The Art of Living DC Metro

09/18/2025

Join us for A Musical Evening featuring a special classical dance Kathak performance by Arpan Dance Academy, followed by a blissful guided meditation and a presentation on Art of Living programs for all ages.
This free event is open to the public—please invite friends who are new to AOL to experience our work and vision.
Save your seat: tiny.cc/AOLMusicalEvening

09/14/2025

SOUND BATH MEDITATION at
Experience the power of sound — a journey
of calm, clarity, and renewal 🧘🏻‍♀️
awaits you at our Sound Bath Meditation.
Reserve your spot here: tiny.cc/soundbathdc
When : September 25th, 7:30 pm
Where : 2401 15th St NW  Washington, DC

08/25/2025

FITDC - Art of Living YogaFest 2025
Hundreds of DC residents gathered for yoga, meditation & spreading happiness!

08/20/2025

25 participants totally BLISSED OUT 😇 after this weekend’s AOL Intensive Silence Retreat guided beautifully by one of our favorites at 🧘‍♀️✨

It was peaceful, powerful, and just what we all needed. If you’ve been thinking about it — this is your sign! Find a Silence Retreat near you and de-stress with us in the quiet! ❣️🫶🏻

08/17/2025

Labor Day Weekend Special: Embark on a transformative journey into deep inner silence with the Art of Living Part II Program at AOL DC Center!

Eligibility: Completion of Art of Living Part 1 Program
Link to Register: tiny.cc/DCpartII_LD

08/17/2025

Labor Day Weekend Special: Embark on a transformative journey into deep inner silence with the Art of Living Part II Program at AOL DC Center!

Eligibility: Completion of Art of Living Part 1 Program

Link to Register: tiny.cc/DCpartII_LD

03/19/2025

What if happiness wasn’t some distant dream but something you could actually learn? Not some fluffy motivational speech. Not another self-help book collecting dust. A real technique that transforms how you experience life.

Imagine a global movement happening simultaneously across 190 countries. People from Tokyo to Toronto learning to breathe differently. To feel differently. To live differently.

Something extraordinary is happening. A global happiness revolution from March 21-23. Where thousands will learn a transformative breathing technique.

Join the Global Happiness Revolution Now!

You’ll get a special LIVE online session featuring Gurudev - the pioneering master who developed the incredible SKY Breath Meditation method.

Curious about experiencing more peace? More joy? More connection?

Your invitation to the Global Happiness Course with Gurudev awaits. Join us online or in-person and discover the SKY Breath Meditation technique that’s changing lives worldwide.

Tap link in bio to learn more!

03/18/2025

Join us for a special LIVE online event: World Happiness Day with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar & .

You’ll gain:

🔎Insights about The State of Happiness in 2025
☺️New tools for happiness and joy
🧘Live online meditation with Gurudev

March 20: Save your FREE spot 👉 aolf.me/WHDLivestream

03/12/2025

We want to invite you to an exciting event happening in DC with Gurudev, one of the world’s most influential spiritual leaders, in conversation with Harvard’s Arthur Brooks.

📢 Unlocking Happiness: A Special Evening with Gurudev
🎤 Moderated by Arthur Brooks
📅 March 20th | 📍 The Warner Theatre in DC

This event will be an incredible blend of wisdom, culture, and mindfulness, featuring:
✔️ A fascinating conversation on happiness & well-being
✔️ A live guided meditation experience
✔️ A unique opportunity to be part of a transformational evening
Would love for you to join!

🎟️ Get tickets @ aolf.me/UHDC

03/05/2025

There’s a new program to help you sleep better, drop anxiety, and feel even more rested.

Why is it that cats sleep 16 hours a day while we humans toss and turn all night?

Here’s the kicker - your body actually wants to sleep. But your nervous system is like that one friend who won’t stay quiet during a movie. Always chattering, always on high alert.

And it’s not your fault. Modern life has our nervous systems more wound up than a caffeinated squirrel on a sugar rush.

You may have tried many things. The fancy sleep apps. The melatonin gummies that taste like sadness. Maybe even counting sheep.

But here’s what nobody tells you: good sleep isn’t just about “relaxing” or a band-aid approach. It’s about addressing the root issue by retraining your nervous system from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest.”

Think of your nervous system like an overprotective helicopter parent. It means well, but sometimes it just needs to deep rest.

The real magic happens when you learn to speak your nervous system’s language. And that language?

That’s what we go into in this NEW program called the Sleep & Anxiety Protocol, and it’s helping people sleep better than a cat in a sunbeam.

Tap here to learn more aolf.me/sleep

03/04/2025

There’s a new program to help you sleep better, drop anxiety, and feel even more rested.

Why is it that cats sleep 16 hours a day while we humans toss and turn all night?

Here’s the kicker - your body actually wants to sleep. But your nervous system is like that one friend who won’t stay quiet during a movie. Always chattering, always on high alert.

And it’s not your fault. Modern life has our nervous systems more wound up than a caffeinated squirrel on a sugar rush.

