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Art of Living (Sudarshan Kriya)

Art of Living

The Art of Living, founded by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in 1981, centres on the rhythmic breathing practice known as Sudarshan Kriya along with meditation and service, delivered through a global network of courses.

Origin: 1981
Geographical roots: Bengaluru
🌱 Modern teaching methodology / lineageA 19th–21st-century method or lineage — related to, but distinct from, the classical traditions it draws on.Verified

Historical development

The Art of Living, founded by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in 1981, centres on the rhythmic breathing practice known as Sudarshan Kriya along with meditation and service, delivered through a global network of courses.

Principal Gurus & Ācāryas

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Core practices

Prāṇāyāma

Modern transmission

It is a modern wellbeing methodology taught worldwide.

Methodologies

Sudarshan Kriya

Institutions

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