Ladakh Flood Relief

Water Filters Have Been Donated For The Flood Victims

On 5th August 2010, Ladakh witnessed a cloudburst, flash floods and mudslides, leaving 197 dead, including 10 army personnel.

The first step was to supply water filters and relief material to 1000 affected families. Next, the volunteers began trauma relief workshops in two camps, over 150 people have benefitted from the workshops.

Hon. N.N. Vohra, Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, was so impressed by the efforts of the Art of Living Foundation, that he invited Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder of the Art of Living Foundation, to meet with separatist leaders in the region to help mediate an ongoing conflict.

Future plans

Local residents will be trained in conducting trauma relief workshops and youth leaders will be created who will help sustain the community in the long run.

Testimonials

M.,
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.”