The inner skills your students were never taught
For 45 years, Art of Living has equipped young people with practical, evidence-based tools to focus, stay calm under pressure, and lead. Bring the YES!+ program to your campus.
A global movement...
- 45 years legacy
- 10,000+ centres in 182 countries
- 100 crore+ lives touched

The inner skills your students were never taught
For 45 years, Art of Living has equipped young people with practical, evidence-based tools to focus, stay calm under pressure, and lead. Bring the YES!+ program to your campus.
A global movement...
- 45 years legacy
- 10,000+ centres in 182 countries
- 100 crore+ lives touched
Students today carry more than their syllabus
Exam pressure, comparison, uncertainty, and screen fatigue quietly erode focus and wellbeing. Institutions play a vital role in inspiring students toward a higher vision while fostering a stress-free, holistic environment where they can thrive. YES!+ offers practical inner tools beyond academics, delivered through an experiential, secular, and lasting approach.
Scattered attention
Constant context-switching leaves students unable to focus deeply when it counts.
Exam & performance anxiety
Stress peaks exactly when clarity and recall matter most.
Frayed relationships
Weak interpersonal skills strain peer, faculty and family bonds.
Low resilience
Setbacks feel heavier without a way to reset the mind and body.
One program, three ways to bring it to your campus
Designed and curated by our panel of experts to address the real challenges students face. Choose the format that fits your calendar and goals - all are delivered by certified teachers.
YES!+ Program
Workshop · 3–5 days · Open to all students
An immersive workshop introducing the YES!+ tools through experience - ideal for orientation weeks, wellbeing drives and large cohorts.
- Guided breathwork & meditation sessions
- Interactive discussions and experiential processes
- Tools for focus, stress-relief and confidence
- Flexible scheduling around your academic calendar
Curriculum-based program
Credit module · Embedded in coursework
A structured program on Youth Empowerment & Skills for Mental Wellbeing - woven into your curriculum for sustained, measurable impact over a term.
- Module-based, progress across the semester
- Guided breathwork & Meditation Sessions
- Mind-body practice integrated with coursework
- Designed to align with wellbeing mandates
The Art of Living Mind Management & Life Skills (YES!+)
Mind Management · Life Skills · Credit eligible
Our Program is empanelled in SWAYAM Plus Portal.
- Program Duration: 20 Hours
- Program Domain: Indian Knowledge System (IKS)
- Credit Eligible: Yes
- NCrF Level: 5.5
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Both formats combine mind-body practices with interactive discussions and experiential learning. These evidence-based approaches have been shown to enhance overall performance by improving memory, concentration, interpersonal skills, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
In good company, worldwide
Art of Living youth programs are affiliated with prestigious universities, institutes and government bodies, many of which have included them in their curriculum.
What students walk away with
Practical, repeatable skills that show up in the classroom, in relationships, and well beyond graduation.
Memory & concentration
Sharper focus and recall - so study hours actually count when it matters.
Calm under pressure
Breath-based tools to steady the mind before exams, interviews and presentations.
Interpersonal skills
Stronger communication, empathy and teamwork with peers and faculty.
Emotional resilience
A reliable way to reset and bounce back from setbacks and stress.
Energy & positivity
More vitality and a brighter, steadier outlook through the term.
Leadership & clarity
Confidence and a sense of purpose to lead themselves and others.
What Students Say
What Does Science Say About the Youth Programs?
Measured. Not just felt.
▴ 76%
Reduction in
Anxiety
▴ 71%
Boost in Mental Health
▴ 41%
Heightened Enthusiasm
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*A pre-psychometric and post-psychometric analysis was conducted on the 60,000 students who underwent the Art of Living SELP (Student Excellence and Learning Program) under a collaborative project between the Art of Living and the National Project Implementation Unit (NPIU). The analysis included two standard tests namely-
- Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) - Watson, David; Clark, Lee A.; Tellegen, Auke (1988). "Development and validation of brief measures of positive and negative affect: The PANAS scales". Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 54 (6): 1063–1070.
- Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) - Brown, K.W. & Ryan, R.M. (2003). “The benefits of being present: Mindfulness and its role in psychological well-being”. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84, 822-848.
The World Is One Family
The Art of Living
At The Art of Living, we believe the world becomes a better place when we treat everyone like family. By practicing meditation, learning simple life wisdom, and helping others, we find inner peace and bring people together to create a kinder, more connected world.
Grounded in published science
The breathing and meditation practices at the heart of YES!+ are among the most-studied in the field, with peer-reviewed research spanning stress, cognition and wellbeing.
Yale study on student mental health
Students learning SKY & Meditation reported reduced stress and depression, with improved mental health, mindfulness, and social connectedness.
Yogic breathing for stress
Researchers found yogic breathing improved students' ability to cope with stress, sleep disturbances, and overall well-being.
Understanding SKY Program
Learn how SKY program helps students cope with stress, anxiety, and depression through guided breathing practices.
Why SKY Breath Works
See what research from leading institutions reveals about the benefits of SKY Breath Meditation for mind and body.

