Key Highlights of the 3-Day Art of Living Part 1 course

  • Two formats: £250 Online or In-Person
  • 3 live sessions on consecutive days
  • Certified expert instruction
  • Guided breathing techniques
  • Real-time support with Q&A
  • Interactive wisdom sessions
  • Small group size for focused attention

You’ll gain a life-transforming breathwork technique backed by over 100 independent studies that you can practice anytime you need.

Sudarshan Kriya™ & Pranayama

Learn Sudarshan Kriya™, a time-honored powerful breathing technique rooted in ancient traditions and other breathing exercises including pranayama. All designed to elevate your energy levels and provide a sense of calm, effectively reducing burdens of stress and tension.

Expert Guidance

Learn from the best! Our Art of Living Part 1 instructors have undergone over 500 hours of certified training with the Art of Living. They will guide you through every step of your breathwork and meditation journey, providing you with an interactive and enriching learning experience.

5 Keys to a Joyful Life

Unlock a toolkit of five profound and actionable wisdom keys to overcome obstacles and negative thinking. These keys are your guiding lights to navigate life with a renewed sense of purpose and joy.

Lifetime Access

Stay connected to a community of like-minded individuals and join weekly online or in-person group practice sessions. Your access to these valuable sessions is lifelong, providing continuous support and inspiration on your journey of self-discovery and well-being.

  • “Life Changing”

  • “May be the fastest-growing spiritual practice on the planet”

  • “Like Fresh Air to
    Millions”

  • “Show promise in providing relief for depression”

  • “Life Changing”

  • “May be the fastest-growing spiritual practice on the planet”

  • “Like Fresh Air to Millions”

  • “Show promise in providing relief for depression”

Live Your Best Life Every Day

Life keeps happening - it's unavoidable. The ups and downs, the wins and
losses, the pains and gains. You cannot control what happens in life, but you can
change how you respond to it.

On the Art of Living Part 1 course you will learn Sudarshan Kriya™—a powerful rhythmic
breathing technique that harmonizes the body-mind complex.

Participants Have Experienced:

  • Better and deeper sleep
  • A calmer mind
  • Reduced stress and anxiety
  • A stronger immune system
  • Increased energy

Impacts of Sudarshan Kriya™

100+independent studies on Sudarshan Kriya

Science-backed benefits of Sudarshan Kriya™, shown in over 100 independent studies

Impacts of Sudarshan Kriya™

100+independent studies on Sudarshan Kriya

 

Science-backed benefits of Sudarshan Kriya™, shown in over 100 independent studies.

 

The Founder of the Part 1 Course

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is the founder of the Art of Living and creator of the Part 1 course and Sudarshan Kriya™. He is widely recognised as a leading figure in meditation and breathwork and for building bridges between inner peace and peace in the world.

Gurudev has played a pioneering role in introducing ancient techniques to the modern world. One of his most iconic contributions is the Sudarshan Kriya™ technique. Rooted in ancient wisdom, it has become a cornerstone of his teachings since 1982.

Sudarshan Kriya™ is renowned for its ability to unlock inner peace, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. It has transformed the lives of millions, guiding them on a journey of self-discovery and inner mastery. In imparting this technique, he has empowered individuals from all walks of life to experience profound shifts in their physical, mental, and emotional states.

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What Our Participants Have to Say

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“Life Changing”

“Meditation is like a mental workout. The more you exercise these parts of the brain, the healthier and happier your mindset will be.”

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3 Science-Backed Ways to Relieve Pain and Stress

"Calm your nervous system with the relaxation response"

"Guided relaxations calm the nervous system by decreasing blood pressure, heart rate and muscle tension while increasing blood flow. When your mind is in a state of stress from pain or anxiety, your breathing becomes tense and shallow. But research shows that when you consciously change your breathing, you can quickly change how you feel as well."

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How Meditation Transformed This Entrepreneur’s Approach To Work And Life

“It changed my life literally overnight.” ~Louis Gagnon, CEO of MyBrainSolutions

Louis Gagnon, CEO of MyBrainSolutions and former executive at Audible Inc., ... shared his view that we can only reach our highest potential as individuals and leaders if we find peace of mind.

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Breathing is the New Yoga! 9 Shortcuts to Calming Anxiety

Sudarshan Kriya’s engagement of the parasympathetic nervous system can rebalance brain chemistry.

In scientific terms, a controlled breathing practice cuts into stress hormones, dances with our nervous system, and regulates the oxygen, CO2, and pH levels in our blood. It has therapy potential against depression, anxiety, and PTSD. In sidewalk terms, breathing lets us get a grip.

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The Easy Breathing Technique That Can Lower Your Anxiety 44%

"many people reported better sleep, improved self-awareness, and even fewer PMS symptoms"

Six months later, their anxiety scores had decreased by about 44%, and many no longer qualified for a clinical diagnosis. Scores on a comprehensive measure of psychological symptoms—including depression, phobias, and hostility, among others—also fell by 45%.

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