Art of Living

@ravisivan (14079)
India
September 5, 2011 4:28pm CST
I have attended the introduction program of art of living and also second level program. On days when I do kriya I feel relieved and more happy. But on a few days I skip doing kriya. Is there any mylot member also a member of art of living and experienced same feeling. [
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@fantabulus (4000)
• India
6 Sep 11
Woooo nice discussion ravi sir and yes good link is provided I like Art of Living but now money is much more for this course.. but really feel good because my husband's brother and husband's sister's child all are complete their first level program and they feel good.. I wants my daughter should also do this.. because her anger is much more.. really In Art of Living the Kriya is good but I not do this I only heard about this...
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
6 Sep 11
fantabulus-- In India it is reasonable. I do not know about Phil or USA. But once you join a program you can attend weekly classes without making any payment. best wishes
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@ravisivan (14079)
• India
6 Sep 11
thesimple: /fantabulus: thanks for your response. Anger comes out of expectations. if expectations are lessened anger may be less.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
5 Sep 11
hi ravisivan that sounds really inspiring and I am not in this but am sure its to do with being a good person and with having good ka=ama and a healthy way of living. I am interested to hear about this art of living seriously
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@ravisivan (14079)
• India
5 Sep 11
Hatley aunty: Thanks for your response. I am giving the link for the artofliving foundation started by Sri Sri Ravishankarji. http://www.artofliving.org/us-en/about-us/overview I should have given this in the discussion itself in which case members could have followed it fully. It teaches us 'kriya' which keeps our mind fresh throughout the day. I visited the foundation headquarters at Bangalore, India. Mainly the organisation lays emphasis on service to others.
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• United States
6 Sep 11
Hi Ravisivan I have been looking to do breathing exercises and or meditation. I have checked a few sites but was not aware of the one you are speaking about. I am in constant headaches and would like to try something self made as opposed to the treatments options given to date. I took the link from Surekha's box and will be visiting it very soon. Thanks so much for the information.
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@ravisivan (14079)
• India
6 Sep 11
HWG: I am sending herewith the link of the foundation in USA. Please locate the nearest centre for you. Thanks for the interest showed in the discussions. http://www.artofliving.org/us-en I gave for Surekha the link for her place - Nagpur. Pl see this must be able to give you more information.
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@isloooboy (1733)
• United Arab Emirates
6 Sep 11
Well I don't know much about it and neither I have attended but I wish to know about your experiences, how was it will you elaborate it little longer?
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@ravisivan (14079)
• India
6 Sep 11
islooboy: Hundred years ! Yes. yesterday I remembered about you. http://www.artofliving.org/us-en/about-us/overview Please see the link. I am not sure whether the foundation has offices in Pakistan. In first level they teach kriya - and one has to do kriya every day spending at least 20 mins. Second level is for meditation. You might have heard about him in Indian news --his efforts to pacify Kashmir militants, -----He is 58 year old man from tamil nadu now having a big following.
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@sswallace21 (1824)
• United States
6 Sep 11
Is Kriya a form of exercise or yoga? I've never heard of it before. I know it's hard to find good stress relievers. I'm glad to hear one might actually work. Best Wishes!
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• United States
7 Sep 11
Thanks for the info.
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@ravisivan (14079)
• India
6 Sep 11
sswallace: Kriya is a form of breathing exercise done under the guidance of guru.You can know more about art of living from this link: http://www.artofliving.org/us-en/about-us/overview It works. It helps. It guides people But one has to devote time and mind concentrate and then get results.
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@ravisivan (14079)
• India
6 Sep 11
sswallace: Your in usa. I am attending kriya classes every week in usa. There are so many branches of this organisation in usa.
• United States
5 Sep 11
I don't know what that is, but I know that on days that I exercise I feel good and on days I don't I feel tired and listless.
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@ravisivan (14079)
• India
5 Sep 11
Pointlessquestions: I am giving the link for this organisation's website: http://www.artofliving.org/us-en/about-us/overview Emphasis is on physical health, meantal health and also service to society/humanity.
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@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
6 Sep 11
Very interesting subject and in fact, this is my first time heard about it. Care to tell more on what you are learning in this program? It is indeed very interesting to know, there's a program like the art of living. By the way, what is "kriya"? I never heard about it, too...
