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Sports Excellence Program (SEP)
Accelerating excellence in sports
Offering online program also for 8+ years onwards
Inspiring players, Transforming teams
Sign me up!What will I get from the workshop?
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Achieve personal excellence on and off the field
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Achieve inner strength and high self-confidence
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Gain mental and emotional stability
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Build resilience and composure
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Combat performance pressure
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Improve focus and concentration
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Enhanced decision making skills
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Recover faster from injuries
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Improve team work
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Improve stamina
The Sports Council of The Art of Living conducts sports programs designed for sports professionals, offering customised Mind Management and Optimised Physical Wellness. The program combines personal development processes, advanced sports psychology techniques and powerful breathing tools that inspire sportspersons to excel, both on and off the field.
The program helps participants work towards greater goals by unleashing their full potential, thereby enhancing creativity, productivity, efficiency and team building.
With the vision to strengthen sports in India, The Sports Council conducts programs for elite and grassroots sports, organises global sports conferences and exchanges views and ideas to explore possibilities for development and growth in the field of sports. The Council also facilitates an exchange of technical expertise within The Art of Living global family.
How the Art of Living programs benefit teens?
▴ 50%
Improvement in sleep quality
▴ 21%
Increase in lung capacity
▴37%
Improvement in good cholesterol
▴84%
Increase in alpha waves in the brain
▴16.5%
Reduction in blood pressure
▴13.4%
Lower heart rate
It was a revelation over 3 days, about how efficient and peaceful our lives can be through simple techniques of breathing and meditation The experience clears the clutter both from…
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Kamesh Srinivasan
Sports Journalist, Hindu
Yoga plays an important part in our lives, both physically and mentally. I was lucky to be part of the Art of Living course. It has been a boon for…
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Riya Bhatia
Tennis India no. 2 (2020)
The tips I learnt in the program will help improve my relationships with the people whom I encounter with on a day to day basis. The best part was the…
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Vishnu Vardhan
Tennis, Former Olympian
It was the best spiritually enlightening time of my life. Looking forward to helping others to connect with this divine knowledge. It will help me to connect with myself and…
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Yashpal Solanki
Judo, Arjuna Awardee
Learning the techniques will help me go about my life in a more positive way, thereby improving my relationships with people and making me a better person.
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Saurav Ghosal
Squash, India no.1
I feel that in the morning after I do the Sudarshan Kriya, pranayama and meditation, it’s an amazing feeling I carry for the entire day. Similarly, in evening, when I meditate, it gives…
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Ravichandran Ashwin
Indian Cricketer
It was a wonderful experience, liking the state of mind I am in now. This course has helped me to be calm and think right. All the breathing techniques are…
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Deepak Chougule
Cricket Coach
Actually before this program i was not a big fan of meditation but after attending this class i feel its my favourite thing.
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Tulika Mann
Judo, Silver medalist in CWG 2022
It was nice experience with this program. The application of this program will be very helpful in daily lifestyle. The teachers were very friendly and polite.
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Ajay Yadav
Judo Men’s 73kg, India no. 1 in 2019
There is no better tool than Sudarshan kriya to improve the vital capacity in the sport of shooting. It has been successful for our Paralympic shooting team.
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J.P. Nautiyal
Chairperson, Para Shooting
I felt considerably more energetic and also a lot more calm. They taught me the keys of do’s and don’ts to lead a happy life. I had a wonderful experience…
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Manoj Kumar
Shooting, Indian National Rifle Coach
Founder
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a global humanitarian, spiritual leader and ambassador of peace. He has spearheaded an unprecedented worldwide movement for a stress-free, violence-free society.
Learn MoreResearch on Sudarshan Kriya
Research curated by Sri Sri Institute for Advanced Research (SSIAR) :
▴ 33%
Increase in six weeks
Immunity
▴ 41%
Decrease in four week
Clinical Anxiety
▴ 21%
Increase in one week
Life Satisfaction
A life changing experience
I want to take this course but...
What is Sudarshan Kriya™?
Sudarshan KriyaTM is a powerful yet simple rhythmic breathing technique. It incorporates specific natural rhythms of the breath, harmonizing the body, mind and emotions.
What is the impact of breathing techniques on the body and mind?
Breathing techniques like Sudarshan KriyaTM increases lung capacity and improves cardiovascular fitness, facilitating better performance in sporting activities.They also reduce the blood lactate levels in the body, leading to increased resilience to stress and better mental health. This, in turn, helps you cope with the challenges of sports and perform better.
What is the science behind Sudarshan Kriya™?
Sudarshan KriyaTM directs or regulates our prana, or the subtle life force energy, the very essence of our life. Its regular practice activates and harmonizes many biological rhythms, including brain rhythm, heartbeat, enzyme rhythm, and mental and emotional rhythms.
Does Sudarshan Kriya™ increase lung capacity?
Since Sudarshan KriyaTM comprises breathing at different paces, the diaphragm is strengthened in the process. The deep inhalations and exhalations not only regulate your breathing but also improve your lung capacity, increasing the oxygen flow to the brain, and helping you focus better.
Will Sudarshan Kriya™ help me perform better?
Research has confirmed the impact of Sudarshan KriyaTM on brain activity, leading to better memory, improved attention span, emotional control, and a higher cognitive state.
Why is meditation good for athletes?
The greater the intensity of the sporting activity, the higher the stress level on the body and mind. Meditation helps alleviate emotional and cognitive strains that occur during physical training or sporting activity. Regular practice of meditation has been proven to help athletes focus better and also increase their game awareness when concentration has to be at its best.