Art of Living Foundation Blog & FAQ

The Art of Living Silent Retreat is a 4-5 day online immersion into the rejuvenating depths of inner silence.Expertly crafted and guided each day live online with certified instructors, you experience a transformative mix of restorative breathwork practices, daily yoga, profound wisdom, silence, and powerful guided meditations.

The Art of Living Foundation is an international, non-profit organization that empowers individuals and communities through transformative, evidence-based techniques—taught via live courses with certified instructors and with opportunities for ongoing mentorship, community, and guided practice through their unique Journey app.

The top-rated programs at the Art of Living Foundation include the world-renowned, evidence-based SKY Breath Meditation course that’s globally transformed the lives of millions, along with their signature programs Sahaj Samadhi Meditation™ and the Silent Retreat.

Over the past two decades, scientific research into meditation has grown exponentially and continues to. It’s known that a regular meditation practice provides a spectrum of mental and physical health benefits.

Sun Salutations, known in Sanskrit as Surya Namaskar (pronounced Sur-yah-Namah-skar​), comprise a flowing sequence of 12 powerful yoga poses with profound benefits. Here you’ll find out what those poses are, how to practice them, and tips for a transformative experience.

The Sattva Meditation app (Sattva Meditation) draws from ancient Vedic principles of meditation. It is free to download via the App Store or Google Play and gives you access to a range of guided meditations. To unlock all the app features various subscription options are available from monthly to a lifetime!

Yes, the Art of Living Journey app is free to download via the App Store or Google Play. You’ll get free access to a growing library of on-demand guided meditations with expert instructors, sleep support meditations, a timer (no more clock-watching!), and a range of wisdom series to support your journey wherever you are.

When experts from the Art of Living talk about meditation they also mean what is known as “mindfulness” (which, after all, is a type of meditation too). Mindful meditation is as simple as intentionally focusing […]

The Art of Living has transformed millions of lives worldwide through life-changing evidence-based techniques designed for self-development that increase key markers of well-being, life satisfaction, and personal growth. The journey starts with a live course guided by certified instructors and continues with an in-app series that builds upon your experience to guide you deeper on an ever-evolving journey to living your best life.

The Art of Living is an international, non-profit organization that empowers and uplifts individuals and communities through transformative, stress-relieving evidence-based techniques, live courses with certified instructors, and worldwide service projects that foster a stress-free, violence-free society.

The world-renowned SKY Breath Meditation course (formerly known as the Art of Living Happiness Program) has transformed the lives of millions around the world. Exclusive to the Art of Living Foundation, it is a 3-day […]

What is breathing meditation and what are the benefits? Art of Living Foundation explains this powerful and peaceful process. breathing meditation is… Breathing meditation is a practice that focuses on the physical, mental and spiritual […]

How can the benefits of meditation change your life? In their Art of Living reviews, our previous participants share how adopting this evidence-based technique has helped them achieve a renewed sense of relaxation and self-awareness. […]