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Prayagraj
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Keeping in mind the growing need for tools and practices to nurture good mental health and a peaceful, clear and stress-free mind, Art of Living, under the aegis of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ on 26 January in Uttar Pradesh, will organize ‘Har Ghar Meditation’ campaign is being started. The campaign is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India and has been recommended by the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission.
Global humanitarian and spiritual leader, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of The Art of Living, said, “Pandemics, wars and natural disasters have sapped our enthusiasm, joy and confidence over the past two years. We need to reinvigorate it Under the ‘Har Ghar Meditation’ module, various organizations will conduct free one-hour sessions on meditation and mental health with the help of Art of Living trainers, a module designed by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar himself. Gurudev said that India has called for Har Ghar Dhyan (meditation in every home). We need freedom from both fear on the one hand and guilt on the other.
The main objectives of each home meditation session are to introduce individuals to the importance of taking care of their own mental and emotional health, to present meditation as a simple and easy practice, and to experience a technique to enhance quality of life. .
There has been an alarming increase in suicides and self-harm in India, especially during and after Covid, due to stress, anxiety, performance pressure and depression. Research shows that meditation can significantly reduce anxiety and stress, increase the production of hormones that promote happiness and euphoria, support an increase in gray matter volume in the brain, and alpha waves in the brain. May increase activity which produces a feeling of relaxation. Lowers heart rate and regulates blood pressure.
It brings peace and clarity to the mind. “This year, the world is looking towards India and we need to work towards preserving and sharing our spiritual and cultural heritage with all. When we dedicate our lives towards this, we become a more Will be able to lead a meaningful life. Art of Living trainers for Har Ghar Meditation Camp to be held in Prayagraj Ramgopal Sharma, Moolchand Yadav, Yogesh Kesari, Vasundhara Vats, Swaminath Nigam, Samvart Mishra, Dr. Ratna Sharma, Kuldeep Pandey , Anandeshwar Rai, Dr. Vandita Vats, Rupali Jain, Pallavi Dayal, Vikrant Anand Tripathi etc. can be contacted.
