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    HIT PAUSE. RESET. RETURN REFRESHED.

    Life is busy. Between calls, deadlines, and family, your mind deserves a break—time to reset and recharge. 

    Step away from the noise of daily life. Art of Living's Silence Program offers quiet time to clear your mind, release stress, and return ready for whatever comes next.

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    The Art of Silence is an advanced meditation program—your ultimate retreat for the body, mind, and spirit.

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    The Art of Silence is an advanced meditation program—your ultimate retreat for the body, mind, and spirit.

    Why Join the Art of Silence Meditation Retreat?

    Reduce Stress Hormones

    56% Decrease in Serum Cortisol
    70% Decrease in Remission Rate in Depression in 1 month

    Boost Well-being

    218% Increase in Deep Sleep
    50% Increase in Serum Prolactin

    Improve Life Satisfaction

    21% Increase 

    Course Content

    ART OF SILENCE

    Over 4 days of silence, you will go on a remarkable inward journey through several specially designed activities, such as:

    Deep Meditations: A set of guided meditations called "Hollow and Empty" are the core aspect of the program, taking you deeper within and providing deep rest and emotional cleansing.

    Yoga: Start your mornings with a yoga routine specially designed to deepen your meditation, unite body and mind. This helps you detox and feel lighter.

    Sudarshan Kriya™: Strengthen and grow in your daily practice of Sudarshan Kriya™ through daily group practice sessions.

    Vedic Wisdom: Break through limiting mental patterns and develop a fresh perspective on life through daily discourses by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. 

    Mudras: Build upon the breathing exercises you already know with Pranayamas and learn a series of Mudras -- a subtle technique that uses hand formations to channel your energies. 

    Learn: Come away with instructions and advanced meditation techniques that will develop your practice at home.  

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    Duration

    4 days

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    Mode

    Online or Offline

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    We are backed by over 100 scientific studies and covered in top media publications: 

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    Art of Living featured and recognized by CNN
    “A before and after in life”
    Art of Living featured and recognized by Yoga Journal
    “It may be the most advanced spiritual growth technique”
    Art of Living featured and recognized by Harvard Health Publishing
    “Shows Promising Relief for Depression”
    Art of Living featured and recognized by The Washington Post
    "Like fresh air to millions"

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where is the silent retreat held?

    It depends on the mode you select. Some are conducted at the Art of Living venues and others are taught online on Zoom.

    How long is the advanced meditation program?

    The advanced meditation program is held over 3 or 4 days.

    What are the requirements to enroll?

    The requirement for this program is that you should have finished the Art of Living Happiness Program.

    THE ART OF LIVING

    Our Reach in Numbers

    44 years

    of service

    180 countries

    in over 10,000 cities

    40,000+

    instructors

    800m+

    people reached

    FOUNDER, THE ART OF LIVING

    Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

    Gurudev is a spiritual leader and ambassador of peace on a mission to create a society free of stress and violence. He is globally regarded for his contributions to human happiness and world peace.      

    He intuited the Sudarshan Kriya™, a breathing technique practiced by millions of people around the world. Its effects on sleep, immunity and overall well-being have been lauded by scientists and proven by empirical research around the world. 

    Experience deep rest and emerge rejuvenated with a settled mind

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