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The Art of Living Foundation is dedicated to inspiring, uplifting and empowering individuals to live life to its fullest potential. It has customized programs for various sections of society with a common emphasis on nurturing human values common to all cultures, religions and traditions such as:

non-violence, compassion, caring for the planet , enthusiasm for life , an attitude of service toward others.

The Art of Living Foundation, through its many innovative programs, brings these values to our society by strengthening the individual. We currently have several courses, satsangs, and events being conducted in Boulder, Denver and Colorado Springs/Monument. If you have any questions or would just like to chat, feel free!

Please join us every Wednesday at 7pm for a free introduction to meditation and the Art of Living at 1001 E. 7th Ave @ Ogden in Denver. We will also have a wonderful MAHA SATSANG on Sunday, April 20th, 2008. All are welcome. Please bring friends and family. Meet Rishi Nityapragya's as he tours Colorado

May 26th – June 10th, 2008.

Founded by world renowned humanitarian and spiritual teacher, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. AOLF offers programs that eliminate stress, create a sense of belonging, restore human values, culture individual development, and encourage people from all backgrounds, religions, and cultural

traditions to come together in celebration, satsang, and service.

Courses offered:

The Art of Living Course

Part II (Advanced Meditation Course)
Sahaj Samadhi Meditation

Art Excel and Kids for Kids

Teens for Teens and Youth Empowerment Seminar !(YES!)

YES PLUS! for college students

Youth Leadership Training Program

Corporate Programs

Prison Programs

The programs and volunteers of AOLF and IAHV have an impact upon and serve the following efforts:

Eradication of extreme poverty Environmental and water sustainability projects Literacy programs, urban vilolence and drop-out prevention Womens' empowerment programs Agricultural and organic farming HIV Global Peace Initiatives

Creating a ONE WORLD FAMILY!

Sing, Dance ,Meditate, and Celebrate!

Upcoming Courses: Register

Basic Course: Colorado Springs/Monument April 24th-29th.
Basic Course: Denver April 15-20th,
Youth Empowerment Seminar/Superhero Training!: Boulder April 18-21st.
Sahaj Samadhi Meditation Course: Denver
Advanced Meditation Course Part II: TBA
Advanced Course with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:

Arlington, VA: May 8th-12th, 2008

Santa Clara, CA: July 13th-18th, 2008

AOLDenverBoulder — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:59:32 CDT

NEWSLETTER

Art of Living -COLORADO 31 March , 2008

"Every desire arises from the sleeping state. Desire is a product of sleep, unconsciousness. Just sleep itself cannot produce desire, but something along with sleep. A spark of beauty, just a spark of beauty in the unconsciousness, creates desire."
-Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

In this Issue v Introductory Talk - Free –Metaphysical Research Society v Advanced Course with Sri Sri in Washington DC v Organizers meeting for Rishi Nityapragya's tour of Colorado May 26th – Jun 10th ,Calling All helpers! v Art of Living Week ,Jun 6th - 9th v Part-I course in Denver -February 15-19, 2008. v Sahaj Samadhi Meditation Course in Denver ,starting April 18 v Artof Living courses around Denver area v Art of Living Book club ,New !! v Sunday Afternoon, April 6th Art of Living Family Day !! v Rate us with Love v Denver Satsang v Knowledge Sheet

Free Intro talks ,every first and third Wednesday ,starting April 2nd
Please encourage family and friends to attend the Free Intro talks at MRS starting April 2nd. The Intro talks will be followed by a Video and guided meditation. Venue : 1001 East 7th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218
Metaphysical Research Society building basement
Time : 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Bliss2008 - Advanced Course with Sri Sri in Washington DC Venue: Hyatt Regency, Crystal City, VA Map Register Online: http://us.artofliving.org/bliss2008 Contact: bliss2008@us.artofliving.org Accommodation: Discount Group rate ($125/night - upto 4 can share) available till April 15th

Organizers meeting for Rishi Nityapragya's tour of Colorado May 26th – Jun 10th
Calling All helpers!
Special Brainstorming and Organizing meeting to prepare events leading up to Rishiji's return Home to Colorado May 26 - Jun 10th.
Saturday morning 1030am-12n: Metaphysical Research Society/downstairs please RSVP to artoflivingdenver@gmail.com (we want to have enough snacks for everyone!) If you cannot make the meeting on Wed - there will be another one on Sunday, April 6th at Patti's place just before we head out for FAMILY DAY! Sunday, April 6th 12n-130pm At 2:00pm we'll all head to the park together to play and of course - eat!

