Gurudev
Gurudev’s New Year’s Message for 2024: Manifest the Joy
During the recent New Year’s celebrations in the Netherlands, Gurudev shared the following: See, with what enthusiasm...
Q-A on Parenting Skills and the Art of Raising Kids In this Modern Age
Posted : December 16, 2019 This is a compilation of Q-A with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Parenting Q: It would...
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Spiritual Leader, Global Humanitarian, Peace Ambassador and Founder, Art of Living Foundation
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian whose mission of uniting the world into a violence-free global family has inspired millions the world over to broaden their spheres of responsibility and work towards the betterment of the world. An icon of non-violence, he seeks global peace through service and fostering human values.
In 1981, he started the Art of Living Foundation, an international nonprofit educational and humanitarian organization with a presence in over 150 countries.
He developed a powerful breathing technique called Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) that makes use of the relation between breath and emotions by including specific rhythms of breath that harmonize the body, mind and emotions and help individuals find relief from stress. In 1997, he founded the International Association for Human Values, a humanitarian organization that advances human values in political, economic, and social spheres. He is also an author of several books on how to live a life of greater happiness and contentment.
Gurudev has been a leading proponent of integrating ethics and integrity in business and government through major international initiatives and keynote addresses in international symposiums. A leading activist in human development and social transformation, Gurudev’s initiatives include conflict resolution, disaster and trauma relief, environmental conservation, prisoner rehabilitation programs, youth leadership, women’s empowerment, campaigns against female foeticide and child labor, and education. Gurudev has revived ancient techniques that were traditionally kept exclusive, and made them available to the world. Through personal interactions, teachings and humanitarian initiatives, Gurudev has reached out to millions of people worldwide.
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The Art of Living Happiness Program: a uniquely powerful combination
“Through a tried and tested combination of yoga, powerful breathing exercises, meditation, and practical wisdom, The Art of Living Happiness Program will help you live life the way you’ve always wanted to.”
Attention: How You Mature Out of the Need for Attention
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar | Posted: September 13, 2019...
Are You Unhappy? Here’re Some Reasons, Wake Up and Whisk Them Away Now
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar What is it that you are unhappy...
Interdependence: How You Breathe the Same Air and Drink the Same Water
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar | Posted: September 04, 2019...
Weekly Wisdom: Saving the Planet's Wildlife Before It’s Too Late
Gurudev recently shared his views on renewing the sacredness...
How to Get Rid of Bad Habits: The Mechanics Will Blow Your Mind!
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar | Posted: July 31, 2020 Our life is mostly governed by our subconscious mind, and...
What Does It Mean to Be Spiritual? Relax and Rest Deep in Your Heart
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar | Posted: July 22, 2020 One of the most misconstrued subjects is spirituality....
Gurudev and the FARC
As part of his global initiatives for peace, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar traveled in June 2015 to Bogotá, Colombia and Havana, Cuba to meet president Santos, victims of the armed conflict in Colombia and FARC peace delegation
This Life Wisdom on the Power of Time Can Save Your Relationships Now
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar | Posted: July 20, 2020 Someone...
The Art of Showing Off: Be a Good Sport as You Celebrate Your Success!
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar | Posted: July 10, 2020 How do...
Save Your Mind at All Costs: The Secret Mantra for Lifelong Friendship
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar | Posted: June 17, 2020 I’d like...
6 Insights to Use While Caring for Kids and Parents Simultaneously
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar|Posted: June 12, 2020 You’re sandwiched between the younger generation, the children,...
Bridging the Generation Gap: Best Tips for Happy and Harmonious Family
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar| Posted: May 28, 2020 It’s very important as senior citizens that we remain centered....