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
6 Sep 11
What I believed about art of living is- contentment and happiness within ourselves. Living a life with peace and serene -in and out. Knowing the real meaning of our existence- that we do not live for ourselves alone but also for the other people. Extending help whenever given the chance and opportunity. And cast everything to the LORD. have a good day jaiho®
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@ravisivan (14079)
• India
6 Sep 11
jaiho: Exactly. living happily and let others live happily. http://www.artofliving.org/us-en/about-us/overview thanks for your posting. I think in Phil also this foundation must be functioning.
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@umabharti (3972)
• India
6 Sep 11
hi,tats very nice to hear that u do some social welfare works which are good to humanity.Very good that u do kriya yoga ,meditation and other such activities .
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@ravisivan (14079)
• India
6 Sep 11
Umabharti:Thanks for the response. I try to give back to society in some small measure whatever I can. I try to help people. I also do kriya, yoga and meditation. convey my enquiries to your daddy, mummy. I am sure your cats must be doing well now. New Avatar is nice. gives a pleasant feeling.
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@surekharathi (14146)
• India
6 Sep 11
Uncle nice discussion I like it since I returned from my native place I also want to start this discussion but no words is get.. because my brother was telling me surekha you should do this Art of living course first level because your memory is week and your anger will be less. Some time I annoyed if something is happening wrong in front of me.. Yes Kriya is more effect on our life.. I will do it.. I will find in my town anyone is doing the classes or not..
• India
7 Sep 11
Thanks a lot uncle I will call there for me and for my brother's daughter..I like your discussion very much.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
6 Sep 11
Surekha: Thanks for your response. I am giving the link for AOL in Nagpur. Perhaps it may help you. http://www.artofliving.org/in-en/center-locator/6220 Join only when you can spend 7 evenings 2 or 3 hours each day. people there will be able to guide you. best wishes
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@QeeGood (1213)
• Sweden
6 Sep 11
I am not attending any educational program of art of living. I think I'm practcing art of living each day. I try to eat health, do regular healthy physical exercises, have good regular sleeping routines, do altrustic gesture for humanity and people worldwide. I have a humbled compassionate heart and soul for all living in the world.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
6 Sep 11
QeeGood: Nicely written. I like this portion "I have a humbled compassionate heart and soul for all living in the world." What is required is one has to be happy and if we are happy that is enough. I am giving the link of art of living foundation: http://www.artofliving.org/us-en/about-us/overview best wishes
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@arunadas (111)
• India
6 Sep 11
Hello Ravi sir ....i am here i am here!!! i have attended a few classes of Art of Living but not as many as i would like to!....i visited the ashram in Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, but long back but unfortunately i have not found time to take up the courses offered...though i follow and listen to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar but somehow Jagii Vasudev is more of my guru...maybe because my mom is such an ardent follower of his and i am used to hearing his discourses at home most of the time!
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
6 Sep 11
arunadas: I am happy to know you have visited the ashram at Kanakapura Road, Bangalore in person. I visited only once a few years back. I am happy to note that you follow Jaggi Vasudev's teachings. He talks well. I have also heard him many time. good day/
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@Rick1950 (1578)
• Lima, Peru
6 Sep 11
Well, I think you are doing interesting things like as kriya. Congrats! I already know what kriya means. I didn't hear the word before. But I see it is a kind of yoga. Actually I also do yoga sometimes, but only simple asanas. I do what my body is able to do. I find yoga is a great exercise for body and spirit. Why do you skip doing kriya?
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
6 Sep 11
Rick: Thanks for the response. In kriya we concentrate on breathing exercises and it rejuvenates mental energy. I am giving a link of this: http://www.artofliving.org/us-en/about-us/overview
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• United States
6 Sep 11
There are days when I do what I'm supposed to do and I still don't feel good. No matter what a person does, there will be some days that are just not as good as others. It's good to do what is good for you in spite of how you feel. I made sure that I journaled everyday and I was so caught up in journaling that I forgot to smell the roses. It is like I was obsessed. I still journal but, I've started adding other things to my life. Life happens...inside and out. The best thing for me to do is to keep living it.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
6 Sep 11
melinda: welcome to mylot. Thanks for your response. You have written nicely.
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