Retreats
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  - Art of Living Happiness Program
    Sudarshan Kriya®: discover your unlimited power and freedom - not as a concept, but as a direct experience.
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  - Sahaj Samadhi Retreat
    A meditation retreat provides the perfect oportunity to refresh, to relax...and to let go of any stress.
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  - Sri Sri Yoga Retreat
    A natural and pure from of yoga. A holistic way of energizing mind, body and spirit.
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  - Silence Retreat
    Experience a deeper silence of the mind and a true holiday!
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  - Ayurveda Healing Retreats
    Spring: Back to Balance! This profound treatment program reawakens the body’s natural healing ability and intelligence so that it can help restore balance.
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  - Ayurveda Vibrant Health Tour
    Join our Tour of Ayurveda Wellness Programs across the US
About Us
- About Us
  - Retreat Center
    We are a home and a community for yoga & meditation enthusiasts from all over the world. We embrace diversity and have made it our mission to bring people together.
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  - Mission
    Art of Living Retreat Center is a place to rediscover human values – compassion, love, togetherness, joy, harmony – and to nurture them in our life.
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  - Founder
    Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's vision of a stress-free, violence-free society has united millions of people the world over through service projects and the courses of The Art of Living.
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  - Contact Us
    We'll be happy to hear from you and are available for your queries.
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  - Directions & Transportation Options
    Different paths to the reach the center.
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Meetings and Groups
Activities
- - Kirtan
    Art of Living satsangs transcend differences and bring people from over 150 countries together to enjoy music, celebrate life, and meditate.
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  - Volunteer
    We invite you to strengthen your spirit of service while making a difference at the Art of Living Retreat Center.
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  - Spa
    The Blue Heaven Spa is a destination retreat and great getaway, with a full spectrum of spa services, as stimulating and healing as the surrounding mountains.
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- - Accommodations
    The Art of Living Retreat Center has a variety of restful rooms overlooking the scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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  - Visiting
    We invite you to visit the Art of Living Retreat Center.
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  - Directions & Transportation Options
    The center has beautiful grounds for walking, amazing East-West architecture and an atmosphere steeped in peace, making it an ideal space for deep rest and rejuvenation.
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  - Sightseeing
    For those who want to get out for sight-seeing, the area offers many scenic vistas and recreational outings.
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Schedule a Visit

Making the Most of Your Visit to the Art of Living Retreat Center

You are welcome to come visit the center with your family. The center has beautiful grounds for walking, amazing East-West architecture and provides an uplifting space to relax and recharge.

Schedule of Activities

9:45am Yoga Class (by reservation)

11am Mind & Meditation Session

12:30-2pm Lunch

2:30pm Tour

2-4pm Pottery (by reservation)

4pm Yoga Class (by reservation)

6pm Kirtan & Meditation

7:15pm Dinner

The nature path and labyrinth are open daily to guests for self-guided walks.

*Please note this is the schedule for day visitors. Retreat schedules may differ.

The center is open to the public daily from 9:30am to 8pm. While reservations are not required, we do recommend to call ahead for assistance with directions. Please note that GPS does not work in the nearby area.

Ayurvedic Spa appointments can be booked by calling 800-368-5168. Reservations for other activities can be made by calling the reception at (800) 392 – 6870.

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