Art of Living Week ,Jun 6th –Jun 9th
During Guruji's recent visit to California many new and wonderful projects were discussed and are currently being implemented. It's clear that the Art of Living family in the United States is growing, yet there is much more we can do. Coming up is a special Art of Living Week, to be held June 6-9 in every state, including Colorado. The goal is to have Art of Living courses occurring simultaneously in the US, with at least 50 new participants on every course. With every state having an average of 3 active cities with an AOLF presence, that translates to 150 cities teaching at the same time x 50 people per city. This means 7,500 people can feasibly be "in the knowledge", in the USA all at the same time. What will unfold after this much grace is blanketing the USA at the same time - is simply a phenomenon!
This is the first time we have organized such a happening in the United States. History is being made. Denver will play a vital role in realizing this vision and the beauty is that we have the gift of Rishi Nityapragyra here visiting our courses during this historical event, and giving talks to the public the week before. Now is the time to foster human values and create a "violence-free, stress-free" Denver and YOUR skills, resources and talents are needed.Many things will need to be coordinated and everyone has a part in the play! PLEASE COME TO A SEVA/SERVICEMEETING THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH- 1030AM - 12N ALL HANDS ARE NEEDED! We will organize for Rishiji's visit and Art of Living Week. Venue: Denver Metaphysical Research Society / downstairs

Mark it On Your Calendars and Share It With Your Friends!
Part-I course in Denver –April 11-15, 2008
Instructor : Patti Montella.
Hours : Fri 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Sat & Sun 10:00am-2:30pm
Mon & Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm
Register online: http://us.artofliving.org/locator/courses.html
Early Bird Registration by Apr 5: pay in full by Apr 5 and receive a discount!

$375 / $200 for full-time students and seniors
$425 and $275 for students/seniors after Apr 5th.

Flier is attached to hand out to friends & family

Sahaj Samadhi Meditation Course in Denver ,starting April 18 Denver will host a Sahaj Samadhi Course starting Friday, April 18 - Monday, April 21st. Friday the time slots for receiving a mantra will begin at 3pm and go up until 9pm. 4 people can be in the 1 hour time slot. Sat/Sun/Mon the course will continue in the early evening for 2 hours. People who have taken Sahaj before can repeat the course beginning on Saturday for a donation only.Normal course fees are $250 and $125 for seniors and students. No discounts. Sunday evening we are going to have a big Satsang and everyone - even new people - are welcome. John Osborne will teach the course and we invite all our musicians and singers to participate in the Satsang "band" that evening! For questions and to register for a time slot - please contact our enthusiastic organizers directly at: Peter email: PeterB@threeplanes.net cell: 720-271-5094 Harmony email: harmonyj@msn.com cell: 303-885-7265 Jody email: jody@prominentone.com cell: 303-667-9471 For online registration:http://secure.artofliving.org/admin/course_participants.aspx?course_id=2727 Please contact Jim , if you want to know more about Sahaj Samadhi Course.. Jim :719-651-4085

Art of Living Courses around Denver Area - Register a friend and spread the joy around Colorado! Colorado Springs
Part I Course ,Apr 3rd – 8th
Venue: 18090,Forest View Road, Monument.
Instructor: Jim Warner (jamesw1008@gmail.com)
Contact : 719-488-9478.
Boulder
Who says you're not a superhero?
YES+ Youth Empowerment Skills & Training
WARNING: Not doing YES+ is like being stuck as Clark Kent forever. D i v e D e e p e r. R u n F a s t e r. S t u d y L e s s. The YES+ course is an intensive, innovative 26-hour workshop (spread over 6 consecutive days), which includes powerful breathing techniques for stress-relief and increased focus, tips to reduce study time, techniques that increase confidence and leadership ability, yoga, lots of fun & games, and much more! It has been offered in over 100 campuses around the United States and 1000's have benefited from it. · builds strength & endurance · develops better focus than most brain surgeons · breaks monotony & heightens creativity · improves self-esteem & confidence · makes friends for life · is a TON of FUN Tuesday - Sunday, April 15-20 4:00 - 10:00pm weekdays; 10:00am - 4:00pm weekend days CU University Club Rm #4 CALL FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT (before Apr 8th) 303-719-1916 | catrina.marie@artofliving.org Or Register Online at http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=2635

Art of Living Book Club
NEW!
Tuesday, April 29th we will launch the first-ever, Art of Living Book Club!
The AOLF Book Club will meet from 7p-830p the 1st and last Tuesday of every month at the Unity Church.
Address :3021 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO 80210
It is free and open to the general public…so inspire your friends, family and colleagues to share in Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's wisdom for living a happier and more fulfilling life.
Register online today at artoflivingdenbookclub@gmail.com to join.
Our first selection is, God Loves Fun, by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
"God will dance in our life when the day dawns in laughter and love…
true laughter, that is true prayer." – H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Order it online at www.bookstore.artofliving.org or call toll-free 1-877-477-4774

Chapter I "When we realize the futility of words, then we should know that our life is going deeper. We have started living. We live in words from morning till night. Everything should make sense to us. Everything should be purposeful. In this run of searching for purpose and purposefulness, we lose all purpose. It is like the carrot and the rabbit. It is right there, still it is not there. It goes to such an extent that we don't even have a sound sleep. Even at night we are bothered by words. Many people speak while sleeping. There does not seem to be a rest from words. Words area the root cause of worries. You can't have a worry without words, can you? Now, worry for ten minutes, but don't use a single word. You cannot! We get caught up in words. Our friendship is based on words.

Life is very shallow if we base it on words. Anything that is profound in life, deep or meaningful cannot be expressed in words. The experience of love, or true gratitude, cannot be expressed in words. Real beauty, real friendship, has no words.

