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Prison Program Testimonials
Participant Testimonials:"I think that The Art of Living classes were very productive not only for the human body, but for the mind. It helped me realize and find what was wrong with me and how to fix it. It also helped me find the centre of my being, how to calm myself using a few tricks. I also think this is a program that should be taken by everyone that will soon be released to the street so that they too find a way to cope with this world that have treated us so bad." "In the room, were Sanya and I, three guards and about twenty prisoners. Later we learnt that their combined sentences totaled to around 300 years. Until then, every time during Sudarshan Kriya I would breathe, but then I decided... to watch." - Tomislav Huha, Prison Smart teacher Adult male, Federal Correctional Institution, Englewood, CO "This class should be mandatory for all inmates. This experience has helped me heal my inner-self and the relationship that I have with my creator, by getting rid of all the negative things I was holding on to. There are places in my heart that are still closed, but this class has helped me realize this and I am now able to work through some of the pain." Adult male, Grafton Correctional Institution, Grafton, OH "I enjoyed my time here and I would like to return. It allowed me to relax my mind, as well as clear it, and build confidence that was hidden deep within, that I didn't know about. My times aren't the best right now, but I will strive on to survive. At one point in time in my life I wanted it to end, but as I concentrated and looked deep inside myself, I found vital value. There is a lot for me to live for. There are responsibilities I have to take care of; there is a lot for me to change for. Thank you for all you've done." 17 year old juvenile male, Challenger Memorial Youth Center, Lancaster, California "The Art of Living has been a healing experience for me. I can now look out from the inside and see the sense of strength, inner peace and new found wisdom of the breath. It is allowing me to trust and let other people be there for me. There is a feeling of power, a feeling of joy and excitement that comes from learning these new techniques. I like the woman I am finding in me." Adult female, Northeast Pre-Release Center, Cleveland, OH |
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Veena Ravjee
The satisfaction that you get from seeing that you have changed a person’s life - brought them hope and happiness;a reason to make their life meaningful again - that satisfaction is priceless.
Ebrahim Jassat, PRISON S.M.A.R.T Trainer
A story from Serowe Prison in Botswana.The course was in a tent and during long Sudarshan Kriya it started raining. Water came through a hole in the tent and a group of prisoners were drenched through and through but they continued with Soo Hum without opening their eyes or moving to get out of the rain. Later on they said rain was a blessing in their country and they felt very blessed.
Dusko M (19, Turopolje, Juvenile)
I was looking for peace, for self control. I feel I’ve improved after the course. It’s good at the course! Two hours at the course make me relaxed throughout the day.
Jenthe, 16 years
Every day is beautiful. I have learned to find inner peace and to accept myself as I am.
Francisco, Inmate
Even through life’s challenges, a person can be elegant and purposeful, without guilt – that is my desire. Thanks for a way to achieve this.
Khodr, Lebanese Juvenile Prison
I never knew that you had a kind of sports for the inside. It relaxes so much.
Femke, 17 years
It was fun doing this with all of our class. Certainly worth repeating!
Ashok Choudhary, State Minister, Home (Jail) Dept
In the bitterness and monotony that surrounds the life of a jail inmate, The Art of Living Foundation has given the inmates an opportunity to vent their emotions and cleanse their psyche
Mahide, 18 years
I now know how to de-stress and keep my nerves under control. I also know that it's not about what you do but that it's about the way you are.
Debbie
Inmate It’s a fantastic course! I feel more calm, peaceful, and ready to deal with what life has in store for me. I feel my depression lifting, and I have a new way of looking at things.
Krystale
Inmate This course has been a very beneficial experience. Emotional, and physical pain have both disappeared, helping me return to the happy, joyful Krystale that I used to be. I am smoking less cigarettes and am no longer relying on iron tablets to re-energize myself.
Karina
The course is life changing and it has done many wonders for me in such a short time. I have found that I haven’t complained about things or anyone. People who have terrible vicious tongues for backstabbing and gossip no longer upset me or play on my mind. My mind is calm and clear. I have quit smoking and look forward to future changes to come. I would recommend this to many of my friends.
Marko (16,Turopolje,Juvenile)
I sleep better ,and I am going to continue practice everything learnt here.
Bajram G, (18,Turopolje ,Juvenile)
I came to the course because I wanted to do more with my life. I used to like making trouble fighting. But now I feel the difference in my communication. I am happy.
Juvenile Prison
It was a big cycle. The more I partied, the more drugs I used to take and the more I needed to get high each time.
Bilal, Lebanese Juvenile Prison
Thank you for the relief I got especially for my neck pain.
Karina
The course is life changing + has done many wonders for me in such short time. I have found that I haven’t complained about things or anyone. People who have terrible vicious tongues for backstabbing and gossip no longer upset me or play on my mind. My mind is calm and clear. No longer smoking + look forward to future changes to come. I would recommend this to many of my friends.
Nalibu, Savenaca
I’m slowly recovering from mental stress and depression. I sleep well at night now. My health is good and I am feeling really well. I have reduced my smoking from 6 rolls to 2 rolls a day. Good progress. Thank you
Wayne, New Zealand
I have not felt so secure within myself before, giving my situation of being in prison. The course is very beneficial for health. A lot of old aches and pains gone. Before the course I was a bit miserable. Now I feel doubly secure and three times as capable and feel content. En los Medios
Now, Art of Living sessions for Tihar inmates
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