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Know Breath, Know Life
"When you cannot handle the mind directly, it can be handled through breath. The mind is like a kite and breath, the string." - Sri Sri.

It always is mind over matter. The quality of our life is determined by the state of our mind. If the mind is at ease, we are able to perform all our duties whether household, professional or social with ease too. The question is how do we keep the mind happy, when it keeps flitting between regrets about the past and worries about the future, .

There is a built-in mechanism to calm the mind in each person, but seldom one is taught how to use it. And this is what you will learn from the Art of Living Part I program.

The centerpiece of this program is an innovative breathing technique called the Sudarshan Kriya. Breath has a great lesson for us. For every rhythm in the mind, there is a corresponding rhythm in the breath. Just as emotions affect the patterns of breathing, the mental, and behavioural patterns can be changed by altering the rhythm of our breath. A remarkable feature of the course is that participants are able to rediscover the present moment, not as a concept but as a direct experience.

Program details:

* The Part I program is an 18-20 hour workshop spread over 5-6 days
* Open to everyone above 20 years
* Along with the Sudarshan Kriya, the course includes modules on skills for dealing effectively with challenging emotions, relationships, and situations.
* Includes basic yoga exercises.
* Techniques that are easily practiced.

How will I benefit?

* Practices that heal and harmonize the body, mind, and spirit
* Skills for handling negative emotions, and situations
* Practical wisdom for improving work, and relationships
* Insight into one’s own mind, and emotions

AOL Basic Course Part I
Batch I (Morning)
6 AM to 9 AM
6 th Dec to 11th Dec 2011 (Six Days)
Batch II (Evening)
6 PM to 9 PM
(Sat & Sunday Evening Batch will be combined with MorningBatch)
6 th Dec to 11 th Dec 2011 (Six Days)

Upasna Mandir,New Rajdhani Enclave,Delhi 110092
For Registration (Participation & Sewa )Please Contact :

Harish 9810006136, Ritu 9958249729, Indra 9810721269
Devender 9810098903,Naresh 9910534221,

The Art of Living Stress Elimination Programmes

(Holistic Development of Body,Mind & Spirit)

Basic Course Part I
Basic Course Part II (Advance Course)
Sahaj Samadhi Meditation
Divya Smaj ka Nirman (DSN)

Blessings Course
The All Round Training in Excellence (Art Excel) for 8-14 Years olds
The Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES) for 15-21 year olds
The Prison Programme
The Corporate Executive Programme (CPE)

The International Association for Human values (IAHV)

Service Projects

Sustainable Rural Devolopment
Organic Farming
Trauma Relief
Peace Initiatives
Education
Women Empowerment
Rehablitation of Drug Addicts

Interesting facts about the Art of Living course:
Art of Living Teachers
Very Inspiring Art of Living Teachers

Glimpses of AOL Course
Experience of Course Participants

Art of Living

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The Art of Living is a multi-faceted non-profit organization that offers life-transforming programs in over 144 countries. Our courses, which combine yoga, meditation and powerful breathing techniques, are helping millions around the world to lead stress-free, happy and healthy lives. With one of the largest volunteer bases in the world, the Art of Living is active in diverse peace-making initiatives, negotiating political settlements, empowerment of suicidal farmers, bridging class divides, disaster management, child welfare, among other projects. These service programs are making a substantial difference at the grassroots of the global society.

Founded by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Art of Living’s vision is to create a One-World Family, a stress-free, violence-free world where each individual can grow personally and spiritually. We are committed to making life a celebration.

The Art of Living Stress Elimination Programmes

(Holistic Development of Body,Mind,&Spirit)

Basic Course Part I
Basic Course Part II (Advance Course)
Sahaj Samadhi Meditation

The International Association for Human values (IAHV)

Service Projects

Sustainable Rural Devolopment
Organic Farming
Trauma Relief
Peace Initiatives
Education
Women Empowerment
Rehablitation of Drug Addicts

Experience Sharing By Basic Course Participants

Interesting facts about the Art of Living course:

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Service Initiatives

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“Our first, and foremost commitment is to do seva in the world. When you make service your sole purpose in life, it eliminates fear, brings focus in your mind, purposefulness in action, and long-term joy. When we do seva, it brings naturalness, and human values back in society, it helps in building a society that is free from fear, and depression.” - HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

With the aim of building a world that is stress-free, and violence-free, HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is directing innumerable service initiatives. Addressing global issues which are critical to the development of the individual, and the community, the Art of Living is providing sustainable support to under-privileged people throughout the world.

