About Us
- - Who We Are
    We are located on over 250 acres of wooded land in the beautiful Mauricie region of Quebec and offer programs for adults, young adult and youth, in yoga, breathing, and meditation.
  - History
    In order to accommodate the many people who were coming to courses the organization purchased 250 acres of land in the Maurice region of Quebec. We have grown from an original meeting space for 300 people to a hall holding 2,000.
  - Founder
    Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is humanitarian leader, spiritual teacher and ambassador of peace. His vision of a stress-free, violence-free society has united millions of people the world over through service projects and the courses of The Art of Living.
  - Blog
    Photos, Videos and articles on health, gardening, practical knowledge points, recipes, interviews, yoga – and more!
  - Contact Us
    Leave your comments and questions here or contact us by email or phone.
Courses & Events
- - Calendar
    Find out the dates of courses and events you’re interested in attending
  - Courses
    More details and comments about courses that are offered
  - Events
    Attend a variety of holiday and special activities for children and adults
Health & Ayurveda
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    Sri Sri Ayurveda has a global vision of bringing the best of Ayurveda to the world with the common goal of reviving Ayurveda in its truest form.
  - The Art of Wholesome Eating
    The Art of Wholesome Eating is an empowering course bursting with knowledge from the lively ayurvedic tradition!
Visit
- - Accommodation
    All accommodation is assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis during courses. We are pleased to accommodate special requests whenever possible.
  - Organic Gardens
    The Centre has a five-acre certified organic garden consisting of fruit trees, herbs, vegetables, a pond, an area for small fruits (strawberries and blueberries) and a section for green manure to revitalize the soil.
  - Art of Living Boutique
    Our boutique carries a variety of French and English books and DVDs about meditation, yoga, health, Ayruveda, and cooking, as well as a variety of music.
  - Directions & Transportations
    How far is the Centre from Montreal? The Centre is situated two hours (150 km/93 miles) east of Montreal, near the village of Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc in the pristine Quebec countryside.
  - Sightseeing
    The Centre is located two hours from Quebec and Montreal. It is situated in the beautiful Maurice region, close to La Mauricie National Park.
Contribute
- - Volunteer with Us
    Seva means selfless service. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says that our first and foremost commitment in the world is to do seva.
  - Donation
    Support the success and growth of our non-profit charitable organization. Run mostly by volunteers, we offer a variety of programs for your active as well as financial participation.
Career
- - Career opportunities
Group Venues
- - Plan Your Event
    Currently the Centre’s facilities may be booked for group events. We have hosted youth conferences, retreats, and weddings and other celebrations.
  - Book A Hall
    Isha Hall With its high 16-foot domed ceiling, the hall overlooks Lac Blanc and is surrounded by a terrace, with sunlight streaming through 24 windows.
  - Rooms & Services
    Choose from a variety of comfortable accommodations.
  - Cuisine
    Delicious fresh vegetarian food is prepared for each meal. In the summer, you will be treated to vegetables and herbs picked the same day from our large organic gardens.
  - Directions
    Find your way easily, by taking a look at our facility map.

Rooms & Services

We offer comfortable accommodations in four different locations. When there are courses in session, housing is assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.
There are also camping areas available close to bathrooms and showers.
For more information call 819-532-3328

Bodhisattva
Some rooms look out on a woodland view, while the others have a lake view. Each room can accommodate up to three people, and there are a total of 16 rooms. On the ground floor, washers and dryers are available. There is access to wifi (except during silence retreats).

Hermitage
Our largest residence, Hermitage is a dormitory style building with two levels, one for men and the other for women. Rooms have two bunk beds, and are light and airy. Each floor has a large shared bathroom with 8 showers. Surrounded by the forest, this is an excellent option for students and youth. A maximum of 68 people may stay at Hermitage. There is a washer and dryer on the second floor.

Cabins
We have three cabins located just across from our main building. Up to eight people may stay in each cabin. Containing two floors with four beds, and two bathrooms on the first floor, each cabin also has a loft where four more people may sleep.

Chalets
We have two chalets, each with two floors, just around the corner from the Ayurveda building. The first floor is a brightly lit suite with one bedroom containing two single beds, a spacious living area with sofa that folds-out into a third bed. There is a full kitchen and a private bathroom. The upper floors each contain four single beds, a bathroom with a shower. Thee is a deck looking onto lush forest. Access to wifi is available in one of the chalets.