Heartfulness - An Introduction - T3 - 20151004

Heartfulness An Introduction

Purity Weaves Destiny

Train the Trainer - 2015
Program Structure
The program will have four sessions
Sl Session Topics Covered
1 Day 1 Morning What is Heartfulness?
2 Day 1 Evening How to conduct a HFN Workshop?
3 Day 2 Morning Post-Workshop follow-up
4 Day 2 Evening Staging of Practice and Data
Collection
Each Session has:
Short introduction by facilitator (max of
5-10 mins)
Rev. Masters talks / quotes
Discussion in 3-4 people groups
Get written feedback on session effectiveness.
Day 1 Morning Session
Welcome
Objective setting
Why are we here?
What is the objective for the next 2
days?
Importance of data collection and
processing
Masters talk at Toronto
Split into groups and explain HF
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
Rev. Master speech excerpt from Lyon -
May 2015
We would like and ensure that the dreams of our
Masters 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 at 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 its fine but they should
know we exist for them
Objective of Train the Trainer
Workshop
As Trainers of HFN programs
To develop right understanding and correct approach to
what Heartfulness is all about.
First exposure of Heartfulness to aspirants.
Phased manner of introducing the practice.
Guided approach to various aspects of practice.
Relaxation
Meditation
Cleaning
Prayer
Master has re-emphasised time and again that
Subtlety is important - Minimal talk by
facilitators
Facilitate understanding of HFN in aspirants by scientific
experience by oneself on oneself
Pre-workshop Preparation

Following points were suggested for

introspection:
Purity Weaves Destiny!
Heartfulness is the approach Sahaj
Marg is the way!
Silent Sahaj Marg spiritual movement!
Humility, Harmony, Anonymity with
Sacred Love
Did you read the FAQ document ? Please do
Masters talk at Toronto on HFN
Split into groups of four and

explain Heartfulness to each
other.
Day 1 Afternoon Session
How to go about a HF session?

Tips from Rev. Master
Some additional tips
Practice in groups of four
Initial talk, context sensitiveness - not to
exceed 10 mins
Unguided Meditation
Guided Relaxation
Guided Meditation
How to talk about subsequent introductory sittings
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 relax 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 Rev. Master 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
No rushing: Customised for each seeker, at their
pace
Different people in same group may need next stages at
different speed
Encourage them to practice on their own, in steps as per
Heartfulness Workshops &
Website
Seekers can meditate before being

introduced.
Seekers may join Satsangh(s) before
being introduced.
Seekers may be introduced in groups.
Seekers may be introduced remotely.
Heartfulness Workshop: 5
steps
1. Brief and relax the organisers and leader who

are hosting the function (where applicable).
2. The preamble address to the audience NOT to

exceed 10 minutes, preferably shorter. In the
case of college students, acknowledge their
academic achievements and professional goals.

In the second part, inspire the audience to
aspire for change from within.
Heartfulness Workshop: 5
steps
3. 10 minute meditation on their own after guidance

on how to meditate.
5-7 minute relaxation technique.
About 20 minute guided meditation.
4. 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.
5. Scientific approach, comparing meditation without
then with transmission.
Heartfulness Workshops
Need for meditation or Heartfulness video
Short Introduction Scientific approach based on direct observation /
reproducible results.
Give them instructions. Meditate for around 10 minutes.

Meditation without Preceptor does nothing. Does not sit in front.
Transmission Ask them to note down observations
Preceptor / coordinator leads Relaxation, flows into

Relaxation -> meditation
Meditation with Preceptor conducts the sitting 1st introductory sitting.
Transmission Meditate for around 30 minutes.
Ask them to note down observations
Explain that this was a glimpse and we can meditate
Deepening your with them on next 3 days to deepen the experience so
experience that they can experience transmission when meditating
on their own.
Set up times for meditation over next few days,
preferably on consecutive days. Make it easy for
Follow up aspirant to be introduced.
Sittings can be in groups, in person or remote.
Get contact details, Add to subscription lists
Introducing HFN to
Aspirants
Masters talk at Aurangabad on HFN

Practice in groups of 3-4
Initial talk, context sensitiveness - not to exceed
5-10 mins
Unguided Meditation
Guided Relaxation
Guided Meditation
How to talk about subsequent introductory
sittings
Day 2 Morning Session
What after the HF and Introductory sittings?

