The inner skills your students were never taught

For 45 years, Art of Living has equipped young people with practical, evidence-based tools to focus, stay calm under pressure, and lead. Bring the YES!+ program to your campus.

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A global movement...

45 years legacy
10,000+ centres in 182 countries
100 crore+ lives touched

Scattered attention

Constant context-switching leaves students unable to focus deeply when it counts.

Exam & performance anxiety

Stress peaks exactly when clarity and recall matter most.

Frayed relationships

Weak interpersonal skills strain peer, faculty and family bonds.

Low resilience

Setbacks feel heavier without a way to reset the mind and body.

One program, three ways to bring it to your campus

Designed and curated by our panel of experts to address the real challenges students face. Choose the format that fits your calendar and goals - all are delivered by certified teachers.

YES!+ Program

Workshop · 3–5 days · Open to all students

An immersive workshop introducing the YES!+ tools through experience - ideal for orientation weeks, wellbeing drives and large cohorts.

Guided breathwork & meditation sessions
Interactive discussions and experiential processes
Tools for focus, stress-relief and confidence
Flexible scheduling around your academic calendar

Curriculum-based program

Credit module · Embedded in coursework

A structured program on Youth Empowerment & Skills for Mental Wellbeing - woven into your curriculum for sustained, measurable impact over a term.

Module-based, progress across the semester
Guided breathwork & Meditation Sessions
Mind-body practice integrated with coursework
Designed to align with wellbeing mandates

The Art of Living Mind Management & Life Skills (YES!+)

Mind Management · Life Skills · Credit eligible

Our Program is empanelled in SWAYAM Plus Portal.

Program Duration: 20 Hours
Program Domain: Indian Knowledge System (IKS)
Credit Eligible: Yes
NCrF Level: 5.5

Both formats combine mind-body practices with interactive discussions and experiential learning. These evidence-based approaches have been shown to enhance overall performance by improving memory, concentration, interpersonal skills, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.

Memory & concentration

Sharper focus and recall - so study hours actually count when it matters.

Calm under pressure

Breath-based tools to steady the mind before exams, interviews and presentations.

Interpersonal skills

Stronger communication, empathy and teamwork with peers and faculty.

Emotional resilience

A reliable way to reset and bounce back from setbacks and stress.

Energy & positivity

More vitality and a brighter, steadier outlook through the term.

Leadership & clarity

Confidence and a sense of purpose to lead themselves and others.

▴ 76%

Reduction in
Anxiety

▴ 71%

Boost in Mental Health

▴ 41%

Heightened Enthusiasm

*A pre-psychometric and post-psychometric analysis was conducted on the 60,000 students who underwent the Art of Living SELP (Student Excellence and Learning Program) under a collaborative project between the Art of Living and the National Project Implementation Unit (NPIU). The analysis included two standard tests namely-

Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) - Watson, David; Clark, Lee A.; Tellegen, Auke (1988). "Development and validation of brief measures of positive and negative affect: The PANAS scales". Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 54 (6): 1063–1070.
Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) - Brown, K.W. & Ryan, R.M. (2003). “The benefits of being present: Mindfulness and its role in psychological well-being”. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84, 822-848.

The World Is One Family

The Art of Living

At The Art of Living, we believe the world becomes a better place when we treat everyone like family. By practicing meditation, learning simple life wisdom, and helping others, we find inner peace and bring people together to create a kinder, more connected world.

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Grounded in published science

The breathing and meditation practices at the heart of YES!+ are among the most-studied in the field, with peer-reviewed research spanning stress, cognition and wellbeing.

Yale study on student mental health

Students learning Sudarshan Kriya™ & Meditation reported reduced stress and depression, with improved mental health, mindfulness, and social connectedness.

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Yogic breathing for stress

Researchers found yogic breathing improved students' ability to cope with stress, sleep disturbances, and overall well-being.

Read BIDMC study

Understanding Sudarshan Kriya™ Program

Learn how Sudarshan Kriya™ program helps students cope with stress, anxiety, and depression through guided breathing practices.

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Why Sudarshan Kriya™ Breath Works

See what research from leading institutions reveals about the benefits of Sudarshan Kriya™ Breath Meditation for mind and body.

Founder

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a global humanitarian, spiritual leader and ambassador of peace. He has spearheaded an unprecedented worldwide movement for a stress-free, violence-free society.

Biography

Part of a wider movement

YES!+ sits within The Art of Living's broader work to create stress-free, holistic learning environments where students can thrive academically, emotionally and socially.