulness is all about the What is Heartfulness? Heartfulness is all about the H E A R T Fine-tuning the heart with the mind done through meditation on the heart. Simple, easy and effective, and can be done every day in the comfort of your own home.

Heartfulness Workshops – Typical Format Need for meditation – or Heartfulness video Scientific approach – based on direct observation / reproducible results. Short Introduction Give them instructions. Meditate for around 10 minutes. Preceptor does nothing. Does not sit in front. Ask them to note down observations Meditation without Transmission Preceptor / coordinator leads Relaxation, flows into meditation Preceptor conducts the sitting – 1st introductory sitting. Meditate for around 30 minutes. Relaxation -> Meditation with Transmission Explain that this was a ‘glimpse’ and we can meditate with them on next 3 days to deepen the experience so that they can experience transmission when meditating on their own. Deepening your experience Set up times for meditation over next few days, preferably on consecutive days. Make it easy for aspirant to be introduced. Sittings can be in groups, in person or remote. Get contact details, Add to subscription lists Follow up

Heartfulness Programmes Relaxation Technique - helps to prepare for meditation Practical Experience of Meditation Phased approach to Sahaj Marg - at the seeker’s pace Heartfulness Initiatives - Heartfulness Workshops - for all seekers C-Connect Programmes - for corporates U-Connect Programmes - for educational institutions G-Connect Programmes - for government organisations V-Connect Programmes - for villages Conscious Living - for children and young teens Omega Science & Spirituality Club - on campus Help Desk. Toll Free Number: 1-800-103-7726 Heartfulness Workshops: Can be connected for all seekers in residential areas, apartment complexes, etc. C-Connect Programmes: We need high-level, top management contacts to get approval for this programme to be conducted in corporate houses, organisations, institutions, etc. U-Connect: Meditation workshops for faculty and staff at schools and colleges. Relaxation for students. G-Connect: Approach government organisations and departments to conduct these programmes. V-Connect: Taking Sahaj Marg to villages through Panchayat or local level organisations or small groups. Conscious Living: Essay Event, Values Education, Omega Science and Spirituality Club - On campus club to spread the word among students and have relaxation and meditation as a continuous activity Help Desk: At ashrams to talk to seekers who walk-in and may need to be introduced to relaxation technique or meditation. To talk to them and put them on to a preceptor for sittings if required.

C Connect Approach Presentation C Connect Approach Presentation C Connect Principles July 26,2015

The Positioning Paradigm Want solution/relief to his life problems and afflictions Aspirant POSITIONING FRAMEWORK Want clarity on Benefits to aspirant Benefits to organization Decision Maker (HR/Leadership team) Want solution to People led organisational challenges eg productivity, retention, employee connect etc. Corporate Organisations Heartfulness Objective Offer gradual heart based meditation to willing aspirants in pace with their inclination and ability to experience, assimilate and evolve All stages of practice to be unfurled in grades/phases based on aspirant willingness Heart Based Meditation Our Offerings SMSF Our Identity SRCM Spiritual Organisational Backbone

Our Identity Statement while approaching Corporates We represent SMSF (Sahaj Marg Spirituality Foundation)** We are an organisation which provides heart- based meditation programmes for willing aspirants across the world Heartfulness is an approach reflecting the essence of Sahaj Marg (Natural Path) system of raja yoga meditation Our methodology is tried and tested with over 2,00,000 aspirants Who are we? **: Can use SRCM on case to case basis

We will be meeting Owners/ CEOs/HR heads In C Connect programs We will be meeting Owners/ CEOs/HR heads Some organizational concerns affecting their people are common to majority of the companies Needs they express can be linked to Meditation.