Sunday Afternoon, April 6th Art of Living Family Day!!
6th April,Sunday -2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue : Park near Pattis place at 1140 S fairfax Street.
Come and join your Art of Living family and friends next Sunday afternoon for some outdoor fun and relaxation. Perhaps an easy hike, or some kite flying, frisbee throwing, or an afternoon picnic! Bring the kids, the family dog and Grandma. Let's enjoy the beauty of Colorado and the inner beauty of one another. We'll send an email out with details mid-week once we know what the weather is going to do. We'll have a great time no matter what mother nature has in store!

Please rate us with Love
If you have a chance, please check out these links. They are free event postings in which we have listed the courses on line. We really need some good reviews and ratings so that more people will be encouraged to come. If you know of any more event listings, please let me know. And feel free to post an event-it's easy and free! To rate/review: All you need to do is copy the link into the top browser at the very top of the computer screen. It should take you directly to the listing...then it will instruct you to give us a review or rating. The Denver Post : http://calendar.denverpost.com/denver-co/events/show/81669681-art-of-living-basic-course. Yourhub.com : http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Events/Faith/Event~440527.aspx : http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Events/Health/Event~440704.aspx Westword Backpage: http://posting.denver.backpage.com/gyrobase/classifieds/VerifyAd.html/1115443/ca587d73

Denver Satsang (in the company of Truth) every Thursday
Venue : 1001 East 7th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218
Metaphysical Research Society building basement
Time : 7:00 pm -9:00 pm

Act Without Expectation: It Relaxes & Rewards

It's often believed that if people become spiritual and dispassionate about the outcome of their actions, they will stagnate; there will be no progress.
In fact, the opposite is true. Creativity and enthusiasm can spring only when you are well rested; and you cannot rest if you are anxious about the outcome of your actions.
When we perform every action with an eye on the end result, we get lost in the end and don't enjoy the means of getting to the end. But when we perform some actions as an expression of joy and do not bother about the result, the action itself brings fulfillment.
When we act expecting joy, the action becomes inferior. For example, you want to spread happiness, but if you try to find out whether the other person has become happy, you get entangled in a vicious circle. In the process, you lose your happiness.
Anxiety about the outcome of your action is what pulls you down. At the beginning of a project if you start worrying, then your whole enthusiasm for the project gets dampened. When you are aware of your potential, just jump into action without bothering about the result.
When you are in doubt, any activity you do will bring more doubts. When you have a choice, the grass on the other side will look greener and this prevents you from enjoying what you have in your hand. When you are bothered by a choice, relax.
The choice is never between good and bad; it's always between bad and worse or good and better. Choices bring conflict and there is freedom in 'choicelessness'.
How can you be centred when there is conflict? There is a Chinese saying that when you are in doubt, take a pillow and go to bed.
In Narada Bhakti Sutras, Narada says, "Karmanyapi Sanyasyati". Take a break, not just from activity, but also from the fruit of the activity. It will bring deep rest from doubts and conflicts. One who is not concerned about the outcome and is centred on the action, goes beyond dualities, beyond conflicts.
The wise one is beyond all actions. Yet he continues to engage himself in action. You can only let go of what you have. So to let go of the fruit of action, you need to have the fruit and to have the fruit, you need to act!
This is so beautiful. If you have never acted, then how can you drop either the action or the fruit of action.
So be active. Keep doing your work, and drop the fruit of action. The fruit of action is there as the motivation for you to start acting. Krishna used the fruit of action to motivate Arjuna to fight. He told Arjuna that if you die in battle, you will attain heaven and if you win, you will rule the world. Jesus did the same.
When you are bogged down by laziness, you need motivation to do something and the expected fruit of action acts as the motivating factor. But once you start acting, let go of the expected result. Just focus on the work on hand.
This is the way of the wise!

Email: artoflivingdenver@gmail.com

COURSES AND EVENTS COLORADO

AOLDenverBoulder — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:55:23 CDT

Courses offered:

The Art of Living Course
Part II (Advanced Meditation Course)
Sahaj Samadhi Meditation

Art Excel
Kids for Kids
Teens for Teens
Youth Empowerment Seminar !(YES!)
Educators Course

YES PLUS! for college students
Youth Leadership Training Program
Basic Course for Educators
Corporate Programs
Prison Programs

*satsang DENVER: Thurday, 7-9pm 1001 E. 7th ave @Ogden

*satsang BOULDER: Saturday, 4pm @ CU Boulder

*satsang BOULDER: Sunday, 9:30 am @Naropa

EVENTS

Introductory Talk - Free –Metaphysical Research Society

Advanced Course with Sri Sri in Washington DC

Organizers meeting for Rishi Nityapragya's tour of Colorado May 26th – Jun 10th ,Calling All helpers!

Art of Living Week ,Jun 6th - 9th

Part-I course in Denver -February 15-19, 2008.

Sahaj Samadhi Meditation Course in Denver ,starting April 18 v

Artof Living courses around Denver area

Art of Living Book club ,New !!

Sunday Afternoon, April 6th Art of Living Family Day !!

Rate us with Love v Denver Satsang

MAHA SATSANG COLORADO! Sunday April 20th, 2008.

Rishi Nityapragya's tour of Colorado May 26th – June 10th, 2008.

NEWSLETTER

Art of Living -COLORADO 31 March , 2008

Denver Satsang (in the company of Truth) every Thursday
Venue : 1001 East 7th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218
Metaphysical Research Society building basement
Time : 7:00 pm -9:00 pm

Email: artoflivingdenver@gmail.com

Bhakti Page

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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Biography

AOLDenverBoulder — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:21:09 CDT

"My vision is of a world that is crime-free, stress-free and violence-free."
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has inspired a global phenomenon of compassion and service. A spiritual leader and humanitarian, his programs have impacted more than 25 million people worldwide. In 1981, he started the Art of Living Foundation, an international nonprofit educational and humanitarian organization that works in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Its educational and self-development programs offer powerful tools to eliminate stress and foster a sense of well-being. In the United States, the Foundation’s programs are helping youth in inner cities turn away from gang violence, drugs and alcohol, toward greater generosity and service. In 1997, he founded the International Association for Human Values, a humanitarian Non-Governmental Organization that advances human values in political, economic, industrial, and social spheres. In India, South Africa, and Latin America, the Association is working in poor rural communities to promote sustainable growth, and has reached more than 30,000 villages. A leading figure in human development and social transformation, he is a multifaceted social activist whose initiatives include conflict resolution, disaster and trauma relief, prisoner rehabilitation programs, youth leadership, women’s empowerment, campaigns against female feticide and child labor, and education for all. In Kashmir and Sri Lanka, Sri Sri is working to further dialogue between opposing parties to resolve the conflicts peacefully. Sri Sri travels to more than 40 countries a year to share his message that all the great spiritual traditions share common goals and values. He inspires leaders to balance business with ethics and social responsibility. His teachings of love, practical wisdom, and service promote harmony among people, and encourage individuals to follow their chosen spiritual path, while honoring the path of others.

Satsangs, Maha Satsangs and Bajans!

AOLDenverBoulder — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:54:43 CDT

Free Introduction to the internationally lauded Art of Living Course. Laugh, Let Go & Repose in the Self! Every WED, 7pm-8:15pm. @ 1001 E. 7th Ave (downstairs .)
MAHA SATSANG COLORADO! Sunday April 20th, 2008.
Please join us for Rishi Nityapragya's tour of Colorado May 26th – June 10th, 2008.
*satsang DENVER: Thurday, 7-9pm 1001 E. 7th ave @Ogden
*satsang BOULDER: Saturday, 4pm @ CU Boulder
*satsang BOULDER: Sunday, 9:30 am @Naropa

Bajans
1Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshvaraha Guru Sakshat Parabrahma Tasmai Shri Gurave namaha Om Shanti…. Shanti…. Shanti

2 We are opening up in sweet surrender to the luminous love light of the Lord We are opening… We are opening.. We are opening up in sweet surrender to the luminous love light of the Lord 3 Your home is in my heart In my heart My heart is like an ocean Like an ocean It will rock you while you are sleeping While you’re sleeping On a wave of sweet devotion Sweet devotion Your home is in my heart In my heart My heart is very strong Very strong When you are feeling lonely Feeling lonely It will carry you along Carry you along Your home is in my heart In my heart My heart is everywhere Every where Wherever you may wander You may wander Just know that I am there I am there

3 Lambodhara Hay Vigneshwara Shambho Kumara Vigneshwara Ambika Tanaya Omkareshwar Hay rambha, hay rambha Vigneshwara Moriya ray Bapa Moriya ray Moriya ray Bapa Moriya ray Ganapati Bapa Moriya, Mangal Murthy Moriya Ganapati Bapa Moriya, Mangal Murthy Moriya Moriya ray Bapa Moriya ray Moriya ray, Bapa moriya ray Lambodhara hay Vigneshwara Shambho Kumara Vigneshwara

4 Ganesh Om.. Ganesh Om.. Ganesh Om Gao Ganesh Om Ganapathi Bapa Moriya Ganesh Om Sidhivinayak Ganesh Om Lambodhar Hay Ganesh Om Vishwadhara Ganesh Om Mangal Murti Ganesh Om Ganesh Om… Ganesh Om… Ganesh Om… Gao Ganesh Om

5 Om Namah Shivaya.. Om Namah Shivaya Om Namah Shivaya.. Om Namah Shivaya Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva Shivaya Namah Om Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva Shivaya Namah Om Har Har Har Om Namah Shivaya Har Har Har Om Namah Shivaya 8 He Nanda Nanda Gopala Ananda Nanda Gopala He Nanda Nanda Gopala Ananda Nanda Gopala He Nanda Nanda Ananda Nanda Yadu Nanda Nanda Gopal He Nanda Nanda Gopala Ananda Nanda Gopala He Nanda Nanda Gopala Ananda Nanda Gopala 9 Gopala Radha Lola Gopala Radha Lola Murli Lola Nandalala Jai Murli Lola Nandalala Keshav Madhav Janardhana Van Mala Brindavan Bala Murli Lola Nandalala Jai Murli Lola Nandalala Anand Mohan Niranjana Van Mala Brindavan Bala Murli Lola Nandalala Jai Murli Lola Nandalala 10 Narayana Narayana Jai Govinda Hare Narayana Narayana Jai Gopala Hare 11 Radhe Govind Radhe Govind Radhe Govinda Bhajo Radhe Govind Radhe Govinda Radhe Radhe Govinda Radhe Radhe Govinda Radhe Radhe Govinda Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe 12 Narayan Narayan Jai Jai Govinda Hare Narayan Narayan Jai Jai Gopala Hare Jai Jai Govinda Hare Jai Jai Gopala Hare Jai Jai Govinda Hare Jai Jai Gopala Hare 13 Satya Ma Ma Ma Ma, Ananda Ma, Ma Ma Ma Ma Ananda Ma Ananda Mayi Ma, Ananda Ma, Ma Ma Ma Ma Ananda Ma Sri Guru Jaya Ma, Sri Guru Ma, Ma Ma Ma Ma Ananda Ma Satya Ma Ma Ma Ma, Ananda Ma, Ma Ma Ma Ma Ananda Ma Ananda Mayi Ma, Ananda Ma, Ma Ma Ma Ma Ananda Ma Om Guru Jaya Ma, Om Guru Ma, Ma Ma Ma Ma Ananda Ma Satya Ma Ma Ma Ma, Ananda Ma, Ma Ma Ma Ma Ananda Ma Ananda Mayi Ma, Ananda Ma, Ma Ma Ma Ma Ananda Ma 14 Amba Ma.. Amba Ma Amba Amba Ma Om…… Devi Om….. Durga Ma.. Durga Ma Durga Durga Ma Om… Devi Om… Kaali Ma.. Kaali Ma Kaali Kaali Ma Om… Devi Om… Amba Ma.. Amba Ma Amba Amba Ma 13 Om Mani Padme Hum… Om Mani Padme Hum 15 Jaya Guru Omkara, Jai Jai Satguru Omkara Om Brahma Vishnu Sadashiva, Har Har Har Har Mahadeva Shiv Shiv Shiv Shiv Sadashiva Jaya Guru Omkara, Jai Jai Satguru omkara Om 16 Ajo Ananthaya, Nithyaya Shuddhaya Satchitananda-nanda Guru Om Guru Om Guru Om Guru Om Guru Om Guru Om Guru Om Guru Om Namo Narayana Harihara Shashishekharaya Parabrahma Ananda Guru Satchitanandananda Guru Om Guru Om Guru Om Guru Om Guru Om Guru Om Guru Om Guru Om 17 Jaya Guru Om, jaya jaya Guru Om Jaya Guru Om, Guru Om Guru Om Guru Om In your eyes I see In your eyes I see a love, a love that blinds me In your eyes I see, I see a love that blinds me Jaya Guru Om, jaya jaya Guru Om Jaya Guru Om, Guru Om Guru Om Guru Om When I’m with you When I’m with you my dear one I feel complete Giving rest to my soul, Giving rest, giving rest to my soul Jaya Guru Om, jaya jaya Guru Om Jaya Guru Om, Guru Om Guru Om Guru Om 18 (To the tune of ‘stand by me’) When the mind is calm and the breath is deep. It is known that Sudarshan Kriya is the key. No, I won't be afraid. No, I won't shed a tear. Cause I know that Sri Sri will stand by me! Chorus: Oh! Guruji Guruji. Stand by me. Please now. Stand by me. Stand by me. Stand by me. Stand by me. In this world, that we live upon. It's all tumble and toil. Through the breath we can find rhapsody. No, I won't be afraid. No, I won't shed a tear. Cause I know that Sri Sri will stand by me! Repeat Chorus. Pranams to Guruji for 'Standing by Me' 19 The river is flowing… growing and flowing The river is flowing… back to the sea Mother Earth carry me.. your child I will always be Mother Earth carry me.. back to the sea 20 Bansuri Bansuri Bansuri Shyam ki Bansuri Bansuri Bansuri Shyam ki Oh my Lord Be with Me… Oh my Lord Be with Me Oh my Lord Be with Me… Oh my Lord Be with Me Hay Allah Hay Allah Hay Allah Hay Allah Hay Allah Hay Allah Hay Allah Hay Allah Hay Krishna Hay Krishna Hay Krishna Hay Krishna Hay Krishna Hay Krishna Hay Krishna Hay Krishna Hay Budha Hay Budha Hay Budha Hay Budha Hay Budha Hay Budha Hay Budha Hay Budha Hay Jesus Hay Jesus Hay Jesus Hay Jesus Hay Jesus Hay Jesus Hay Jesus Hay Jesus Hail Mary Hail Mary Hail Mary Hail Mary Hail Mary Hail Mary Hail Mary Hail Mary Hay Moses Hay Moses Hay Moses Hay Moses Hay Moses Hay Moses Hay Moses Hay Moses Hay Durga Hay Durga Hay Durga Hay Durga Hay Durga Hay Durga Hay Durga Hay Durga Oh my Lord Be with Me… Oh my Lord Be with Me Oh my Lord Be with Me… Oh my Lord Be with Me Bansuri Bansuri Bansuri Shyam ki Bansuri Bansuri Bansuri Shyam ki 21 Whether I’m happy… Hmmm Whether I’m blue…. Hmmm My mind keeps running back to you…. Hmmm Radhe Govinda... Hari Om Radhe Gopala… Hari Om Radhe Govinda Hari Narayana Om… Om 22 Jai Jai Radha Ramana Hari Bol Jai Jai Radha Ramana Hari Bol Jai Jai Radha Ramana Hari Bol Jai Jai Radha Ramana Hari Bol 23 Well it’s another end to another day, How swift they’re passing through – And the sweetest moments that I’ve spent in life My friends, I’ve spent with you Hari Narayana, Hari Narayana Jai Govinda Hari Narayana, Hari Narayana Jai Gopala Hari Narayana, Hari Narayana Jai Govinda Hari Narayana, Hari Narayana Jai Gopala Jaya Jaya Krishna Krishna Hare Jaya Jaya Krishna Krishna Hare Jaya Jaya Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama (Repeat Hari Naryana, Hari Narayana Jai Govinda) So let’s sing a song of love together And share a laugh of two And we’ll celebrate the simple joys That Life has brough to you.. (Repeat Hari Naryana, Hari Narayana Jai Govinda) 24 Asatoma Sadgamaya (Lead us from unreality to reality) Tamasoma Jyotirgamaya (Lead us from darkness to light) Mrtyorma Amritamgamaya (Lead us from death to immortality) OM

Shanti… Shanti… Shanti (Peace… Peace… Peace)

The Art Of Living Course

AOLDenverBoulder — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:25:24 CDT

Restoring the Natural Rhythm

There is a rhythm in all parts of nature; the sun rises and sets with a particular rhythm, the tides rise and ebb with their own rhythm, our body wakes and sleeps with a certain rhythm. Similarly every emotion has a corresponding rhythm in the breath. In the Art of Living Course we use this link between our breath and our emotions to come closer to the rhythm of our natural Being.

* Practices that heal and harmonize the body, mind, and spirit
* Skills for handling negative emotions and situations
* Practical wisdom for improving work and relationships
* Insight into the laws that govern the mind and emotions
* Stretching and low-impact yoga for health, circulation, and body stillness

The Art of Living Course part I

gives participants the practical knowledge and techniques to unlock their deepest potential and bring fullness to life. Whether happy and successful or feeling the stress of poor health, disappointments, or fear, every participant is cared for and comes away lighter, with effective techniques for releasing mental and physical stress and increasing his or her health, energy, peace, self-knowledge, awareness, and joy. This course is a simple, yet profound programme that offers the Sudarshan Kriya, practical spiritual knowledge, deep meditation and interactive processes.

Sudarshan Kriya is a powerful breathing technique that eliminates deep-rooted physical, mental and emotional stresses and toxins from our system, thereby synchronising the mind and body with the rythms of nature. So, Join the course right now and experience the state of pure consiousness, serenity, centerdness, healthier and younger body, calmer mind, balanced emotions, greater joy and enthusiasim of life, more harmonious relationships, and more!

Upcoming Courses:

April 3-8th, Basic Course: Monument

April 11-15th, Basic Course: Denver April 15-20th

Register

Art of Living YOUTH and Education Programs

AOLDenverBoulder — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:38:10 CDT

ART EXCEL - All 'Round Training for Excellence [Ages 8-13] Presented in a practical and fun framework that appeals to youth of all ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds, ART Excel offers an enlightening approach that awakens youth to their deepest potential and life's higher values. [Ages 14-18] Both fun and challenging, this 18 hour seminar provides teens with a comprehensive toolbox to both manage their own emotions and stress as well as dynamically navigate through adolescence. Read the full Program Description Youth Empowerment Seminar PLUS (YES!+): [Ages 18 - 27] YES!+ is an innovative and dynamic educational and life skills program that provides young students and professionals the tools to achieve their ideal life with ease, creativity, energy, and inhibition-free. Program Overview: YES!+ is an innovative and dynamic educational and life skills program for young students and professionals. YES!+ empowers young people with tools to eliminate stress, rid the system of negative emotions, develop strong social and leadership skills, heighten awareness and increase mental focus. This intense 26 hour program (spanning 6 consecutive days) also includes practical sessions on entrepreneurial skills, maximizing individual potential and physical, mental and emotional health. Youth Leadership Training Program (YLTP) Ages 18 + Join youth from around the world in a fun and challenging opportunity for personal growth and service. Youth Leadership Training Program, or YLTP, is an intensive residential program which gives you an immersion in stress and trauma relief techniques of breathing, meditation and yoga and prepares you to teach those techniques back to the community. A focus on leadership, teamwork and communication skills creates a solidly bonded team of volunteers with an emphasis on service that gives back to communities in need. Read the full Program Description Art of Living Course for Educators Teachers are our greatest resource because they inspire the young minds that shape our future. Educators give of themselves by serving students, their families and the community every day. How often do you give to yourself? The 18-hour seminar,conducted over six business days, is customized to suit the specific needs of those working in the educational system. The seminar includes: Practical knowledge - know the laws of body, mind, memory, intellect and ego; Natural principles of effective living - learn tools that eliminate counter productive activity and enhance learning ability; Guided interactive processes - improve interpersonal relationships and foster team spirit; Dynamic body exercises - easily learned tension releasing physical stretches and exercises; Innovative breathing techniques - revitalizing breathing techniques that increase energy and deeply relax and recharge the body and mind. Download the Program Brochure for Educators (pdf) National News: The Department of Health and Human Services for the City of Austin awarded a grant to AoLF to teach 80 school teachers and 80 students at Mendez County Middle School. More Highlight

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Art of Living Part II Course

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I caught a glimpse of who I really am, how beautiful and peaceful. I discovered that what I'd been looking for, has always been with me - courage, clarity, happiness and peace.

- Eda Carmikli, part 2 course particapant.

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Art of Living KIDZONE!

AOLDenverBoulder — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:39:27 CDT

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ART EXCEL-All 'Round Training for Excellence
ages 8-13
Presented in a practical and fun framework that appeals to youth of all ethnic,racial, and religious backgrounds. ART EXCEL offers an enlightening approach that awakens youth to their deepest potential and life's higher values.
Program Overview:
During the initial 18-hour program youth learn the six-gold keys to success through innovative games and interactive processes that reinforce human values. It is a highly effective stress management and human values training program. Through fun and laughter, children learn valuable lessons on how to share with others, work and play in harmony and develop a sense of belonging. Children become more self-expressive and comfortable and natural even with diverse groups of people. Students are also taught yoga and effective and powerful breathing processes which help to eliminate fear, anxiety, depression and other negative emotions. Meditation, being an important tool to tap the children's hidden potential, forms an integral part of the program.

After undergoing the program, children demonstrate enhancement of creative skills, improved memory and concentration, development of leadership qualities and healthy emotions, clarity of mind as well as improved interaction with their peers.

How can kids benefit?

Enhancement of creative skills
Improvement of memory and concentration
Healthier emotions
Better interaction with others

Kids for Kids
Program Overview
Kids for Kids is an innovative and experiential human values education project where children develop universal human values such as friendliness, compassion, love, happiness, and a sense of caring through practicing random acts of kindness. These human values are revitalized in children through a one-month program comprised of: Random Acts of Kindness, human values education, journaling, art, and community service. Students perform one random act of kindness each day, and reflect on their experience through journaling and art. They also plan and execute a service project for their school and community.
After participating in the program, students become more cooperative and attentive, and more helpful, respectful and kind.
Testimonials
The Val-des-Ormes Grade School. April 2006. Montreal

Testimonials from Parents

The International Association for Human Values

AOLDenverBoulder — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:53:01 CDT

The International Association of Human Values (IAHV), a non-profit organisation founded in Geneva in 1997 develops and promotes programs of personal development to encourage the practice of human values in everyday life. It also has programs of community education that foster greater awareness and the shared values among the diverse cultures. IAHV upholds the incorporation of human values into all aspects of life will ultimately lead to the development of a more peaceful, just and sustainable world.

In fostering Human Values, the Association works in collaboration with partners dedicated to similar goals, including governments, educational institutions, other NGOs, corporations and individuals. IAHV is an international NGO in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Tenzin Gyatso, the current Dalai Lama

Basdeo Pandey, Former Prime Minister of Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Sir Ketumile Masire, former President of Botswana

Justice Bhargava, Commissioner, Human Rights (Northeast), India

Naveen Ramgulam, Former President of Mauritius

Mireya Moscoso Rodriguez, President, Republic of Panama (Honorary Member)

The 5H Program
The 5H program adopts a holistic approach to social upliftment. The five main areas of focus are Health, Homes, Hygiene, Human Values, and Harmony in Diversity. In the past, the volunteers of the 5H program have provided support at the time of the Iran Earthquake, Rebuilding Iraq and Afghanistan, 9/11 attacks, Gujarat Earthquake, and Indonesia Floods. The 5H program aims to bring about self-empoverment among people to achieve this 5H volunteers have lead literacy projects covering traditional education and vocational training. A strong focus area of all of 5H projects has been women’s empowerment i.e. training women in different vocations and promoting health, hygiene, harmony and leadership in young women.

Listing of 5H activities in India:

Adopted 25,000 villages in 25 States
Organised 12,857 medical camps benefiting 4,30,000 people
Conducted 28,350 cleaning camps on indoor and outdoor pollution and sanitation
Planted 1.3 million trees
Created 50 model villages, these are 100% clean, hygienic, alcohol and tobacco free
Conducted over 75,000 free Breath - Water - Sound workshops benefiting 2.3 million people.

The contributions of the 5H program have been recognised as follows:

5H Day Proclamaed by Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco, California, USA, 2004
Certificate of Honour awarded by Board of Supervisors of the City & County of San Francisco, California, USA, 2002
Letter of appreciation awarded by Senator Dianne Feinstein, California, USA, 2001
Certificate of Congressional Recognition was awarded by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Houston, TX, 2001

YLTP - Youth Leadership Training Program

Youth Leadership Training Program is a program started in 1999 under the 5H program with an aim to assist the youth by conducting training programs in areas such as health, hygiene and solid waste management. The aim is to generate long term employment for unemployed youngsters. These trained youth are then responsible for educating villagers in rural areas with the knowledge they have acquired to help villagers identify problems and come up with solutions to overcome them. The first YLTP in the United States was held in Brownsville, Texas, in the summer of 2002. The youth leaders have conducted several awareness camps in the rural areas of Texas, Mexico and Belize. Starting immediately after Hurricane Katrina hit the gulf coast, IAHV volunteers have been conducting trauma and stress relief courses to the people of New Orleans and the greater gulf region. In April 2007, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visited New Orleans and met with Mayor Ray Nagin to establish new programs working toward a Stress Free, Violence Free New Orleans.ely lead to the development of a more peaceful, just and sustainable world.

