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U-ConnectConnecting with Universities

A Heartfulness Initiative

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What is Heartfulness ?

Heartfulness is about feeling the lightness and joy of our true nature and experiencing it in our hearts.

When we listen to the heart and capture the inspiration that comes from within, we can master life.

This exercise of fine-tuning the heart with the mind is done through meditation on the heart. It is simple, easy and effective, and can be done every day by one and all irrespective of their age or station in life.


What is U-Connect ?

Meditation-centric courses for students and faculty members. These courses are aimed

at learning and deepening the art of meditation as an important life skill for self-

development and for increased personal effectiveness in all spheres of life.

Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation techniques are offered as an aid to holistic

development of students in these institutions in an open and secular manner

We provide continued campus based meditation sessions facilitated by our trainers.


U-Connect: The NeedGrowing scientific interest in meditation and its proven benefits for holistic development

Industry and society warming up to need for holistic development of mind, body and spirit for greater personal effectiveness with a values-orientation.

Shift from IQ towards EQ (Emotional Quotient) and SQ (Spiritual Quotient) leading to demand for workforce comprised of individuals who are balanced and centered, as opposed to merely intelligent

The UGC and Universities in India taking the above demand seriously and including various certificate courses on Self Development/Personal Growth in their curriculum. In 2014 UGC has proposed introduction of Yoga and Meidtation courses in all universities.

NAAC also seeks value based education programs


Alignment with NAACTo make quality the defining element of higher education in India through combination of self and external quality evaluation, promotion and sustenance initiatives.

Core values of NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council)1. Contributing to National Development2. Fostering Global Competencies in students3. Inculcating a value system among students4. Promoting use of Technology5. Quest for Excellence


U-Connect: Mission Statement

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.


U-Connect: Guiding Principles

Spiritual development must go hand in hand with Physical and Mental/Intellectual development to realize one’s true potential as a human being

External motivation fails to create lasting inspiration unless it is complemented by a simple daily discipline“Nothing ever becomes real till it is experienced” – John Keats“The only source of knowledge is experience” – Albert Einstein

Crux of self-development is thus a process facilitated by meditation.


U-Connect: Program Offerings


U-Connect : Program for Faculty (HFN approach)

• Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation Workshop – (Program Duration: 3 days)

• 3-Day Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation Workshop• On-going on-site support of certified meditation trainers for weekly

campus based group meditation sessions

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U-Connect : Program for Students (HFN approach)•Learn To Meditate Program – A Skill for Life (Typical Program Duration: 12 Weeks)

• 3-Day Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation Introductory Workshop • Weekly follow-up sessions, which include group meditation and

gradual introduction to additional meditation techniques and concepts, and practical sessions on select self development modules

• 60 minutes per week• To be integrated into existing schedule • Flexible curriculum and course duration, customised to suit specific

requirements and situations.• Certificates of successful course completion maybe jointly awarded to

students.• On-going on-site support of certified meditation trainer to conduct

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Student Development Program:Features

8 to 16 Week Programs with once a week sessions of 60-90 minutes each

There will be focused sessions on techniques to deepen meditation skills and to practically address common issues. Eg Cleaning Technique for Stress Managament

Guest Lectures and Interactions on self-development and self-management modules

Carefully picked articles, videos and activities to make learning easy and enjoyable

Practical meditation sessions in each class

Methods for self-observation and self-analysis of progress


Program Sampler (12 Weeks)

Week 1 – Orientation and Introduction to MeditationWeek 2 – Values (Need and Application)Week 3 – Additional Meditation Techniques Week 4 – Yoga: Its relevance in Modern LifeWeek 5 – Additional Meditation TechniquesWeek 6 – Self-Management – Excellence (Ambition vs Aspiration)Week 7 – Additional Meditation TechniquesWeek 8 – Self-Management – Rational vs Intuitive MindWeek 9 – Additional Meditation Techniques Week 10 – Self- Management – Communication (The Art of Listening )Week 11 – Additional Meditation TechniquesWeek 12 – Self-Management – Success and Happiness


Additional Modules

Relationship ManagementDecision MakingTime Management and Prioritisation

• Peer Pressure• Managing Social Media• Science and Spirituality• etc


Approach to 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

– 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


Some Sample Faculty Profiles

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Testimonials

• Please insert one or two good testimonials


U-Connect: Who we are & What we offer

• U-Connect is a Heartfulness Initiative of Shri Ram Chandra Mission• Curriculum Design and Content• Facilitating the program completely• Guest Speakers• Training on Meditation• On going campus support• Train your faculty to sustain the program• Joint certification of course completion to participants along with University• No fees or charges at any stage of the offering. Only reimbursement of out of

pocket expenses / incidental expenses for travel of out-station faculty members


U-Connect in India

• University of Mysore, Karnataka

• Uka Tarsadia University, Gujarat

• Sikkim Manipal University and Sikkim University

• IITs India

• NIT, Trichy, Tamil Nadu

• Delhi University

• Punjab University


What Universities Offer

• A lecture hall with multi media capability• A library with Self Development Books, audios and videos • A Meditation Hall where students and faculty can retreat when there is no class

and need for quiet time• Integrating the curriculum into the time table with 1 – 2 hours a week for 8 – 16

weeks • May be offered voluntarily or mandatorily • Offer a certificate of completion or even graded for levels of participation• All out of pocket expenses for trainers, speakers and facilitators


U-Connect: Contact us

[email protected]

For any queries, information or assistance

Thank You

Heartfulness does not serve or represent any commercial purpose It is administered in India by Shri Ram Chandra Mission (a non-profit spiritual organisation founded in 1945)

World Headquarters: Babuji Memorial Ashram, Shri Ram Chandra Mission Road, Manapakkam, Chennai 600 116, IndiaTel: +91 (44) 2252.1099, 4217.1111 Ÿ Fax: +91 (44) 4201-4421

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Next Steps ?

• Q and A

• Action Items

• Your approval or Follow up meeting,

if required

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