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The Happiness Program

About the progam


*Technique

   -- Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breathing technique and other ancient practices

   --Valuable skills for managing negative emotions and challenging
situations, for improving focus and productivity at work and
strengthening relationships
   --Practical wisdom and processes to discover what in your life is working for you and what is not working for you
   --Low-impact yoga for improved health and increased flexibility

*Benefits

"The
secret lies in our own breath. Through breathing exercises, certain
breathing techniques and some practice of meditation, we can rekindle
positive vibrations within and around us." -- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
Founder of the Art of Living Foundation

   #Reduced stress
   #Greater sense of joy, happiness and enthusiasm
   #Experience more confidence
   #Development of interpersonal skills

~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.

Testimonials

"The
Art of Living course is the most precious gift I have ever received.
The knowledge spoken and the practices taught were shared with so much
love. I have happiness, strength and peace. The world has been waiting
for this course. "
-- Daniel Mendez, Writer, Houston, Texas

"The
Sudarshan Kriya has dissipated alot of the worries and anxieties I had
in my life. Now I am able to deal with every day challenges with a
feeling of inner strength. " -- John Chu, Realtor Miami, Florida

"The
Art of Living course practices have changed my life. Negative emotions
do not have the same grip on me and they go away faster. I really think
my health has improved also. I am strongly recommending the course to
all my friends, family, and patients." -- Jyotsna Sahni, Doctor Detroit,
MI

RSVP: http://www.artofliving.org/us-en/program/16996

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