Mumbai Police Combat Stress

Life can be challenging for a police officer in the city that never sleeps. Whether it is dealing with the constant flow of miscreants, or managing the escalating traffic or rehabilitating misguided youth towards a better life, the policeman is always at the forefront..

With this powerful role of enforcing law and order come high levels of stress. To help the police force combat their stress levels with the same ferocity as they tackle law-breakers, The Art of Living was invited to introduce its stress- elimination programs to the police personnel.

Breath…Attention!

It all began when Mr Sanjeev Dayal, Commisioner of Mumbai, gave the green signal for The Art of Living Course to be held across all police stations in Mumbai.

900 women police personnel participated in The Art of Living course at the Marol Police Headquarters, Andheri grounds in December 2010.

Many personnel have reported enhanced fitness levels, confidence and alertness while dealing with high pressure situations.

Courses have also been conducted at four police stations in Worli, Versova, Khar and Meghwadi between November and December 2010.

This project envisages training 950 more trainee constables. The Art of Living course has been taught to law enforcement personnel around the world. Research has also been conducted on their reported benefits.

Rehabilitation of prisoners is another area where The Art of Living is successfully engaged in.

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.”