Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a living example of a perfect yogi in action and creator of Sri Sri Yoga, a balanced and thorough design of yoga postures, breathing, meditation and yogic knowledge. He has brought his yogic techniques and knowledge in a simplistic manner to more than 25 million people in over 140 countries, from all walks of life. A spiritual leader and humanitarian, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is the founder of the Art of Living Foundation.
A yogi of unparalleled proportions, in 1981, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 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 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.
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.
Sri Sri is the recipient of numerous honors including the ‘Peter the Great First Grade Medal of Honor’ from the Russian Federation, ‘Guru Mahatmya’ award by the Government of Maharashtra, the title of ‘Yoga Shiromani (Supreme Jewel of Yoga)’ by President of India, and many more.