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Art of Living brings The Happiness Program to Los Angeles!

A workshop where you will learn the famous Sudarshan Kriya, a simple yet profound technique to fight stress, negativity and become happier!

What is the Happiness program?

Through this workshop, participants have found long- lasting relief from the stresses and strains of their lives and have gained an unshakable sense of balance and joy. Happiness and peace can only be experienced in the present moment, yet the mind has a tendency to swing between regrets about the past and anxiety about the future. This constant vacillation is a primary cause of stress. It reduces the ability to think clearly, complicates relationships, clouds creativity, disturbs our sleep, and drains energy.

The breath has proven to be a powerful tool for releasing stress, renewing the spirit, and restoring balance, health, and energy to the body, mind and emotions.

What you will learn in this program?

- Practices that heal and harmonize the body, mind, and spirit
- Skills for handling negative emotions and situations
- Practical wisdom for improving work and relationships
- Insight into the laws that govern the mind and emotions
- Stretching and low-impact yoga for health, circulation, and body stillness.

COURSE Timings : Weekday 7:00pm - 10:00pm Weekend 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Register your seat here : http://www.artofliving.org/us-en/program/131167

Experience Peace of Mind

Much of the stress or limitations in life come from vacillating between regret about the past or worry about the future. And yet, the present is the only place that happiness can be experienced. A remarkable feature of the course is that participants are able to re-discover the present moment- not as a concept but as a direct experience.

What is the Sudarshan Kriya?

The centerpiece of this course is Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breath-oriented technique that eliminates stress and brings one completely into the present moment. One of breath’s great secrets is that for every emotion there is a corresponding rhythm in the breath. Sudarshan Kriya utilizes this connection between the breath and emotions, and the whole system is brought into balance. The results are tangible and immediate.

Sudarshan Kriya and its accompanying practices have been found to significantly

- Reduce stress levels (reduced cortisol, the “stress hormone”)
- Benefit the immune system * Relieve anxiety, PTSD, and depression (mild, moderate, and severe)
- Increase NK (cancer destroying) cells
- Enhance health and well-being
- Simple Techniques for Daily Life

Participants leave with simple but powerful techniques they can practice everyday, and an extraordinary weekly group practice is available in many areas. These practices are sacred treasures that grow in value over the years, helping the benefits continue to blossom in daily life.

What are other people saying about this Course?

“After the course, I had a new sense of clarity. I felt more energetic. I gained an inner sense of balance. The stress on my job has not changed but the way I deal with it is very different now.” -Christopher Ellis, Lieutenant, San Diego Police Dept.

“I was more refreshed in one day of practicing breathing techniques than from weeks of vacations. I reached a state of deep relaxation and felt rejuvenated.” -Dr. Henrijeta Pula, Psychologist

“It is my good fortune to be writing this book, because it led me to a practice from which I am deriving enormous benefit. I feel lighter than I used to, as though I’m carrying around less baggage. Yet, at the same time, there is a growing sense of strength at my core.” -Amy Weintraub, on the Art of Living practices, from her book, Yoga for Depression: A Compassionate Guide to Relieve Suffering Through Yoga.

“People world wide are turning to the intensive Art of Living Course, lowering stress, and finding renewed vigor and clarity.” -CBS News

“The Art of Living course is the most precious gift I have ever received. The knowledge spoken and the practices taught were shared with so much love. I have happiness, strength and peace. The world has been waiting for this course. “
-- Daniel Mendez, Writer, Houston, Texas

“The Sudarshan Kriya has dissipated alot of the worries and anxieties I had in my life. Now I am able to deal with every day challenges with a feeling of inner strength. “ -- John Chu, Realtor Miami, Florida

“The Art of Living course practices have changed my life. Negative emotions do not have the same grip on me and they go away faster. I really think my health has improved also. I am strongly recommending the course to all my friends, family, and patients.” -- Jyotsna Sahni, Doctor Detroit, MI

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