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A. Gurupadukavanam, Vishalakshi Mantap, Radha Kunj, Gurukul, Gaushala, Permaculture, 7 Panchakarma, Annapurna Dining Hall,i, Divine Shop, Madhurya, Mahalakshmi Mantap, Edcational / academic Campus.
A. Yes, we have guided Ashram Bus Tour at the following timings: We offer a free guided Bus Tour every day. The timings are: Monday-Friday: 11.30AM,2:30 pm, 5.00pm. Saturday : 11AM, 1.45PM, 2.30PM,3.30pm, 4.30PM,5.00pm Sunday: 11AM,12.00pm, 1.45PM,2.00PM,2.30PM, 3PM,3.30PM,4.00PM, 4:30PM,5.00PM The timings are subject to change. To get information for the bus tour please call 080-67262626 the day you wish to avail the tour. The tour covers the Radha Kunj Gardens, the Gurukul, the Educational Campus, the Ayurvedic Hospital and the Panchakarma Centre. The tour takes 1hour and 30 mins approximately.
A. Yes you can Meditate at our Video and Meditation Hall.The timings for the session are Video and Meditation Session: Monday to Friday: 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm.. Saturday ; Sunday: 10:00am, 11:00pm, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm The duration of the session is approximately for 40 minutes. The timings are subject to change.
A. The visiting hours for Bangalore Ashram is 9am to 8pm. You could attend the Ashram Video and Meditation sessions which includes Desktop Yoga at the following timings. Video and Meditation Session: Monday to Friday: 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm Saturday ; Sunday: 10:00am, 11:00pm, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm This could be followed by taking the Guided Ashram Bus Tour which would take you around the Bangalore Ashram. Following are the timings for it. Monday-Friday: 11.30AM,2:30 pm, 5.00pm. Saturday : 11AM, 1.45PM, 2.30PM,3.30pm, 4.30PM,5.00pm Sunday: 11AM,12.00pm, 1.45PM,2.00PM,2.30PM, 3PM,3.30PM,4.00PM, 4:30PM,5.00PM You could have lunch at our Annapurna Dining Hall from 12:30pm to 2pm. In the evenings we have Satsang which happen everyday which includes singing, knowledge discussions and meditation . Mon to Sat 6:30pm to 8pm, Sun: 6.0pm to 7.30pm.
A. Please contact the Information centre front desk for registering for the Ashram Bus Tour or you could also call at PH : 080-67262626 to get more information by phone on the same day. Registration for the Ashram Video and Meditation session could be done on-the-spot at the venue depending on availability of seats.
A: You could relax and meditate at our meditation venue for visitors. Please find below the designated timings for it: Video and Meditation Session: Monday to Friday: 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm.. Saturday ; Sunday: 10:00am, 11:00pm, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm You could also relax in Gurupadukavanam under the shady domes with a scenic view of the pond in the middle of the venue.
A. Photography of the residential areas and the interiors of the venues and meditation halls are restricted.
Please do not take photographs during satsangs.
If you have a specific requirement for photography, please contact the Admin Office.
A. We have a shuttle service to move around the Ashram (09342430275), especially for senior citizens.
A. Parking space is next to Gate 5 (near the Ashram reception). Please park the vehicle there and avail the Ashram Shuttle Service (09342430275) to move inside the Ashram.
A. For security reasons we do not allow visitors to keep their belongings anywhere in the Ashram.
A. Sumeru travels, the travel agent in the Ashram, can help with flight, train, cab and bus bookings. Please contact: 9886019292
A: If you have completed the Happiness Program plus one Part 2 or DSN (Pre-requisite for Seva) then you are eligible to apply. You can visit Ashram HR at the Ashram Reception building.or apply online. If you are a : National citizen then, please write to the HR seva desk at chr.seva@artofliving.org, or call 080-67262803/6. They shall assist you further with the formalities. Internationals: Please write to International Desk at internationaldesk@vvmvp.org, They shall assist you further with the formalities.
A. You could visit the Art of Living HR office next to Sumeru Travel below Madhurya, they can guide you with the details or you may contact AOL HR at 9886779990. You may also find employment opportunities on our website www.artoflivinghr.com please upload your resume on: www.artoflivinghr.com/candidates
A. Yes, for marriage alliance, please call 9900038442/3 and visit www.artoflivingmatrimony.org. For wedding ceremonies arrangement, you could contact our VDS office at 080-67262639 or write to weddings@vaidicpujas.org
A. At Bangalore Ashram, we have an emergency clinic 24x7 with ambulance services. You could contact them at 080-67262611/622 and/or 9343383905.
