When you hear the term ‘Art Of Living‘ the first thing to hit your mind is – ‘Huh! What’s this all about?’ If this was exactly your expression, then we’re here to decode it for you.
Art of Living fever catches on in America:
In today’s day and age, people are looking for ways to grapple with one evil that seems to but cause several other problems – STRESS. It tends to interfere not only with your professional, but also your personal life. Given its intrusion man has for long tried to find a sustainable method to take care of the problem and return to a state of so-called normalcy.
At this hour of need, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar comes out with the Art of Living course which has been designed to ensure that you deal with the stress and further keep it away from the already cluttered life that you’re leading.
It wasn’t long before this Indian born program took the American lands by storm. In a nation like ours that wasn’t alienated from transcendental meditation gurus like Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (the Beatles were a fan); it wasn’t going to take long for Ravi Shankar to gain popularity.
His non-hippie reputation is what set him apart from other gurus of this time.
Art of Living and Meditation -
It is important first to understand the meaning of the word ‘meditation’. This is what followers of the AOL method will tell you. Meditation is the settling of the surface mind. They claim that there’s more than just one line that can be used to aptly describe this phenomenon – if you are able to relax deeply, it is meditation; if you really happy and are reposing in love, it is meditation; if you are living in the present, it is meditation. Meditation could also be that place/space wherein your thoughts have been subsided causing the mind to be in a complete state of rest.
Why Should We Meditate?
According to AOL, when we are tense, when you end up concentrating on an activity, you won’t do such a great job. This is primarily because it interferes with your ability to concentrate. Too many thoughts crowd your mind and your capabilities to function effectively are hindered with. If you indulge in meditation on a daily basis, it would help you to regain your ability to focus and think clearly; and when this happens, it would remove any previous impressions that have been left imprinted on your mind. This is called ‘letting go’.
Sudarshan Kriya is the way to Meditation -
The Sudarshan Kriya technique of breathing is unique to the Art of Living. It was developed by the founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. It is said to incorporate specific natural set of rhythms that are incorporated into your breathing; and these help you to release all that pent-up stress. It also helps detoxify the body; and brings it into a naturally meditative state.
This technique is known to bring joy, peace, and a sense of belonging into your life and you could/would also spread it to others around you.
The Sudarshan Kriya activates your body chakras,soothes your whole body and deeply relaxes your mind…It makes your brain more receptive and helps you attain inner bliss which is exemplary..It is like FOOD FOR SOUL..
Regular chanting of AUM will help you connect with your soul.
You’ll feel like an observer seeing the whole world through the windows of your soul and will take all experiences good or bad in the SAME WAY without any reaction..It will help you break your karmic cycle and attain spiritual bliss..
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