The Art of Living Foundation: USAReviews of artofliving.org

It’s an indescribable feeling that one needs to experience. Everyone should learn this from childhood

Art of living Frankfurt. The organizer did not have an answer about the charity projects Art of Living supports as they say. It would need time to look things up she said...;)

As I'm know about myself how much I’d an overthinking person. Before 5 years ago in our institute had invited art of living teachers to give some living lesson. Aaj bhi mujhe unka name yaad hai Mrs. Bhawna team from ambala city art of living group is gives such kind magic of living tricks. They totally finished my overthinking mind to a normal mind. Through meditation, suryaasana& etc. I'm so greatful for all the team members of the chain who had give me a good tension free life that I'd not spend before. Thank you so much for all team once...

Great instructions and life changing experience

I read about the breathing practice that they teach in the book Breath by James Nestor and was interested in learning the practice. From the start, I noticed that the organization was vast and operated in a very "corporate sales" type of way. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the five free videos and signed up for the introductory class (three hours, three consecutive days, on Zoom, all for $300). The website states "Flexible rescheduling at no additional cost." I attended the first two sessions. To my surprise, only a small part of the time was spent on the actual breathing/meditation practice (certainly less than an hour). Much of the time was simply endless talk. As someone who has been involved in prior meditation practices, self-help, therapy (and is a licensed psychologist), I was not interested in all of that and found it forced, boring, and tedious. Nonetheless, I was polite and listened and participated as needed. The second session ran over 3.5 hours (half an hour longer than promised) and I was really not pleased about that - not only was it tedious, but it was also disrespectful to the participants who had committed on the basis of a set ending time. Nonetheless, I planned to complete the third session and attempt the breathing practice. However, a serious family emergency came up. I immediately emailed the instructor to explain (in detail) why I would not be attending. I was told - both by him and others, and repeatedly when I asked again several days later - that I would have to repeat the ENTIRE three sessions in order to be given access to the breathing App, i.e., that I could not join a third session as I was requesting. I frankly thought this both ridiculous and again quite disrespectful of my time. What it tells me is that this group is more interested in docility in its participants than anything else - probably because it seeks to enroll them in more courses and involve them more deeply (in what may be a somewhat "cult-like" or perhaps "cult adjacent" organization). Clearly I had hit a wall when I refused to redo the first two sessions (something for which there was no real need whatsoever, given at least average intelligence and the ability to follow simple directions). Not to mention the fact that, if the breathing/meditation technique is as effective as they say it is, the rest of the course should be largely unnecessary. Therefore I am giving this organization one star (at best). There are other breathing techniques available and they do not put up these types of barriers (not to mention costs) and I intend to look into them instead.

It was fantastic

Very informative session. Instructor made it very engaging. The practice was very refreshing.

I just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to Rammanohar Kundoor -my wonderful teacher - for guiding me through the beautiful 3-day Art of Living course Part 1. After completing the course - I feel such a sense of peace, clarity, and renewed energy—all thanks to his wisdom, warmth, and dedication. His teaching was not only inspiring but also incredibly grounding. The effort, patience, and love he brought to every session did not go unnoticed. He made the experience truly meaningful, and I feel blessed to have been a part of his class. Thank you teacher for sharing these life-changing tools with such sincerity and care. I will carry the learnings and practices forward with a full heart.