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Hurricane Katrina Relief Hurricane Katrina (August 2005)In August 2005, the United States witnessed the most devastating hurricane to hit its shores in recent times, Hurricane Katrina. Responding to this catastrophe, the Art of Living volunteers immediately launched trauma-relief programmes. More than 400 refugees - adults and children - underwent trauma-relief workshops in Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Baton Rouge and New Orleans. By March 2006, Art of Living Breath-Water-Sound workshops were offered in New Orleans full-time and it became the official organisation providing stress and trauma relief. A team of Art of Living volunteers continues to offer Trauma Relief Programmes and follow-up programmes. In September 2005, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was invited by Mayor Will Wynn and the City of Austin to meet the evacuees of Hurricane Katrina who had transferred there following the disaster. Austin City Council Member Raul Alvarez also noted his appreciation of the Art of Living Foundation’s efforts in the relief operations in Austin. “We made a huge impact on the city of New Orleans by teaching a variety of stress reduction courses, running summer camps and working with people of all ages. It was an honour to be a part of that journey to bring peace of mind back to the lives of thousands of people.’ - Natalie Kaharick, co-ordinator, Hurricane Katrina Relief. |
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age 26 “I had decided to go back to my anti-depressants before this (The Art of Living) course, but now I don’t need them. I will practice these techniques every single day for the rest of my life. I only hope other people are lucky enough to take this course. It has given me more help than I could have ever imagined possible. Thank you.”
Course participant
“I’ve been suffering from a loss of concentration, weak memory and extreme anger. Now I feel as if something heavy has been lifted from my back.”
Course Participant
“I found that this training of breathing is so useful and its benefit shows when I do it. I feel that my heart is stronger and younger. When I can’t sleep I just do the breathing and I feel energy in all parts of my body.”
Dr. Venus
“I feel peace with myself and have less stress. I think if I continue with the practice, this feeling of peace will continue to grow.”
M. Ali Bankat
"Before this experience, I was sad, depressed and starting to lose hope because of the situation here in Iraq. Now, after only four days, I feel confident in myself – happier, have hopes and dreams again and I feel that life is so beautiful. I have started to love everyone and physically I have much more energy and am able to do more things. I want to thank you very much for helping all of us feel better.”  Focus |
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