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  1. The Benefits of Chanting: How Kirtan Can Heal You in Both Body and Spirit

    By Harrison Graves | Posted: July  25, 2019 Yoga is on fire in the West, and so it kirtan, or yogic chanting. Kirtan combines music and mantra — words and sounds that vibrate at the highest level of awareness. It is an effortless and joyful way to meditat ...
  2. Here’s How to Stop 7 Bad Habits Now That Are Killing Your Productivity

    By Dr. Robert Glatter | Posted: July 24, 2019 Our habits define how effective or ineffective we are. The problems that arise due to bad habits interfere with our work in many areas of our lives, personally and professionally. As the major part of our effi ...
  3. Mental Stress and Diabetes: An Ayurveda Expert Explains the Connection

    By Dr. Surya Bhagwati | Posted: July 22, 2019 With rapid urbanization and a marked shift towards the ‘modern’ lifestyle, there has been a dramatic rise in lifestyle diseases in recent decades. Diabetes and stress disorders are now recognized as a growing ...
  4. America Meditates: Why this Group Meditation is the Most Powerful Idea Now

    By Shalini Parekh| Posted: July 22, 2019 Our times need connection, celebration and curiosity Humans crave connection. Have you thought of the moments in your life when you felt most connected to larger humanity? Large concerts, musical events, and perfor ...
  5. Here's What the Latest Studies Say about Meditation and Mental Health

    By Sejal Shah | Updated on: September 07, 2021 Here is how a growing body of research supports the role of meditation in enhancing your mental health. Also, find some basic tips to get started with meditation.  Meditation, simply put, is a delicate art of ...
  6. What Is Anger? How to Cool Your Head with Strength, Vision, and Desire

    By Elizabeth Herman | Posted: July 19, 2019 Someone asked Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, “Is it possible that I never get angry?” He responded by asking about the questioner’s experiences, and describing universal instances of healthy, natural anger. “As a ...
  7. Onion and Garlic Free Salsa Recipe: A Fresh Way to Spice Up Your Food

    By Elizabeth Herman | Posted: July 19, 2019 Do you enjoy the flavors of onion and garlic? Even though these two can be good for common colds and extremely popular with many vegetarians, as a meditator and vegetarian, I have found other bold flavors just a ...
  8. 5 Gardening Tips and 10 Benefits: Create Outdoor Space with Your Hands

    By Elizabeth Herman | Posted: July 17, 2019 What is it that’s so enchanting about a garden? Is it our attempt to bring order to a chaotic world, to ‘tame’ nature for our own purposes? Many people liken gardening to other activities, such as writing, medit ...
  9. Perfectly Imperfect: How Acceptance Quietly Changes Your Body and Mind

    By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar | Posted: July 17, 2019 The feverishness for perfection often makes you miserable. If you’re vigilantly pursuing perfection in people, things, and situations, you’re bound to be anxious and angry. It isn’t possible for all ...
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    INTRODUCTION “This Privacy Policy is entered into by and between International Art of Living Foundation (the “Organization”) and you” The organization understands that your privacy is important to you and that you care about how your information is used a ...
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