The Nav Chetana Shivir program seeks to address the challenges of economically and emotionally distressed
communities by empowering them. The most important step towards empowerment is stress-elimination and inner
confidence.
Simple breathing, sound relaxation, and meditation techniques are taught to relax the individual. These techniques teach
people how to handle negative emotions such as anger, regret and depression. By dealing with these emotions, there is a
sense of peace and relaxation. What follows is mental clarity, confidence and focus to find solutions for challenges faced
in the rural areas be it substance abuse, infrastructural problems or lack of basic amenities.
When empowerment starts with individual transformation, it is sustainable. For communities are made up of individuals
and empowered people naturally lead their communities towards progress.
From the ghettos of Chicago to the inaccessible tribal regions of India, over 2 million people all over the world, have
benefitted from the workshop. It is instrumental in bringing people together, inspiring them to serve and participate in the
development of their communities. Entire communities have undergone a metamorphosis, bearing testimony to the power
of the Nav Chetana Shivir workshop.
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About Us
Founded in 1981 by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living is an educational and humanitarian movement
engaged in stress-management and service initiatives. The organization operates globally in 155 countries and has
touched the lives of over 370 million people. The programs are guided by Gurudev's philosophy of peace: "Unless we
have a stress-free mind and a violence-free society, we cannot achieve world peace." To help individuals get rid of stress
and experience inner peace, The Art of Living offers stress-elimination programs which include breathing techniques,
meditation and yoga. These programs have helped millions around the world to overcome stress, depression and violent
tendencies. The Art of Living movement has spread peace across communities through diverse humanitarian projects,
including conflict resolution, disaster relief, sustainable rural development, empowerment of women, prisoner
rehabilitation, education for all, and environmental sustainability.
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About Us
Founded in 1981 by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living is an educational and humanitarian movement
engaged in stress-management and service initiatives. The organization operates globally in 155 countries and has
touched the lives of over 370 million people. The programs are guided by Gurudev's philosophy of peace: "Unless we
have a stress-free mind and a violence-free society, we cannot achieve world peace." To help individuals get rid of stress
and experience inner peace, The Art of Living offers stress-elimination programs which include breathing techniques,
meditation and yoga. These programs have helped millions around the world to overcome stress, depression and violent
tendencies. The Art of Living movement has spread peace across communities through diverse humanitarian projects,
including conflict resolution, disaster relief, sustainable rural development, empowerment of women, prisoner
rehabilitation, education for all, and environmental sustainability.