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Art of Living Course

THIS IS A MORNING COURSE

~About the course

The
Art of Living course gives you the practical knowledge and techniques
to unlock your deepest potential and bring fullness to life. Whether
happy and successful or feeling the stress of poor health, work, or
relationships, every participant is cared for and goes back much
lighter. The techniques are effective in reducing stress levels and
increase your health, physical energy, enthusiasm, self-esteem,
awareness, and clarity of mind.

~Key features of the course

  • The Sudarshan Kriya:
    An immensely powerful technique that incorporates specific natural
    rhythms of breath to release stress and purify the entire system by
    releasing toxins at the deepest cellular level.
  • Stretching and low-impact yoga for health, circulation, and physical well-being.
  • Guided meditation and breathing techniques that increase energy and deeply relax the body and mind.
  • Skills for handling negative emotions and situations.
  • Practical wisdom for improving focus at work and harmony in relationships.
  • Guided interactive processes ... lots of fun.
~There's more ... the health benefits
  • Reduced cortisol (stress hormone)
  • Relieves depression & anxiety
  • Restores normal sleep patterns
  • Increased prolactin (well-being hormone)
By
the end of the course, you'll be equipped with specific techniques that
you can practice every day. The value of these practices grows overtime
and the benefits continue to blossom in your daily life.
~About the Art of Living Foundation

The
Art of Living Foundation is a nonprofit, educational and humanitarian
organization, in service for over 25 years in more than 140 countries on
six continents, and is one of the world's largest UN-accredited
Non-Governmental Organization. Please visit us on the web at http://www.us.artofliving.org for more information.

~For the course
  • Attendance in all sessions is essential to get full benefit from this course.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes in advance to complete the registration process.
  • Wear comfortable clothing suitable for doing yoga.
  • Bring a refillable bottle of water.
  • Have a light dinner before coming
We look forward to having you on the course!
RSVP: http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=16568
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