Founder
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a global humanitarian, spiritual leader and ambassador of peace. He has spearheaded an unprecedented worldwide movement for a stress-free, violence-free society.
Part of a wider movement
YES!+ sits within The Art of Living's broader work to create stress-free, holistic learning environments where students can thrive academically, emotionally and socially.
International Day of Yoga

Har Ghar Dhyan

YES! to Life

Nasha Mukt Bharat

World Culture Festival

I Meditate

Bring YES!+ to your students
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Institutional Programs, NTC Desk, The Art of Living
21 km Kanakapura Rd, Udayapura, Bangalore 560082
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+91 7338427666
@artofliving_yesplus
Driving a National Movement for Student Well-being
Partnerships with institutions across India are bringing holistic education and practical tools for mental well-being to millions of students.
With academics, our students also need to be given a wider perspective on life. A spiritual aspect in education helps learn how to deal with failure, how to make choices, what values to nurture & a lot more.
— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@Gurudev) November 6, 2019
Met 7000 students of Allen Institute,Indore & answered their questions. pic.twitter.com/ac7AYPEJt2
The @ArtofLiving and @AICTE_INDIA have signed an MoU to provide holistic education, to students and faculty across India with the skills and capacities envisioned in the NEP 2020.@SITHARAMtg@ugc_india@EduMinOfIndia pic.twitter.com/bbeFyjaGBy
— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@Gurudev) January 15, 2025
The youth are the hope of any country, when they get into drugs the nation's future becomes bleak. With the shared efforts of the Government & the @ArtofLiving, this MOU brings us one step closer to achieving the goal of a #DrugFreeIndia which the Art Of Living has been working… pic.twitter.com/kBLpG3KaQ9
— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@Gurudev) April 27, 2023
Addressed medical doctors & faculty from @aiims_jodhpur. @ArtofLiving’s @aolresearch signed an MOU with AIIMS Jodhpur to conduct joint research on Sudarshan Kriya, yoga, meditation & ayurveda. pic.twitter.com/1NYx17v0CJ
— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@Gurudev) January 24, 2024
35,000 students took the pledge for a #DrugFreeIndia in Hisar. Hon. CM @mlkhattar ji has taken commendable steps on this issue in Haryana. @ArtofLiving has signed an MoU with the state government to go on an all out war against drugs. pic.twitter.com/KSX5WxKQFy
— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@Gurudev) February 19, 2019
Inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) at Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur. Faculty and students were amazed when they heard how ancient Indian systems had such strong scientific foundations—knowledge the world keeps rediscovering… pic.twitter.com/D8SEgc9Umr
— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@Gurudev) November 14, 2025
The @ArtofLiving signed MOUs with 5 national universities, including Delhi University, to teach the Art Of Living programs and courses as part of their curriculum. pic.twitter.com/0TdBXphueS
— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@Gurudev) March 5, 2023
The Art of Living has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SWAYAM Plus, an initiative of the @EduMinOfIndia operated by @iitmadras, to transform the professional development journeys of learners across the country. Through this partnership, learners will gain access to… pic.twitter.com/slVq2sCQMJ
— The Art of Living (@ArtofLiving) April 1, 2026
The Art of Living and ICAI have signed an MoU to promote mental wellbeing, stress management, and conscious leadership among over 3.5 lakh Chartered Accountants and 20 lakh CA students across India. Through specially designed breathing, meditation, and leadership programs, the… pic.twitter.com/qqWjPnm9Tt
— The Art of Living (@ArtofLiving) February 11, 2026
We are particularly pleased to share that the Art of Living has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoU) to promote mental well-being in major institutions in the northeastern region of India, which combines education with emotional and mental health. Students of these institutions… pic.twitter.com/94I2EjVSPm
— The Art of Living (@ArtofLiving) December 1, 2025





