1. Uconnect@srcm. org youconnect@srcm
Connecting with Youth in Universities Youth – “A time of promise and effort” – Revered Master

2. Survey Says
How many of you think there is no God or higher power? % (91%)
How many of you believe there is a God of the Religions? % (58%)
How may of you believe there is a higher power and that can not be explained by any one? 83%
How many of you think meditation is a means to become spiritual %

3. What is U-Connect?
Three progressive threads – Overview of topics, Introspective engagements and Meditation sessions
Values, Yoga, Religions, Meditation Systems, Personal Responsibility
An open minded and secular approach
Engender a culture of Spirituality
Approach towards personal experience
Not about the introduction of the Mission and the Master but the method first
SUSTAINABLE programs
Long term presence in the institutions

4. What we Offer Curriculum Design Contents
Facilitating the program completely
Guest Speakers
Training on meditation
On going campus support
Train their faculty to sustain the program
We are SRCM founded in 1945, now a worldwide non profit organization… 100+ countries. We have taken educational and social responsibility along with primarily training the people the art of meditation thru Natural Path system of Raja Yoga.… Lalaji Omega School, Medical, dental clinics and marriages.. We are secular in nature and no affiliation to any religion or parties)

5. What Universities Offer
Meditation Room
Multi media enabled auditorium / class rooms
Library for Self Development
Allocate an hour or two per week for this course as part of the time table
Pay for Guest Speakers if they travel from other states
Repeat the program every semester or year
We are SRCM founded in 1945, now a worldwide non profit organization… 100+ countries. We have taken educational and social responsibility along with primarily training the people the art of meditation thru Natural Path system of Raja Yoga.… Lalaji Omega School, Medical, dental clinics and marriages.. We are secular in nature and no affiliation to any religion or parties)

6. What is the course?
Mission statement of the course: To offer the youth of this country an aspirational set of values to live by; to help them achieve a balanced life focused on a spiritual goal and an ethical material life; and to contribute to nation building.
Curriculum Objectives:
Better understanding of various philosophies and respect for various religions
Inspired and self motivated to pursue a balanced life
A deep interest in a Spiritual sadhana
Honest and capable students with hopes of a better India and humanity

7. Course Elements
To develop a set of practical and interactive curriculum spanning
Values and Yoga - relevance to self-development
History, purpose and practice of religions
Explore spiritual systems and tools that interface the ever-changing human situation with the unchanging Absolute
Tips for Self-Development
Practical sessions of meditation

8. Approach to this course
Self Discovery
Self is the biggest mystery with greatest potential
Take Interest in oneself
Aids to self discovery
Workshops - Interaction, Participation and Learning together
Listening to Speeches/ expert videos
Reading some suggested materials
Keeping a diary
Write one’s observation, Review, Measure and Gain confidence
Preparing and Participating
Less Academic - More practical and exploratory
Key words and key concepts
Adopting practical tips and experimenting on oneself
There will be various workshops for Reflection, Introspection, Contemplation and Meditation. Developing a habit of being quiet is a great quality.

9. How do we adapt for the USA and ROW
Nothing new – we have done classes etc before..
Same multi threaded approach as U-Connect
Six week sessions
Community colleges, YMCA & Community centers
First Draft of content is available on FTP
A few possible pilots in the next few months
Jacksonville, Atlanta? , Miami?, Denver, New Jersey

10. How is this different? Engagement oriented Practical sessions
During the 6 week duration, participants get practical exposure to apply Introspection and Meditation for solving their personal issues
Topics like Stress management, Success management, Balancing life and creating a fulfilling relationship with self, family and community are explored
We are not experts but have used the tool ourselves.
If venue costs money, it is ok to charge fees
Transition management of those that start in these programs

11. Most Importantly What is in it for me? Benefits…… Balance
Normalization
Intuition
Happiness
Also progressive interest into Self Realization

12. Values Education
In addition to Self Development program offered by SRCM under its U-Connect initiative
SHPT revamped VBSE into Values Education in 2013.
6 Core values and 20 total classes from Grade 8-12
Sincerity, Humility, Courage, Responsibility, Love and Freedom
Abhyasi volunteers teach the classes
Repeatable engagement with the Schools in India
Adapted for Sahaj Marg children in the USA

13. How can you get involved Either in U-Connect or with Values Education
Coordinate and present (for a pilot team), help in content development etc
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