FAQ question: How long has the Art of Living Part I course been taught? FAQ answer: Since the early 1980's. Since then millions of people from different backgrounds, religions and cultures have done the course globally. ...
FAQ question: Is it a self development program or something spiritual? FAQ answer: It's both! The basis of spirituality is simply knowing ourselves better. You will find that the Art of Living Course releases layers of stress without effort. You wi ...
Where do the techniques come from? India? Yoga? Many of the techniques used in our programs are indeed based on yoga, and it is also true to say that ‘the East’ in general has a long tradition of ways of dealing with stress. You might say that eastern cul ...
So, can anyone take part in a program? Yes! The courses are open to people of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and traditions from across the world. They do not conflict with any person’s existing religious or spiritual practices. "We identify ourselv ...
FAQ question: How can I become a member of your organization? FAQ answer: There is no formal membership process. A member could be anyone who would like to come for a course, volunteer (see previous FAQ, No. 13) or donate. If you would like to participa ...
FAQ question: How can I volunteer with your organization? FAQ answer: If you are a course graduate, simply login to the login area on this site, using the code given to you by your local organisation and fill out the form there. If you have not taken ...
FAQ question: In your press releases it is mentioned that your activities are ‘volunteer-based’? Why do so many people want to join in? What do they get out of it? FAQ answer: The vast majority of the people who contribute to our activities are indeed v ...
What is meant by ‘seva’? You sometimes speak about it in your press releases. ‘Seva’ is a Sanskrit word meaning service. Sanskrit being the language of ancient yoga teachers, whose techniques have been adapted for modern life by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shank ...
You often cooperate with the International Association for Human Values. What is the connection between the two organizations? The Art of Living closely cooperates with the International Association for Human Values; both organizations being founded by Gu ...
FAQ question: In your websites you speak about ‘spiritual’ values. Doesn’t that mean The Art of Living is a religious organization? FAQ answer: No, it is not a religious organization. By ‘spiritual values’ we mean universal human values like friendship, ...
Founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,The Art of Living is an educational and humanitarian movement engaged in stress-management and service initiatives.
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