EU Silence

Art of Silence

A real break

Experience deep rest and emerge rejuvenated with a settled mind

Free Introduction to Meditation and Breathing Workshop

Experience the benefits of meditation and breathing in just one session with a trained Art of Living instructor--and take away tools you can use for the rest of your life.

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HIT A PAUSE ON LIFE

So much goes on in our lives. Phones constantly ringing, family bickering, deadlines and work pressure. Don't you sometimes wish you could hit pause on it all and just...be?

There is a way.

Art of Living's Silence Program gives you the space to go deep within and take a break from your mental chatter. It helps you return to life more grounded, centered, and ready to take on the world.

It's time to take a real break. The Art of Silence is the ideal vacation for your body, mind, and spirit.

These are some of the benefits of the course The Art of Silence

Detox Your Body and Mind

A wholesome daily regimen of meditation, yoga and healthy eating helps cleanse your body; while the silence program and daily wisdom talks purify your mind.

Reduce

Stress, depression and anxiety.

Reinvigorate Yourself

The course is structured so that you learn to live in the present moment. This is a deeply energizing practice that fills you with joy and boosts your immune system.

Achieve

Deeper and more restful sleep

Rest Deeply

Daily instructor-led yoga and meditation sessions will help you achieve total relaxation of mind, body and spirit.

Improve

Your relationships and connect easily with others

Content of the Classes

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Content

ART OF SILENCE

Over 4 days of silence, you will go on a remarkable inward journey through several specially designed activities, such as:

Deep Meditations: A set of guided meditations called "Hollow and Empty" are the core aspect of the program, taking you deeper within and providing deep rest and emotional cleansing.
Yoga: Start your mornings with a yoga routine specially designed to deepen your meditation, uniting the body and mind. This helps you detox and feel lighter.
Sudarshan Kriya ®: Strengthen and grow in your daily practice of Sudarshan Kriya through daily group practice sessions.
Vedic Wisdom: Break through limiting mental patterns and develop a fresh perspective on life through daily discourses by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar.
Mudras: Build upon the breathing exercises you already know with Pranayamas and learn a series of Mudras -- a subtle technique that uses hand formations to channel your energies.
Learn: Come away with instructions and advanced techniques that will develop your practice at home.

Duration

4 days

Mode

Online or Offline

Investment

$22,000

Upcoming Courses

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We are backed by over 100 scientific studies and covered in top media publications.

“A before and after in life”

“It may be the most advanced spiritual growth technique”

“Shows Promising Relief for Depression”

"Like fresh air to millions"

PARTICIPANT EXPERIENCES

What do learners say?

After 90 days of doing this, I felt my stress was markedly reduced, and now I would not stop doing it, because I would not want to revert to the levels of stress I had at the time.

Dr. Joe Rod
Cardiologist

I used to be so tense. I'd be getting so angry, shouting, screaming, pushing around to get my orders through. Now when I realize I'm getting tense, I just breathe and I calm down. I realize that I'm much more focused and much more productive.

Mawahib Shaibani
Financial Advisor

About 30 days after doing the techniques very regularly, I just got so happy for no reason. And I hadn't experienced that in a long time.

Phillip Mertz
Investment Manager

I have been looking for this for 15 years! The techniques are truly a gift. When I practice them regularly, I feel great no matter what has happened during the day.

Charlotte Puls
Lawyer

Within three days I started experiencing a deep shift within myself from anxiousness to peace, from sadness to joy. As each day progresses, I find myself more and more centered in the joy and clarity of a calm and peaceful existence.

Glenn-Douglas Haig
CEO

I felt a huge change in my whole body. After almost three years and nothing working, a simple breathing technique had just changed my life. I now feel amazing. I'm back to the old me and I see the world differently.

Maddy King
Model

I now have an internal sense of power.

Manuj
University Student

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the breath workshop taught?

It depends on the mode you select. Some are conducted at the Art of Living venues and others are taught online on Zoom.

How long is the course?

The course lasts 9 hours over 3 days.

What are the requirements to enroll?

There are no prerequisites. All above 18 years of age are welcome!

Does Sudarshan Kriya reduce blood pressure?

Yes! There is plenty of research to support this. In one study, the practice of Sudarshan Kriya led to a significant decrease in diastolic blood pressure in 26 mildly hypertensive individuals.

Can Sudarshan Kriya cure anxiety?

Sudarshan Kriya has been shown to be effective in relieving anxiety and depression. That said, it is not a replacement for medical interventions deemed necessary by your doctor. Speak to an Art of Living instructor for more information.

THE ART OF LIVING

Our Reach in Numbers

40 years

of service

180 countries

in over 10,000 cities

30,000+

instructors

500m+

people reached

THE FOUNDER OF THE ART OF LIVING

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Gurudev is a spiritual leader and ambassador of peace on a mission to create a society free of stress and violence. He is globally regarded for his contributions to human happiness and world peace.

He intuited the Sudarshan Kriya, a breathing technique practiced by millions of people around the world. Its effects on sleep, immunity and overall well-being have been lauded by scientists and proven by empirical research around the world.