Art of Living Philippines has been regularly running courses in Manila since April 2005. Since then, we have had numerous Part 1 courses, 1 advanced course, 1 YES (Youth Empowerment Seminar) and 1 DSN course in Manila. Resident teacher is Mr. Sanjiv Sarin, CEO of Cadbury of Philippines. Many international Art of Living teachers have come to the Philippines to facilitate the highly-regarded workshops. Apart from courses, regular activities include monthly Long Kriyas (group breathing sessions), monthly seva (service) projects and monthly satsangs (singing and celebrating) are conducted. In November 2005, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar officially declared us an official Art of Living center.
The Philippine chapter has over 206 graduates. This group includes businessmen, diplomats, professionals, doctors, lawyers, teachers, students and homemakers. People from all backgrounds, all religions, all ages and all walks of life have benefited from the Art of Living courses.
Course venues include the center (8 Phoenix Subdivison, Capt HP Javier corner Canley Street, Pasig City), volunteer homes, corporate and residential building function halls and hotel function rooms.
Art of Living Philippines aims to uplift the lives of Filipinos. The same vision has already materialized in other countries where it has a strong presence. The foundation has brought about notable transformation in populations where it has a strong presence by first addressing individual needs. When individual people are able to deal with stress and negative emotions effectively, they become strengthened and empowered and are better equipped to positively affect society. The Art of Living programs reinforce human values, provide tools for people to deal with negative emotions, help them understand their true potential and enhance the individual’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual conditions. Overall, the various programs offered by the foundation aim at reducing corruption, poverty and violence and encourage harmony in diversity, community service, cooperation and conflict resolution. H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar calls for the globalization of wisdom - wisdom that encourages harmony and acceptance - teaching everyone to follow their chosen religious or spiritual path, while honoring the path of others.
“I found the course to be an invigorating experience. It gave me insights into the techniques of breathing. I experienced a feeling of tranquility and serenity during and after every session. I am now 73 years old and conclude that it is never too late to take this course.”
– Hiro Assandas Daryanani, Businessman
“I had an unforgettable experience during the Sudharshan Kriya. I just wanted the experience to go on and on.. It’s a journey to love. That beautiful experience will stay with me forever. With regular practice of this unique breathing technique, I have been in a constant state of peace, joy and love.”
– Katherine Tan, Housewife and Entrepreneur
"The course has helped me to improve my interpersonal relationships with others and the calm & internal tranquility it has engendered within me has been an immeasurable help to me in controlling any stress building within me. It has had a beneficial effect upon my health & I intend to continue taking further courses that are on offer which I have no doubt will provide further benefits to my health and contentment"
- Dahlia Mejilla, Businesswoman
" With the course, it seeps through me slowly.. discoveries after discoveries and miracles after miracles unfold. I am amazed at how AoL helped me reintroduce myself to mySELF, healed me from unhappy memories and made me feel peaceful and contented. There's no room for loneliness for me now for I belong to my BEING, I belong to the WORLD. There's no room for me to feel unloved for I am the source of LOVE.I can't express my deepest gratitude to the people who brought me to AOL and to the people working behind it.
– Julie Ang, Businesswoman (fitness centre owner)
“The Art of Living course brought me the tools to be the artist of my own life. It has shown me how to have a calm mind and an open heart and to be a better listener. This course is a great offering to yourself and through you, to everybody else.” "
- Tania Palomares, Social Worker.
For Further Information, visit the website www.artofliving.org.ph