Art of Living Happiness Program

Within you lies vast, untapped possibilities waiting to be discovered.

Through The Happiness Program, this potential is set free, and you gain a greater vision of who you are. You find you have the power to create a joyous life that is on-purpose, the confidence to stretch and grow beyond limiting beliefs, and the ability to lead a deeply fulfilling life.

The Challenge is in the Mind

In today’s demanding, distracting world the mind is stuck in the past and the future. But happiness is here and now. It cannot be experienced when one is stuck regretting yesterday or worried about tomorrow. During the Art of Living Course you will discover your unlimited power and freedom - not as a concept, but as a direct experience.

The Solution is in: Sudarshan Kriya®

The centerpiece of The Happiness Program is Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breathing technique that uses specific, natural rhythms of the breath to release stress at the deepest level, and also balance and integrate mind, body and heart.

Your Course Will Also Include:

  • Stretching and low-impact yoga for health, circulation, and relaxation.
  • Guided meditation and breathing techniques that bring energy and rest to the body and mind.
  • Skills for handling negative emotions and situations.
  • Practical wisdom for improving focus at work and harmony in relationships.

By the end of the course you'll be equipped with specific techniques that you can practice every day. The value of these practices is both cumulative and immediate; you can look forward to continued and increasing benefits. You’ll also have access to ongoing follow-up programs which take place in dozens of cities around the US and thousands of cities worldwide.

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  • "The secret lies in our own breath. Through breathing exercises, certain breathing techniques and some practice of meditation, we can rekindle positive vibrations within and around us." -- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder of the Art of Living Foundation

    • Reduced stress
    • Greater sense of happiness and enthusiasm
    • More confidence
    • More ease in interpersonal skills
    • Yoga stretches that move naturally with the body meditations
    • The Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breathing technique
    • Practical Knowledge discussions, designed to make life feel like playing a game

    Rediscover Yoga

    Yoga is often considered as just the physical exercises, but this is just a beginning - physical exercise is just one part of it. Next comes the breath and the mind. Sudarshan Kriya, a technique taught in the Art of Living course, takes you to the deepest meditation where body, mind and breath become one rhythm, connecting to the source of life within.

  • "The Art of Living course is the most precious gift I have ever received. The knowledge spoken and the practices taught were shared with so much love. I have happiness, strength and peace. The world has been waiting for this course. "
    -- Daniel Mendez, Writer, Houston, Texas


    "The Sudarshan Kriya has dissipated alot of the worries and anxieties I had in my life. Now I am able to deal with every day challenges with a feeling of inner strength. " -- John Chu, Realtor Miami, Florida


    "The Art of Living course practices have changed my life. Negative emotions do not have the same grip on me and they go away faster. I really think my health has improved also. I am strongly recommending the course to all my friends, family, and patients." -- Jyotsna Sahni, Doctor Detroit, MI

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Founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living is an educational and humanitarian movement engaged in stress-management and service initiatives. Read More