About Art of Living
A global movement dedicated to transforming lives through ancient wisdom and modern techniques
The Art of Living Foundation, founded by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, is a global humanitarian and educational organization working in over 156 countries. For over four decades, we have been dedicated to fostering human values and promoting peace through stress-elimination techniques, meditation, and breathing practices.
Our programs offer powerful tools for stress relief, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. The Sudarshan Kriya, our flagship breathing technique, has been scientifically validated by numerous research studies worldwide, showing significant benefits for physical, mental, and emotional health.
“When the mind is calm and joyful, it reflects in the body and behavior. A calm mind is the source of happiness and good health.”
– Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Global Impact
156
Countries
450M+
Lives Touched
40+
Years of Service
5000+
Teachers Worldwide
Meet Your Teachers
Experienced practitioners dedicated to sharing the transformative power of meditation and breathwork
A graduate of Harvard Business School’s OPM program, Dheerajj is a self-made entrepreneur who has built and scaled global businesses in the customer experience and AI sectors. When AI emerged as a potential disruptor to his traditional contact center business, Dheerajj didn’t resist change—he embraced it. With foresight and resilience, he transformed the challenge into opportunity, integrating AI to enhance service delivery while preserving the human touch.
Equally committed to service, Dheerajj has been a meditation practitioner and teacher with the Art of Living Foundation for over 21 years, bringing the gift of inner peace to more than 45,000 people worldwide. His mindfulness practice informs his leadership style, anchoring business decisions in clarity, compassion, and purpose.
A devoted father to two boys and a caring husband, Dheerajj leads with both heart and vision. He is deeply committed to social impact—supporting free schools, mentoring young talent, and creating meaningful employment. His leadership philosophy is anchored in a customer-first approach, focused on creating sustainable value for all stakeholders.
Known for his innovative mindset, spiritual depth, and mission-driven leadership, Dheerajj Agarwaal stands at the powerful intersection of technology, compassion, and transformation.
Dheerajj believes in the philosophy of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar and lives the values of “Deepen your roots and Broaden your vision”
Specializations:
• Sudarshan Kriya Instruction
• Advanced Meditation Techniques
• Corporate Wellness Programs
• Youth Leadership Training
Vishakha drives breakthrough marketing that has grown the company profile, profits and team pride multifold. A strategic marketer with an IT DNA, she has a 20-year track record as a B2B growth instigator, achieved by uniting Marketing Strategies with Demand Generation. A builder of high-performance teams, she believes the CMO must set a clear vision for business performance and that execution is the ultimate differentiator. Her innovative and creative business execution has made her a highly influential CMO and Speaker at Panels and Roundtables, including being recognized as Best Businesswoman for the Year 2019. A thought leader, she has been published in top business and mainstream media - Forbes, The Times of India, YourStory, and more.
Vishakha is a dynamic professional and has worked with some of the biggest names in the US telecom sector. Be it Conversent Communications or MCI World Communications, her sharp business acumen stems from the rich work expertise she has gained. She has also worked for a US-based IT firm- Sai Information Systems, where she helped the organization grow leaps and bounds.
Spiritual Journey
Vishakha has been a dedicated “Art of Living” Teacher since 2000. She believes that the mind and body are in sync via meditation and it is a very important aspect of a person’s life - both personally and professionally. She has taught the meditation program to kids, youth, adults and has done a session for 700 male jail inmates. Since 2008, the power couple Mr. Dheeraj and Vishakha have taught over 15000 people the “Art of Living” Happiness Program, especially to youth from Indira, MIT, VIT and many other colleges in Pune. She has been practicing Classical Music for the last 8 years. She wants to spread the word of peace, love, and compassion.
In addition to her entrepreneurial journey, Vishakha wants to uplift people spiritually; she believes in mentoring start-ups especially the ones lead by women. According to her, all women must be self-sufficient and wants to help women entrepreneurs get exposure and maximize their potential. Vishakha believes in the goodness and wants to give back to society, she feels “nature has a rule – whatever you give comes back 10 folds to you”.
Specializations:
• Sahaj Samadhi Meditation
• Women’s Wellness Programs
• Family Meditation Sessions
• Stress Management Workshops
Collective Achievements
Certified AOL Teachers
1000+ Students Guided
15+ Years Experience
Master Trainers
Ready to begin your journey with experienced and compassionate teachers?
Our Courses
Transform your life through powerful, time-tested techniques that bring lasting peace and happiness
Sudarshan Kriya & Breathwork
The Happiness Program
Learn the world’s most powerful breathing technique – Sudarshan Kriya™ loved and practiced by 45 million people around the globe.
₹ 2500
2-3hrs/day
3-day & 6-day format
- Remove Stress
- Improve Relationships
- Boost Immunity
Sahaj Samadhi Dhyan Yoga
Effortless Meditation Technique
₹ 3,000
2hrs/day for 3 days
- Enhance peace of mind
- Improve health
- Boost mental clarity
- Unlock intuitive skills
Schedule:
📅 Dates: September 12 to 14
🕕 Time: 6 am to 9 am
What Our Students Say
Real transformations from people who have experienced the power of our meditation practices
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Our Extended Team
A dedicated team of certified teachers, coordinators, and volunteers supporting your journey
25+
Team Members
50+
Certifications
5000+
Students Guided
100+
Programs Conducted
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We’re always looking for passionate individuals who want to contribute to spreading happiness and well-being in the community. Join us as a volunteer and be part of this beautiful journey.
