Toronto Meditation Guide

Phone: (416) 627-2626
Email: toronto@artofliving.ca
Website: www.artofliving.ca
Address: 70 Clarendon Ave, Toronto, ON, M4V 1J6

The Art of Living Foundation, through its many innovative programs, brings values of love and service to our society by strengthening the individual. The organization does this by offering programs that eliminate stress, create a sense of belonging, restore human values and encourage people from all religions and cultural traditions to come together. In less than a week, the simple, yet profound Art of Living Part I Course (which uses yoga, meditation and breathing techniques) allows participants to experience the beauty that is life! The course’s jewel is the Sudarshan Kriya breathing practice which brings calmness to the mind and energy to the body. The Art of Living Foundation was established in 1981 by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Today it is the world’s largest volunteer-run NGO and is active in more than 150 countries.

Background

Lineage

Vedic Tradition

Activities

The Art of Living regularly offers its Part I courses throughout the GTA. The Part I course combines yoga, meditation and the Sudarshan Kriya breathing practice. Weekly group breathing follow-ups are also held for graduates of the Part I course.

The foundation also offers: Sri Sri Yoga courses, Sahaj Samadhi meditation courses and the Part II Art of Living silence retreat programs which help participants go deeper into their spiritual practice.

Several knowledge discourse series are also offered by the Art of Living: Ashtavakra Gita, Patanjali Yoga Sutras and the Bhakti Sutras.

Specialized courses are also available for kids, teens and university students.

Biography

His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation and the International Association for Human Values, has inspired a global phenomenon of caring, sharing and service. The programs, service activities and relief efforts of the Art of Living have benefited over 300 million people worldwide.

Sri Sri has dedicated his life to a violence-free global family, transcending the boundaries of religion, nationality, race and language. The innovative programs he has devised and the immense social work he has undertaken stem from his commitment to a rejuvenation of human values. His goal is to create a violence-free society and to enable people to lead happier, healthier, stress-free lives.