About Us
We Serve Society by Strengthening the Individual
The Art of Living is a non-profit organisation founded in 1981 by the world-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
Art of Living offers effective educational and self-development programmes and and tools that facilitate the elimination of stress and foster deep and profound inner peace, happiness and well-being.
These programmes, which include breathing techniques, meditation, yoga, and practical wisdom for daily living, have helped millions around the world to completely transform their lives. Its core value is to find peace within oneself and to unite people in our society – of different cultures, religions and nationalities, reminding us that we have one goal; to uplift human life everywhere.
Founder
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a humanitarian leader, spiritual teacher and ambassador of peace.
Recognised as a leading figure in contemporary meditation and for building bridges between inner peace and peace in the world, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar founded the Art of Living programmes and 41 years ago.
His vision of a stress-free, violence-free society has united millions of people the world over through service projects and courses of The Art of Living and has inspired a wave of transformation that has reached over 180 countries.
Gurudev’s message is simple: “Love and wisdom can prevail over hatred and violence.” This message is not just a slogan, but through The Art of Living has been and continues to be translated into action and results.
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Programmes
The Art of Living offers numerous, highly effective educational and self-development programmes and tools that facilitate the elimination of stress. These tools also foster deep and profound inner peace, happiness, and well-being for all individuals.
These programmes, which include breathing techniques, meditation, yoga, and practical wisdom for daily living, have helped millions around the world to completely transform their lives.
Service Initiatives
In addition to these programmes and offered globally, Art of Living, working in collaboration with The International Association for Human Values (IAHV), has successfully implemented numerous humanitarian projects and service initiatives including conflict resolution programmes, disaster relief, sustainable rural development, empowerment of women, prisoner rehabilitation, education for all, and environmental sustainability.
Contact
Email: indranil.basu@artofliving.ch
Phone: +41774956923
