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Empower yourself, empower others

The Volunteer Training Program arms individuals with the skills, knowledge, and spiritual foundation needed to become agents of positive change in society. The VTP is a transformative course that combines practical skills development with personal growth, preparing you to serve as an Art of Living volunteer.

Through intensive workshops, hands-on training, and mentorship, participants are equipped to contribute meaningfully to our varied humanitarian projects around the world.

The Volunteer Training Program will help you:

  • Grow personally, professionally, and spiritually
  • Explore your full potential and overcome barriers 
  • Foster strong connections in a supportive community
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Become a better leader and a powerful communicator with VTP 

Join our Volunteer training program and foster strong connections in a supportive community
Icon of raised hands, signifying participation and community service in the Volunteer Training Program

Become a better leader and a powerful communicator with VTP 

Why Choose VTP?

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Course Content

Become a part of a movement to bring positive change

Experienced VTP facilitators employ a combination of interactive sessions and practical exercises to ensure that participants not only understand concepts but also learn the art of applying them in the real world.

As part of the program, you will learn:

Leadership Skills: Develop the capacity to guide and inspire others while working effectively in teams

Project Management: Master the essentials of organizing and executing service initiatives

Meditation & Breathing Techniques: Learn powerful tools for personal growth and stress management 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the VTP?

You can enroll for the VTP if you meet the following pre-requisites: 

VTP: 

  • Applicants must have taken the Happiness Program (Part 1)/YES!+ and Part 2/Advanced Meditation Program 
  • Practiced Sudarshan Kriya™ daily for at least six months prior to applying 

Rural VTP: 

  • Applicants must have taken the Rural Happiness Program or Rural YLTP, and Rural Part 2/Advanced Meditation Program
  • Practiced Sudarshan Kriya™ daily for at least six months prior to applying 

Does the Volunteer Training Program teach you to become an instructor?

The Volunteer Training Program is the first step to becoming an instructor at Art of Living and allows you to lead group meditations and practice public speaking. 

Is there an age limit for enrolling in the Volunteer Training Program?

No, all you have to do is meet the pre-requisites and you are more than welcome to train as a volunteer at Art of Living. 

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DSN is an intense, rigorous, and transformative program. It can help you 
overcome personal barriers and find stability and inner power. The DSN course includes interactive group processes that simulate real-life situations and help you respond to them better; a 45-minute sequence of Yoga poses called Padmasadhana that allows you to enter deep meditation; and video sessions that delve deep into ancient wisdom and help you uncover the secrets of a good life.

 

Why choose DSN?

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THE ART OF LIVING

Our Reach in Numbers

40+ years

of service

180 countries

in over 10,000 cities

30,000+

instructors

500m+

people reached

THE FOUNDER OF THE ART OF LIVING 

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar


Gurudev is a spiritual leader and ambassador of peace on a mission to create a society free of stress and violence. He is globally regarded for his contributions to human happiness and world peace.   

He intuited the Sudarshan Kriya™, a breathing technique practiced by millions of people around the world. Its effects on sleep, immunity and overall well-being have been lauded by scientists and proven by empirical research around the world. 

Ambassador of peace and humanitarian leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Become an agent of positive change in your community and society

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