About Us
- - Who We Are
    We are located on over 250 acres of wooded land in the beautiful Mauricie region of Quebec and offer programs for adults, young adult and youth, in yoga, breathing, and meditation.
  - History
    In order to accommodate the many people who were coming to courses the organization purchased 250 acres of land in the Maurice region of Quebec. We have grown from an original meeting space for 300 people to a hall holding 2,000.
  - Founder
    Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is humanitarian leader, spiritual teacher and ambassador of peace. His vision of a stress-free, violence-free society has united millions of people the world over through service projects and the courses of The Art of Living.
  - Blog
    Photos, Videos and articles on health, gardening, practical knowledge points, recipes, interviews, yoga – and more!
  - Contact Us
    Leave your comments and questions here or contact us by email or phone.
Courses & Events
- - Calendar
    Find out the dates of courses and events you’re interested in attending
  - Courses
    More details and comments about courses that are offered
  - Events
    Attend a variety of holiday and special activities for children and adults
Health & Ayurveda
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    Sri Sri Ayurveda has a global vision of bringing the best of Ayurveda to the world with the common goal of reviving Ayurveda in its truest form.
  - The Art of Wholesome Eating
    The Art of Wholesome Eating is an empowering course bursting with knowledge from the lively ayurvedic tradition!
Visit
- - Accommodation
    All accommodation is assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis during courses. We are pleased to accommodate special requests whenever possible.
  - Organic Gardens
    The Centre has a five-acre certified organic garden consisting of fruit trees, herbs, vegetables, a pond, an area for small fruits (strawberries and blueberries) and a section for green manure to revitalize the soil.
  - Art of Living Boutique
    Our boutique carries a variety of French and English books and DVDs about meditation, yoga, health, Ayruveda, and cooking, as well as a variety of music.
  - Directions & Transportations
    How far is the Centre from Montreal? The Centre is situated two hours (150 km/93 miles) east of Montreal, near the village of Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc in the pristine Quebec countryside.
  - Sightseeing
    The Centre is located two hours from Quebec and Montreal. It is situated in the beautiful Maurice region, close to La Mauricie National Park.
Contribute
- - Volunteer with Us
    Seva means selfless service. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says that our first and foremost commitment in the world is to do seva.
  - Donation
    Support the success and growth of our non-profit charitable organization. Run mostly by volunteers, we offer a variety of programs for your active as well as financial participation.
Career
- - Career opportunities
Group Venues
- - Plan Your Event
    Currently the Centre’s facilities may be booked for group events. We have hosted youth conferences, retreats, and weddings and other celebrations.
  - Book A Hall
    Isha Hall With its high 16-foot domed ceiling, the hall overlooks Lac Blanc and is surrounded by a terrace, with sunlight streaming through 24 windows.
  - Rooms & Services
    Choose from a variety of comfortable accommodations.
  - Cuisine
    Delicious fresh vegetarian food is prepared for each meal. In the summer, you will be treated to vegetables and herbs picked the same day from our large organic gardens.
  - Directions
    Find your way easily, by taking a look at our facility map.

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MP: Murder Convict’s Laughter Therapy To Help Jailbirds Destress
2016/05/16
Three months after becoming the first prison in Madhya Pradesh to start an in-house radio station, the Satna central jail has initiated another first, this time holding morning laughter sessions to de-stress inmates. Titled “Thahaka Suprabhat” or laughter ...
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: A Crusader Of Peace & Spirituality
2016/05/16
Spiritual leader and the founder of Art of Living Foundation Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was born on May 13, 1956 in Tamil Nadu As a part of his charity work, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar established Geneva-based charity the International Association for ...
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Spiritual Leaders Have To Be Neutral: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
2016/05/16
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a contented man. Having spread the Art of Living in more than 150 countries, all he wants to focus on now is teaching meditation so that people can handle stress. In the news recently over his controversial World Culture Fe ...
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Sri Sri’s Social Work Gives Him Credibility To Speak His Mind
2016/05/16
Never mind if he has been misquoted and his foundation is calling for an apology which the newspaper never gave; never mind if there is even a point in his contentions. When it comes to Art of Living founder Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar, the immediate res ...
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Let’s Just Learn To Relax, Everyone
2016/05/16
Megha Sharma has a strong sense that her work and life are in balance these days. Stress is not getting the best of her. But that wasn’t always the case. Just a couple of years ago, shortly after she relocated to Sarnia, she was stressed and struggling. C ...
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UT Home Secretary Inaugurates Art of Living Blood Donation Camp
2016/05/16
Chandigarh, May 14, 2016 (kalsi):- UT Home Secretary Anurag Agarwal and Director Health Services, Dr. Vanita Gupta visited the Rotary and Blood Bank Society Resource Centre, in Sector 37, here today. Mr. Agarwal saw the facilities at the blood bank and al ...
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5 Yoga Asanas To Deal With Vertigo
2016/05/16
Yoga can help balance the nervous system and treat vertigo. Try performing these yoga asanas -- They help! Vertigo can make you feel dizzy and unbalanced. It is characterised by a sensation of spinning. If you suffer from vertigo, yoga can help you feel g ...
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AOL Jammu Chapter Celebrates Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's 60th Birthday
2016/05/15
Early Times Report JAMMU, May 13: Sixtieth Birthday of His Holiness Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a renowned spiritual Guru and the founder of International Art of Living Foundation, was celebrated with gaiety and fervour all over the country today. The A ...
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Governor Holds Meeting With Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
2016/05/12
Kohima, May 11 (MExN): PB Acharya, Governor of Nagaland & Assam visited the Art of Living Centre to meet the founder of the Art of Living, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on May 4. The meeting focused on service projects for betterment in the health and ...
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Villagers, Conservationists Strive To Bring Dead Kumudvathi To Life, Taste Success
2016/05/12
BENGALURU: Gopala Krishna, a farmer with 1.5 acres of land and two cows in Kerekottiganaruru village of Nelamangala taluk, Bengaluru Rural district, volunteers to clean kalyanis or step wells in his village. Krishna, 54, recalls that about 30 years ago, wa ...
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