Holiday Courses with Art of Living
To live life fully and freely is an art, requiring skills, intuition, creativity and knowledge. The Art of Living Foundation, through its many innovative programs, brings these values 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. Check out the upcoming holiday courses for the whole family including ART Excel, YES!, and The Art of Breathing Course.
Art Excel Course (Age Group 8 - 13 Years)
All round training in excellence
"The true measure of success is a happy, healthy, well-adjusted child that is able to deal effectively with life’s challenges." - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Presented in a practical and fun format, it appeals to children of all backgrounds aged between 8 and 13 years. The ART Excel course helps them gain good personal skills and gives way to their best natural potential.
In order to be successful in life children need, not only academic skills, but also life skills, this is where the ART Excel course comes in.
ART Excel students learn:
• The Six Golden Keys to Success
• Yoga and breathing processes which help eliminate fear and anxiety
• Techniques that enhance focus and concentration
• Simple meditation and relaxation techniques
• Skills in friendship, leadership and teamwork.
Through fun and laughter, ART Excel students learn valuable lessons in sharing with others, working and playing in harmony and developing a sense of belonging with others. Children become more self-expressive, comfortable and natural with diverse groups of people. Activities such as making a new friend each day and random acts of kindness help students to become aware of the needs of others and encourage the integration of human values into their daily lives. Our toughest critics, the children themselves give this programme rave reviews.
When: Dec 26-30, 2011 9:00 AM-1:30 PM.
Where: Art of Living Brampton, 4864 Castlemore Road, L6P 0W5
Course Fee: $150, 50 % off for two or more joining together
YES! Course (Age Group 14 - 17 Years)
Youth Empowerment Seminar
“After the breathing I feel calm and more energized and ready to take on anything we have to do, like any schoolwork. I feel confident and that I can take on anything the teacher throws at me.” YES! Course Student.
“After I took the YES! program I started doing the breathing techniques and suddenly my ISAT score went up. I got into the 90s and that is really hard to do. Most of my thoughts that are distracting just go away the second I start the breathing and I can just focus on the test ahead.” YES! Course Student
The Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES!) is a dynamic and fun program that challenges teens to take responsibility for their life and provides a comprehensive set of practical tools for releasing stress, mastering emotions, and raising self-awareness. The program addresses:
• Teens’ physical, mental, social, and emotional development
• Breathing techniques to relieve stress and bring the mind into focus
• Dynamic games and yoga
• Practical knowledge to create awareness
• Experiential processes to develop problem-solving strategies
• Dynamic group discussions designed to help teens feel at ease in challenging situations, increase confidence, withstand criticism and peer pressure
The initial 15 Hour seminar is comprehensive. It includes practical tools for releasing stress, relaxation and yoga exercises, problem solving strategies, leadership training, social skills development and creative projects. Such vital skills as these enable you to nurture greater inner strength for managing negative emotions, conflicts, peer pressure and criticism.
When: Dec 27-31, 2011. Weekdays 6:30 –9:30 PM Saturday 9:00 AM -1:30 PM
Where: Art of Living Brampton, 4864 Castlemore Road L6P 0W5
Course Fee: $150, 50 % off for two or more joining together
The Art of Breathing Course (Age Group 18+ Years)
With The Art of Breathing Course, the answer to stress is right under your nose.
“I had an unforgettable experience during the Sudharshan Kriya. I just wanted the experience to go on and on.. It’s a journey to love. That beautiful experience will stay with me forever. With regular practice of this unique breathing technique, I have been in a constant state of peace, joy and love.” Katherine Tan, Housewife and Entrepreneur
Have you ever been told to breathe in while counting from one to ten? You may have been given this advice to calm down from stress, and noticed that it worked. Did you know that it is possible to keep the same sense of calm from day to day? The key to achieving greater happiness isn’t very far. In fact, an Art of Breathing Course instructor would tell you it is right under your nose. Literally. It’s all in something as simple as the breath.
So, why the breath?
So why is the breath so important in dealing with stress? With ever greater demands on our time, one needs more energy to handle the stress of daily life. Confidence, inner peace, enthusiasm and a smile - these qualities shine through naturally when the body is full of energy and vitality. Learning the breathing techniques taught in The Art of Breathing Course allow us to dissolve stress and negative emotions, calm the mind, and uplift our energy.
Many have found more ease in relationships and in decision-making, thanks to clearer thinking and a more peaceful, understanding mind. Participants have found they have greater self-esteem, and even feel much younger than their years! So if you’re looking for the secret to happiness, why not join an Art of Breathing workshop near you? Start learning to be happy – by having a stress-free mind.
All this is achieved by attending the course and doing simple and fun exercises, also by doing easy practices at home.
When: Dec 23-26, 2011. Weekdays 6:30 –9:30 PM Weekend 9:00 AM -4:00 PM.
Where: Art of Living Brampton, 4864 Castlemore Road, L6P 0W5
Course Fee: $300, 50% off for two or more joining together
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