Typical Pain Points of Companies Low morale / motivation Lack of collaboration / teamwork Unable to cope with Change Too much pressure / deadlines / multitasking Stress Poor Work life balance High employee attrition rate Essentially - Disintegration

What they would like to have Happiness/Peace/High Morale Teamwork and Collaboration Ability to deal with change and ambiguity Personal and Leadership transformation Balanced life (work, home etc) ‎Ability to deal with stress

Meditation as an ‘enabler’/‘tool’ What are we offering Meditation as an ‘enabler’/‘tool’ Encourage them to experience and find out for themselves

What do we do as part of C-Connect

C-Connect Programme Offerings Meditation Programmes in Corporates Retreat Programmes at CREST or designated centres Distinguished Speaker Programmes Seeker Communication 90-minute ‘Meditation Awareness Programme’ 3-day ‘Introduction to Meditation’ 12-24 week* ‘Learn to Meditate Foundation Programme’ Structured Personal Development Programmes (PDP) aligned with Heartfulness Personal Transformation Programmes for Senior Executives Inviting distinguished speakers to deliver talks on Heartfulness and Life Management (or similar topics) At Corporate office Public forums Webinars for Seekers E-mailers / Updates on periodic basis *:Programme Duration customized based on organizational requirement/comfort

Meditation Programmes in Corporate Offices/Industries Meditation Program in Corporates Benefits to Aspirant 90-minute ‘Meditation Awareness Programme’ Awareness of the need for meditation is created. Understanding the method of meditation. Introducing individual meditation to be practised without the help of a trainer. 3-day ‘Introduction to Meditation’ Creates an interest in meditation. Inspires aspirant to look within. Provides guidance for individual practice of meditation by aspirant. 12-24* week ‘Learn to Meditate Foundation Programme’ (Preferred Option) Deeper experience of meditation and integration into daily life Experiencing positive change in attitude and behaviour Improved ability to deal with stress and work pressures *: Programme Duration customized based on organizational requirement/comfort The 12-24 week ‘Learn to Meditate Foundation Programme’ is our preferred programme option as it encourages ‘integration’ of aspirant to our practice in a deeper way. For some of the corporates who have adopted our programmes, and where feasible, we will be offering additional meditation programmes for spouses and conscious living programs for children.

Meditation Programs in Corporate Offices - Offering Matrix Concepts of Practice 90-min session 3-day introduction 12-24 week foundation Relaxation going into Meditation (activity)  Meditation basics (concept + activity) Meditation - Introduction (activity) Practice Guide Cleaning (concept+ activity) Prayer (concept + activity) Observing your condition (concept + activity) Finer points of meditation (concepts) Finer points of cleaning (concepts) Finer points of prayer (concepts) Group Meditation (concept +activity) Our Offerings are VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE LED CUSTOMIZED MULTI-LINGUAL FREE Concepts of Practice shall be introduced to aspirants based on principles of ‘appropriate gradualism’

90-minute ‘Meditation Awareness Programme’ Offering 1 Introducing Meditation PROGRAM STRUCTURE Methodology: Led by Facilitator trained in Yogic Transmission Duration: 90 minutes Short Talk covering ‘Why Meditation’, ‘Work-Life Balance’, etc. Experience of Relaxation Technique Experience Meditation with yogic transmission Debrief/Invitation to participants for practising Meditation Programs will be conducted like the regular ‘Heartfulness’ workshop including meditation experience without transmission as well as with transmission. Post Program Option available: Introductory sittings for willing aspirants completed face to face on premise OR remote (Day 2&3)

3-day ‘Introduction to Meditation’ Programme Offering 2 Introducing Meditation Day 1-3 PROGRAM STRUCTURE Methodology: Led by Facilitator trained in Yogic Transmission Day 1 – 90 minutes session Short Talk covering ‘Why Meditation’, ‘Work-Life Balance’, etc. Experience of Relaxation Technique Experience Meditation with yogic transmission Debrief/Invitation to participants for practising Meditation Day 2 & Day 3 – 60 minutes Meditation Session for interested participants (30 min) Briefing session and Q&A (30 min) Day 4 – If required for further foundational preparation Participants will need to seek further support to deepen their experience, based on their willingness. We can provide continued weekly onsite meditation sessions post this 3-day period to support the aspirants. Post Program Option available: Extension of Program to longer duration (12-24 weeks), based on participant and organizational need

