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Peace Projects: Trauma Relief OverviewBreathe for trauma reliefThe Art of Living’s stress-elimination breathing techniques have helped people release the past and move on with hope and peace of mind. Mental healing compliments material aid, leading to holistic rehabilitation. Ending the Trauma of ViolenceAfter war and terror attacks, the mind suffers from trauma caused by violence – of family and friends lost, homes destroyed and culture disrupted. Although crucial, material aid, alone, does not satisfy the victims’ need for care and aid. Their minds need attention and love after such traumatic events. The Art of Living trauma care workshops help people rebound and be free from the deep impressions of shock and sorrow left by conflict, enabling participants to release the past and move on with hope and peace of mind. They also assist those trapped outside a conflict to handle their frustration, preparing them to enter into relief work with a calm mind, strength, and resolve.  Xenophobic attack Cape Town, South Africa (October & May, 2008)Peace Award The Art of Living awarded for peace work during xenophobic attacks The Masiphumelele community,...More Ethno-political conflict, Ossetia (August 2008)Peace in times of conflict Ossetia, (August 2008) Since August 2008, the region has witnessed tension...More Railway bomb blasts, Mumbai (July 2006)Erasing memories of the blast Suburban Railway Bomb Blasts, Mumbai, India (July 2006) On July 11, 2006,...More War, Lebanon-Israel (July 2006)Helping war refugees War between Lebanon-Israel (July 2006) During the one-month long war in 2006,...More War, Afghanistan (February 2002-June 2006)Reaching out to war victims Afghanistan (February 2002 - June 2006) More Terror Attack, Madrid, Spain (March 2004)Sharing the pain The 2004 Madrid train bombings were a series of coordinated bombings against the commuter...More War, Israel and Palestine (2004)Sowing seeds of peace Israel and Palestine (2004) The long-drawn conflict between Israel and Palestine...More Trauma ReliefThe Art of Living and its sister organisation, the International Association for Human Values ( IAHV),...More Terror attack, New York (September 2001)9/11 Terror Attack New York, USA (September 2001) On September 11, 2001, nineteen Islamic terrorists...More Terror Attack, Mumbai (November 26, 2008)Strengthening a city’s spirit 26/11, Mumbai Terror Attack, (November 2008) 26/11 remains a date...More Ethnic conflict, Sri Lanka (2005 to present)Easing the trauma of a prolonged civil war Sri Lanka (2005 to present) Sri Lanka’s population...More Rebuilding Iraq“If any country's citizens needed de-stressing it would be those of Iraq. The Art of Living Foundation...More Healing Breath Flows Through Kyrgyzstan“International Association for Human Values (IAHV) gives hope to people, teaches us to live in...More Ex- LTTE combatants` transformation in Sri LankaThe conclusion of the war in Sri Lanka in May 2009 saw the displacement of over 2,75,000 people. Some...More Antidote to the virus of terrorby Mamta Kailkhura The resilience of India is on test yet again even as her people reel in another phase...More Satsang offers a blanket of calm over MumbaiOn 21 July, 2011, eight days after three coordinated bomb blasts affected Mumbai, satsang sooths nerves....More |
VideosTestimonials
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.”
M. Fahdil
“I had a wonderful experience in these four days. I feel better, like my head is clear and that oxygen is entering every cell in my body… thank you for sharing this experience with us.”
T.M.
“I’ve been chronically depressed and on medication for years. I’m no longer depressed or take medication. Since taking the Art of Living Course, I’ve learned to live in the now… less concerned about the past and the future.”
S.L.
“I feel like I went through a mental shower. Before, I was very angry and very sad about everything in the past. Now I’m just filled with joy and gratitude.”
A.K.,
age 24 “I can’t really begin to tell you the emotional and psychological feelings I’m having now after the course. The peace, serenity, and exhilaration I have got from doing the breathing techniques have me more euphoric than any drug I’ve ever taken, and I know that if I continue this in my daily life I’ll never use drugs again.”
Ramia Sagban
Baghdad "We are grateful to Sri Sri. He is very wise and has a lot of knowledge. And he stands for peace, which is very important for Iraq"
A village women at a UNIFEM center
Afghanistan These courses are the best. I want more of these. I have not slept in years and I have been sleeping every night since I started doing these techniques.
Afghan Attorney for International Law with the Ministry of Women
Afghanistan The course is wonderful. I feel years younger.
Afet Billali
Disabled war veteran, Kosovo I heard them calling me for help. I often jumped from my bed searching for the gun, and afterwards I could not sleep. After the program, I sleep much better, and flashbacks and nightmares have reduced.
S. Dawood Naderi
President, Kayan Construction Company I recommend the Art of Living course to others who are dealing with the many stresses of working and living in a high tension areas. The natural and easily learned techniques are effective in lessening the effects of daily stresses as well as the effects of pent up stresses in the body and mind.
Sayeed Mansoor Naderi, Ismaili Khan,
Member of parliament, Islamic Rebublic of Afghanistan, Former vice-president, Republic of Afghanistan Since learning the knowledge and techniques in the Art of Living course, I notice increased energy, feelings of peacefulness and calmness, improved concentration and greater physical flexibility. I strongly and whole heartedly commend the program for the people of Afghanistan.
Lipika Chandra
a teacher at Lokpuram School, Mumbai 26/11 I am seeing the change in my students. Earlier, they were restless in class. They have been discussing the terror attacks and there was a certain amount of anger, a strange fear in their sub-conscious that it could happen here too. The meditation program has helped ease tensions and the students feel calm throughout the day.
An Art of Living volunteer from one of the affected localities
Mumbai Terror Attacks Although people were evacuated from the area, they could hear the firing and bombing. We are trying to remove the fear through yoga, meditation, satsang [community gatherings] and counseling techniques.
Lipika Chandra
a secondary school teacher at Lokpuram School I am seeing the change in my students. Earlier, they were restless in class. They have been discussing the terror attacks and there was a certain amount of anger, a strange fear in their sub-conscious that it could happen here too. The meditation program has helped ease tensions and the students feel calm throughout the day.
Vehbi Rafuni
Retired director, Association of Disabled KLA Veterans I have experienced great relief from anger, irritability, sleep disorders and depression and have witnessed more healing in many veterans who have attended the program.  Focus |
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