Sri Sri’s three-day visit to Chicago from October 23

BY A STAFF WRITER

CHICAGO (IL) — His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a global humanitarian and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, will visit Chicago during October 23-25.

A world peace leader and a happiness expert, Sri Sri’s visit marks a unique opportunity for Chicagoans to take the Art of Living Happiness Program and learn meditation to gain deep insights into managing one’s mind and emotions and live a truly happy life.

Sri Sri’s vision of a violence-free and stress-free society has united millions of people around the globe. This trip follows his visits from earlier this year when he launched a multi-city stress-free, violence-free campaign in the US

On July 12, Sri Sri had unveiled the global happiness platform called Truly Happy that allows individuals to experience, track and grow happiness. Sri Sri is now coming to Chicago to empower individuals and strengthen the local community.

The Happiness Program teaches practical tools to manage the mind and emotions so that an individual can live with greater purpose and fulfillment. This dynamic workshop allows one to tap vast possibilities within and discover one’s unlimited power and freedom.

“An incredible leader who has transformed the lives of many, Sri Sri has offered lifestyle techniques which greatly enhance the quality of one’s mind and hence the quality of one’s life. This is a rare opportunity to spend time with him and experience happiness through the skillful use of the breath,”said Scott Barsotti, president of the US Art of Living Foundation.

The centerpiece of the Happiness Program is the Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful technique that uses specific, natural rhythms of the breath to harmonize the body, mind and emotions, eliminating stress, fatigue, depression and anger.

Sudarshan Kriya practitioners have reported better immunity, increased stamina and sustained high-energy levels. Modern medical science has validated the health benefits of this time honored technique.

Named one of the five most powerful people in India by Forbes, Sri Sri has inspired a global phenomenon of compassion and service through his initiatives which have impacted the lives of some 300 million people worldwide.

He reaches the school students through YES! for Schools that is dedicated to providing youth with a healthy lifestyle. In Chicago, nearly 5000 students across 12 schools have taken this program.

The Art of Living center in Chicago serves the local community through a variety of breathing, meditation, yoga, and knowledge programs.