About Gurudev and Art of Living
Poojya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a globally revered spiritual and humanitarian leader. He is the founder of non profit organisation Art of Living . Through meditation , yoga and pranayama – aim is to make a stress free and violence free society . Sudarshan Kriya (SKY), a breathing technique is a unique gift by Poojya Gurudev to humanity. Sudarshan Kriya has transformed many lives across more than 180 countries . Meditation, also known as Sudarshan Kriya. This powerful technique helps individuals connect with a deep sense of calm and clarity within. Besides Sudarshan Kriya , Sahaj Samadhi Meditation is another meditation which takes a person deep in meditation. Sudharshan Kriya is powerful breathing technique which benefits body mind and spirit. Sudarshan Kriya , Sahaj Samadhi Meditation transforms from within.
SKY is now backed by over 100 independent, peer-reviewed studies—including research from institutions like Stanford and Yale. Findings show that it significantly reduces anxiety, stress, depression, and impulsivity, while enhancing cognitive function and promoting deep sleep.
Other advance level mediation program are taught in Art of Living by Poojya Gurudev. Also there are activities of children from 6 yrs to 16 yrs . Sri Sri Sanskar Kendra imbibes values in children, teach skills and enrich traditional values in children through inspirational stories, Sholkas , Dadi maa ke Nuskhe, games and activities . Medha Yoga and institution Programs have made many changes in the lives of the children and have improved their studies in this fast pacing digital technology world where screen time Is increasing day by day . Art of Living has taken up many projects like “Gif a Smile’ where orphan, village children are being taken care of , origin farming , rivers cleaning and much more . Art of Living International Centre is at Bangalore , India. Many international devotes visit Art of Living International Centre is at Bangalore , India. Details are available at https://www.artofliving.org/in-en/yoga-meditation-centers/bangalore-ashram.
193 countries came together in Dec 2024 and voted for World meditation day, Today new generation and old generation facing challenge of insomnia, anxiety . With meditation we are able to get over insomnia and feel less and less anxiety, tension and hypertension. Meditation can change sleep pattern and how to handle the difficult situation. Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES) conducted in schools , AIECT, all the engineering Colleges , Medical Colleges . Those studying in Engineering Colleges and Medical Colleges are stressed out. Sattava for Meditation can be downloaded . Exam pressure , fear, relationship problem can be tackled by doing Meditation. Mental health is the key to emotional well being. Details are also available at https://gurudev.artofliving.org/work/spirituality-human-values/the-yoga-way/
Honors and Recognitions
Gurudev has received numerous Honors from governments and institutions around the world, including the highest civilian awards of Colombia, Mongolia, Paraguay, and Suriname. In 2016, he was awarded the ‘Padma Vibhushan’, India’s highest annual civilian Honor. He has also been conferred with 26 honorary doctorates from universities across the globe, recognizing his contributions to peace, education, and humanitarian service.
Sewa Projects
Children’s Home Project And Gift a Smile Project -Educate a Child
The Art of Living Schools program provides proper home, education, food, clothing, medicine and modern and holistic education to children from rural, slum and tribal communities without charging any fees.
River rejuvenation movement in India
The river rejuvenation movement in India has brought water to more than 7 million people in rural India. In a span of nine years, this movement has touched 49 rivers. Rivers that have been dry for decades are flowing again! One of the largest river rejuvenation movements that will bring a smile to your face.
Mission Green Earth
Inspired by the vision of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and building energy as a team, volunteers from around the world have initiated several environmental projects: large scale tree plantations through Mission Green Earth, water management and protection including cleaning polluted rivers and rejuvenating dried rivers and zero-budget chemical-free farming that is both economically and organically sound.
Our Mission and Vision
🌿 Mission and Vision
As a humble volunteer doing sewa (selfless service), I am committed to supporting the mission of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar — to create a stress-free body, quiver-free breath, trauma-free mind, violence-free society, and a blissful soul through the life-transforming programs of the Art of Living.
In today’s world, where people are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and restlessness, the Art of Living offers simple yet powerful practices like Sudharshan Kriya, Sahaj Samadhi Meditation, and advanced-level meditation programs as taught by Poojya Gurudev. These tools help individuals reconnect with their inner calm, clarity, and confidence — naturally and effortlessly.
We also serve the younger generation through the Sri Sri Sanskar Kendra — a values-based program for children aged 6 to 16 years. It nurtures character and traditional wisdom through inspirational stories, shlokas, Dadi Maa ke Nuskhe, games, and fun activities.
Programs like Medha Yoga and the Intuition Process have empowered many children, improving their focus and studies in today’s fast-paced digital world, where screen time is rising daily.
💫 A Journey of Inner Transformation
The Sudharshan Kriya is a rhythmic breathing technique that heals the body, calms the mind, and uplifts the spirit.
Sahaj Samadhi Meditation takes you into deep silence — beyond stress, beyond thought — leading to inner peace and awareness.
These are not just techniques — but a beginning of soulful journey – a transformation from within.
Your breath is the beginning of your breakthrough.
We believe that real change begins inside. When individuals become mentally calm and centered:
- Relationships improve
- Clarity increases
- Families become harmonious
- Societies grow peaceful
🌟 A Vision for a Better World
We envision a world where:
- Mental health is not managed with pills, but with breath
- Success is not just external achievement, but internal alignment
- People live with clarity, confidence, and compassion
Through the life-changing programs of the Art of Living, individuals experience:
- ✅ A stress-free body through deep detox and healing
- ✅ A trauma-free mind by releasing emotional burdens
- ✅ A violence-free outlook through compassion and emotional balance
- ✅ A blissful soul through meditation and self-awareness
We welcome students, professionals, homemakers, and retirees to experience lasting mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
This is not just about managing stress — it is about awakening to your highest potential.
Through voluntary work and shared purpose, our mission is not just to help people survive, but to thrive — joyfully, mindfully, and spiritually.
This is not just a mission.
It is our calling.
