Founded in 1981 by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the organisation operates globally and has centres in 180 countries. The Foundation has had an active presence in Aotearoa, New Zealand since the late 1990s and continues to support our local communities to implement diverse humanitarian projects and community-based service initiatives that support the wellbeing of our children, teens, adults and senior citizens across all cultures, race, religions and backgrounds. The Foundation has been dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual through highly effective educational and self-development programs that eliminate stress, and foster deep and profound inner peace. These programs incorporate innovative and powerful breathing techniques, yoga, meditation and practical wisdom for daily living that systematically release mental, emotional and physical stress. Our philosophies are based on a whole community approach that makes changes to the systems that influence and holistically support the overall health and wellbeing of individuals, their families and communities at large. The Foundation's diverse humanitarian projects and community-based service initiatives include conflict resolution, disaster relief programs, sustainable development initiatives, women empowerment, youth leadership, prisoner rehabilitation, opportunities for education in low socio- economic areas and environmental sustainability. The aim of the Foundation is to create a stress-free and violence-free society, with a vision of individual and social stewardship in society and the world at large. For more information on who we are and the Programs we offer:
0508 ART OF LIVING / awareness@artofliving.org.nz / www.artofliving.org