You may have tried many things. The fancy sleep apps. The melatonin gummies that taste like sadness. Maybe even counting sheep.

But here’s what nobody tells you: good sleep isn’t just about “relaxing” or a band-aid approach. It’s about addressing the root issue by retraining your nervous system from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest.”

Think of your nervous system like an overprotective helicopter parent. It means well, but sometimes it just needs to deep rest.

The real magic happens when you learn to speak your nervous system’s language. And that language?

That’s what we go into in this NEW program called the Sleep & Anxiety Protocol, and it’s helping people sleep better than a cat in a sunbeam.

Use the QR code above to learn more!

03/03/2025

What if happiness wasn’t some distant dream but something you could actually learn? Not some fluffy motivational speech. Not another self-help book collecting dust. A real technique that transforms how you experience life.

Imagine a global movement happening simultaneously across 190 countries. People from Tokyo to Toronto learning to breathe differently. To feel differently. To live differently.

Something extraordinary is happening. A global happiness revolution from March 21-23. Where thousands will learn a transformative breathing technique.

Join the Global Happiness Revolution Now!

You’ll get a special LIVE online session featuring Gurudev - the pioneering master who developed the incredible SKY Breath Meditation method.

Curious about experiencing more peace? More joy? More connection?

Your invitation to the Global Happiness Course with Gurudev awaits. Join us online or in-person and discover the SKY Breath Meditation technique that’s changing lives worldwide.

Learn more 👉 https://event.us.artofliving.org/us-en/lp1/global-happiness-course-with-gurudev/

02/04/2025

Tag your hot chocolate buddy 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 in the comments👇🏻and join us for an afternoon of relaxation and mindfulness in the heart of DC - sip our special herbal hot chocolate ☕🍫 while we guide you through a calming Meditation session 🧘🏻‍♂️ 💫

📅 Date: Feb 9th 2025 ⏰ Time: 4 pm
📍 Location: 2401, 15th St NW, Washington DC

📌 Limited seats only📌

Save your seat: tiny.cc/hotchocolatemeditation

01/31/2025

The Wellbeing Collective, an officially recognized student organization at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the HGSE Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion recently hosted 2 SKY Campus Happiness Retreats at Harvard University!

80+ students experienced the powerful SKY Breath technique cognized by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, including students from , , , , , and .

The retreats were led by Harvard Medical School Associate Professor Jagpreet Chhatwal (), Stephanie Rand ( rand), Harvard Postdoctoral Fellow Vaibhav Tripathi (), Gayatri Mani (), Zaffar Khan (), and Harvard Masters student Darsh Golechha ().

01/28/2025

Your whole body is made up of atoms.

01/23/2025

Death brings you in touch with the reality of life!

01/15/2025

Learning is a part of life, but unlearning should also be a part of life!

01/09/2025

New Year, New Possibilities!

Start 2025 by sharing the practice that changed your life. Refer a friend to Art of Living and help them begin their journey of transformation.

When you refer a friend to the Art of Living Part 1 Course, you’re not just sharing a meditation technique – you’re offering a life-changing tool for happiness and well-being.

The science behind SKY is remarkable. Our research shows incredible improvements in participants’ lives:

21% increase in life satisfaction
57% reduction in stress levels
33% boost in immunity
31% improvement in sleep quality

By referring friends and family, you’ll help them discover inner peace and experience the transformative benefits of our programs. It’s a wonderful opportunity to spread positivity and support personal growth together.

Your unique referral link awaits: https://referrals.us.artofliving.org/x/SAMPLE

Spread happiness. Transform lives. Start referring today.

12/30/2024

Get ready to ring in the New Year in a fun and unique way!
From the comfort of your home, join the LIVE webcast celebrations with Gurudev at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, NC. We’ll SING, we’ll DANCE, and we’ll MEDITATE as we transition into 2025 🎉

Following Gurudev’s record-breaking World Meditation Day (where 8.5 million people joined from across the globe!), this event promises to be an uplifting and inspiring experience.
Mark your calendars for Dec 31, and let’s get ready to CELEBRATE! More details to come soon 🥳

12/19/2024

🔥 Boost your energy levels, be your most productive self!

🧘‍♀️ Join as he brings the world together for a LIVE meditation, on the first ever World Meditation Day.

📆 21st of December
⏰ 9:30 AM ET I 6:30 AM PT

Invite your friends & family Now!
🔗 aolf.me/world-meditation-day

🪷 Lets meditate together

12/16/2024

The world is coming together on the 21st Dec 2024 at 9:30 AM ET on World Meditation Day to meditate with Gurudev!

This is going to be a record breaking event. You don't want to miss out!!

Know more:

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12/16/2024

The United Nations has announced their first-ever World Meditation Day on December 21 and will inaugurate the event!!

📌There will be a Global Live Meditation with Gurudev on Dec 21st at 1530 HRS CET | 8 PM IST| 9.30 AM EST (Link in bio)

🌎 Join millions and experience a rejuvenating global meditation led by , a torchbearer for meditation and breathwork techniques worldwide for over 40 years.