The unique aspect of HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s initiatives is specificity, and sustainability. The former because the Art of Living meets the challenges born out of local circumstances through tailor-made solutions. The answers, it provides, are rooted in its philosophy of training local populace in the required skills. Kapsi, a once drought-prone area of Maharashtra (India), illustrates the success of Art of Living’s blueprint for service. Art of Living volunteers, directed by HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, build dams, and reservoirs in the area to store rain water. Next, the agrarian population of the village were trained in chemical-free farming techniques to give a boost to the poor produce. Gradually, other areas of daily living like better sanitation practices, de-addiction, women’s health, and environmental protection were introduced.

The result? A prosperous, progressive village with plentiful water, rich crops and healthier people.

These initiatives are carried out by Art of Living volunteers in conjunction with local people. Often, the Art of Living carries out leadership workshops for village youth called the Youth Leadership Training Program (YLTP). Thousands of village youth in India have gained direction in life through these initiatives, and are working towards building a progressive society.

By addressing diverse challenges such as escalating global crime rates through the prisoner rehabilitation programme, bringing peace to conflicting communities, and those caught in the line of fire, providing educational opportunities to underprivileged children, helping struggling communities stand on their feet, the Art of Living touches the lives of thousands of people daily. From developing villages in India to helping an entire nation of people deal with trauma in Iraq and Kosovo, the Art of Living is committed to reaching out to people everywhere.

HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has brought diverse people from all walks of life on a common platform to find unified solutions through innumerable conferences, and symposiums. The common solutions, when integrated with the service rendered at the ground levels, are proving to be a strong platform for change.

HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar envisages a One World Family – Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – where individuals, and communities inhabit a world that is stress-free, and progressive.

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Sudarshan Kriya

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"Breath and mind are linked like body and mind. Breath sorts out the imbalances in the mind and the body. It's the secret of life, we have forgotten".
Sudarshan Kriya is a rhythmic breathing process. Three different rhythms in a cyclical fashion are introduced to participants through Art of Living (AOL) workshops of 22-24 hours spread over six days

Research at AIIMS:

We figured that if in need there are two states of consciousness, one flowing outwards connected to outside world and another flowing inwards which harmonized the body thoughts and emotions, then the body physiology in these states must differ. Therefore, we studied physiological and biochemical parameters related to the brain, endocrine system, immune system and the body's other defensive mechanisms before and after SKY to see not only the immediate changes, but also the long term effects on body and mind.

Electroencephalogram (EEG):

EEG changes were recorded on 19 Sudarshan Kriya practitioners and compared with 15 controls (doctors and researchers from within AIIMS not practicing SKY, yoga or meditation), to study the long term effects of SKY.

Significant increase in beta-activity was observed in the left frontal occipital and midline regions among Sudarshan Kriya practitioners compared to controls (p <0.05). style=""> Cancer patients were then subjected to AOL workshop, over three to six months of regular practice of SKY, they demonstrated an increase in NK cells. This study is yet an ongoing one, and definite conclusions are awaited.
Antioxidant enzymes:

The body is repeatedly exposed to chemicals and pollutants in the environment due to which free radicals are generated. These react with oxygen and cause oxidant damage leading to several diseases including cancer. To counteract these out body has a defensive system in the form of antioxidant enzymes.

Studies carried out at AIIMS as well as Bangalore Medical College have indicated an increase in antioxidant enzymes after (P <0.05)>

Effect on blood cholesterol:

Studies conducted at the Bangalore Medical College demonstrated a significant fall in serum total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, as well as an increase in HDL cholesterol. This would make SK & P a tool for prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD).

LDL cholesterol as well as an increase in HDL cholesterol. This would make SK & P a tool for prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD).
Effect on depression:

NIMHANS of Bangalore recorded a 70% cure in individuals suffering from depression. SK & P were as effective as drugs without any side effects. This was also both cost effective and self empowering. Following SKY, brain wave patterns were found to normalize and serum prolactin increased.

