Spiritual development objectives:

• Bring harmony to the group through the ability of listening to others,
• Create a state of relaxation as a basis for meditation

Activity guidelines

All participants sit down cross-legged and huddled up against one another with their body relaxed.

The « game master » inhales deeply and starts a long “ohm” with a grave/deep voice.

The group slowly and progressively joins in, some taking over from others when these need to inhale again (breathing from the stomach).

The collective song will get deeper and denser. The group will progressively enter a perfect state of harmony. 

Comments

It is important to choose the right time for this activity. For example, the opportunity could arise during the evening around a camp fire…

Do not expect this activity to be taken seriously from the start: there will be some giggles to start with! It is better to take the situation humorously and to persevere.

This activity can also be done in pairs doing the same exercise facing one another and sitting very closely.

Each participant chooses the person he or she wishes to be « in harmony » with. 

Material

Mattresses or cushions to sit down comfortably

Source

AnimerSpi - Scouts et Guides Pluralistes de Belgique