Chennai: As many as 2,00,000 people across 50 countries have attended online meditation sessions during last 20 days of lockdown, according to information from H H Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Sahaja Yoga Trust (National Trust).
The Youtube channel – Pratisthan, Pune of the Trust has seen around two million views with 7.31 lakh watch hours and over 13.2 million impressions in the lockdown period. Each viewer attended an average of 8.6 session and spent average of 23 minutes per visit, which is substantial as people look towards meditation to overcome anxiety during Covid-19 lockdown.
On the Facebook Page – India SahajaYoga, 61,000 people watched over 16 thousand hours of meditation video. Additionally, everyday 1200 new people are joining new seekers sessions, run only for new seekers by Sahaja Yoga National Trust.
“Technology has enabled this unique way of collective meditation across countries. This will ensure sound physical and mental health of people. It will also help people in overcoming stress and anxiety, while attaining the wider objective of awakening the divine power within,” Dinesh Rai, vice chairman, National Trust, said.