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Iraqis Meditate At The Art Of Living International Center, India
Graduates Of The Youth Empowerment Seminar In Sderot, Israel
Israelis-Palestinian In A Meditation Session
A Refugee In Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, Meets Sri Sri
Overview
Breathe for trauma relief
The 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 Violence
After 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,... MoreEthno-political conflict, Ossetia (August 2008)Peace in times of conflict
Ossetia, (August 2008)
Since August 2008, the region has witnessed tension... MoreRailway bomb blasts, Mumbai (July 2006)Erasing memories of the blast
Suburban Railway Bomb Blasts, Mumbai, India (July 2006)
On July 11, 2006,... MoreWar, Lebanon-Israel (July 2006)Helping war refugees
War between Lebanon-Israel (July 2006)
During the one-month long war in 2006,... MoreWar, Afghanistan (February 2002-June 2006)Reaching out to war victims
Afghanistan (February 2002 - June 2006)
MoreTerror Attack, Madrid, Spain (March 2004) Sharing the pain
The 2004 Madrid train bombings were a series of coordinated bombings against the commuter... MoreWar, Israel and Palestine (2004) Sowing seeds of peace
Israel and Palestine (2004)
The long-drawn conflict between Israel and Palestine... MoreTerror attack, New York (September 2001)9/11 Terror Attack New York, USA (September 2001)
On September 11, 2001, nineteen Islamic terrorists... MoreTerror Attack, Mumbai (November 26, 2008)Strengthening a city’s spirit
26/11, Mumbai Terror Attack, (November 2008)
26/11 remains a date... MoreEthnic conflict, Sri Lanka (2005 to present) Easing the trauma of a prolonged civil war
Sri Lanka (2005 to present)
Sri Lanka’s population... MoreRebuilding Iraq“If any country's citizens needed de-stressing it would be those of Iraq. The Art of Living Foundation... MoreEx- 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... MoreSatsang offers a blanket of calm over MumbaiOn 21 July, 2011, eight days after three coordinated bomb blasts affected Mumbai, satsang sooths nerves.... MoreAntidote to the virus of terror by Mamta Kailkhura
The resilience of India is on test yet again even as her people reel in another phase... MoreHealing Breath Flows Through Kyrgyzstan“International Association for Human Values (IAHV) gives hope to people, teaches us to live in... MoreLove In The Time of InsurrectionHow simple it is, to characterize an event as black, or white. This is exactly how the sordid Assam riots... MoreTowards A Fresh Breath of LifeHave you observed what happens when rain falls on parched earth? When the skies open up to a free fall... MoreTrauma ReliefThe Art of Living and its sister organisation, the International Association for Human Values ( IAHV),... More
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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.”
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