HIT PAUSE ON LIFE

So much goes on in our lives. Phones constantly ringing, family bickering, deadlines and work pressure. Don't you sometimes wish you could hit pause on it all and just...be? 

There is a way! 

Art of Living's Silence Program gives you the space to go deep within and take a break from your mental chatter. It helps you return to life more grounded, centered, and ready to take on the world.

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It's time to take a real break. The Art of Silence is the ideal vacation for your body, mind, and spirit.

Embrace Tranquility at the Art of Silence Retreat
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It's time to take a real break. The Art of Silence is the ideal vacation for your body, mind, and spirit.

These are some of the benefits of the Art of Living Part 2 course

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Reduce

Stress, depression and anxiety

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Achieve

Deeper and more restful sleep

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Improve 

Your relationships and connect easily with others

Course Content

ART OF LIVING PART 2 (ART OF SILENCE)

Over 4 days of silence, you will go on a remarkable inward journey through several specially designed activities, such as:

Deep Meditations: A set of guided meditations called "Hollow and Empty" are the core aspect of the program, taking you deeper within and providing deep rest and emotional cleansing.

Yoga: Start your mornings with a yoga routine specially designed to deepen your meditation, unite body and mind. This helps you detox and feel lighter.

Sudarshan Kriya™: Strengthen and grow in your daily practice of Sudarshan Kriya™ through daily group practice sessions.

Vedic Wisdom: Break through limiting mental patterns and develop a fresh perspective on life through daily discourses by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. 

Mudras: Build upon the breathing exercises you already know with Pranayamas and learn a series of Mudras -- a subtle technique that uses hand formations to channel your energies. 

Learn: Come away with instructions and advanced techniques that will develop your practice at home.  

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Duration

4 days

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Mode

In-person

We are backed by over 100 scientific studies and covered in top media publications

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PARTICIPANT EXPERIENCES

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the silence course taught?

It depends on the mode you select. Some are conducted at the Art of Living venues and others are taught online on Zoom.

How long is the silence program?

The silence program is 4 days long.

What are the requirements to enroll?

The requirement for this program is that you should have finished the Art of Living Part 1 (Art of Breathing) course.

40+ years

of service

180 countries

in over 10,000 cities

30,000+

instructors

500m+

people reached

THE FOUNDER OF THE ART OF LIVING

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Gurudev is a spiritual leader and ambassador of peace on a mission to create a society free of stress and violence. He is globally regarded for his contributions to human happiness and world peace.     

He intuited the Sudarshan Kriya™, a breathing technique practiced by millions of people around the world. Its effects on sleep, immunity and overall well-being have been lauded by scientists and proven by empirical research around the world. 

Ambassador of peace and humanitarian leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Experience deep rest and emerge rejuvenated with a settled mind