Organize a Collective Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Sahaja yoga was first spread all over the world by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. She preached on the chakras in our body and how to get self realization. Regular meditation can help you to acquire self realization, and if you gather a whole group of people who are interested in spreading the divine blessings and messages, it can become collective. Read on to know more on how to organize a collective Sahaja yoga meditation.

Arrangement

 * 1) Choose a location. You need a specific place where the meditation will take place, don’t you? If your group will fit, you can use a room or space in your home; if you have a big group, you may need to find an available space elsewhere, like a community center or local school (with permission).[[Image:Organize a Collective Sahaja Yoga Meditation Step 1 Version 2.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Arrange the space. Shift the sofas, armchairs, tables and other furniture to the corner so that there is enough space to move about and sit down without banging into other people. Place carpets on the floor so that people can sit down which is better to have full concentration and attention.[[Image:Organize a Collective Sahaja Yoga Meditation Step 2 Version 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Arrange the prayer area As you are organizing a sahaja yoga meditation, there ought to be a place where Shri Mataji’s photo and idols of Ganesha, Laxmi, Saraswati, Krishna, etc., can be put on display. Set up a covered table to display the idols and pictures where they can be seen, in the center of the room.[[Image:Organize a Collective Sahaja Yoga Meditation Step 3 Version 2.jpg|center]]
 * 4) Make sure the room can be cooled down. The people or shaja yogis might feel uncomfortable, sweaty and hot during meditation. Provide fans at an angle where they won’t affect the diyas or lamps but still cool your attendees. If you have air conditioning available, switch it before they arrive to cool the room down.[[Image:Organize a Collective Sahaja Yoga Meditation Step 4 Version 2.jpg|center]]

Music

 * 1) Provide music (god songs or songs sung to praise Shri Mataji and other gods/goddesses) for the sahaja yogis when they arrive. Connect your laptop or USB to your speaker (if you have one) and play it. If you don’t have speakers, you can borrow some or use the volume on you laptop or phone or iPod or tablet to play it. It'll help set the scene for your meditation.[[Image:Organize a Collective Sahaja Yoga Meditation Step 5 Version 2.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Prepare bhajans/slokas /songs. Prepare yourself to sing bhajans or slokas or songs sung to hail the lords in the heaven. Browse the internet and find god songs to sing. Having a daily practice helps a lot![[Image:Organize a Collective Sahaja Yoga Meditation Step 6 Version 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Provide and play musical instruments. If possible, you could sing a long with the help of drums, flutes and other instruments. Consider hiring a professional musician.[[Image:Organize a Collective Sahaja Yoga Meditation Step 7 Version 2.jpg|center]]
 * 4) Get speeches. Put in a CD which has the speech or amrutvaani of Shri Mataji, talking about some gods or chakras or pujas.[[Image:Organize a Collective Sahaja Yoga Meditation Step 8 Version 2.jpg|center]]

Foods and drinks.

 * 1) Prepare the prasad or offerings. Prepare some offerings for the gods; fruits, biscuits, and other healthy foods will do. If you are preparing the offering then don’t taste it. It’s a rule to not taste the food you are offering to Shri Mataji.[[Image:Organize a Collective Sahaja Yoga Meditation Step 9 Version 2.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Get your cutlery and serving materials ready. After the meditation, you ought to serve the offerings to the people so you need plate, bowls, cups, spoons, etc. Make sure there is water too. If possible, get some fruit juice and not soft drinks.[[Image:Organize a Collective Sahaja Yoga Meditation Step 10 Version 2.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * You can decorate the place with flower garlands, diyas or lamps.
 * Decorate the prayer area with diyas, flowers, fruits, etc.
 * Keep the prasad in a table in front of or beside the prayer area.

Warnings

 * Don't allow the children to come near the diyas.

__PARTS__