In fostering Human Values, the Association works in collaboration with partners dedicated to similar goals, including governments, educational institutions, other NGOs, corporations and individuals. IAHV is an international NGO in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

http://www.iahv.org/

Art of Living TEENZONE!

AOLDenverBoulder — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:23:51 CDT

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YES! - Youth Empowerment Seminar
[Ages 14-18] Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES!):
Ages 14 - 18

the art of making friends // the secret of popularity
personal responsibility // the value of service

Both fun and challenging, this 18 hour seminar provides teens with a comprehensive toolbox to both manage their own emotions and stress as well as dynamically navigate through adolescence.

In the Art of Living's YES! Summer Intensive, teens between the ages of 14 and 17 get the opportunity to spend 10 days in a stress-free environment in which to participate in the Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES!), one aspect of the Art of Living’s multi-pronged approach to effectively eliminate stress, violence, aggression, and lack of academic interest in today’s youth. In combination with summer camp activities (music, hiking, arts and crafts, etc), youth learn powerful tools to calm their minds, channel their energy, and become inspired to take responsibility for themselves and their community. These stress-management tools include powerful breathing techniques, yoga, and a unique rhythmic breathing program, Sudarshan Kriya™, cognized by the Art of Living’s Founder, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Youth Leadership Training Program (YLTP)

Ages 18 +
YLTP Application

Join youth from around the world in a fun and challenging opportunity for personal growth and service.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”
- Marianne Williamson

Youth Leadership Training Program, or YLTP, is an intensive residential program which gives you an immersion in stress and trauma relief techniques of breathing, meditation and yoga and prepares you to teach those techniques back to the community. A focus on leadership, teamwork and communication skills creates a solidly bonded team of volunteers with an emphasis on service that gives back to communities in need.
You Can Make a Real Difference
YLTP's focus is on providing stress and trauma relief, and returning peace of mind to those who have had their lives radically disrupted by disaster situations such as Hurricane Katrina. Participants are prepared to teach a free trauma and stress relief course, and organize and implement community development projects.

In the words of one YLTP graduate,
"Youth Leadership Training was the most memorable and rewarding experience of my life. I can’t wait to go back."

Discover your Potential
YLTP expands your ability to live a happy, fulfilling and useful life. It breaks the boundaries of what you thought you were capable of, increasing your personal power, energy and focus, as well as leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
It challenges you to learn and embody the Art of Living, discover your potential and be the change you wish to see. Tapping your inner wisdom, you become a model of inner strength, joy and caring for the world. All this is nurtured by a deep connection with a loving and accepting team who dedicate themselves to the challenging and ultimately fulfilling work of personal growth and service.

You Can Make a Real Difference

YLTP's focus is on providing stress and trauma relief, and returning peace of mind to those who have had their lives radically disrupted by disaster situations such as Hurricane Katrina. Participants are prepared to teach a free trauma and stress relief course, and organize and implement community development projects.

If you are ready to

see what you are really capable of,

if you have a sincere desire to

make a difference in the world,

fill out an application today.

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Introductory Talk - Free –Metaphysical Research Society

Advanced Course with Sri Sri in Washington DC

Organizers meeting for Rishi Nityapragya's tour of Colorado May 26th – Jun 10th ,Calling All helpers!

Art of Living Week ,Jun 6th - 9th

Part-I course in Denver -February 15-19, 2008.

Sahaj Samadhi Meditation Course in Denver ,starting April 18 v

Artof Living courses around Denver area

Art of Living Book club ,New !!

Sunday Afternoon, April 6th Art of Living Family Day !!

Rate us with Love v Denver Satsang

MAHA SATSANG COLORADO! Sunday April 20th, 2008.

Rishi Nityapragya's tour of Colorado May 26th – June 10th, 2008.

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MAHA SATSANG COLORADO! Sunday April 20th, 2008.

Please join us for Rishi Nityapragya's tour of Colorado May 26th – June 10th, 2008.

*satsang DENVER: Thurday, 7-9pm 1001 E. 7th ave @Ogden

*satsang BOULDER: Saturday, 4pm @ CU Boulder

*satsang BOULDER: Sunday, 9:30 am @Naropa

The Art Of Living Course

Art of Living YOUTH and Education Programs

Join youth from around the world in a fun and challenging opportunity for personal growth and service.

Free Intro to Meditation, Yoga and Art of Living!

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Art of Living Part II Course

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Childrens' Corner

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YLTP - Youth Leadership Training Program

Art of Living TEENZONE!

Join youth from around the world in a fun and challenging opportunity for personal growth and service.