What Participants Say
What participants are saying about the Art of Living Part 1 Course:
“I had an unforgettable experience during the Sudharshan Kriya. I just wanted the experience to go on and on.. It’s a journey to love. That beautiful experience will stay with me forever. With regular practice of this unique breathing technique, I have been in a constant state of peace, joy and love.”
– Katherine Tan, Housewife and Entrepreneur
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
I learnt the the art of living . Living in the now, not in the past or future. Being able to cope with both my positive and negative emotions and being able to handle them in a manner that leaves me unaffected. Enjoying every moment and cherishing everything I have right here, right now. Rashmi Patel, Full-time Mother
San Ramon, California
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
After doing the sudarshan kriya I have more energy and am relaxed and calm … and I actually slept well for the first time in 22 years!
Robyn Johnson (Housewife)
An amazing course, delivered with love and sincerity.
Chris Lisha (Financial Planner)
Having practiced yoga for several years and looking to learn more about breathing and meditation techniques, I enrolled for the AOL Part 1 course. What I got from the course was an incredible sense of belonging, not only within the group of complete strangers who were sharing the course with me, but also within the universe. It sounds arbitrary to describe ones sense of completeness and joy at just ‘being’ but that is what I learned at the Art of Living. To be happy, simply by being. The course dove deep into my understanding of myself and challenged me to peel back the layers and get to know my true self. Through working with the breath, I was able to eliminate stress from my body and mind and become more present in the moment. Though the serenity of the course environment is behind me, I am now armed with tools to help me maintain clarity of thought and calmness in my everyday. For this I am forever grateful. Thank you to Meggan and Ivan for sharing your wisdom, energy and love.”
Christi Kowalewski (Community Leader, Lululemon Athletica)
This is a wonderful course – more than I could have imagined. I left looking at the world with new eyes and feeling happier than I have been in years! This course made me deal with things that I have not had to face before, which was really emotional, but I feel that part of me has opened up at last, and let go of the inhibitions and fears that I had. I am less impatient too! I find that the breathing has made a huge difference in my daily life. I am calmer, I have more energy and I feel that I am a better able to cope with things. This has been fantastic at work. I feel that I get more done, and that what used to seem like huge problems, are not so bad when you stop to think, and breathe. Thank you for opening my eyes to this gift! I look forward to doing the Part Two course!
Justine Tasker (Fashion Editor and Freelance Stylist)
I feel that The Art of Living is a great gift in my life for which I am extremely grateful. What I did not expect was to have so much fun; the course was full of laughter. I suffered from anxiety and depression for years but now I am not stressed and actually feel very happy in my life.
Judith Davis, Graphic Designer
I have thoroughly enjoyed the Art of Living Part 1 course quite a few times now. Despite all the parts of the course that I love, and all the new lessons I learn each time I do it, there is one thing that always stands out for me – never does a course finish without almost every single participant stating that it has changed their life for the better. I can’t recommend this course highly enough.
Luci Bethwaite (Foreign Language Teacher)
The Art of Living brought me back home to myself, my heart, my truth. At a time when I was deeply depleted and struggling with a period of big changes, I was guided to breathe my way into health and vitality, clarity and strength. It’s truly remarkable that in a single course I was returned from being exhausted and overwhelmed to being able to face life’s challenges in a way that is empowering and transformative. The breathing practice is so beautiful and takes me to a place of exquisite serenity. When I maintain the practice regularly I am blessed with the energy and confidence to live life with greater ease.
Marg Coutts (Art Therapist)
I used to suffer from serious depression due to stress from my work and demands from my family. As a result I had a mental breakdown and was admitted to the hospital. Inspite of the treatments, I suffered a loss of memory and could not even recognise my husband. I constantly contemplated suicide. After the Part I course, I continued with the Part II course, and one month later, after my next medical check up, my doctor told me that I need not see him again! My life is back to normal and I am constantly happy.
Mdm. H.Cheng (Retired Teacher)
I suffered from nervous breakdown and had spent a lot of money on doctors, medication and other courses which did not help my situation. Three months after the Part I course, I was completely healed and my life improved tremendously.
Ms. Shirley Lau (Manager)
My energy level has gone up and I now require fewer hours of sleep. I am also more flexible and agile in sports. Emotionally, I am more forgiving of myself and others, and can handle criticisms and situations better by being less easily affected. Friends and family also noticed that I’ve matured.
Dr. Chou Mei Ling (Consultant Therapist)
As an engineer I need to be both analytical and critical. Mental clarity and stamina are also essential. Sudarshan Kriya and meditation enhance these abilities. An additional plus is a better sense of well being.
William Hayden (NASA Senior System Analyst)
We practise Sudarshan Kriya everyday. It serves as a wonderful entry into our meditation and gives us an ever increasing awareness of how to live in the present moment.
Jill Eikenberry & Michael Tucker, Stars of T.V series ‘L.A. Law’
I was looking for peace, calmness of mind, and strength. As a teacher, I have heavy responsibilities and a busy life style. I got all that I was looking for and more. My students are the greatest beneficiaries. My energy & enthusiasm, at the same time calmness and focus transmits to them. They are definitely happier and confident in the class.
Madhu Sakhrani (Teacher)
It was a new experience and I felt more open and aware of myself. As such I am now more emotionally stable. I have more energy and I am no longer affected by jetlag.
Emily Wong (Flight Stewardess)
The Art of Living was introduced to the Chinese public starting from Taiwan in late Feb. 1993. People were amazed. They feel energetic and healthy. Smiles have blossomed on their faces. Life has become interesting and meaningful. People say that they had never experienced such deep relaxation.
Vita Liao (Senior Art of Living Teacher, Taiwan)
I used to wake up every morning with a headache. Now they’re gone. I am convinced the breathing cleared them.
Denise Ramachiari
Two years ago, I had been suffering from chronic appendicitis and was asked to undergo surgery. Ever since my Kriya practice, I no longer have this pain.
Muthu (Senior Principal Engineer)
