1. 1 www.heartfulness.org 1 PIE: Pursuit of Inner Excellence A Practical Approach SAVEETHA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, CHENNAI INTRODUCTION CLASS 3 Benefits of Meditation Presenter: Bharath Madhavan Date: 19th August 2015

2. 2 Benefits of Meditation

3. A Quick Recap Need for Meditation Pursuit of Inner Excellence (PIE) Balance between Theory and Practice Inner Potential Power of Meditation Importance of the Heart Balanced existence Dealing with Choices Practical Exercises: Relaxation Meditation Observation Need for Meditation Pursuit of Inner Excellence (PIE) Balance between Theory and Practice Inner Potential Power of Meditation Importance of the Heart Balanced existence Dealing with Choices Practical Exercises: Relaxation Meditation Observation

4. How do I benefit? Regulate the mind Ability to focus Clarity in thinking Minimize distractions Reduce exam stress Increase energy Overall well-being Design your destiny Regulate the mind Ability to focus Clarity in thinking Minimize distractions Reduce exam stress Increase energy Overall well-being Design your destiny

5. 5 www.heartfulness.org

6. 6 Curriculum structure Day 1 Introductory sittings Need for meditation Day 2Power of meditation Day 3Benefits of Meditation Values Topic 1 (Week 1)Goal setting Topic 2 (Week 2)Aptitude and Attitude Topic 3 (Week 3)Ambition versus Aspiration Self Development Topic 4 (Week 4)The Self Within (Introspection) Topic 5 (Week 5)Will Power Topic 6 (Week 6)Decision making skills (RAPID) Management Topic 7 (Week 7)Stress management Topic 8 (Week 8)Time management Topic 9 (Week 9)Dealing with choices Balance Topic 10 (Week 10)Science and Spirituality Topic 11 (Week 11)Power of mind Topic 12 (Week 12)Importance of the heart Curriculum Structure

7. 7 Session Structure Session breakdown DurationSession by Settle down / Ice breaker5Facilitator Presentation15Presenter Q&A10Students Relaxation5Facilitator Guided meditation20Facilitator Observation5Students

8. Relax

9. Experience Heartfulness Gently close your eyes and think of the source of light that is already present within your heart. Rather than trying to visualize it, simply tune in to your heart and be open to any experience that you may have. Do this for about 20 minutes. If your mind wanders, gently bring your attention back to your heart.

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