About UsThe Art of Living
We serve society by strengthening the individual
45
years of legacy since 1981
80Cr+
lives touched and transformed
182
countries with active programs
10,000+
centers worldwide
40,000
trained teachers globally
The Art of Living is more of a principle, a philosophy of living life to its fullest. It is more a movement than an organization. Its core value is to find peace within oneself and to unite people in our society – of different cultures, traditions, religions, nationalities; and thus reminding us all that we have one goal to uplift human life everywhere.
- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Life Changing
Sudarshan kriya yoga gives people an active method to experience a deep meditative state
Sudarshan kriya – key to peaceful life
Art of Living may be the fastest growing spiritual practice on the planet
Shows promise in providing relief for depression
Classes that will school you in the art of inhaling
Breathing is the new Yoga!
Impressive results
Programs for everyone
Sahaj Samadhi Dhyana Yoga
*Your contribution benefits a host of social projects
Sri Sri Yoga Classes
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Happiness Program
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Intuition Process
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Ancient wisdom meets global policy
Declared by UNGA · December 11, 2014
International Day of Yoga
June 21 every year
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been at the centre of the International Day of Yoga since its very first observance, inaugurating the celebrations at UN Headquarters in New York in 2015 and leading the second edition at the European Parliament in 2016. Since then, the Art of Living and the Sri Sri School of Yoga, organize worldwide IDY events every June 21st.
2015Inaugural
Gurudev inaugurates IDY at UN HQ, New York
5Cr+ across 132 countries join Art of Living's global celebrations.
since2016every year
‘Sun Never Sets on Yoga’
The Art of Living has carried IDY to over 182 countries, reaching crores of people across the globe every year.
Gurudev has personally led IDY at the European Parliament in Brussels (2016 and 2018), the Embassy of India in Zagreb (2023), and the UN Headquarters in Geneva for the 10th anniversary (2024).
Gurudev serves as Chairperson of the Indian Yoga Association.
2024 & 2025
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18.6L+
participants from India
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70+
countries reached
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2
Guinness World Records
Declared by UNGA · December 6, 2014
World Meditation Day
December 21 every year
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar led the inaugural World Meditation Day at UN Headquarters on December 21, 2024. On December 17, 2025, he launched the second observance at the UN in Geneva with the theme “World Meditates for Global Peace,” before guiding crores of people worldwide in a global meditation on December 21.
2024Inaugural
Gurudev leads events at UN HQ and One World Trade Center, New York
After the inaugural event at the UN HQ, Gurudev guides a meditation for over 85Lakh participants across 180 countries setting a new world record.
2025Edition 2
Launch in Geneva followed by global event from New York
Gurudev delivered the keynote address at the UN HQ, New York. 1.21Cr+ people from 150 countries joined the live meditation.
2024 & 2025
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2.06Cr+
global participants
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150+
countries reached
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#1
Largest ever meditation
Our centers
Explore over 10,000+ Art of Living centers in over 182 countries, spreading peace and helping create a "One World Family".
Contact us
India office
+91 80 6761 2345, +91 80 2843 2833 (Fax)
Programs and registration enquiry:
support@artofliving.online
Office of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
The Art of Living International Center,
21st KM, Kanakapura Road, Udaypura, Bangalore South, Karnataka - 560082, India
secretariat@artofliving.org
The easy breathing technique that can lower your anxiety 44%
Sudarshan kriya helps to infuse harmony in the body
Life Changing