Yani Dragov first took The Art of Living course while studying mathematics in Germany. Since then, for more than 20 years, he has been regularly practicing the breathing techniques and meditation he learned, with their benefits manifesting in every aspect of his life.

After returning to Bulgaria, Yani supported the early steps of The Art of Living Foundation in Sofia, while working in the financial sector. Later, he founded Smart Organic, which today is a leading producer of organic foods in Europe with a team of over 400 people.

Despite his many commitments, Yani cannot imagine his life without volunteering for the foundation and his daily practice of Sudarshan Kriya and meditation. “These are the best-invested 30 minutes of my day. I simply cannot afford to miss them,” he says.