Conclusion:

With the regular practice of SKY, one experiences flow of positive emotions, replacing anger, frustrations and jealousy. The body feels younger and healthier and the mind feels calmer. EEG, blood cortisol and blood lactate levels reflect a state of relaxation, yet alertness. Increase in NK cells and antioxidant enzymes suggests that regular practice might prevent many diseases including infections and possibly even cancer. Fall in cholesterol may prevent cardiac disease and depression is cured in 70% of cases. Thus, even though further studies are needed, available data so far serves to validate the subjective claims of a healthier body, calmer mind, and balanced emotions.

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Founder

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*Born in 1956 in southern India.

*Often found deep in meditation as a child. At the age of four, astonishes his teachers by reciting the Bhagavad-Gita, an ancient Sanskrit scripture.

*Starts lessons with his first teacher, Pandit Sudhakar Chaturvedi, a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.

*Becomes a scholar in Vedic literature, and obtains an advanced degree in modern science by the age of 17 *from St. Joseph’s College, University of Bangalore.

In his early twenties (1978-81), delivers lectures on Vedic sciences, and literature all over the world at the invitation from the Maharishi Europe Research University (MERU).

Establishes the Art of Living in 1981.

Cognises the Sudarshan Kriya in 1982.

Conferred with:

Doctor of Literature Honoris Causa, Kuvempu University, Karnataka, India, 2004

Doctor of Philosophy (Holistic Medicine) Honoris Causa, Open International University for Complementary Medicine, Sri Lanka, 2006

Doctor of Science Honoris Causa, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India 2007

Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa, Maharaja Sayajirao University, India, 2007

Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa, Nagarjuna University, India, 2008
Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa, Bangalore University, India, 2009

His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a universally revered spiritual, and humanitarian leader. His vision of a violence-free, stress-free society through the reawakening of human values has inspired millions to broaden their spheres of responsibility and work towards the betterment of the world.

HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a multi-faceted social activist whose initiatives include conflict resolution, disaster and trauma relief, poverty alleviation, empowerment of women, prisoner rehabilitation, education for all, and campaigns against female foeticide and child labor. He is engaged in peace negotiations and counseling in conflict zones around the world. His expertise in bringing opposing parties to the negotiating table in areas such as Sri Lanka, Iraq, the Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Kashmir, and Bihar is widely acknowledged.

In 1981, HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar established the Art of Living, an educational, and humanitarian Non-Governmental Organisation that works in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Present in over 140 countries, it formulates, and implements lasting solutions to conflicts, and issues faced by individuals, communities and nations. In 1997, HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar founded the International Association for Human Values (IAHV) to foster human values, and lead sustainable development projects.

HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has reached out to an estimated 300 million people worldwide through personal interactions, public events, teachings, the Art of Living workshops, and humanitarian initiatives. Not since Mahatma Gandhi has one person united people of different traditions, and faiths into a spiritual communion across the length, and breadth of India. Amidst various threats to India by the misguided Naxalite, and Jehadi forces, there is one name that emerges as a universally accepted ambassador of peace. To the Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Dalits, Sikhs, and the minorities alike, HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is the only Hindu spiritual leader in whom people have reposed faith and confidence.

He has brought to the masses, ancient practices which were traditionally kept exclusive, and has designed many self-development techniques. These practices can easily be integrated into daily life to calm the mind, and instil confidence and enthusiasm. These techniques have helped thousands of people to overcome depression, and violent and suicidal tendencies. One of his most unique offerings to the world is the Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breathing technique that facilitates physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.

HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji travels to nearly 40 countries every year, exemplifying his call to globalize wisdom. His universal message is that love, and wisdom can prevail over hatred, and distress.

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News

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Guruji in Forbes - 7 most powerful people in India

(No. 5: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar- Founder, Art of Living Foundation)

See Guru Ji's Exclusive Interview on NDTV 24x7 on Vandematram Issue

International Association for Human Values founded by spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji held the 6th conference on Ethics in Business in Brussels. The focus of the meet attended by young professionals from across the world was Corporate Culture & Spirituality.

