Prisoners at Waikeria Prison in Te Awamutu benefit from monthly visits by the Sathya Sai Service, an organisation founded in the 1960s to enable its members to undertake service activities as a means to spiritual advancement.
The service in Waikeria has been delivered by volunteers since 2004, following a successful pilot programme in Auckland, where positive changes in prisoner behaviour and softening of attitudes were noted.
The programme consists of prayers, the sharing of experiences and yoga relaxation exercises. The underlying messages are of peace and happiness and being happy and making others happy.
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