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What types of programs and courses does the Art of Living offer?

The Art of Living presents a graded spectrum of offerings that revolve around breath, meditation, and inner transformation. At the heart of these are foundational programs such as the Happiness Program and the Art of Living basic course (often called Part 1), which introduce Sudarshan Kriya (also known as SKY Breath Meditation), along with simple yoga postures, relaxation, and practical wisdom for daily living. From this base, participants may enter advanced and silence courses (Part 2 and beyond), which are typically structured as more intensive retreats, emphasizing extended periods of silence, deeper guided meditations, refined breathing practices, and satsang. Alongside these, there is the Sahaj Samadhi Meditation course, which imparts a mantra-based, effortless meditation technique in a systematic manner.

A notable feature of this movement is its attention to different stages of life and social roles. For children and teenagers there are programs such as ART Excel and YES! (Youth Empowerment Seminar), which combine age-appropriate breathing practices, games or interactive processes, and training in focus, confidence, and leadership. For university students and young professionals, YES!+ extends this approach into the realm of stress relief, communication skills, and a spirit of service. Parallel to these youth-oriented tracks, there are yoga and wellness programs under the banner of Sri Sri Yoga, ranging from introductory to more advanced levels, integrating asanas, pranayama, meditation, and elements of yogic lifestyle and philosophy. Ayurveda-related offerings, including consultations and lifestyle guidance, are provided through associated initiatives such as Sri Sri Tattva and specialized retreats.

The same core tools are also adapted for professional and social contexts. Corporate programs, sometimes delivered through partner organizations, bring breathing techniques, meditation, and emotional-regulation skills into workplaces, with an emphasis on stress management, resilience, teamwork, and leadership. There are dedicated initiatives for prisons (often known as Prison SMART), for communities affected by trauma or disaster, and for rural or underserved populations, where stress relief, de‑addiction support, and empowerment modules are offered. Volunteer and service opportunities are woven through many of these programs, inviting participants to translate inner clarity into compassionate action.

For those drawn to a more sustained spiritual immersion, the organization offers teacher training courses that prepare individuals to guide others in these methods, as well as longer-term ashram-based stays and sadhana programs. These residential settings typically bring together daily practice of breathing and meditation, seva (selfless service), satsang, and the study of spiritual knowledge, allowing participants to deepen both discipline and insight. Across all these formats—whether online or in person, introductory or advanced—the unifying thread is the use of breath, meditation, and simple wisdom as practical means to cultivate inner stillness, emotional balance, and a more expansive sense of life’s purpose.