The Art of Living has touched over 500 million lives in 160 countries across the world. Here’s what a few celebrities have to say about the life-changing benefits of Sudarshan Kriya revealed in the Art of Living Programs.
Rejuvenate for the entire day
“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 me the energy for the remaining day and helps me give my best to my kids.”
Ravichandran Ashwin, India Cricketer
Multifaceted benefits
“World Health Organisation recommends ‘Controlled & Paced’ Sudarshan Kriya, other breathing techniques, yoga and meditation to boost immunity, improve sleep, reduce stress and increase lung capacity. I have experienced all of these benefits. Invest a few hours in the program and reap its benefits for a lifetime.”
Prajaktta Mali, Marathi film & television actress
Re-energizes me and my crew
“I have been doing Sudarshan Kriya for many years. Before every film begins, I make my entire crew go through a 3-day workshop on the breathing technique. My family does it too. It has been helping all of us. For me, the breathing technique has been a beautiful discovery. With its regular practice, I can manage my daily life stress and anxiety much more effectively.”
Rajkumar Hirani, 57, Filmmaker “3 Idiots” and Munna Bhai series
Others observe a positive change in me
“I experienced a significant difference in myself and was observed by others who know me. I was a rude boy in court. After Sudarshan Kriya practice, people started saying: “Gopi is a cool and calm guy”. It helped me overcome my sinus problem. Gradually, significant changes took place. I improved my concentration skills and got healthier.”
P. Gopichand, 46, Chief National Coach for the Indian Badminton team, Hyderabad
Ever-increasing awareness
“We practice Sudarshan Kriya every day. It gives us an ever-increasing awareness of how to live in the present moment.”
Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker, actors and stars of the T.V. series L.A. Law, United States
Calming & relaxing
“Such a calming and relaxing experience!”
Muskan Kamdar, Miss India Glamorous Runner-up
Earlier you start better it is for all
“Sudarshan Kriya has helped me not only to build my immunity, fitness and overall health but also to keep calm and powerful over the ups and downs in my profession. We need a healthy mind in a sound body to be successful and survive in this world. I am glad when young participants join in to learn Sudarshan Kriya. Earlier, you start better it is for all.”
Vibhavari Deshpande, Indian actress, writer and director in Marathi theatre and cinema
Improves immunity and overall health
“Sudarshan Kriya and other breathing techniques have helped me a lot. It has a positive impact on my immunity and health. I am happier now.”
Shivaji Satnam, Indian television and film actor
Calmness and patience in the pitch of life
“By Sudarshan Kriya, I have a lot of calmness and patience. I easily sailed through many personal battles due to Sudarshan Kriya taught in The Art of Living Programs.”
Yuvraj Singh, Former Indian International cricketer
Sudarshan Kriya wonders
“I always thought of myself as a very "caring and giving" person until, time tested me. At age 34, I donated my kidney to my father, who was in dire need of one. After that, my body vitality came down from 100 percent to 30 percent, immunity levels dropped and energy levels dropped too.
During that time, I also started to lean towards depression. Then I realized that I needed to change my outlook towards life, but I didn't know how to do it.
The Sudarshan Kriya taught in Online Meditation & Breath Workshop absolutely changed my life! It helped increase my immunity and reduce my stress. I started loving my life in whatever condition I was! I suddenly found time for my clients, organ donation, and other daily chores I never had.
My husband and mom were so happy to see the change in me. They also set out to find this inner peace in their life through the happiness program. Even my staff wondered how I had the energy to do it all, did the program. After witnessing my transformational journey, more than 300 of my family members and friends signed up for the program and experienced the magic of Sudarshan Kriya!
I strongly recommend this program! It will surely help you transform yourself - mentally, physically and emotionally. It will improve your relations with everyone and help immensely with your work.”
Mamta Agrawal, Fashion Designer, Ambassador of Organ Donation in India, and Part of a NGO that supports LGBTQ+ community in India (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and others).
Mental clarity and stamina
As an engineer, I need to be analytical and critical, which requires mental clarity and stamina. Sudarshan Kriya and meditation enhance these abilities. An additional plus is a better sense of well-being.
William Hayden, Senior System Analyst, NASA United States
Centeredness and capability
My experiences after Sudarshan Kriya: I feel a sense of joy and calmness. I am centered and thereby can deal with difficult things, stress and distractions. The transformation that happened in me was that I am capable of doing many things that I didn’t think I could do earlier. This fact made me more confident.
Kunal Kapoor, 45, Bollywood actor “Don 2” “Dear Zindagi”
Less aggression, more calmness
I credit ‘The Art of Living’ for helping me when I was in the wilderness. I got introduced to Sudarshan Kriya, which made me a lot calmer. I am not the aggressive guy that I was.
Hemang Kamal Badani, 46, Former Indian cricketer, southpaw
More rejuvenating than a month's vacation
I refreshed one weekend of The Art of Living program doing Sudarshan Kriya, than from a month of vacation. I feel immediately stronger, less shy and more balanced.
Farhan Akhtar, 48, Indian actor, director, screenwriter, playback singer, producer and television host “Dil Chahta Hai” “Lakshya”
Come out of depression
When I was in my teens, I went into depression. I came out of depression because of Sudarshan Kriya. I thank you, Gurudev.
Krishna Bharadwaj, 33, Television actor “Tenali Rama”
Recapitulation
These experiences after Sudarshan Kriya highlights only a few benefits. There are many more benefits of Sudarshan Kriya experienced by regular practitioners that are further certified by 100+ independent studies.
Reference links:
Celebrity disciples of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Art of Living experiences on Facebook
Tenali Rama and Tathacharya in conversation with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