It was an eclectic mix of leaders at the 6th conference on ethics and business in Brussels. With the backdrop of the worst economic crisis since the great depression, the leaders from the World Bank & Microsoft corporation to spiritual leaders & top academia joined their hands to discuss the relevance of ethics & values in business affairs.
Organised by International Association for Human Values founded by spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the event also provided a forum for the world's youth to articulate their vision for sustainability with as many as 25 young professionals from 10 countries taking part in the event.
This as an effort to inculcate spirituality & social responsibility as part of corporate culture

Guru Ji received
" World Culture Balance Award for Bringing Harmony & Peace"
For News & Video Click Here

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Divine Shop

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Art of Living Divine Shop

Divine Shop in Preet Vihar ,Delhi 92

129,New Rajdhani Enclave,Delhi 92 Tele 9810006136

Happy Dipawali

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With Gleam of Diyas & Echo of Chants,May Happiness and Contentment fill your Life,Wishing You a Very Happy and Prosperous Diwali

Narad Bhakti Sutra

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An Opportunity to Experience Love that we all are made up of........Step by Step as Guru ji unflods the Narad Bhakti Sutras.......!it bridges down the gap betweenyou and divine ........merging you with the infinity........!!!!

नारद भक्ति सूत्र
१४-०९-०९

1) प्रेम ही आनंद है
२) पूर्ण और शुद्ध प्रेम भक्ति है
३)भक्त प्रेमी होता है

१५-०९-०९
४)त्याग और समर्पण
५)प्रेम तुम्हारी आत्मा है
६)प्रेम और भक्ति का पूर्ण रूप से अनुभव

१६-०९-०९
७)भक्ति वर्तमान क्षण की बात है
८)भक्ति के चार वर्ण
९) चेतना में सौंदर्य है

१७-०९-०९
१०)चेतना की उधरवगति और अधोगति
११)विराह्गनी भी प्रेम है
१२)इश्वर गुरु और swayam

volume 1:- "The Love that does not die"
volume 2:- " Love is beyond Desires "
volume 3:- " Love knows no conflict "

"स्वाध्याये" और जानकारी के लिए क्लिक्क करें

Satsang

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All are invited for Mahasatsang With Chitra ji

6 PM onwards

on 29th Oct 2011

at Bharti Public School Lawns,

Swasthya Vihar

Nr Nirman Vihar Metro Station,Delhi 110092

Satsang With Bhanu Didi

Vigyan Lok (East Delhi) Weekly Satsang

Art of Living Satsang

Art of Living Teachers

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Jai Guru Dev !
Source of Energy for every AOL Teacher !

Teachers are physically present,
but actually ........
Guru Ji conducts ....
each and every Course !

Very Inspiring Art of Living Teachers

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Swami Sadyojathah and Swami Pragyapad

Swami Sadyojathah , Sri Vinodji , Rishi Nityapragya – Senior Art of Living Teachers.

Rishi Vidya Dhar Ji

Karma

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Q. Could you please tell us what we could do to make you proud of us?

Sri Sri: I have already said it. All the five points that you learn in the Art of Living course. Know them from an existential level, from your heart and being, not just the head. Opposite values are complementary. Accept people and situations as they are. Do not be a foot ball of other people’s opinions. Give your hundred percent. Forgive and forget the past. (You can make me proud) by being useful to the society, by not wasting your time. Keep yourself busy.
Q. What is the way to let go off lokeshna (desire for praise of people), putreshna (desire for children) and vitteshna (greed and influence of money)?

Sri Sri: Bhakti (devotion) is an easy way to get rid of all these desires. In devotion, we are ready to die and nothing seems like a botheration. There is no question of lokeshna in a devotee as devotees are always crazy (in love). To a devotee, everyone will seem like his own child, so there is no putreshna.

Vitteshna also will be dropped as a devotee will have all the siddhis (powers) and will get whatever he wants as the Master of the world belongs to him.

There is no need to try and make an effort to get rid of these. It will happen naturally. Once you know that you have this eshna (desire), half of it drops there and the rest will go away when you surrender to the Divine.

Yet, if putreshna takes over you, just fulfill your duty for your children and be at peace. Don’t try to fight it.

Q. How to strengthen dispassion?

Sri Sri: Without dispassion, sadhana (spiritual practices) won’t work. When mind is caught up in entanglements then sadhana is not possible. Once dispassion is there, sadhana becomes very simple. Also with sadhana the mind is cleansed and dispassion arises.
Q. How to bring naturalness with skillfulness. Isn’t a skillful person being unnatural?

