Beginner (in person)
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A place for food, fashion, and fun. Surat is synonymous with all this and more. It’s often said that a true test of any trend begins in Surat. Its residents have an infectious zest for life. The Art of Living chapter in Surat is bubbling with enthusiasm and activities. Be it regular yoga and meditation programs, special courses for the youth, or service initiatives.
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has also often visited the city. He was the keynote speaker and chief guest at the Energy International Expo 2018 (organized by the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Southern Gujarat Chamber Trade and Industries Development Center). The Vigyan Bhiarav, a special discourse with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was also held here with over 6,200 participants. Yuvarang was another signature Q&A with Gurudev with over 24,000 youth.
You, too, can explore the different yoga and meditation programs near you and give a new dimension to your life.
Experiencing the bliss of yoga and meditation has never been so easy. The Art of Living programs are being held in millions of cities, including yours. Some of the Art of Living introductory programs include:Happiness Centre, G-1 Aaditya Complex, Near Kapadiya Health Club, Bhatar Road,
Surat, 395017
The cornerstone of Art of Living courses, the Sudarshan Kriya™ technique has helped millions around the world to reduce stress, to get better rest and to improve the quality of life. Studies conducted on four continents and published in peer reviewed journals, including at Yale and Harvard, have demonstrated a comprehensive range of benefits from reduction in cortisol, the stress hormone, to increasing overall life satisfaction.
Origin and benefitsGurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a global humanitarian, spiritual leader and ambassador of peace. Gurudev’s vision of personal and social transformation through mental health and wellness has ignited a global movement in over 180 countries, uplifting the lives of more than 500 million people.
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