He travels to nearly 40 countries a year and has
started programs and organizations that have touched the lives of over 300
million people in over 150 countries and on the 8th of April 2015, Sri Sri Ravi
Shankar, one of the world’s icons for human values and peace, will be visiting
the Philippines, to inspire the public for one night only with his globally
recognized wisdom.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar believes that a peaceful
society starts with the peaceful mind of every individual. He started
organizations such as “The Art of Living Foundation” to share best practice
techniques and ancient Wisdom to help people from all over the world manage
their mind and negative emotions - thereby helping them lead healthier and
happier lives.
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Art of Living BeST program for survivors of Yolanda
The Art of Living's programs include breathing
techniques, Yoga, Meditation and simple yet profound life guiding principles.
The core technique known as the Sudarshan Kriya, is a powerful and revitalizing
breathing technique scientifically proven to be beneficial for the mind and body.
Art of Living’s global website, http://www.artofliving.org, states that
“Sudarshan Kriya incorporates specific natural rhythms of the breath which
harmonize the body, mind and emotions,” It has been proven to be very effective
in managing stress, fatigue and negative emotions such as anger, frustration
and depression.
Founded in 1981, Art of Living Foundation – is now
one of the largest international volunteer-based, non-profit, educational,
charitable and humanitarian organizations having a special consultative status
with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
In the Philippines, the Art of Living has conducted
numerous courses and workshops. In 2009, Bienvenido “Donnie” Tantoco, President
of Rustan’s Supercenters Inc., was quoted saying, “Once you know proper
breathing, it is effortless to be in the present moment. I’m calmer, my mind is
more lucid. Basically, I don’t feel so stressed and I have been sleeping better
now than I have in years.”
The Art of Living
programs benefit all sectors of society – people from all backgrounds
and all walks of life have enjoyed the various courses and techniques offered
by the foundation. Apart from addressing the stress and negative emotions of
the general public, Art of Living also includes
poverty alleviation, women empowerment,
environmental sustainability and conflict resolution in their mission.
In the Philippines, the service arm of the Art of
Living deploys volunteers and teachers to conduct workshops free of charge to
various sectors of society. One such workshop, BeST (Breath & Sound
Therapy) is for marginalized, depressed or traumatized people and communities
including victims of calamities in the wake of Typhoon Yolanda and Ondoy. The
BeST program is effective regardless of the number of participants, making it
recognized by other NGO’s as an effective psychosocial remedy to address deep
trauma in large communities where one-on-one sessions are impractical and
costly.
BeST has been conducted throughout the Philippines
from Metro Manila, through Visayas and Mindanao working occasionally with other
NGO’s such as the Red Cross and Save the Children. The Service arm has also
conducted regular workshops for prisoner rehabilitation in Bilibid Prison,
Muntinlupa City as well as Makati City Jail – over 1000 inmates have been
through the program till date.
In light of the recent violence and tragedies that
have befallen the nation, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s visit complements the national
and global call for peace and harmony. “Difficult and unpleasant times come in
everyone’s life,” he says, “What is important is to keep the faith intact. On a
completely dark night, even a flickering lamp can help you find the way.”
Sri Sri’s visit to Manila marks the end of his Asian
Tour where he is expected to inspire thousands of people across Cambodia,
Malaysia, Japan, Thailand and Indonesia.
In Manila on April 8, the public speaking engagement
of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will be held at the Philippine International Convention
Center (PICC) in Pasay City.
Tickets are available at Php 300 and P100 for
Students, seniors, teachers, NGO workers, Gov. Employees. Group rates are also
available. For more information about this event as well as courses offered,
contact the Art of Living Foundation at 09178400049 09178484898 or (632)
6222-566/63, info@artofliving.org. To learn more or register online visit
www.artofliving.org
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