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Read MoreJesse Israel, the founder of The Big Quiet, recently chatted with the meeting and event space gurus at Convene about mass meditation in one of the most unexpected places – corporate events. That’s a lot coming from a guy who has hosted these large-scale meditative moments at some of the world’s most iconic – and busiest – places. We’re talking Madison Square Garden, One World Trade, and most recently, SXSW.
Event organizers’ new secret weapon.
Jesse has already led meditations for large companies like Adidas and Marriott, and now he is on a mission to show that large group meditation is accessible for all corporate events, not to mention the benefits for event planners and attendees alike.
He told Convene, “Meditation can also be really energizing. It can be perfect right in that droopy slot where people are getting burnt out on the programming. It gives a nice reset and reboots focus.” He also shared that “people are also better at listening to whoever is speaking next. That’s a great added bonus.”
But you may have to win them over first.
Of course, there will be skeptics. Is it too weird? What if it makes people uncomfortable? Good thing a pro like Jesse knows how to make mass meditation an inclusive and relaxing environment.
“My response is to offer meditation in a way that meets the attendees and staff at the level that they’re at,” he said. “The great thing about meditation is that it puts everyone on the same level. It allows folks to drop their concerns and equalize. If it’s presented in an inclusive way, it’s a win-win all around.”
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