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    Watch Your Children Blossom 

    Through powerful breathing techniques, meditation, games, yoga, creative projects, problem-solving strategies, interactive processes and service projects, this workshop is delivered in a light and fun manner.

    When children learn to manage their stress and emotions, they’re better equipped to thrive in all areas of life, allowing their natural talents to shine. Many parents and kids observe increased creativity, improved performance in school and sports, and greater ease in navigating relationships.

    As a result, their leadership abilities flourish and they become more capable of contributing to their communities - growing into balanced, forward-thinking individuals.

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    Give your children the tools to manage their mind and their emotions.

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    Give your children the tools to manage their mind and their emotions.

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    Course Content

    A Holistic Syllabus for a Balanced Life 

    ART Excel is an engaging course that helps your children build stronger relationships with family and friends, excel in academics, become more creative and prepare for future challenges.      

    The yoga and meditation course for children takes a holistic approach and covers:      

    Social Wellbeing: ART Excel uses interactive games and discussions to help your children learn about human values, like compassion and kindness. The course helps bolster their confidence in themselves and those around them.

    Emotional Wellbeing: Dynamic group discussions designed to help children feel more confident and increase their awareness and emotional intelligence. They will gain an understanding of how to handle their mind when they are upset, stressed or angry and strengthen their ability to handle peer pressure. 

    Physical Wellbeing: Dynamic yoga, breathwork and meditation techniques that help children feel strong and more centered in their mind and body.

    Mental Wellbeing: Practical wisdom and techniques that give children a solid foundation to better manage their mind, emotions, handle stress and difficult situations. Giving them greater focus, memory and the ability to concentrate and increase their learning ability. 

    Duration

    3-4 days dependent on format   
    2-4 hour sessions

    Mode

    Online or In-Person (residential and non-residential)

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    Fee

    Varies depending on the format

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    Our techniques are backed by over 100 scientific studies and covered in top media publications 

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    “Like Fresh Air to Millions”

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are all the techniques taught during the course suitable for children?

    ART Excel is based on ancient yogic poses and exercises developed by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Expert instructors have designed the programme. It has been created to be easy for children to understand and implement, with their safety and wellbeing as the topmost priority. So yes, your kids can easily practice the yoga and mindfulness techniques taught during ART Excel.

    What are the requirements for kids to enroll in this meditation course?

    There are no prerequisites. Kids between 8 to 12 years of age are welcome and can benefit from everything ART Excel has to offer!

    My child is an introvert and might not participate in the activities of this programme. Will it benefit him/her?

    Yes, absolutely! ART Excel is a programme designed to help shy children overcome their inhibitions and speak up. Over time, your child will feel confident, participate, and make friends too!

    How long does the daily practice take?

    ART Excel also gives kids an at-home toolkit. The daily practice takes 15-20 minutes.

    Is there any follow-up class that my child can attend once this course is over?

    Yes, we hold follow-up sessions to help encourage kids to continue their meditation practice and stay involved.

    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

    THE FOUNDER OF 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. 

    Ambassador of peace and humanitarian leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar