Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Bangalore India
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is spiritual teacher, humanitarian leader and ambassador of peace. His vision of a stress-free, violence-free society has united millions of people the world over through service projects and self development programs of The Art of Living.
As a spiritual teacher, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has rekindled the traditions of yoga and meditation and offered them in a form that is relevant to the 21st century. Beyond reviving ancient wisdom, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has created new techniques for personal and social transformation. These include the Sudarshan Kriya® which has helped millions of people to find relief from stress and discover inner reservoirs of energy and peace in daily life.
His programs and initiatives have touched the lives of over 370 million people in 152 countries going beyond the barriers of race, nationality and religion with the message of a "One-World Family." He has shown that inner and outer peace are possible and that a stress-free, violence-free society can be created through service and by reawakening human values.
Founder The Art of Living
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar founded The Art of Living Foundation as an international, educational, and humanitarian organization. The educational and self-development programs of the Art of Living Foundation provide powerful tools to eliminate stress and improve well-being. These programs include breathing techniques, meditation, yoga, and practical wisdom for daily living which have helped millions around the world to transform their lives.
Founder International Association for Human Values
In 1997, Sri Sri created the International Association for Human Values (IAHV) as a global platform for humanitarian initiatives that solve problems by uplifting human values. Through its country organizations and partners, IAHV conducts service projects and raises funds for humanitarian and disaster relief initiatives throughout the world. Activities administered or funded by IAHV include prisoner rehabilitation, trauma relief for veterans, youth and community development, disaster and trauma relief, and organizational excellence programs.