The
Art of Living Club at the
The
Art of Living Course Part I is one of many programs instituted by the Art of Living Foundation founded by His
Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in 1981. Today it is perhaps the world’s largest
volunteer based non-profit organization and works in consultative status with
the UN. The basis of the Foundation’s work is to serve society by strengthening
the individual who benefits from eliminating stress, creating belongingness,
restoring human values, and encouraging people from all backgrounds, religions,
and cultural tradition to come together in celebration and service.
The
Art of Living Course I is a practical course of experience and knowledge
designed to develop the full potential of life. Enjoyed by people of all backgrounds
and traditions, the course is based on the ancient knowledge of the art of
living and the healing power of the breath, adapted to the needs of modern
life. It offers practical tools to eliminate stress and awaken our innate
potential to heal ourselves. The techniques and tools learned bring greater
peace, energy, awareness, and joy to daily life. The Art of Living Course
offers specific breathing practices and techniques including meditation and
group processes that infuse the body with energy and harmonize the natural
rhythms of the body, mind, and emotions.
The
hall mark of the course is the Sudarshan
Kriya® which uses specific rhythms of breath to re-establish balance in
life as it floods the cells of the body with energy. Course participants report
that with regular practice (15-20 minutes a day), there is a vast improvement
in physical and mental energy, as well as greater harmony with others. Scientific studies suggest that these
breathing techniques have a positive effect on the body physiology, the
nervous, endocrine and immune systems.