The Art of Living initiative for a Happy Tamil Nadu
Transforming Lives, Inspiring the Future
Bringing holistic well-being, education, and livelihood to underserved communities.
Mental Heath & Wellness
Fostering holistic well-being through targeted interventions, stress-relief programs, and emotional support initiatives
Skill Development
Equipping individuals with practical skills and training to build self-reliance, boost confidence, and enhance employability
Environment
Driving afforestation and sustainable waste management efforts to promote ecological balance and inspire community-led environmental action
Volunteer Empowerment
With a strong network of over 5,000+ volunteers across 200+ Art of Living centers in Tamil Nadu, we are building positive, value-based communities through grassroots engagement and collective service
Happy Child
35% of rural children in Tamil Nadu lack consistent access to quality education (ASER Report 2022).
The Happy Child program supports holistic development through yoga, meditation, and value-based learning in schools. It nurtures emotional resilience, confidence, and a joyful approach to learning, helping children become well-rounded individuals.
Happy Youth
Youth unemployment in Tamil Nadu remains at 13% despite high literacy rates.
The Happy Youth initiative empowers young individuals (18–30 years) through life-skills training, leadership development, and interpersonal growth. It builds confidence and motivates youth to contribute to social causes like education, health, and the environment.
Happy Village
Psychiatric disorders affect rural and urban populations equally, with a 14.5 per 1,000 prevalence in rural Tamil Nadu.
Through Happy Village, we strengthen rural communities with programs in mental well-being, menstrual health, natural farming, and skill-building. These initiatives aim to foster self-reliance and a culture of holistic, sustainable living.
Happy Papanasam
The village of Papanasam faces challenges like flooding, poor drainage, and water shortages.
As the birthplace of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Papanasam holds special significance. Our initiative here is transforming the region through education, healthcare, skill development, and cultural preservation, in celebration of 45 years of The Art of Living. We invite all to participate in seva and sadhana, supporting its legacy.
Thanga Tamil Nadu
While Tamil Nadu has an 80.33% literacy rate, rural women still lag behind.
"Thanga Tamil Nadu" is a vision to uplift communities across the state through natural farming, skill development, education, and rural infrastructure support. With over 1,000 villages and 200+ centers impacted, we continue building a brighter, more equitable Tamil Nadu.
Join us in creating a Tamil Nadu that thrives with well-being, opportunity, and values.
Impact
Happy Child
58,000+ children benefited through value-based education across 435+ schools.
Improved emotional well-being and academic performance through life-skills training and stress-relief techniques. Programs like Utkarsha Yoga and Medha Yoga have helped over 3,000 government school students build emotional resilience and focus. Workshops like Know Your Child and Know Your Teen bridged the gap between children, teens, and their parents. Sri Sri Sanskar Kendras introduced children to Indian culture, ethics, and spirituality, promoting well-rounded growth.
Happy Youth
Over 25,000 youth (ages 18–30) empowered through the YES!+ program, with life-skills, leadership, emotional resilience, and interpersonal development.
Impactful tools like Sudarshan Kriya, yoga, meditation, games, and interactive sessions led to greater focus, emotional stability, and productivity. Supported by 20+ years of complementary initiatives like skill development, rural outreach, and women’s empowerment—building a strong foundation for youth-led change.
Happy Papanasam
Holistic upliftment of Papanasam and neighboring villages
Utkarsha Yoga & Medha Yoga (Happy Child), YES!+ Program (Happy Youth), Rural Happiness Program, e-Seva Maiyam Assistance, Cultural heritage promotion which resulted in personal growth, improved livelihoods, mental well-being, and greater access to government schemes for the local population.
Girl child hygiene
Menstrual health and hygiene awareness for Girl children through yoga, meditation, and Sudarshan Kriya workshops—enhancing well-being and reducing stigma.
10+ skill development centers
Across Tamil Nadu offering free training in IT and employability skills. Hundreds of rural youth are employed annually—boosting local economies.
Project bharat
Empowering rural communities through leadership training, natural farming, and value-based development.
Youth leadership training program (YLTP)
Transforming rural youth into local change-makers—driving social harmony, infrastructure development, and self-reliance.
5000+ Volunteers in Tamilnadu
200+ Centers
1000+ Trained Art of Living teachers
10,400+ satsangs conducted every year, broadening access to mindfulness and holistic education.