Sri Sri: There is no clash between skillfulness and naturalness. You are worrying unnecessarily. Lord Krishna was sahaj (natural) and kushal (skillful). Do not confuse kuyukti (manipulation) with kushalta (skillfulness). Skillfulness goes with naturalness and not manipulation or betrayal.

Naturalness and simplicity do not imply being foolish or unskillful.

Believe that you are intelligent, skilful and natural.

Q. How to recognize and let go of the doership we are holding on to?

Sri Sri: Doership leads to suffocation, misery and guilt. Know that when you are natural and in surrender, doership dissolves automatically. You surrender only that which has happened, which is past. Future is anyways out of your control.

We burden the mind with the memories of the past. Let go of the event which has gone and left its shadow, impression in the consciousness. What else can you surrender? Money, leaves, etc already belong to the Divine. Surrendering doership, ‘mine’, ‘me’ is surrender.
Q. What is atma (soul) and paramatma(Supreme Self) ?

Sri Sri: First, understand atma. Beyond it, is paramatma. These are the two sides of the same coin. Atma means ‘I’. There are two kinds of ‘I’. One is the ego, which says I am something.

And the other I, the maipan (‘i’ness- awareness of existence) in us, is that from which we listen, understand and do nothing. That is atma. Once we experience it, we go beyond the first ‘I’.

We can see that my soul is in everyone. Then we say sohum- I am that. There is no difference between Him and me.
(From the Office of His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar)

Satsang and Bhajan Videos

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Wisdom

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Smile with Wisdom

Some really beautiful lines from guruji
- God is not a toy for your security or a concept for your convenience. God is love. God is the substratum of this universe, the basis of this existence. God is the space in which all things happen.
- Spirituality nourishes the human values of compassion, love, caring, sharing, and acceptance.
- Spirituality means going deep into your prayers, irrespective of what prayer and which religion you follow.
- Spirituality is the banana and religion the peel
- Life is sacred. Celebrate life. Care for others and share whatever you have with those less fortunate than you. Broaden your vision for the whole world belongs to you.
- Enlightenment is the journey from head back to the heart, from words back to silence, to innocence in spite of your intelligence.
- The whole evolution of man is from being somebody to being nobody, and from being nobody to being everybody.
- When you follow knowledge, fun follows you. When you follow fun, misery follows.
- Often innocent people are not intelligent and intelligent ones are often crooked. What is desirable is a rare combination of intelligence and innocence
- H.H. Sri Sri Ravishankar Ji

Karma

Surrender

Interesting Facts

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“Breathing is the first act of life. Within breathing is the secret of life,”

Interesting facts about the Art of Living course:
• AOL has been part of the training for NASA scientists and employees.
• It is part of the training for Miss India contestants.
. Teachers in a school in Basel, Switzerland get paid vacation to do AOL course.
• Sudarshan Kriya has been acknowledged by All India Institute of Medical Sciences based on its medical research

Medical findings about the Sudarshan Kriya:
A world conference on science, consciousness and spirituality held in New Delhi noted the key findings of research conducted on the Sudarshan Kriya . Below is a simplified synopsis:

1. Less depression, more elation
Dr Richard Brown from the USA has postulated that Kriya contributes to a state of alert calmness through its effect on the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is crucial in social bonding, empathy and love; it is the centre of our gut instincts and is crucial to our ability to perceive, observe and make complex decisions. Impaired vagal activity is found in people with depression, anxiety, panic disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, violent adults, post traumatic stress disorder, early Alzheimer’s and obesity.

2. Sleep like a baby

`Stephen Porges suggested that the different rhythms of breath in Kriya stimulates different fibers of the vagus nerve. This makes SKY unique and likely to have a much wider range of effects. Interestingly, brain wave rhythms during and after Kriya are similar to those of babies.

3. Think Positive
Dr Fahri Saatcioglu from Oslo did a 6-week study on the effect of Kriya on the relaxation response and feeling of wellness on 109 subjects. 56 of them went through the Art of Living course and performed Kriya daily for 6 weeks. The other 53 relaxed in an armchair for 15 minutes daily for the same period. 6 weeks later, a significant increase in the experience of wellness in the Kriya group was noted as compared to the ‘armchair’ group. There was a sharp decrease in anxiety, depression and stress and a marked increase in optimistic thinking in the Kriya group.