An Aspirants Journey
Workshop Welcome
U- C- Websit Person
s Desks /
Connect Connect e al Intro
Meet-ups
Relaxation and Meditation
Introductory Sittings and Data Collection
Stages of Practice Weekly Meditation Inspiring emails &

(at their own pace) (Ind. & Group) Newsletter
Follow up after the Initial
Session
Split into groups of 3-4

Guided Cleaning
Guided Prayer
Phased introduction to the Masters, hierarchy,
bhandaraas, etc.
Masters interview at Lyon on heartfulness
Heartfulness on Web/Social
Media
Website: www.heartfulness.org
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/practiceheartfulness
Instagram: https
://instagram.com/practiceheartfulness
LinkedIN: https
://www.linkedin.com/grp/home?gid=8274156
Twitter: www.twitter.com/heartful_ness
Youtube: youtube.com/c/Heartfulness
Google+: https
E-mail Contacts
Operation Email
Social Media [email protected]
Event Submission [email protected]
New abhyasi info introductions@heartfulness
.org
Subscribe subscription@heartfulness.
Article submission org
for Magazine [email protected]
Enquiries of any kind [email protected]
Day 2 Afternoon Session
Staging of the Practice

Leading the aspirant through the
various aspects of the Sahaj Marg
Practice
More a Self-Service to be done at the
speed the aspirant feels comfortable
Importance of data collection
Need
What do we do with the data?
Staging of the Practice
Check link at
http://content.heartfulness.org/4.%20FOLLOWUP
-TO-HEARTFULNESS-WORKSHOP/1.%20HEARTFULNESS-S
TAGES-FOR-PARTICIPANTS-20150923
/
The Aspirant, the HFN Trainer, the introducing
Prefect can determine
Individually or together which stage the aspirant
wants to be.
How to graduate within the stage and to the next stage
Support through reading, watching videos, practicing
and self-reflection.
Move to the next stage
Relaxation, Meditation 1, Meditation 2, Cleaning and
Example of a Stage -
Cleaning
Read
Improve your morning meditation
Evening cleaning
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
Example of a Stage -
Cleaning
Reflect
Have I done my personal meditation and
cleaning on the same day for 45 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?
Take a few moments to note down your
observations in your diary. When you are
comfortable with your answers to these
questions, please click here to proceed to
the next module on Prayer to understand
Staging of Practice Group
Activity
Break into groups of 4

for 30 minutes.
Discussion on staging
of practice
Heartfulness Data Collection
Data Collection Day 1
1. Participants fill their basic data (Form 001)

2. Volunteer enters Participants data received
in Form 003 and emails it
3. Participant gets Welcome Letter
Use Form 003 India version for ease

See Form 003 India version Example for
assistance
1. Participants who have taken 1st sitting today

will fill their basic data (Form 001)
2. Volunteer updates the Participants data
received into the previous days Form 003 and
emails it
3. These Participant gets Welcome Letter

assistance
1. Participants who have taken 3rd sitting today

will fill out membership data (Form 002)
2. Welcome Cards are issued to those who have
completed 3rd sitting
3. Volunteer updates the Participants data received
into the previous days Form 003 and emails it

assistance
Tips for Handling Forms
Excel and Email skills needed

Before the Event, download forms from
content.heartfulness.org to ensure the latest
For quick understanding, read Data Collection
Flow document first (link available next slide)
and see India Example for Form 003
Use one Form 003 per Event and rename
everyday as suggested to help file handling
Get and Send Information
Get Forms
content.heartfulness.org
http://content.heartfulness.org/3.%20HOW-TO-C
ONDUCT-HEARTFULNESS-WORKSHOP/2.%20PARTICIPANT
-DATA-TEMPLATE/
Send Forms
[email protected]
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For help, support, assistance: [email protected]

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What is the objective of the Train the Trainer workshop?

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What are the key aspects of conducting a Heartfulness meditation session?

What are the key aspects of conducting a Heartfulness meditation session?

Heartfulness An Introduction

Purity Weaves Destiny

Following points were suggested for

Split into groups of four and

How to go about a HF session?

With Prayers to Beloved Master for His love and blessings.

Sahaj Marg is the Path, Heartfulness is the approach

Seekers can meditate before being

1. Brief and relax the organisers and leader who

2. The preamble address to the audience NOT to

3. 10 minute meditation on their own after guidance

Give them instructions. Meditate for around 10 minutes.

Preceptor / coordinator leads Relaxation, flows into

Masters talk at Aurangabad on HFN

What after the HF and Introductory sittings?

Relaxation and Meditation

Introductory Sittings and Data Collection

Stages of Practice Weekly Meditation Inspiring emails &

Split into groups of 3-4

Staging of the Practice

Break into groups of 4

1. Participants fill their basic data (Form 001)

Use Form 003 India version for ease

1. Participants who have taken 1st sitting today

See Form 003 India version Example for

1. Participants who have taken 3rd sitting today

See Form 003 India version Example for

Excel and Email skills needed

For help, support, assistance: [email protected]

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