Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says, “Homemakers have no holidays. On vacation, they are at work. Packing for vacation is not complete without a homemaker. Even on vacation, during meals, you will find homemakers serving food. They work 24x7.”
A household to-do list is endless
Homemakers are the backbone of your home and society at large. Whether you are a full-time homemaker or a homemaker with a part-time job or freelancing, it is incredibly demanding and challenging. In 25 years of managing a home, I feel that homemaking is the art of creating a warm, welcoming and restful atmosphere for your loved ones. In the process, I find the household to-do list endless.
Research shows that homemakers had moderate to severe stress and adapted moderate to poor coping strategies.
How does the Advanced Meditation Program benefit homemakers?
Stay-at-home women have to compulsively call it a day in taking the much-needed rest. Here, the Advanced Meditation Program (AMP) comes in handy for homemakers. Sulakshana from Mumbai shares, “This is like an Annual Maintenance Program (AMP) 😀 for the body and the mind. This program is the best vacation to get complete rest and feel relaxed.”
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Here are some benefits experienced by homemakers who underwent AMP.
Takes pride in household chores
Dr. Dimple Moryani, Homemaker and Naturopath, takes pride in managing her household, other domestic concerns and spiritual practices. She says, “Advanced Meditation programs helped me a lot in setting a responsive and calm state of mind while handling each task. Whether it is cooking, cleaning, monitoring budgets, caring or sharing, there stands a mindful happy woman, and that's me.”
Detoxifies the body and mind
Sangeeta Bakshi, the Homemaker,vomited a lot during her first AMP. She could not figure out the reason. “But in my second AMP, I experienced deep meditation and was as if wandering in heavenly bliss. Earlier, I considered the Happiness Program to be wonderful. But after AMP, I shared with the dear ones that if I have to choose between one crore rupees and AMP bliss, I will choose AMP as it is beyond comparison.”
Meenakshi Goel, Homemakershares, “I used to get fever in AMP and it subsided without medications, but later I felt lighter.” The impressions we pile daily due to our likes and dislikes get stored in our bodies as toxins. With yogasanas and advanced meditation techniques, the impressions or toxins get released. Some weep, laugh, scream, yawn, hiccup or vomit. Meditation erases impressions and improves expression.
Reduces grumbling
Instead of singing the glory of the past with drums for the family members and even the neighbours to forcibly hear, being calm and relaxed at the sight of muddy shoe marks on the mopped floor is possible after AMP.
“Practicing the Ancient Techniques to overcome negative emotionsin AMP has brought the transformation in me from an angry and adamant to a good-humoured and resilient woman. People who know me are amazed to see these positive changes”, reveals Sangeeta.
Helps to improve relationships
Meenakshi Goelshares, “Living in a joint family needs one to be forgiving and forget other family members’ acidic words and actions. I could imbibe these qualities happily only after doing the first AMP.”
If I can boast of being appreciated by my in-laws, it is only because of the Mudra pranayamas and the meaningful silence in AMP. The mantra that comes to my mind in unfavorable circumstances is “Nothing is permanent”. This mantra is deep-seated in me through repeated meditations.
Reduces emotional stress and brings back smiles
Women tend to take the stress and get stuck in trivial things of life. Research led by Harvard-affiliated researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital states: “Studies have shown that participating in an eight-week mindfulness meditation program increased gray-matter density in the brain region (hippocampus) associated with learning and memory, self-awareness, and compassion, and decreased gray-matter density in the brain region (amygdala) associated with anxiety and stress.”
Improves memory and self-awareness
Meenakshi was amazed to find that her diminishing memory revived after she regularly meditated twice a day for a long time. She devotes time to the Special Techniques for home practice specified in the AMP.
Holds you through tough life situations
“How the Timeless Vedic Wisdom taught in AMP guided me in terribly tough life situations is inexplicable!” shares Sangeeta.
Sustains deep rest
The Sudarshan Kriya in the Online Meditation & Breath Workshop gets you a glimpse of inner calm. Advanced Meditation Program helps you sustain it and go deeper into your ever peaceful inner bring.
Helps to witness the situations and events
Dimple has been actively participating in the Advanced Meditation Programs regularly. Her takeaway is, “AMPs turned me 360 degrees around to witness the situations and events rather than carrying it and being burdened by them.”
Keeps the magic in you alive
AMP is a technical training of going deep within the reservoir of joy and getting energized. It is like a washing machine of mind. It helps you come out fresh, clean and crisp to handle life challenges. Sangeeta emphasizes the importance of AMP in her statement, “AMP is Gurudev’s ultimate program.”
What are the prerequisites for the Advanced Meditation Program at The Art of Living?
You must be above 18 years of age
You must have done the Online Meditation & Breath Workshop/Happiness Program/Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES+)/Student Excellence and Learning Program (SELP)
Why is silence so powerful?
Silence is not just about 'not speaking'. It is giving a break to the chattering mind, refreshing ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. Silence removes accumulated stress and brings deep rest to our mind, body and soul, giving us an experience of our true being.
What are the benefits of being in silence?
Gives depth to your meditation.
Improves ability to listen and connect better with others Prevents you from being carried away by stress Clarity of mind in work, parenting and relationships
Why do some people struggle with silence?
Eating rajasic and tamasic food creates an imbalance in vata-kapha-pitta resulting in numerous thoughts Scared and nervous of a silent environment Feel weird as they are new to observing prolonged silence
