An Introduction www heartfulness org Objective of Workshop

An Introduction www. heartfulness. org

Objective of Workshop Assist HFN Trainers to Develop and expand skills to conduct effective HFN sessions. Develop right understanding and correct approach about ‘Heartfulness’. Providing first exposure of ‘Heartfulness’ to aspirants. Understanding the ‘Phased’ manner of introducing the practice. Following the ‘Guided’ approach to various aspects of practice.

Workshop Scope and Sequence S. No Section Topic 1 Introduction Overview of Workshop 2 Module 1 What is Heartfulness? 3 Module 2 How to approach an Organization for HFN Sessions? 4 Module 3 How to Conduct a Heartfulness Session? 5 Module 4 How to follow-up after a Heartfulness Session? 6 Module 5 The Need and Process for Data Collection

Module 1 What is Heartfulness?

What is Heartfulness? Heartfulness is living by the heart A simple approach to Sahaj Marg System Practice is introduced at different phases Requires hand holding for few weeks A guided approach Kamlesh Bhai’s Emphasis

What is Heartfulness? Minimal talk by facilitators - !!Subtlety is important!! Heartfulness focuses on practical experience Heartfulness is a scientific experience by oneself on oneself Manner is more important than the matter Focus on the inner connection with the Master before and during the session – ‘a ball of light’ Need to be fully relaxed to conduct the session Communication skills, listening skills, interactive approach to follow up stages in group situations Preceptor and Program Coordinator need to feel responsible for the welfare and spiritual progress of the newcomers

Points to Ponder Did you read the FAQ document ? If not, now is the good time! Purity Weaves Destiny! Heartfulness is the approach – Sahaj Marg is the way! Silent Sahaj Marg spiritual movement! Humility, Harmony, Anonymity with Sacred Love!

The Planned Expansion … “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, 29 December 2014

Kamlesh Bhai 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………”

Experiencing Heartfulness We need to fine tune the volunteers. We should mainly focus NOT on knowledge but how through this practice where there is no more exercise than closing ones eyes and relaxing while allowing the work supported by pranahuti to happen / unfold. Heartfulness is all about heartfelt experiences and not about mental jargon and heavy bookish loads. With Prayers to Beloved Master for His love and blessings. Kamlesh - Mail from Kamlesh Bhai, dated Aug 7, 2015

Some Additional Tips Sahaj Marg is the Path, Heartfulness is the approach HFN is very simple – keep it simple! Based on experience not on intellectual understanding Welcoming, heartful attitude – non-judgmental, openness Customized sessions for each seeker, at their pace Aspirants in same group may move to the next stage at different speed Encourage them to practice on their own, in steps as per their comfort Reach them and not pull them to where we are: weekday satsangh / group sitting in their premises

Heartfulness – Key Aspects Heartfulness is made aspirant friendly Seeker can attend the Satsang(s) before being introduced Seeker can meditate before being introduced Preceptors can introduce the seekers remotely Preceptors can introduce the seekers in groups

Module 2 How to approach an Organisation for Heartfulness Workshop?

Heartfulness Workshop: 5 steps 1. Commitment is essential from the organization Approach an appropriate level in the organization Gently convince for the need of commitment HFN coordinator should work out the convenient dates Brief the organizers about HFN sessions and put them at ease We should be ready to put extra effort to make it ‘happen’ Gently but firmly request for availability for three consecutive days Ensure the feasibility for meditation in upcoming weeks Ensure an adequate scope for follow-up

Module 3 How to Conduct a Heartfulness Session?

Heartfulness Workshop: 5 steps 2. The preamble address to the audience NOT to exceed 10 minutes, preferably shorter Introduction should be context sensitive based on aspirant profile Inspire the audience to aspire for change from within 3. 10 minute placebo meditation on their own after guidance on how to meditate Request to think over their experience Check if the audience is willing to go deeper Mention the need for relaxing the body

Heartfulness Workshop: 5 steps 4. 5 -7 minutes relaxation followed by 20 -25 minute guided meditation Request again to ponder over or write down their experience Compare the meditation with and without transmission Judge from the heart and not from the mind 5. Avoid Q & A If questions arise, answer 2 -3 questions to gain trust and not to brush the audience off Ask for a couple of participants to share experience if they are willing Invite the seekers to meditate for the next two days Collect the contact details and possible weekly follow-up

Mock Session

Typical Workshop Format

Some Practical Aspects Sessions should be arranged for 3 days - First day for 75 -90 minutes Subsequent days for 45 minutes Arrange for weekly meets after that What if the second and third session has new aspirants or earlier aspirants do not come? The group can be sitting together physically mixed In the same sitting, mental separation of aspirants Three sittings need not be on consecutive days Gaps to be covered by Preceptors by absentia sittings Welcome Card can be given ONLY after the three face–to–face sittings or remote sittings

