Art of Living Part 1 Course

Helping You Stress Less,
Smile More, Every Day!

Breathe Out Stress from Day One
with Evidence-Based SKY meditation

Learn SKY Meditation

Art of Living Part 1 Course

Helping You Stress Less,
Smile More, Every Day!

Breathe Out Stress from Day One
with Evidence-Based SKY meditation

Learn SKY Meditation

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Increase your energy
Achieve more with less stress

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Improve your sleep
Wake up fresh, everyday!

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Strengthen your relationship
with yourself and others

Art of Living
Part 1 course

Now Experience Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's ancient secret to a happier, more fulfilling life

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In Art of Living Part 1 Course you learn Sudarshan Kriya™—a powerful rhythmic breathing technique that harmonizes the body-mind complex. Participants notice reduced stress and anxiety, better sleep, a stronger immune system, and increased energy levels.

Meditation isn't a luxury—it's a necessity, just like food, water, and air. In today's fast-paced world, mental hygiene is as essential to your well-being as dental hygiene.

Add Meditation To Your Lifestyle

Impact of
Sudarshan Kriya™

Science-backed benefits of Sudarshan Kriya™, shown in over 100 independent studies

+33%

Immune Cell Count

Increase in lymphocytes in 6 weeks & remained in the normal range

+21%

Life Satisfaction

Increase within 1 week

-57%

Stress Hormones

Decrease in serum cortisol in 2 weeks

Key Highlights

of the 3 Day Art of Living-Part 1 Course

Pranayama

Learn breathing exercises to increase your energy, reduce anxiety, and enhance relaxation

Sudarshan Kriya™

SKY Breath Meditation that quickly reduces stress, balances emotions, and restores calm

5 Keys to a Joyful Life

A simple toolkit to nurture purity in heart, clarity in mind, and sincerity in action

Art of Living As Seen In

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“Life Changing”

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I“May be the fastest-growing spiritual practice on the planet”

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“Like Fresh Air to Millions”

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“Show promise in providing relief for depression”

 

"The mind is like a kite, and the breath is like the string of the kite. Just like you control a kite with the string, same way with the breath you can start to have some control over your mind"

~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Real people,
Real Transformation

How is Art of Living
Changing Lives?

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“No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you’re not breathing properly.”

“...[SKY] is the most powerful technique I’ve learned.”

— James Nestor

Author of New York Times bestseller, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

Learn SKY breath Meditation
“I was much healthier right away”

"I was very ill. The medication and the actual illness were very disturbing to the mind. The only thing that helped me other than allopathic medicine was pranayama. It was a complete change...I was much healthier right away. My mind became clear and I became more comfortable in my body. Also, people commented on my skin all the time, so I think it helped with anti-aging. That's a benefit."

Patricia
Retired ESL teacher
“...I sleep at night”

"It’s been night and day. On a completely practical level, I sleep at night. And I don’t have to take a handful of meds to do it."

David R.
Veteran
“Come to Work in a Better Mindset”

"When I come to work (after doing my practices), having already centered myself, it's way easier to plan... delegate tasks to other people, or work with other people. Now I come to work in a much better mindset, and that in turn translates into the quality of work and the way I deal with people at work. Just the way I process emotions, thoughts, and feelings is different from before."

Dan J.
Chef

Making Life A Celebration

The Art of Living is one of the largest non-profit organizations in the world, founded in 1981 by renowned spiritual master and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

42

Years of transforming lives

180

Countries where our programs made a difference

10,000

Centers worldwide

500M+

Lives touched through our courses & events

"The Art of Living is more of a principle, a philosophy of living life to its fullest. It is more a movement than an organization. Its core value is to find peace within oneself and to unite people in our society – of different cultures, traditions, religions, nationalities; and thus reminding us all that we have one goal to uplift human life everywhere."
~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Upcoming

Art of Living Part 1
Courses near Vaughan

Join 45 million people in 180 countries who've benefited from this unique 3-day course.(3 hours per day)

In Person: $395 | Online: $245 (Includes free weekly group practice sessions every Friday evening)

Oct 25 - 27

Fri. 6:30pm-9:30pm
Sat. Sun. 9:00am-12:00pm
$ 245

Online

Register Now

Nov 1 - 3

Fri. 6:30pm-9:30pm
Sat. Sun. 9:00am-12:00pm
$ 395

49 Moonstone Place, Woodbridge ON

Register Now

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Art of Living Part 1 course improve my meditation practice?
The Art of Living Part 1 course teaches Sudarshan Kriya™, a powerful breath meditation technique that enhances your daily meditation practice. This unique method improves mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being, making your meditation sessions more effective and transformative.
What is SKY Meditation, and how is it different from other meditation techniques?
SKY Meditation, short for Sudarshan Kriya Yoga, is a cornerstone of the Art of Living Part 1 course. Unlike other meditation techniques, SKY Meditation incorporates specific breathing patterns to cleanse the mind and body, reduce stress, and boost overall energy. This breath meditation is backed by over 100 independent studies, highlighting its effectiveness.
How does group meditation in the Art of Living Part 1 course enhance my experience?
Group meditation sessions in the Art of Living Part 1 course offer a collective energy that deepens your meditation experience. Practicing Sudarshan Kriya™ in a group setting amplifies the benefits, including enhanced inner peace, emotional resilience, and mental clarity. You also gain ongoing support through free weekly group meditations after completing the course.
Can beginners join the Art of Living Part 1 course, or is prior meditation experience required?
The Art of Living Part 1 course is designed for both beginners and experienced meditators. Whether you're new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this course provides you with a life-transforming breath meditation technique that you can incorporate into your daily routine.
What makes Sudarshan Kriya™ a unique meditation technique?
Sudarshan Kriya™, taught exclusively in the Art of Living Part 1 course, is a distinctive breath meditation technique that synchronizes your breath with specific rhythms. This process detoxifies your system, reduces stress, and promotes overall mental and physical well-being. It's a scientifically proven method with over 100 independent studies validating its benefits.