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Meditation Sessions via Audio Stream 2020

  • Registration is required to participate in these meditation sessions.
  • When registering for an individual meditation session, you gain access to participate in the given session for one year, starting from the day of registration.
  • When you register for the full series of meditation sessions, you gain access to all available meditation sessions of the 2020 series, Meditation Sessions via Audio Stream 2020. Access to the full series expires one year after registration.
  • The meditation sessions are being held via audio stream in English and become available as webcasts in English a few hours after the audio stream ends the same day.
  • A few weeks after the audio stream, the webcast will be available in Hindi.
  • Every session in the webcast is structured in chapters, and you will be able to either play the whole webcast or select any chapter within it.
  • Please use up-to-date versions of the browsers Firefox or Google Chrome to participate in the audio streams and the webcasts.
    • It is not recommended to use the Safari browser since in some cases the audio gets muted during the audio streams.
  • Please read the commonly asked questions below for more detailed information about this series.

Preparing for Participation in a Meditation Session

How do I prepare for a meditation sessions?
Prepare for a meditation session of this series by engaging with Gurumayi's Message for 2020, which is on the Siddha Yoga path website.


How do I prepare for online participation?

  • In order to participate in an online event you need to register
  • Make sure you have the latest versions of both of the two recommended browsers installed on your device:
    • Firefox https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/new/
    • Google Chrome https://www.google.com/chrome/
  • For most mobile devices, the apps of these browsers are readily available.
    • Play Store for Android devices
    • App Store for Apple devices
  • Click on a Commune with Nature video to test if you can successfully launch a webcast with sound.
    • If you cannot successfully launch a Commune with Nature video with sound, please contact ebookstore@chitshakti.org at least two days in advance of the audio stream for further support.
  • On the day of the audio stream, please log into this event fifteen minutes before the audio stream begins. If everything is working properly, you will hear music playing. If you are not able to hear music:

How do I prepare the space in which I will be participating?

  • If you are participating in a meditation session from home, choose and set up a quiet space free from distraction, and where you will be most comfortable meditating and singing fully.

  • Set up your computer or computer speakers to allow you to hear the audio stream at a good volume.
  • The following are items to have with you for a meditation session:
    • A pillow or cushion to support your sitting posture
    • A glass or bottle of water
    • Journal and pen
    • You may wish to sit on a meditation asana, available for purchase through the Siddha Yoga Bookstore.

How do I prepare my body?

  • Practice hatha yoga, or other exercises that support physical strength and flexibility in the days leading up to a meditation session, so that you’re able to sit comfortably for an extended period of time.


General Information

How many meditation sessions will there be?

  • There are a total of eight meditation sessions in this series, with one session every month until September 2020.

What is the length of each meditation session?

  • Each meditation session is approximately 45-60 minutes in length.

For how long will each meditation session be available?

For each webcast, registration will be available until at least Thursday, December 31, 2020.

  • Once registered for a session, you will be able to participate in that session as often as you wish for one year after registration.
  • For example, if you register for Session I, on February 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. then, the audio webcast for Session I will be available for you to participate in until 11:59 p.m., February 23, 2021.

In what languages will the meditation sessions be available?

The meditation sessions will be available in English and Hindi on Siddha Yoga Path India website

  • The audio audio stream will be in English.
  • The audio webcast in English will become available on the day of the audio stream.
  • The translated webcasts in Hindi will be made available on the Siddha Yoga path India website a few weeks after each meditation session concludes.

What is the registration fee and for how long do I have access to the meditation sessions?

There are two ways to register for Siddha Yoga Meditation: Meditation Sessions via audio Audio Stream 2020:

  • You can register to participate on line for the full series. Registering for the full series gives you unlimited access to all available meditation sessions for one year following registration.
  • You can register to participate online for each session individually. The purchase of a session grants you access to that session for one year after registration.
  • Registration for online participate can be on line or Offline registration


Location Information

Where can I participate?

  • Participate online via audio audio stream or audio webcast or at a participating Siddha Yoga meditation centre or chanting and meditation centre.

Does online registration allow participation at a location?

  • Yes if the participant provides proof (e.g. a copy of their confirmation e-mail) of their online registration for the respective session.

How do I register to participate at a location?

  • Contact the Siddha Yoga meditation centre or chanting and meditation centre where you wish to participate.


Audio Stream and Audio Webcast Information

At what time will the audio stream of the meditation session begin?

  • The audio stream will begin at 10:00 a.m., New York time with entry music starting to stream at 9:30 a.m., New York time.

At what time will the audio webcast for a meditation session become available?

  • The audio webcast in English will become available the same day after the audio stream concludes.

Can I invite friends to participate in the audio stream or audio webcast in my home?

  • You may invite as many people as you like to participate with you, as long as they have all registered.
  • If participants register at home, it is your responsibility as the host to ensure that everyone has paid the registration fee.

Can I participate in the audio stream or audio webcast on a different computer from the one I registered on?

  • Yes, you may participate on any computer or electronic device with access to the Internet, such as a smartphone or tablet.
  • To launch the meditation session, visit the participation page (HERE) in the mini site for 2020 Meditation Sessions, click on the session button that you wish to participate in on the page, and sign in with the same username and password that you have been provided with.

Audio Stream and Audio Webcast Technical Details

Is there a recommended browser for the audio audio stream and audio webcast?

  • The recommended internet browsers are Firefox and Google Chrome.
    • Please make sure you have the latest versions of both these browsers installed on your device so that you can test which browser works best for your streaming.
  • If you use another Internet browser ensure that you have the latest version of Adobe Flash Player installed.
  • Please avoid using Safari, as in some cases the sound for the audio stream is muted.


Is there a recommended Internet speed for participating in the audio stream?

  • The minimum recommended internet speed is 4 Mbps. For lower internet speeds, you will be able to participate with lower video resolution, though you may experience pauses or breakup of the stream.

How do I change the visual quality of the streaming?

To change the visual quality of the media player, click on the settings icon tool icon in the lower right corner of the player (see screenshot). A dropdown showing your current visual quality and other resolutions (240p, 480p, 720p, 1080p) will appear.

Choose a higher resolution if the still images are flickering and choose a lower quality if the stream does not load properly. The quality selection only influences the visual quality; the audio quality is the same for all settings.

See the images below of the audio stream and audio webcast players. The illustrations for the audio stream and audio webcast players look slightly different.

Audio stream player:


Audio webcast player



During the audio stream, if the video is still buffering or pausing too often, you may switch to audio only. To do so, click the headphones icon in the lower right corner of the player (see screenshot).


To switch back to video from audio only, click the settings icon in the lower right corner of the screen.


Can I pause and rewind the audio stream and audio webcast?

  • You will not be able to pause or rewind the audio stream. You will, however, be able to pause, rewind and replay the audio webcast, once it becomes available after the audio stream concludes.


Technical Support

  • If you are having technical difficulties, please contact ebookstore@chitshakti.org

 

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