Together, we can create a stress-free, violence-free society 

Since 1981, the Art of Living has given millions of people practical tools to manage stress, improve mental health, and build resilience through proven, evidence-based techniques.  

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44 years

of service

180 countries

in over 10,000 cities

40,000+

instructors

800m+

people reached

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of Art of Living, smiling in white robes against a dramatic sunset backdrop overlooking a campus with buildings and greenery

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

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 44 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.