The Art of Living

Accelerating Excellence
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
 ABOUT THE FOUNDER

 INTRODUCTION TO AOL

 SUDARSHAN KRIYA

 MEDITATION

 YOGA

 STRESS ELIMINATION PROGRAMMES

 SERVICE PROJECTS

 WAYS TO IMPPROVE LIFE

 THE INTERNATIONAL CENTERS

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
The Founder
The Founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
• SRI SRI was born on 13 MAY 1956 in TAMILNADU

• Starts lessons with first teacher, Pandit Sudhakar Chaturvedi, a close

associate of MAHATMA GANDHI.

• Becomes a scholar in Vedic literature, and advanced degree in modern

science by the age of 17 from St. Joseph's College, University of Bangalore.

• In his early twenties(1978-81), delivers lectures on Vedic sciences, and

literature all over the world at the invitation from the Maharishi Europe
Research University(MERU).

Guruji, experienced Sudarshna Kriya in 1982.

 Sudarshan Kriya - Benefits
Physical health benefits of Sudarshan Kriya
• Reduces stress
• Improves health and well-being
• More energy
• Strengthens immune system
• Reduces cholesterol levels

Mental health benefits of Sudarshan Kriya

• Greater creativity
• Greater clarity of mind
• Improves sleep
• Enhances brain function
• Improves ability to manage challenging situations

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Improved interpersonal relations with Sudarshan Kriya
• More ease, joy and harmony in personal and work relationships
• A deeper sense of community
• Increases awareness both of self and surroundings
• Improves patience
• Increases confidence and self-esteem

Psychological benefits of Sudarshan Kriya

• Relieves depression and anxiety
• Relief from anxiety and depression (mild, moderate, and severe)

Spiritual benefits of Sudarshan Kriya

• Enhances yoga and meditation practices
• Experience a deep inner peace of mind
 Meditation

• A mind that is in the present moment is meditation.

• A mind that is calm, without hesitation and anticipation is meditation.
• A mind that has become no mind, and has come back to its source is meditation.

• Meditation brings harmony within you.

• Meditation brings harmony in creation.
• Meditation can reveal your true potential.
• Meditation makes you aware – that your inner attitude determines your happiness.
Meditation – benefits for the body
• Lowers high blood pressure
• Lowers the levels of blood lactate, reducing anxiety attacks
• Decreases any tension-related pain, such as: tension headaches, ulcers, insomnia, muscle
and joint problems
• Increases serotonin production that improves mood and behavior
• Improves the immune system
• Turns your body into a powerhouse, as you generate an inner source of energy

Meditation – benefits for the mind

• Your anxiety decreases
• Your emotional stability improves
• Your creativity increases
• Your happiness increases
• Your intuition develops
• You gain clarity of mind
• You get peace of mind
• Problems become smaller before coming to you
 YOGA

• Yoga is not just an exercise, but it is a state of oneness. This state is

achieved through many ways - asana, pranayama, meditation,
service, devotion, and knowledge.
• The essential tools for a healthier, happier, and harmonious living
• A multi path approach for uniting body, breath and mind with
awareness
• A prayerful and balanced discipline
STRESS ELIMINATION PROGRAMMES

Programmes

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Service Projects
 Sustainable Rural Projects
 Organic Farming
 Trauma Relief
 Peace Initiatives
 Education (www.ssrvm.org)
 Women Empowerment
 Drug Addiction Rehabilitation
 Ways to Improve life…
• Make your smile cheaper
• Be enthusiastic and Praise others
• Make MEDITATION a part of
your life
• Go to the most Beautiful Place
• Communicate effectively
• Do Not Loose Your Friends
• Don’t look for perfection
• Let Us be Unpredictable
• Have a sense of Humour
• Don’t be Afraid to make mistakes
• Overcome Your Prejudice
• Dream the Impossible
• BE A STUDENT ALWAYS
• Take out time for yourself
• Nourish your emotions
• Plan short and long-term goals
• Prayer is a Vital tool
• Implement changes if needed
• Identify your limitations
INTERNATIONAL CENTERS

India
21st KM, Kanakapura Road
Udayapura
Bangalore – 560 082
Karnataka
Email: info@vvmvp.org

Canada
Box 170-13 Infinity Road
St. Mathieu-du-Parc
Quebec, G0X 1N0
Email : artofliving.northeast@sympatico.ca

Germany
Bad Antogast 1
77728 Oppenau
Email : artofliving.germany@t-online.de
Jai Gurudev !!