The Art of Living

07/23/2025

🗓️ Save the Date: October 18, 2025 — Vancouver
In a city cradled by ocean and mountains, a deeper silence is calling. This fall, pause… and look within.

Join us for a rare evening with world-renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar — when the city turns inward.

Drop a 🕊️ if your soul feels the call.
Tag someone ready for a powerful shift.
🔗 Link in bio to stay first in line for details.

07/02/2025

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

Réservez vos dates ! Gurudev sera au Canada cet automne.

06/30/2025

Gurudev ~ Yoga is skill in action!

International Yoda Day celebrations in BC, right from Kelowna to Downtown Vancouver, and Island.

Many participants experienced calmness and explored the real gifts of Yoga.

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!

05/21/2025

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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05/16/2025

completed an incredible 6 days in BC!

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• Shakti Kriya in Victoria, BC
• Music, Meditation, Wisdom at
• First ever Rudrabhishekam on Vancouver Island (Duncan, BC)

In Vancouver
• Rudrabhishekam with 175+ attendees
• Music, Meditation and Wisdom
• A hike with aspiring teachers, volunteers and youth from the Tri-Cities area
• Leading from Within – Ancient Tools for Modern Leaders, a quiet yet impactful gathering where community leaders from diverse backgrounds came together to experience a moment of stillness and reflection with Swamiji.⁠
• A beautiful evening scenic walk with Swamiji that included music, an intimate gathering that left many feeling uplifted⁠

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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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04/22/2025

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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04/16/2025

Save the Dates – Swamiji’s Visit to B.C.!

Swamiji will be visiting Vancouver Island and Vancouver this May—just 3 weeks from now! We’re planning some special programs, satsangs, and celebrations.

Mark your calendars!

May 10–11: Shakti Kriya - Vancouver Island
May 11 (Evening): Satsang, Meditation & Rudra Abhishek – Vancouver Island
May 12 (Evening): Satsang, Meditation & Rudra Abhishek – Vancouver
May 13 (Evening): 2nd Annual Bhakti Day, wisdom, meditation and Birthday Celebrations of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar – New Westminster

Stay tuned for more details!

04/08/2025

Deep Sleep & Anxiety Relief Protocol
The Deep Sleep & Anxiety Relief is your holistic pathway to better sleep and less anxiety. Through breathwork and Ayurvedic wisdom, you'll learn to activet Vagus Nerve.

In just 3 days you can:
• Learn effective biohacks to improve your sleep
• Wake up naturally, refreshed, & energized
• Tap into your breath’s full potential

Register now: https://www.artofliving.org/ca-en/sleep-anxiety-protocol

04/07/2025

While people across globe are celebrating World Health Day, founder of Art of Living Foundation, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, has explained the true meaning of being healthy and shared some tips in this regard.
Gurudev shares, Health is being physically strong, mentally calm and steady, and emotionally soft inside. One is not healthy when he or she feels rough inside. When the mind is stiff or the mind is in judgement, it is not in good health. When the emotions are rough, one is not emotionally healthy. Health is that flow from the innermost to the outer, and vice-versa, from the outer to the inner.

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.

03/14/2025

This World Sleep Day, learn effective biohacks to improve your sleep and reduce anxiety.

This isn’t just another meditation program. It’s a game-changing practice to improve the quality of your sleep, designed by Gurudev.

This program will help you sleep better than a cat in a sunbeam. And that’s saying something.

Join us from March 14-16
Available online only!

Register: Link in bio.



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01/29/2025

Happy Lunar New Year! 🐍

It is year of Snake, if you ask what snake represents? The snake represents alertness because when there’s a little sound, a snake immediately responds. Consciousness is wakeful. Even kundalini is said to have the serpent power. When it’s said that kundalini, or the life force energy, is like a snake, that’s a symbol. There’s no snake going upwards inside your spine. In yoga, you’ll find kundalini power awakened. Rising energy and awake alertness are always symbolized by the snake.

✨ This year, we’re wishing you connection, fresh beginnings, and prosperity from the Art of Living BC. 🌙 Whether you’re sharing a family meal, reflecting on new intentions, or welcoming abundance, may this year bring joy and harmony to your journey.

What’s your favorite Lunar New Year custom? Share with us in the comments!

01/22/2025

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 Course dates in link in Bio! ⁠
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01/12/2025

Joy of Sharing✨

Recap of what an incredible 2024 we had🙌🏼

Our team of volunteers served over 8700 meals to our downtown communities in need. Incredible job everyone👏🏼

Big thanks to our Joy of Sharing team leaders and their team for their dedication to run weekly/monthly feeding programs every Saturday/Sunday in Downtown Eastside. Their dedication to run monthly programs from the

To all of our sponsors thank you for your generosity and giving us the opportunity to serve🙏🏼

Together we helped to alleviate hunger, brought smiles to the people we served, uplifted their spirits, and filled our own hearts in return🫶🏽

Here is to another amazing year of the Joy of Sharing💚💛❤️

To join us and participate send us a DM!

12/14/2024

The UN just announced their first-ever World Meditation Day on December 21 🙌🙌

Join millions and experience a rejuvenating global meditation led by , torchbearer for meditation and breath work worldwide for over 40 years.

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity! Tap link in bio to save your spot for the World Meditates with Gurudev!!

https://event.us.artofliving.org/us-en/lp1/the-world-meditates-with-gurudev/

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! 🌍🎉