The Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful rhythmic breathing technique that facilitates physical, mental, emotional and social well-being is an integral part of Art of Living programmes. It is today universally acclaimed for its effectiveness in eliminating stress and bringing one completely into the present moment. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar puts it, the Sudarshan Kriya came to him like an. Well, if personal experiences mean anything?! Ive come across so many people including youths who have tales to be told right after they are done with their courses and many more to be followed when they Stick to their home going instructions.
AOL – Day 3 – Don’t be a Football of Others Opinion
Its 7:45 PM now.
We folks have finished Sudarshan Kriya. The most unique selling product of Art of Living.
Now begins the knowledge for today. The aphorism for today is ‘Don’t be a Football of Others Opinion’. The teacher tells us that we are all the time shaped by other’s expectation of us. He also told story of Aesop about a man and his donkey. How due to opinions of others he started changing his stances and finally instead the donkey carrying him he was carrying the donkey. The teacher asked us to review the situation in our lives where we have been the football of other’s opinion. We reviewed. All of us have some thing or the other. Social interactions demands from us in many ways to comply and dance to the tune of others. I am aware of it in myself how I have allowed other’s opinion in my self and how it has shaped so many of my behaviour. Good learning.
The teacher recaptulated the AOL aphorisms once again – Present Moment is inevitable, Accept everyone and every situation as they are, Expectations reduce the joy and Don’t be a football of other’s opinion. The four aphorims are good. I think I should internalize these things. Its dinner time now.
We start preparing our raw food, cutting vegetables and of course the older folks have brought in already prepared salads. We mix all of them together and have a feast. We also talk and gossip. Teacher also talks about his Guru Ravishankar and his profound qualities and miracles.
Teacher says tomorrow is Thursday and time for weekly satsang with Ravishankar which starts at 6:00 PM and he asked us to come at 5:00 to do pranayama and sudarshan kriya. Then we can attend the Satsang. He mentioned that Guruji is revealing secrets from the Saivaite text Shiva Sutra. He says first time in history anyone is talking about these secrets. Obviously he does not know or thinks we do not know. There are several commentaries on Shiva Sutras avialable. And from what I heard Ravishankar speak last week his is not so original. The narration and structure of his discourse has a clear and distinct influence from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and Osho. Maybe they should add another aphorism to Art of Living – Do not imitate. Or maybe I should accept them for what they are. So I do.
Day 3 is over and I walk back to my Hostel room. Sudarshan Kriya had been quite relaxing and I am a smiling. Not much different from many of the breathing meditation techiniques I had done earlier. When I had done the dynamic meditation of Osho I had gone ecstatic. Maybe Osho is my Guru and that is my path. Expectations reduce the Joy.
The Art Of Living Part 1 Course = Art Of Breathing 🙂
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Technique
Yoga stretches that move naturally with the body meditations
The Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breathing technique
Practical Knowledge discussions, designed to make life feel like playing a game
Rediscover Yoga
Yoga is often considered as just the physical exercises,but this is just a beginning – physical exercise is just one part of it.
Next comes the breath and the mind. Tapping the inner source of energy through meditation Yoga is never complete. Sudarshan Kriya, a technique taught in the Art of Living course, takes you to the deepest meditation where body, mind and breath become one rhythm, connecting to the source of life within.
Benefits
“The secret lies in our own breath. Through breathing exercises, certain breathing techniques and some practice of meditation, we can rekindle positive vibrations within and around us.”
- Reduced stress
- Greater sense of happiness and enthusiasm
- More confidence
- More ease in interpersonal skills
- Anti-aging and rejuvenation effects
Testimonials
“We came to breathe and we experienced the breath of our souls.”
Rabbi, Jerusalem
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“I had an unforgettable experience during the Sudharshan Kriya. I just wanted the experience to go on and on.It’s a journey to love. That beautiful experience will stay with me forever. With regular practice of this unique breathing technique, I have been in a constant state of peace, joy and love.
Katherine Tan, Housewife and Entrepreneur
Art Of Living Sudarshan Kriya Online Course
“The Art of Living course gives me back the peace that I had lost. Earlier, everything seemed scattered and felt like a burden. Now, stability, joy and easiness have come together with peace.”
Zoran Radovic, Professor, Montenegro