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Prison-NewZealand

Post the initial pilot Prison Program in New Zealand, talks are presently on with prison authorities to organize more courses. The Program also runs in Western Australia. Currently, The Art of Living is working in partnership with the Juvenile Justice Department.

"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."
Debbie Inmate, Christ Church Women’s Prison

"This course has been a very beneficial experience. Emotional, and physical pain, have both disappeared, helping me return to the happy, joyful, full-of-life Krystale that I used to be. I am smoking fewer cigarettes, and am no longer relying on iron tablets to re-energize myself."
Krystale Inmate, Christ Church Women’s Prison

"I’m asthmatic, and this course has made it easier for me to breathe. It has helped me release stress. I find inner peace. It’s something new… and relaxing. I’m glad I attended the course! I hope the other inmates also get a chance to do it."
Daniel Inmate, Wellington Men’s Prison

"I opened my mind, and myself, to meditation, breathing exercises, and yoga…and I have learnt something new about myself! This course has also helped me cut down on my smoking, and my lungs are benefiting from the breathing exercises!"
Inmate, Wellington Men’s Prison

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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.”
 

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