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"A sign of intelligence is to see the One in many and find the many in One"
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- What is Art of Living course all about?
The course is designed to enable one to release layers of stress, removing
blocks to the increased energy and joy natural to the human condition. Most
people come away from the courses feeling energised and refreshed, having
just dropped a lot of tension and stress. Participants commonly report that
their health improves, awareness increases, and they feel a greater sense
of ease in their lives.
The course is developed and promoted by the Art of Living Foundation ( http://www.artofliving.org
), an international nonprofit, educational, charitable, and humanitarian
organisation that is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual.
- What techniques are taught in the Art of Living
course?
The Art of Living course integrates modern methods with timeless
wisdom. Ancient practices of yoga and rhythms of breathing are combined
in novel ways. Practical wisdom forms an integral part of the course. A
6-session programme across 6 consecutive days (each session lasts 2 to 3
hours) helps increase energy, positivity, confidence and creativity.
- Where has this course been taught?
Renowned as one of the most effective courses for stress elimination, the
Art of Living course has been conducted in over 140 countries to people
from all walks of life. The Art of Living course has been offered to students
in various campuses including Stanford, UC Berkeley, MIT, Duke, Oxford,
IIT, IIM and many others.
- What are the principles underlying the Art of Living
Course?
Students are taught yogic breathing and a powerful rhythmic breathing technique
called the Sudarshan Kriya. Research studies published in scientific journals
(e.g., Biological Psychiatry, Journal of Affective Disorders ) have demonstrated
that the Sudarshan Kriya is effective in increasing lung capacity and combating
depression.
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