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A yogi in Bahrain
Looked on by a thousand pairs of eyes, my body sped against time to perform 100 sun salutations (Surya Namaskar) in ten minutes. My mind was surprisingly relaxed and at ease. It had been a long tiring day- coming from Bengaluru to Hyderabad, waiting an en ... -
Sewing dreams of hope
He drinks and beats me, accusing me of illegitimate relationships. When I cry and decline his slurs, he beats me again and goes off to sleep. My only respite is teaching stitching. With that, all the pain and tears are forgotten. But, of course, my husban ... -
When policemen become yoga men
Relieving the stress of those in uniform with the power of yoga My mentor once suggested that I conduct a yoga class at a police academy. The academy head shared that cadres suffered from hypertension, diabetes, headaches, insomnia and in some cases, depr ... -
Uncovering joy in the streets of Sonagachi
How one couple is bringing joy in the streets of Sonagachi When we first visited Sonagachi, people there thought of us as just another NGO trying to mint money. They did not like the idea of keeping their phones switched off during meditation sessions as ... -
How to really build a green movement
After 10 years of a fast-paced corporate life, I realized that life is more than just earning money. I come from a small town in Bihar where I spent my childhood bathing buffaloes in the Ganges, helping my parents sow seeds in our farm and playing in the ... -
A high of a different kind
Once an addict, he is now taking hundreds of youth out of addictions I was once an addict, consuming alcohol and other forms of addiction throughout the day. Late night parties were my favorite zone, and people would find me in an inebriated state anytime ... -
How volunteering has changed my life?
Some of the best things in the world have resulted from people's movements where ordinary people volunteer for a great cause. The Art of Living, the largest-run volunteer-based organization is a testimony to that. From reviving dry rivers to relievin ... -
How to work in rural development: 10 lessons of a feisty volunteer
Amrita Ray Chaudhary, an entrepreneur, and professor serves me from the restaurant table- reflecting the same warmth and hospitality that she has received in the villages where she has worked for two years before Covid-19 hit and she was compelled to retr ... -
Relief Work by The Art of Living Volunteers in Europe Amidst Russia-Ukraine War
As we all woke up to the horrifying news of Ukraine’s invasion by Russia on February 24, 2022, Ukraine was experiencing the worst of invasions after World War II. People lost their lives, homes and livelihoods. In the raging war scenario, with violence an ... -
An eye specialist’s endeavor in educating farmers to adopt Natural Farming
A farmer does not grow crops. A farmer creates an environment where crops can grow. Dr. Ranjana G Borse is an ophthalmologist who treats the eyes of patients while also diagnosing their overall well-being. This unique inclination brings her to the doo ...
