Global footprint of The Art of Living
Lighthouses of the world
"Make the ashram a lighthouse of love and compassion for all humanity. Let it unite people from all walks of life, from all philosophies, from all backgrounds".
~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Over the last 36 years, several ashrams have been established around the world. These centers have become places of community development, retreats for self-development and reflection, and above all, a place where people of all faiths are united. Visitors often describe the ashrams as a “home away from home.”
Here are a few glimpses of these 'homes' from around the world.
BENGALURU, INDIA
The Art of Living International Center
Located on the outskirts of Bengaluru, the international center of Art of Living is spread on a sprawling 65 acres, with an abundance of flowering foliage spread along winding footpaths, a peaceful lake and the exquisitely beautiful central meditation center, Vishalakshi Mantap.
BAD ANTOGAST, GERMANY
European Center
The European center of the Art of Living, Bad Antogast is nestled in the scenic Black Forest. The center, once home to European aristocracy, now welcomes guests from up to 60 countries every year. The surroundings of the center resembles the lower Himalayas as it exudes the serene, relaxing atmosphere, perfect for the journey within.
NORTH CAROLINA, USA
Boone Center
The center, sprawling across 381 acres, features America’s number one Ayurvedic spa, a dining hall that can feed 3000 people at a time and a meditation hall that stands on the mountaintop. Following the ancient architectural principles, the hall is designed to lift the spirit and focus the mind.
QUEBEC, CANADA
Montreal Center
Located near Mont Blanc lake and La Mauricie National Park, the center is resplendent with natural beauty. The center is located on over 250 acres of wooded land in the beautiful Mauricie region of Quebec, between Montreal and Quebec City. It is a place that can transport one from the rush, chaos and chatter of daily life to a space of natural beauty and silence to rest, relax, and be refreshed.
Indian Centers
Vasad, Gujarat
Set on the banks of tranquil Mahi river, the ashram is 25 kms away from Baroda city. Spread on 14 acres of land, it is surrounded by undulating hillocks and serene ambience and the spacious meditation hall can accommodate 500 people.
Hyderabad, Telangana
Locally referred to as the Manasa Ganga, the ashram is located 28 kms from Hyderabad. A scenic lake close to the ashram with a large circular garden, and a beautiful meditation hall, this small and intimate campus is a hub of spiritual seekers.
Trivandrum, Kerala
This ashram is close to river Killiyar and is built using traditional temple architecture of Kerala. Nestled in the swaying palms, the ashram has four meditation halls, an outdoor auditorium and a Cafeteria, making it a spiritual haven for visitors.
Guwahati, Assam
This ashram is set along the beautiful river Brahmaputra, which is the only male river according to the Hindu mythology. This serene and quaint ashram has two halls and is surrounded with a scenic landscape.
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Just 15 kms away from the city, this ashram is built in the lap of nature, as its serene land is blessed with a river and a mountain, making it the quintessential getaway for nature lovers and spiritual seekers.
Pune, Maharashtra
Locally referred to as the Triveni Ashram, it is blessed with natural beauty. The ashram is walking distance from the holy place Sangameshwar - a ‘Sangam’ or confluence of 3 pious rivers - Bhima, Bhama and Indrayani.
Payyoli, Kerala
Surrounded by the Arabian sea and a mountainous landscape, the ashram consists of a meditation hall, overlooking the serene sea.
Kalady, Kerala
Located 7 kms away from Kalady on the banks of the Periyar river lies the ashram spread on two acres of land. It comprises of a circular meditation hall and Gurudev’s cottage.
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
The center is 150 m away from the banks of holy Ganges and close to the famous bridge, Ram Jhula. A Shiva temple lies in the ashram, which makes the experience surreal.