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Use Your Circadian Rhythm to Improve Your Sleep-Wake Cycle
Not to be confused with cicada the insect, circadian rhythms have everything to do with your sleep-wake cycles. That’s not to say that cicada insects don’t have circadian rhythms; they do! Almost all living things have circadian rhythms, though they can d ... -
A Conversation Between Gurudev and NYU Professor John Sexton
In this “Live from New York Public Library” interview, NYU Professor John Sexton speaks with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar about religion, spirituality, and globalizing wisdom to overcome prejudice. Read some of their conversation here: Religion and spirit ... -
Cortisol: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Many people are experiencing high-stress levels and abnormal cortisol levels these days. We must understand cortisol's role in our health and well-being to manage our stress levels better. Cortisol isn’t all bad, just like not all stress is bad. But ... -
The Best Muscle Relaxation Methods to Melt Away Muscle Tension
MUSCLE TENSION. Just reading these two words can make your muscles tense up! And everyone, at some point in time, has or will deal with tense muscles— it is inevitable. This means we all need to know the best muscle relaxation methods because nobody wants ... -
Kapalbhati Pranayama: How to Do Skull Shining Breath + Benefits
Breathing techniques might seem like the newest thing in yoga. However, they have been around for thousands of years. One such breathing technique is Kapalbhati Pranayama. This technique is part of the Hatha Yoga tradition. It's considered one of the ... -
Weekly Wisdom: How to Avoid World War 3
Gurudev recently shared his views on stopping terrorism, especially in light of recent violence in the Middle East: Human values education Some people take pride in violence, which won’t solve any issue. The inhumane activity of a few impacts millions. T ... -
Chakra Meaning: Know the Energy Centers, Base of Spine to Top of Head
You’ve probably heard the word chakra on a TV show or in a yoga class, maybe from your friend. But perhaps you’re not quite sure what chakra is precisely. Or maybe you have some idea about what a chakra is but need more clarity. Maybe your mind is filled ... -
Weekly Wisdom: 5 Habits to Be Highly Successful
Gurudev recently shared five habits we all need to incorporate into our lives to be highly successful: Stop bothering about what others say When you’re not focused on applause from others but instead on what you want to contribute, then you become more po ... -
Karma Definition: Simple Clarity On a Complex Subject
There is no part of this world untouched by some kind of concept relating to karma. Every religion has an interpretation of how God or the universe operates with our individual karma concerning good and bad actions. Even science has a perspective on karma ... -
2023 World Culture Festival Recap
Nearly one million estimated to have experienced one of the largest recent events on the National Mall Washington, D.C. (October 2, 2023) – Today, The Art of Living Foundation – organizers of the World Culture Festival – estimate nearly one million peopl ...
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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