12-week Learn to Meditate Foundation Programme Offering 3 Introducing Meditation Day 1-3 PROGRAM STRUCTURE Methodology: Led by Facilitator trained in Yogic Transmission Day 1 – 90 minutes session Short Talk covering ‘Why Meditation’, ‘Work-Life Balance’, etc. Experience of Relaxation Technique Experience Meditation with yogic transmission Debrief/Invitation to participants for practising Meditation Day 2 & Day 3 – 60 minutes Meditation Session for interested participants (30 min) Briefing session and Q&A (30 min) Day 4 – If required for further foundational preparation The ‘Learn to Meditate Foundation Programme’ offers time for participants to experience the practical benefits of meditation. Experiential learning will enable continued practice of meditation. Weekly Sessions 12-24 weeks and ongoing Methodology: Led by Facilitator trained in Yogic Transmission Duration: 60 minutes Meditation Session (30 min) Briefing on ‘Concepts of Practice’ (30 min)

Guiding Principles Defining our Programmes Universalism – open to aspirants across the world Experience based programme (with minimum theory). Does not interfere with any existing religious practice of aspirants. Sole criteria for participation is ‘willingness’ to try. Programmes are offered free, except for incidental expenses, which may be borne by sponsoring organizations. Programmes conducted by volunteers who have benefitted from meditation and would like to share this with others – the ripple effect. Heartfulness meditation programmes offer an easy and a gradual approach to what is essentially the essence of the Sahaj Marg system of raja yoga meditation, practicable for modern-day corporate employees and executives.

Leadership – buy-in and approval Organisational Support Required Leadership – buy-in and approval Facility to conduct programme on-premises Co-ordinator Support – A point of contact to help us with internal communication, scheduling, venue arrangement, etc.

Importance of Leadership Support Leaders have a clear and holistic vision for their organization They have the ability to take decisions They have insight of their own organizational issues/challenges They help de-clutter the noise during implementation

Guidelines for Pilot Implementation 1 Carefully choose organisations where we are invited Facilitator selection and orientation is critical. Perfect programme delivery and relationship management by Zonal C- Connect team. 2 3

C Connect – Zonal Process Flow Chart Abhyasi fixes Introductory Meeting/Call with ORG Identified HFN specialist presents offerings to ORG (call/ person) ORG confirms offering and dates of program Identification of Project Co-ordinator and Facilitator/Prefect Support Pool Internal Communication Support to Organization (posters, etc) Programme module roll out as per defined norms in ORG Feedback collected from ORG and recommendatory remarks collected Participant Communication/ Engagement through email Follow Up Support Program Management for ORG Distinguished Speaker Program for ORG Other Value Added Offerings for Company Essentials for Success Trained Facilitators Trained Co-ordinators/Support Team Management buy in/ support for program rollout in ORG

Few suggestions when meeting organizational decision makers  Have courage/confidence Listen to them Identify their pain points and link them to what we do. Keep the discussion simple. Don't “oversell”. We are here to offer basic Heart based Meditation practice – experience-based

Few suggestions for the workshops Thin line between: enthusiasm / over enthusiasm; empathy and condescending ; smart/over smart Balance with humour. Speak from your own experience. Make it interactive‎ (time permitting) Stick to time. Finish a little before if possible. Work on the small things – mic, projector, speakers working; stationery arranged; volunteers in the right place: seamless working Reference to SM philosophy with care and appropriateness – focus is on the method. Help them to just start and build trust Don’t rush/push them

Your involvement and drive….. By Referring Organizations where the ‘ground is ready’ for introducing meditation Assistance in reach to organizations through ‘known sources’ As a Facilitator in our programs As a Prefect for Sustainability of Practice / Follow up in an Organization Flexibility with Organizational/Audience need Willingness to Learn and Adapt Collaboration & Team work

Some organisations where we have introduced our programmes

Thank you For assistance/guidance: v.srinivasan@heartfulness.org in.cconnect@heartfulness.org sharat.hegde@heartfulness.org