The Art of Living

08/02/2025

The Art of Living is one of the world’s largest volunteer-based non-profits. Our vision is to bring a smile on every face, including yours!⁠
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In Calgary, we offer a range of courses for all age groups - kids, teenagers, young adults and adults. We would love to connect with you and support you in your wellbeing journey. Comment below or DM us if you have questions. ⁠
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07/30/2025

We guard our bank accounts.
We plan, we strive, we invest.
But we forget the most precious wealth we carry — our own breath.

James Nestor, author of “Breath”, explored ancient and modern practices and he wrote:

“Sudarshan Kriya™️ is the most powerful technique I’ve learned.”

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has said:

“The rhythm in your breath can take you beyond your mind —
to that space where everything is already perfect.”

“When the breath flows properly, the mind becomes quiet, and you are able to rest.
That is when healing begins.”

The real treasure lies within.
And your breath is the key.

🌀 Learn Sudarshan Kriya™️ in the Art of Living Part 1 Course
🌐 www.artofliving.org

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07/25/2025

🗓️ Save the Date: October 14, 2025 | Calgary

Join us for a rare and uplifting evening with world-renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, as Calgary takes a collective pause to look within.

This fall 🍁, rise in the heart of the new west 🏔️ experience the stillness that transforms 😇

📲 Tag someone who’s ready for a powerful shift

07/18/2025

🌿 “Clarity in the mind, purity in the heart, and sincerity in action.”

has spent over four decades building a movement rooted in inner peace, conscious leadership, and global compassion through the foundation. From healing war-torn regions to transforming lives through breathwork, his journey reminds us that true change begins within.

✨ Discover how one man’s vision became a worldwide force for good—uniting science, spirituality, and service.

🔗 See full feature in our latest issue

07/10/2025

Happy Guru Purnima
📣 Save the Date — Gurudev in Canada!
We’re beyond excited to excited to announce that Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will be visiting Canada this October!
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for details on how you can be part of these life-changing events.

Tour Dates & Cities:
📍 Greater Toronto Area – Oct 7–8
📍 Canadian Retreat Centre – Oct 9–14 (registrations opening soon)
📍 Calgary – Oct 14–15
📍 Edmonton – Oct 16
📍 Vancouver – Oct 17–18

✨ Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience Gurudev’s presence — a source of profound wisdom, peace, and joy.

More details to follow soon including event registration links and full program information.

07/06/2025

Art of Living Calgary presents

An Evening of Music, Meditation, and Wisdom
with Swami Sadyojatah

🗓 Sunday, August 3
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 BMO Theatre, YMCA
11300 Rocky Ridge Road NW
Calgary, AB T3G 5H3

Join us for a soulful evening of uplifting music, deep meditation, and timeless wisdom with Swami Sadyojatah ji — a senior meditation teacher and disciple of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

✨ Admission $20 | All are Welcome ✨

Register NOW!! https://www.artofliving.org/ca-en/i_3103

DM us more information please contact us 😇🙏🏻

07/02/2025

Save the dates!
Gurudev is coming to Canada this fall.

Réservez vos dates ! Gurudev sera au Canada cet automne.

06/03/2025

The Art of Living’s Sahaj Samadhi Meditation is one such way to experience balance, calm and inner peace. It harnesses the ancient power of sound vibrations, known as mantras, to help you cut through mental clutter and meditate effortlessly at your convenience, anywhere, for a lifetime. As you practice, you’ll experience more joy, clarity, focus, and creativity.⁠
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This June, you can be part of a powerful Global Sahaj Samadhi Course with
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When? - June 6th to 8th ⁠
Where? - Online and in person options across Canada
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How can you sign up? - Go to the link in our bio or send us a DM!

05/22/2025

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Have you ever felt your heart grow hard,⁠
your mind feel heavy,⁠
or your thoughts lose clarity?⁠
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It happens.⁠
But when it does, pause and remind yourself:⁠
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💗 “The heart should be soft, the intellect should be sharp and the mind should be pleasant. Never lose these three!” —

05/21/2025

If you can control your breath
you can control your mind—and the world around you. 🌍

Our breathing patterns are directly influenced by our emotions and thoughts. 💭

But when you shift your focus from emotions or thoughts to your breath,
a new world begins to unfold. 🌬️✨

When you are in control of your breath,
you hold the key to managing your emotions wisely. 🔑🧘

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05/08/2025

When your phone battery is low, you charge it without question 🔋⁠
But what about your inner battery?⁠
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Exhaustion isn’t just physical. It shows up in your thoughts, your breath, your smile.⁠
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True energy doesn’t come from more coffee or endless scrolling. It comes from within ☕🚫⁠
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Pause. Unplug from the noise. Reconnect—with nature, with breath, with silence 🌿⁠
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“Rest is the source of energy. When the mind is calm, intuition awakens, and life flows with ease.” – ⁠
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✨Join our Part 1 and Part 2 Programmes, go to link in bio!

04/29/2025

Something special is coming to Calgary…
We’re beyond excited to welcome back for two unforgettable events!

Mark your calendars and bring your friends—this is not to be missed.

Join us for one or both events!
DM us to register.

04/22/2025

Our planet, our responsibility. 🌍💚⁠
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“One must be sensitive to one’s environment and our planet Earth. It’s a mindset. The greed of a few is steadily eroding our planet’s diversity. We need to protect the Earth from harmful chemicals and conserve its rich flora and fauna.” – 🌿✨⁠
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Check out Art of Living’s global environmental impact and see how we can make a difference together. 🌱⁠
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04/07/2025

Real health isn’t just physical—it’s emotional resilience, mental clarity, a fearless spirit, and a humble heart. It’s the ability to accept and respect differences. ✨💙⁠
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Let’s embrace holistic well-being this !

