• “Life Changing”

  • “May be the fastest-growing spiritual practice on the planet”

  • “Like Fresh Air to
    Millions”

  • “Show promise in providing relief for depression”

Celebrating 30 Years of The Art of Living Sweden:

Discover the power of your breath and unlock inner peace at our workshop, Art of Living - Part 1. As we mark three decades of spreading joy, harmony, and wellbeing across Sweden, we invite you to be a part of this milestone celebration.

Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this workshop offers something for everyone. Learn to navigate the chaos of modern life with a calm mind and an open heart. Join us as we embark on a journey to inner harmony and celebrate a remarkable 30 years of The Art of Living Sweden.

Our Art of Living - Part 1 course is eligible for wellness benefit !

  • “Life Changing”

  • “May be the fastest-growing spiritual practice on the planet”

  • “Like Fresh Air to Millions”

  • “Show promise in providing relief for depression”

Find Your Calm and Clear, Wherever You Are

Life keeps happening - it's unavoidable. The ups and downs, the wins and
losses, the pains and gains. You cannot control what happens in life, but you can
change how you respond to it.

Through evidence-based processes of
breathwork and meditation, you can:

  • soothe the nervous system
  • get deeper sleep
  • calm the mind
  • reduce stress and anxiety
  • boost the immune system
  • restore energy and more

What's Included in the Workshop?

Powerful techniques for deep rest and rejuvenation

Quickly and Effectively Reduce Stress

with the Power of Your Own Breath

The Art of Living Part 1 course gives you expert training in a series of yogic breathing techniques which can reduce your stress, relieve anxiety and depression, and bring you back to a clear and positive state of mind.

Build Resilience

with Mind Mastery

Understanding the nature of the mind gives you a greater perspective on life. This enables you to not get bothered by issues that used to create frustration, impatience, worry, and more.

Make Meditation Easier

with Sudarshan Kriya

Tried meditation, but frustrated with your mind wandering? The central technique of The Meditation and Breath Workshop, Sudarshan Kriya, is a simple yet powerful breathing technique that effortlessly draws you into a deep state of meditation.

Relax Deeper

with Guided Yoga and Meditation

Enjoy our effortless approach ... Learn easy yoga poses you can incorporate into your day for greater health, focus, and relaxation. Unique guided meditations give you a glimpse of the beauty within.

A 3-Day Workshop.
A Lifetime of Happiness.

Get a daily practice you can continue at home

The goal of the 3-day Art of Living Part 1 course is to give you the skills, support, and training to continue using these powerful breathing techniques once you get home.

 

Research shows your cortisol levels can reduce by over 50% on the first day you practice, and will continue to improve if you keep practicing.

 

We'll teach you a simple, effective home breathing practice you can do each day to release stress and start every day afresh: feeling clear, confident, and happy.

 

Discover the Power of Art of Living's
Evidence-Based Practices

From reducing stress to getting better rest, these techniques have a
demonstrated measurable impact on quality of life.

100+independent studies on Sudarshan Kriya

Over 100 independent studies conducted on four continents and published in peer review journals, have demonstrated a comprehensive range of benefits from practicing Sudarshan Kriya™ and related breathing exercises taught on the Meditation and Breath Workshop.

Discover the Power of Art of Living's Evidence-Based Practices

From reducing stress to getting better rest, these techniques have a demonstrated measurable impact on quality of life.

100+independent studies on Sudarshan Kriya

 

Over 100 independent studies conducted on four continents and published in peer review journals, have demonstrated a comprehensive range of benefits from practicing Sudarshan Kriya™ and related breathing exercises taught on the Meditation and Breath Workshop.

Research Result Key Findings
Deep Sleep and Wellbeing Increase
 

A Powerful Programme Brought to You By
Compassionate Experts

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a humanitarian leader, spiritual teacher and ambassador of peace. He is the creator of the Art of Living Part 1 course and Sudarshan Kriya.

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 programme 41 years ago. Since then, this movement has inspired a wave of transformation that has reached over 180 countries, touching millions of lives.

Our instructors, who have undergone more than 300hrs of training and many more hours of personal practice, guide you through these sessions to clear your mind, drop stress and open your heart.

Hear What Our Participants Have to Say About
Art of Living - Part  1

What Our Participants Have to Say

What the Media Have to Say

Art of Living on CNN Project Life

“Life Changing”

“Meditation is like a mental workout. The more you exercise these parts of the brain, the healthier and happier your mindset will be.”

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3 Science-Backed Ways to Relieve Pain and Stress

"Calm your nervous system with the relaxation response"

"Guided relaxations calm the nervous system by decreasing blood pressure, heart rate and muscle tension while increasing blood flow. When your mind is in a state of stress from pain or anxiety, your breathing becomes tense and shallow. But research shows that when you consciously change your breathing, you can quickly change how you feel as well."

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How Meditation Transformed This Entrepreneur’s Approach To Work And Life

“It changed my life literally overnight.” ~Louis Gagnon, CEO of MyBrainSolutions

Louis Gagnon, CEO of MyBrainSolutions and former executive at Audible Inc., ... shared his view that we can only reach our highest potential as individuals and leaders if we find peace of mind.

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Breathing is the New Yoga! 9 Shortcuts to Calming Anxiety

Sudarshan Kriya’s engagement of the parasympathetic nervous system can rebalance brain chemistry.

In scientific terms, a controlled breathing practice cuts into stress hormones, dances with our nervous system, and regulates the oxygen, CO2, and pH levels in our blood. It has therapy potential against depression, anxiety, and PTSD. In sidewalk terms, breathing lets us get a grip.

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The Easy Breathing Technique That Can Lower Your Anxiety 44%

"many people reported better sleep, improved self-awareness, and even fewer PMS symptoms"

Six months later, their anxiety scores had decreased by about 44%, and many no longer qualified for a clinical diagnosis. Scores on a comprehensive measure of psychological symptoms—including depression, phobias, and hostility, among others—also fell by 45%.

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About the Art of Living

43 years of service to society
10,000+ centres worldwide
180 countries where our programmes made a difference
500M+ lives touched through our courses and events