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C Connect Approach Presentation

July 26,2015

C Connect Approach PresentationC Connect Webinar Session

August 29-30, 2015

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

• 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

Essential Fundamentals

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 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.• Ask them to note down observations

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

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C Connect Approach Presentation

July 26,2015

C Connect Approach Presentation

C Connect Principles

The Positioning Paradigm

SRCM

SMSF

Heart Based Meditation

Aspirant

Decision Maker (HR/Leadership team)

Corporate Organisations

Our Offerings

Our Identity

Spiritual Organisational Backbone

Want clarity on• Benefits to aspirant• Benefits to organization

Want solution/relief to his life problems and afflictions

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

Want solution to• People led organisational

challenges eg productivity, retention, employee connect etc.

POSITIONING FRAMEWORK

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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

Whoarewe?

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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.

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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

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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

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•Meditation as an ‘enabler’/‘tool’

•Encourage them to experience and find out for themselves

What are we offering

What do we do as part of C-Connect

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C-Connect Programme Offerings

Meditation Programmes in

Corporates

Retreat Programmes at

CREST or designated centres

90-minute ‘Meditation Awareness Programme’

3-day ‘Introduction to Meditation’

12-24 week* ‘Learn to Meditate Foundation Programme’

Distinguished Speaker

Programmes

Seeker Communication

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

C-Connect

*: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.

Offering 1

• 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

Introducing MeditationPROGRAMSTRUCTURE

90-minute ‘Meditation Awareness Programme’

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Post Program Option available:• Introductory sittings for willing aspirants completed face to face on premise OR remote (Day 2&3)

Programs will be conducted like the regular ‘Heartfulness’ workshop including meditation experience without transmission as well as with transmission.

Offering 2

• 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

Introducing Meditation Day 1-3PROGRAMSTRUCTURE

3-day ‘Introduction to Meditation’ Programme

o Participants will need to seek further support to deepen their experience, based on their willingness.

o We can provide continued weekly onsite meditation sessions post this 3-day period to support the aspirants.

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Post Program Option available:• Extension of Program to longer duration (12-24 weeks), based on participant and organizational need

Offering 3

• 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

Introducing Meditation Day 1-3PROGRAMSTRUCTURE

12-week Learn to Meditate Foundation Programme

o The ‘Learn to Meditate Foundation Programme’ offers time for participants to experience the practical benefits of meditation.

o Experiential learning will enable continued practice of meditation.

• Methodology: Led by Facilitator trained in Yogic Transmission• Duration: 60 minutes

• Meditation Session (30 min)• Briefing on ‘Concepts of Practice’ (30 min)

Weekly Sessions 12-24 weeks and ongoing

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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.

Guiding Principles Defining our Programmes

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.

Organisational Support Required

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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.

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• 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

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Flexibility with Organizational/Audience need

Willingness to Learn and Adapt

Collaboration & Team work

Your involvement and drive…..

Some organisations where we have introduced our programmes

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Thank you

For assistance/guidance:

v.srinivasan@heartfulness.orgin.cconnect@heartfulness.orgsharat.hegde@heartfulness.org