Art of Living Meditation Center Gurgaon

The Happiness Program was a truly transformative experience for me. Over the three days, I felt a deep sense of calm, clarity, and connection within myself. It helped me pause, reflect, and realise the importance of being present and grateful in everyday life. I left with a lighter heart and will carry forward the learnings from this experience in my daily life. A special thanks to Rishi Bhaiya, Tanjul Didi, Prakash, and Karan for guiding and supporting us through this beautiful journey.

If I had to describe my three days at the Art of Living session in one word, I would say transformative. What I loved most was that it never felt like I was simply attending a course. From the very first evening, there were these fun and innovative activities that made it so easy to connect with people. We came from completely different professions, places, and age groups, yet within a short time, we were laughing, sharing, discussing, and learning from one another. And then came the conversations — the kind that make you pause and think. They challenged the way I look at situations and, more importantly, the way I respond to them. A very special part of the experience was learning Sudarshan Kriya, along with Ujjayi breathing and the three stages of Pranayama. Experiencing these practices was something completely different for me. It made me realise how powerful something as simple as our breath can be in influencing our state of mind. But for me, the biggest learning went beyond the practices themselves. I learned different ways of coping with situations, some very meaningful life lessons, and perspectives that can genuinely expand the way you think. One thought that stayed with me was that life doesn’t always have to be controlled by what is happening around us by circumstances, situations, or even other people. We have much more control over how we respond, how we think, and how we choose to move forward. And honestly, the best part was that there was so much joy woven into the learning. We exchanged gifts, shared food that we had prepared ourselves, and had a fun filled dance session. So somewhere between the conversations, breathing exercises, laughter, food, and dance, strangers became a group that felt connected. I came back with more than just a few breathing techniques. I came back with new perspectives, meaningful connections, and a reminder that sometimes, changing the way we look at life can change the way we experience it. Three day sessions but definitely an experience I will carry with me for much longer.