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03/28/2025

Don’t make the mistake of constantly pointing out others’ mistakes. Mistakes happen all the time. To correct them, you need both authority and love.

02/24/2025

*Art of Living Part 1 Program.*

In this 3 day program, with 3.5 hour sessions each day, among many things, you will learn:

*Variety of Pranyamas*
*The Powerful Sudarshan Kriya*
*5 keys to a joyful life*
*Lifetime access to weekly group practices.*

All of this leads to an improved quality of the mind that directly reflects in the quality of our life.

Register : https://www.artofliving.org/ca-en/program/18282

02/18/2025

Just a few of the ways Sudrashan Kriya can transform your life! ⁠
If you’ve already learned Sudarshan Kriya, share your experience in the comments ⁠
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😊 Want to learn? ⁠
Check out our upcoming Art of Living Part 1!
Next course March 7-9. DM to sign up
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06/18/2024

After 18 years in Sweden, at the Stockholm Concert Hall, for wisdom, music and meditation. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

11/04/2023

10/21/2023

Gentle reminder to provide your Sankalpa for the upcoming Durga Homa at the Canada Ashram/ Retreat Centre in the presence of Swami Sadyojathah this coming weekend, both In-Person or Online.

Durga Homa (offering to the Mother Divine)
Sunday, October 22nd at 11AM EST.

You may also take Sankalpa for yourself and/or your family.

Note:
Donation receipts (for tax purposes) will be provided for Sankalpa contributions

For Online Participation Only:
https://tinyurl.com/onlinesankalpa2023

For Participating In-Person at Ashram:
https://tinyurl.com/inpersonsankalpa2023

For Overnight Stay at Ashram:
https://tinyurl.com/ashramhomastay2023

09/21/2023

Whenever there is a problem, we either deny it saying there is no problem or we sit to solve the problem and make it a big issue. Neither of these help. A problem does not disappear when you deny it. And it does not get solved when you sit to solve it.

The five steps to solve a problem are:

Acknowledge the problem—it is there.
See it as a small problem, and do not say it is big.
If it concerns people, keep in touch with them instead of avoiding them.
Talk less and give time a chance.
Get together and celebrate.

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Chaque fois qu‘il y a un problème, soit nous le nions en disant qu’il n‘y a pas de problème, soit nous nous asseyons pour résoudre le problème et en faire une grande question. Ni l‘un ni l’autre ne vous aideront. Un problème ne disparaît pas lorsque vous le niez et il n’est pas résolu lorsque vous vous asseyez pour le résoudre.

Les cinq étapes pour résoudre un problème sont les suivantes:

Reconnaissez le problème.
Considérez-le comme un petit et non comme un gros problème.
Si le problème concerne des personnes , restez en contact avec elles au lieu de les éviter.
Parlez moins et donnez sa chance au temps.
Réunissez-vous et célébrez.

09/17/2023

🌿 A Weekend of Inspiration and Connection 🧘‍♀️✨

Social Media Creators from across Canada embarked on a journey to the heart of mindfulness, creativity, and meaningful connections. Our Special Retreat in the serene embrace of Quebec's nature was a blend of breath-work, yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic nourishment.

🙏 Immerse in the tranquility of our retreat center.
🌅 Awaken your inner artist with yoga and meditation.
🍃 Reconnect with nature through outdoor adventures.
🤝 Forge lasting connections with like-minded creators.

Watch our reel and relive the magic of a weekend that nourished the soul and sparked inspiration. Together, we create moments that matter. 🌟



🍃Un week-end d'inspiration et de connexion🧘

Des créateurs de médias sociaux de tout le Canada se sont embarqués pour un voyage au cœur de la pleine conscience, de la créativité et des connexions significatives. Notre retraite spéciale dans l'étreinte sereine de la nature québécoise était un mélange de travail sur la respiration, de yoga, de méditation et d'alimentation ayurvédique.

🙏🏼Plongez dans la tranquillité de notre Centre de retraite.
🍃Réveillez l'artiste qui sommeille en vous grâce au yoga et à la méditation.
☀️Renouez avec la nature grâce à des aventures en plein air.
🤝Forgez des liens durables avec des créateurs partageant les mêmes idées.

Regardez le réel et revivez la magie d'un week-end qui a nourri l'âme et suscité l'inspiration. Ensemble, nous créons des moments qui comptent.

09/16/2023

🌏✨ Join the Global Celebration of Culture at the World Culture Festival 2023! 🎉🌍

Get ready to embark on a journey around the world without leaving your city! From September 29th to October 1st, 2023, we invite YOU to be a part of the most vibrant and diverse cultural festival of the year!

🎉 Experience a tapestry of traditions, music, dance, and flavors from every corner of the globe! 🎶✨

🗓️ Date: September 29th - October 1st, 2023
📍 Location: National Mall, Washington DC
🕒 Time: • Fri: 6-9:30pm
• Sat: 8-9am Yoga & 6-9:30pm
• Sun: 9:30am-1pm
Registration : https://wcf.artofliving.org/

🌟 Festival Highlights:
🎵 Live Performances: Immerse yourself in the rhythm and melodies of different cultures.
💃 Dance Shows: Witness mesmerizing dance performances showcasing cultural diversity.
🍲 Culinary Delights: Indulge in a gastronomic journey sampling delicious international cuisines.
🌎 Interactive Workshops: Learn about unique customs and traditions through engaging workshops.
🛍️ Marketplace: Discover authentic handicrafts and souvenirs from around the world.

🙌 Admission is FREE, and everyone is welcome! Come with your family and friends to celebrate unity in diversity and appreciate the beauty of our shared global heritage. 🌟

Spread the word, mark your calendars, and let's celebrate a world united in culture! 🌍🎉