General Information
Technical Details
General Information
How can I participate in Sweet Surprise?
Sweet Surprise will be held on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 via live video stream from Shree Muktananda Ashram. The live video stream begins at 10:00 a.m. New York time.
You can participate in Sweet Surprise via the Siddha Yoga path website or at a Siddha Yoga Ashram, meditation center, or participating chanting and meditation group near you.
Is registration required?
No, registration is not required for this event. To participate, you will need to sign into your Siddha Yoga online account on the Siddha Yoga path website.
How do I create a Siddha Yoga online account?
If you don’t have a Siddha Yoga online account, click on here, and then click on the link to create a new account. You may also click “Sign In,” located in the top right corner of the Siddha Yoga path website.
An email will be sent to your email address requesting you to validate your new account.
Please create your new account in advance of the event.
In what languages is Sweet Surprise available?
The satsang will be available on the Siddha Yoga path website in English with voice-over translation in French, Hindi, Italian, and Spanish.
What happens when I join the live stream after it has begun?
When you join after the live stream has begun, you will be able to participate in the remaining part of Sweet Surprise. You will not be able to rewind or see any part of the live stream again once it has taken place.
Technical Details
How can I ensure that my computer is set up for the live stream?
You can prepare your equipment and workspace optimally for the live stream by taking the following steps:
- Ensure the browser you use is the latest version.
- Make sure your computer does not have any pending software updates.
- Assess your internet speed to ensure it is optimal. The minimum recommended internet speed is 4 Mbps.
- Make sure all other applications on your computer or device are closed, such as Skype, software updates, other browser windows, etc., before the live steam starts.
- Ensure you have a Siddha Yoga Online Account and that you can log in in advance of the live stream.
- Review all the information below. For further technical support, see Technical Information.
Are there recommended web browsers and internet speed?
The recommended internet browsers are Google Chrome and Firefox. The minimum recommended internet speed is 4 Mbps. For lower internet speeds, you will be able to participate with lower video resolution, and you may experience pauses or breakup of the live stream.
The timer on the player is moving, but I don’t hear any sound. What should I do?
Check that the speakers are turned on and the volume is up. Also check that the audio settings on your computer or mobile device are not muted.
What should I do if the live stream does not start or is breaking up?
You may need to refresh your browser by pressing the following key(s):
- Press F5 if you have a Microsoft Windows computer.
- Press Cmd+R if you have an Apple computer.
How do I change the visual quality?
The visual quality of the live stream will be automatically adjusted according to your internet bandwidth. However, if you want to change the visual quality of the stream, click on the settings icon 
in the lower right corner of the player. Choose a higher resolution if the still images are flickering. Choose a lower resolution if the stream stops or does not load properly.