About Us
- - Who We Are
    We are located on over 250 acres of wooded land in the beautiful Mauricie region of Quebec and offer programs for adults, young adult and youth, in yoga, breathing, and meditation.
  - History
    In order to accommodate the many people who were coming to courses the organization purchased 250 acres of land in the Maurice region of Quebec. We have grown from an original meeting space for 300 people to a hall holding 2,000.
  - Founder
    Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is humanitarian leader, spiritual teacher and ambassador of peace. His vision of a stress-free, violence-free society has united millions of people the world over through service projects and the courses of The Art of Living.
  - Blog
    Photos, Videos and articles on health, gardening, practical knowledge points, recipes, interviews, yoga – and more!
  - Contact Us
    Leave your comments and questions here or contact us by email or phone.
Courses & Events
- - Calendar
    Find out the dates of courses and events you’re interested in attending
  - Courses
    More details and comments about courses that are offered
  - Events
    Attend a variety of holiday and special activities for children and adults
Health & Ayurveda
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    Sri Sri Ayurveda has a global vision of bringing the best of Ayurveda to the world with the common goal of reviving Ayurveda in its truest form.
  - The Art of Wholesome Eating
    The Art of Wholesome Eating is an empowering course bursting with knowledge from the lively ayurvedic tradition!
Visit
- - Accommodation
    All accommodation is assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis during courses. We are pleased to accommodate special requests whenever possible.
  - Organic Gardens
    The Centre has a five-acre certified organic garden consisting of fruit trees, herbs, vegetables, a pond, an area for small fruits (strawberries and blueberries) and a section for green manure to revitalize the soil.
  - Art of Living Boutique
    Our boutique carries a variety of French and English books and DVDs about meditation, yoga, health, Ayruveda, and cooking, as well as a variety of music.
  - Directions & Transportations
    How far is the Centre from Montreal? The Centre is situated two hours (150 km/93 miles) east of Montreal, near the village of Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc in the pristine Quebec countryside.
  - Sightseeing
    The Centre is located two hours from Quebec and Montreal. It is situated in the beautiful Maurice region, close to La Mauricie National Park.
Contribute
- - Volunteer with Us
    Seva means selfless service. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says that our first and foremost commitment in the world is to do seva.
  - Donation
    Support the success and growth of our non-profit charitable organization. Run mostly by volunteers, we offer a variety of programs for your active as well as financial participation.
Career
- - Career opportunities
Group Venues
- - Plan Your Event
    Currently the Centre’s facilities may be booked for group events. We have hosted youth conferences, retreats, and weddings and other celebrations.
  - Book A Hall
    Isha Hall With its high 16-foot domed ceiling, the hall overlooks Lac Blanc and is surrounded by a terrace, with sunlight streaming through 24 windows.
  - Rooms & Services
    Choose from a variety of comfortable accommodations.
  - Cuisine
    Delicious fresh vegetarian food is prepared for each meal. In the summer, you will be treated to vegetables and herbs picked the same day from our large organic gardens.
  - Directions
    Find your way easily, by taking a look at our facility map.

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Sri Sri's New Year Message
2014/12/31
Changing Time, Unchanging Witness A New Year is the time when a lot of people stumble at the realization, "Oh! Another year has gone by!" We wonder for a few moments at the current of time that flows by, and then again we get busy. The funny thing is that ...
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The Answer Is: LOVE
2014/12/13
Gurudev, how does one get over attachment? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Why do you want to get over attachment? It is because it gives you pain. If it did not bring you pain, you would never think of getting rid of attachment. Attachment gives pain because there ...
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A Sign Of Evolution
2014/12/13
(Below is a continuation of the post The Answer Is: LOVE) Gurudev, how can a person become a better meditator? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: See, there is no better or worse meditator. Just be in the present moment and be happy. Instead of continuously thinking, ...
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A Calm Mind Is The Key To Clear Action
2014/12/09
This thought just occurred to me some time back. A king does not have any friends, and a saint has no enemies. A king will be at a disadvantage if he begins to have friends. Similarly, if a saint has enemies, then he too will be at a loss in some way or t ...
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Satisfying Your Spiritual Hunger
2014/12/07
(Announcement: Jai Guru Dev, today we have with us a person who has achieved great heights in organic farming. His name is Mr. Khan and he is harvesting around 800 different types of paddy in a nearby village called Malavalli. During his great grandfather ...
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Ayurveda: Healthier Than Ever Before
2014/12/06
We have always had a tradition of conducting things in a more informal manner rather than being formal. This is what satsang is all about also. There are no formalities to be followed in satsang; we all sit together freely with each other. Today we are ce ...
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Learning From Mistakes
2014/12/05
There was a king in Arabia and he ordered some exotic vegetables from another country. Exotic is that which is not grown there. So he ordered the vegetables, and when they came the cook prepared them and served it to him. The king enjoyed it and told the ...
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Through The Eyes Of Wisdom
2014/11/30
(Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar launches PRERNA, which is an Art of Living initiative in celebration with SAARC Federation of oncologists. PRERNA is a special programs designed for cancers patients. Below is the transcript of Sri Sri's talk at the Federation ...
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The Role Of A Guru
2014/11/24
(Below is a continuation of the post Develop Your Emotional Intelligence) Gurudev, a few months ago my personal Guru left his physical body. I am not able to bear the grief of his absence and the void because of his departure. How can I console myself and ...
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Develop Your Emotional Intelligence
2014/11/24
(Below is a continuation of the post The Ultimate Love) Gurudev, I feel that people around me deceive me very quickly and easily. What pleasure do they get in doing such things? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Whether they deceive you sooner or later, how does it m ...
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