Oprah Winfrey famously introduced Art of Living breathwork to millions on her Super Soul Sunday series, and Hugh Jackman has credited those very techniques with helping him hit his stride during intense shooting schedules. Beyond Hollywood, global statespeople and peace advocates have also given it a thumbs-up: former Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi and Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga attended large-scale public programs, while Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai praised its massive tree-planting and youth empowerment drives across Africa.

In the political arena, U.S. Senator Tim Wirth and British MP Zac Goldsmith have joined virtual Sudarshan Kriya sessions—most recently during COP26’s “Mindful Moments” workshops—bringing mindful breathing into high-pressure negotiations. Even Kofi Annan, as UN Secretary-General, lent support to Art of Living’s trauma-relief initiatives in conflict zones.

Closer to home, Bollywood icons have popped in for a dose of calm: Amitabh Bachchan shared the stage with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at a Happiness Program, and Preity Zinta has often recommended the Foundation’s meditation techniques when life feels like a roller-coaster. On the sports front, cricketer Gautam Gambhir has posted about daily yoga and breathing routines learned through Art of Living, while Olympic diver Greg Louganis has spoken about using meditation to steady both mind and body under pressure.

A quick scroll through Instagram today reveals startups and Fortune 500 companies rolling out Art of Living–led wellness sessions, a trend that only accelerated post-pandemic. In 2023, delegates at the UN Climate Action Summit kicked off their mornings with a virtual Sudarshan Kriya, proving that even in the corridors of power, a few deep, conscious breaths can go a long way toward keeping everyone on their A-game.