4. Live longer
Dr Neeta Singh from New Delhi studied the effects of Kriya on the genes that affect stress related pathways of the human body. She found an increase in vital antioxidant enzymes that are responsible for a longer life span and better protection against cancer.

5. Healthy heart, skin and blood pressure
Dr Stephen Larsen from the USA studied neurophysiological responses before, during and after Kriya. The tests run were EEG (recorded at 19 cortical sites), EKG, heart rate variability, galvanic skin response, hand skin temperature, pulse plethysmography and blood pressure. He found that Kriya practices produced significant changes in ALL physiological measures. It appears that over a period of time, the practitioner’s health becomes more robust, flexible and able to deal with the challenges of stress. This explains why regular practice of Kriya is very important.

6. Decreased work-related stress
Dr Vedamurthachar from Bangalore studied the effect of the AOL Course on occupational stress and anxiety among 60 software engineers. At the end of a month, the 30 engineers who took the AOL course showed a sharp reduction in anxiety and improvement in stress coping skills as compared with the 30 controls.

7. SKY and vegetarian meals for good health
E G Lyulyakina from Russia studied the oral micro flora of SKY practitioners. She found that the number of microorganisms in lacto vegetarians were 2-3 times less than that in ‘non strict’ vegetarians. She concluded that practice of Kriya and a vegetarian diet reduces the microbial content of the mouth.

8. Fight Cholesterol
Dr Chiplonkar from Pune studied the lifestyle, behavioral and health aspects of 105 adults before and after undergoing the part I Art of Living Course. She found that majority of micronutrients showed a positive correlation with sattvic foods. After the practice of Kriya for 2 months, she found a significant reduction in anxiety, sharp increase in antioxidant capacity, reduction in triglycerides and a marginal reduction in oxidative stress.

9. Beneficial for cancer patients
Arielle Warner in USA studied the psycho spiritual benefits of Kriya were studied in women diagnosed with breast cancer. The subjects were evaluated 2 weeks before the Art of Living Course, 8 days after the Course and after 5 weeks of regular practice. A significant improvement in quality of life, spiritual well being, positive states of mind and perceived stress was observed after the AOL course and was maintained 5 weeks later.

10. SKY rules over other similar yoga tools
Dr Janis Carter from Australia compared the effects of different modalities like Iyengar and Desikachar yoga, Qi Gong, Sudarshan Kriya Yoga and a multicomponent yoga intervention (MCYI) in treating Australian Vietnam war veterans with long standing Post traumatic Stress disorder. She found that the interventions that used many tools of yoga viz. Sudarshan Kriya and MCYI showed the greatest efficacy.

11. Psychoanalytical healing
Dr Patricia Gerberg from USA discussed the effects of doing the Art of Living Kriya program in a patient undergoing psychoanalysis since a long time. She found Kriya useful in healing negative past impressions and the `dissociation’ that rendered the patient unable to connect with others and with his own feelings

More on the research papers : http://www.aolresearch.org/pubresearch.html

AOL Basic Course Part I

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Some Joy full moments from recently held AOL Part II Course

With Bidia Didi ,held at Sreshthaa Vihar ,Delhi.

Surrender

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Meditation is seeing God in yourself
Love is seeing God in the person next to you
Knowledge is seeing God everywhere
Expression of love is service
Expression of joy is a smile
Expression of peace is meditation
Expressing God is conscious action
( Guru Ji)

Krishna tells Arjuna,"You are very dear to me "and then he tells Arjuna that he must surrender.Surrender begins with an assumption .You must assume that you are the most beloved of the Divine and then surrender happens.
Surrender is not an action,it is an assumption.Non-surrender is ignorance.Non surrender is an illusion.Surrender begins as an assumption,then it reveals itself as an reality,and finally,it reveals itself as an illusion because ther is no two ,no duality.There is no independent existence for any one,so there is nothing to surrender and nothing to surrender to.You must go through surrender absolutely to realize it is an illusion.The choice is your destiny.Krishna does not tell Arjuna in the beginning that he must surrender .First he says "You are so dear to me"And then he tells him,"there is no other choice for you ,you must surrender.Either you do it now ,or you do it later." This is the path of love
(Guru Ji)