PUJYA SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR JI

Even as a young child Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was of a spiritual disposition - often found in peaceful meditation at a very tender age. At the age of four, His parents discovered Him reciting verses from the Bhagavad Gita.

Throughout His teens, He studied with many renowned spiritual masters and became a scholar of Vedic literature, along with an advanced degree in modern science by age seventeen.

In 1982, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar began to teach the Sudarshan Kriya®, a powerful breathing technique which eliminates stress and brings one completely into the present moment. Today this program is taught in over 140 countries as part of the Art of Living Course. Millions of people around the world have experienced physical and emotional healing from these programs which help eliminate stress and create a sense of belonging.

Today, Sri Sri travels & teaches internationally, reminding us that the great spiritual traditions have common goals and values. His simple message of love, practical wisdom, and compassion continues to inspire people from all walks of life, and He encourages everyone to follow their chosen religious or spiritual path while honoring the path of others. Sri Sri is the founder of the Art of Living Foundation and the International Association for Human Values.