What is The Art of Living?
The Art of Living Foundation is one of the largest non-governmental volunteer based organization in the world. The Foundation’s service projects, programs on yoga, meditation and stress elimination have benefitted over 20 million people from all walks of life.
Art of Living Greece – Background
The first Art of Living course in Greece took place in 2002 and in 2005 HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visited Greece as a keynote speaker at an International Medical Conference. During his visit Sri Sri gave a public talk and all were inspired by his presence and his vision of a violence free, stress free world. Following this visit there was great enthusiasm here to develop the Art of Living in Greece and to teach the breathing techniques and the Sudarshan Kriya.
Guruji at the Pnika opposite the Acropolis in Athens
The Art of Living Greece is now an official organization holding regular courses and there is considerable interest in the practices they teach. This is a country with a history and mythology deeply rooted in spirituality, a tradition leading naturally to yoga, breathing, meditation and self knowledge.
Greece is also ideally placed to be an AOL center for the Balkans, the Middle East and Europe, standing as it does at the crossroads of all these countries.
The country also maintains excellent relations with its neighbours and this, combined with idyllic venues for courses and conferences, makes it an ideal place for international courses. Add to this the fascinating history and amazing scenery and you understand that participants can combine the pleasure of Breathing, Silence and Meditation courses with a truly restful break. Sparkling seas, fascinating sites, delicious fresh vegetarian food…. all can be found here.
Areti Karantzikou at the AOL Silver Jubilee Celebrations in India in 2006
For more information about the Art of Living in Greece go to www.theartofliving.gr
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