Art of Living Foundation — Local services in Washington

Been here several times both in person and have experienced their online courses as well. They are truly retreats!! The two programs that I frequent to this place is for SKY Breath Meditation workshops and the Silence Retreats. While the SKY Breath meditation blew my mind literally, helped me discover that Breath has so much secrets that just by attending to this key source of energy that we could heal from our past (to the extent that I could quit smoking and alcohol that I was addicted to) and start afresh a new life living in the moment with dignity and smile in spite of challenges. Then came my next step of Silence that I was guided into over a retreat weekend, that rejuvenated my overall being (Body and Mind). First it cleansed all my pent up feelings, fears and emotions and that's when I became aware that these are the ones that was driving me so far and that was not my true Self. Then I felt as though got re-connected to my authentic self and that thick cloud cleared to have the uninterrupted vision of the blue vast sky. From then on I let my this newly found authentic self drive me not those negative emotions, feelings and fears and I keep repeating the Silence retreats so I do not accumulate stress and negativity any more. Not just that, they also have a beautiful community of teachers and volunteers that share a plenty of knowledge to stay grounded on who we really are. Thank you Art of Living Foundation for this wonderful gift to the humanity! You have a great body of knowledge and I would ever be grateful for having received this...

The Art of Living Foundation is where I learnt the Sudharshan Kriya (SKY) breathing technique in 2017 which was a life changer. Every time I walked into this Center, it gave a sense of peace, positivity, Family.

As for the staff at the DC center, dedicated teachers and helpful volunteers ready to serve you.

World Culture Festival

And recently attended the World Culture Festival (1st one for me) but 4th one for the Art of Living organization.  It’s hard to describe in words as it was multiple Cultures, Civilizations  coming together in Music, Dance, singing.

Plus, leaders (former, present) of many nations coming together with the INTENTION of peace, unity…

Food: there were Food trucks from many ethnic origins!

Fortunately it was recorded for those who couldn’t make it!

If you want to experience it, simply Google ‘World Culture Festival 2023’ in Youtube and see the 3 day event...

BE CAREFUL. I went to a session on meditation and it was a scam! (A business advertisement) In such a beautiful building and while practicing such a sacred art such as meditation, we were taken advantage of. After the 45 minutes session there were cards to write your credit card information handed to us! Then I was personally swarmed by employees of the program trying to get me to sign up. It was all overwhelming and very unprofessional. SHOCKING! {It was the one advertised as "Free meditation, but it was an advertisement for a program called Happiness program"}. I said I will think about it, but they followed me to the door. I will NOT go back there for that! There are other places in the city with meditation that has "no...