An Aspirant’s Journey Workshops Welcome Desks / Meet-ups U-Connect C-Connect Website Personal Intro Relaxation and Meditation Introductory Sittings and Data Collection Stages of Practice (at their own pace) Weekly Meditation (Ind. & Group) Inspiring emails & Newsletter

Heartfulness on Web/Social Media HFN Website Facebook Instagram Linked. IN Twitte Youtube Google+ www. heartfulness. org www. facebook. com/practiceheartfulness https: //instagram. com/practiceheartfulness https: //www. linkedin. com/grp/home? gid=8274156 www. twitter. com/heartful_ness youtube. com/c/Heartfulness https: //plus. google. com/u/0/+Heartfulness/posts

E-mail Contacts Operation Social Media Event Submission New abhyasi info Subscribe Article submission for Magazine Enquiries of any kind Suggestions Training Email connect@heartfulness. org events@heartfulness. org introductions@heartfulness. org subscription@heartfulness. org magazine@heartfulness. org Info@heartfulness. org suggestions@heartfulness. org Training@heartfulness. org

Module 4 How to follow-up after a Heartfulness Session?

Staging of the Practice Follow up material can be found at http: //content. heartfulness. org/4. %20 FOLLOWUP-TO-HEARTFULNESSWORKSHOP/1. %20 HEARTFULNESS-STAGES-FOR-PARTICIPANTS-20150923/ The Prefect or the HFN coordinator can determine the pace and introduction of various aspects Support through reading, watching videos, practicing and self-reflection Commitment to the spiritual well-being of the aspirants Guided movement from one stage to the next Relaxation Meditation 1 Meditation 2 Cleaning Prayer

Example of a Stage - Cleaning Read Improve your morning meditation What are impressions Effective cleaning – willpower Watch Thoughts as impressions Why does the activity of cleaning help us meditate better? The effect of the cleaning activity on sleep Practice Cleaning practice text Heartfulness guided cleaning

Example of a Stage - Cleaning Reflect Have I done my personal meditation and cleaning on the same day for 4– 5 days? Do I understand how to do the cleaning? When should I do the cleaning? How would I describe my feeling or state of being after doing the cleaning? Observe and Note Take a few moments to note down the observations in the diary Move to the next module ‘Prayer’ when you are satisfied with your answers

Module 5 The Need and Process for Data Collection

Need of Data Collection Rare personal interactions with the concept of remote and group sittings Data is needed to Sending welcome email Communicate periodically Assure the aspirants for the safe handling of data and ‘No Spamming’

Data Collection – Day 1 1. 2. 3. Participants fill their basic data (Form 001) Volunteer enters Participants data received in Form 003 and emails it to introductions@heartfulness. org Participant gets Welcome Letter ü Use Form 003 India version for ease ü See Form 003 India version Example for assistance

Data Collection – Day 2 1. 2. 3. Participants who have taken 1 st sitting today will fill their basic data (Form 001) Volunteer updates the Participants data received into the previous day’s Form 003 and emails it These Participant gets Welcome Letter ü See Form 003 India version Example for assistance

Data Collection – Day 3 1. 2. 3. Participants who have taken 3 rd sitting today will fill out membership data (Form 002) Welcome Cards are issued to those who have completed 3 rd sitting Volunteer updates the Participants data received into the previous day’s Form 003 and emails it to welcomecards@heartfulness. org ü See Form 003 India version Example for assistance

Get and Send Information Download the forms from content. heartfulness. org http: //content. heartfulness. org/3. %20 HOW-TO-CONDUCT-HEARTFULNESSWORKSHOP/2. %20 PARTICIPANT-DATA-TEMPLATE/ Send the forms to introductions@heartfulness. org welcomecards@heartfulness. org Email for help, support and assistance info@heartfulness. org

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Tips for Handling Forms Excel and Email skills needed Ensure that we use latest forms by downloading from content. heartfulness. org before the event Use one Form 003 per event and rename everyday and create separate forms for each day as suggested to help file handling Read ‘Data Collection Flow’ document and India example for Form 003 for quick understanding http: //content. heartfulness. org/3. %20 HOW-TO-CONDUCT-HEARTFULNESS-WORKSHOP/2. %20 PARTICIPANT-DATA -TEMPLATE/Heartfulness-Data-Collection-Flow-v 2. 1. pdf http: //content. heartfulness. org/3. %20 HOW-TO-CONDUCT-HEARTFULNESS-WORKSHOP/2. %20 PARTICIPANT-DATA -TEMPLATE/INDIA-FORMS/HFN-Form-003 -Participant-Details-Sheet-India-v 2. 1. xlsm Clarifications: training@heartfulness. org

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