SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR JI – Art of Living Ashram

On 1st September 2024, 110 members of FLO Bangalore spent a fulfilling Sunday at the Art of Living Ashram, guided by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The day was packed with enriching experiences and valuable lessons from an hour-long interaction with Gurudev.

Key insights shared by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar included the importance of increasing energy through sadhana, breathing, and meditation. He emphasised the need to stay clear of toxic environments and shared how humor can help navigate conflicts. Gurudev also stressed the importance of being “insult-proof,” controlling ego and avoiding anger, which he linked to stress and hormonal imbalance.

He encouraged members to unlearn rigid notions, likening life to a mirror that reflects but doesn’t hold on to impressions. Karma, he noted, is shaped by the impressions left on the mind. For Vastu issues, chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” or “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” was recommended. He also advised listing what is not the purpose of life to discover one’s true calling and spoke about the natural process of detachment from children.

The members also learned some basics of breathwork, and meditation and concluded with a Satvik lunch, a tour of the ashram, and goodie bags from the Art of Living team.