A. Nadi Pariksha: The ayurvedic technique to diagnose both physical and mental diseases as well as imbalances through the pulse. You could get it done at the following places: Wellness Centre - Timings are: 8:30am to 12:30pm and 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Sri Sri Ayurveda Hospital: A highly specialised Ayurvedic hospital which has a perfect blend of modern diagnostic facilities with traditional Ayurveda treatments . Please contact: 8884698882 http://www.srisriayurvedahospital.org/ Panchakarma: Panchakarma, an ayurvedic spa is a natural cleansing and rejuvenating program for the body and the mind. Please contact: 080-61540300 E-mail:reservations@srisritattva.com
A. Yes, Sudarshan Kriya follow up happens on Saturday at 5:30pm and on Sunday at 11:00am and 4:45pm. This is open to those who have undergone the Happiness Program(Part 1), YLTP.
A. Yes, Satsang is open to all. Timings are: Mon to Sat: 6:30pm to 8pm. Sundays: 6pm to 7:30pm.
A. You could get the updates in the following places: Official Website: www.artofliving.org Twitter: @srisri Youtube: Artofliving TV Facebook: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Apps: Sri Sri App, Wisdom by Sri Sri App, Sattva App, Art of Living:Program Centers App. Subscribe to Art of Living Global Newsletter at http://www.artofliving.org/newsletter
A: You could participate in Introductory Programs like The Art of Living Happiness Program (18+ years), the Art of Living Yoga and Meditation (18+ years), SahajSamadhi (18+ years ).Silence Retreat Program The Happiness Program includes the powerful breathing technique – Sudarshan Kriya, Yoga, Meditation and Pranayama and other interactive processes. You could register for it at www.programs.org.in
Sudarshan Kriya incorporates specific natural rhythms of the breath which harmonize the body, mind and emotions. This unique breathing technique eliminates stress, fatigue and negative emotions such as anger, frustration and depression, leaving you calm yet energized,focused yet relaxed. The Sudarshan Kriya is taught in the Happiness Program which happens every Friday to Sunday at the Bangalore Ashram. You could register for it at www.programs.org.in
A: Introductory programs for children are The ART Excel (8 -13 years) All Round Training in Excellence and the YES! (14 -18 years) Youth Empowerment Seminar and Intuition process These programs help children to overcome negative emotions like fear, anxiety, anger,frustration, etc. It also helps to improve ability to concentrate and remember, develop team spirit thereby increasing joy, creativity, sense of well being. To find the schedule of the children’s programs and for registration of the programs please visit www.programs.org.in
A: You could participate in Advanced level programs. Some of them are listed below: The Art of Silence Program, Dyanamism for Self and Nation (DSN), Blessings Program and Sri Sri Yoga Level II are the advanced programs offered. Registration for all programs is at the reception of the Ashram or at www.programs.org.in
A: Program for hypertension, diabetes, anxiety disorder and addiction is the Living Well Program. For details please contact 08067433630 We also have a De-addiction centre . Please contact Dr. Vedamurthy at 9845030340 for more details.
A: To register for the programs online please visit www.programs.org.in You could also register at the Ashram reception building.
A. For technical queries, please call +91-080-67262822 or write to programs@vvmvp.org . They shall give the required technical assistance.
A: Yes, kindly follow the appropriate links while registering at www.programs.org.in
Q. I am an Indian Passport Holder but live in another country, how do I determine the amount to
pay?
A: Once you fill your profile before registering for the program at www.programs.org.in, the amount that you need to pay will be displayed.
A: Once you fill your profile before registering for the program at www.programs.org.in, the amount that you need to pay will be displayed.
Online (Credit/Debit Card Payment) In person, on arrival (subject to availability) Please Note: Online Transactions are the quickest and most secure way to guarantee your place, desired accommodation type for your chosen program.
Please bring your Photo ID proof In case you have done online registration, please bring a copy of the confirmation email sent to you on successful registration for a program. Loose, light clothing that is comfortable to move in. Decent Clothing, nothing too revealing, please.Cheap flip-flops/slippers Mosquito repellent and coil Torchlight and batteries Handheld radio (e.g. your mobile phone) and earphones for language translation facilities may be available for groups with large numbers of people who require translation Locks and keys for all your suitcases Yoga mat (Yoga mats can be purchased in the pine services at the Ashram) Toiletries: Body wash, shampoo, toilet paper, clothes washing powder or soap (toiletries listed and more are also available for purchase at the Divine services at Ashram) One shawl or jacket for the cool mornings and evenings Towel (thinner the better, to ensure quick drying) Notebook and pen to note down knowledge (also available at Divine services for purchase at Ashram)Umbrella . If you require translation, please ensure that someone who is involved with Art of Living organization is there to provide this service for you. You can either bring them along with you or arrange for another Program participant to translate. You could write to programs@vvmvp.org for the same.
A: All registrations are non-transferable and non-refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please mail to programs@vvmvp.org for any assistance on this.
A: This is at the participants discretion. Interested participants could join the desired program, however, accommodation is subject to availability. To avoid disappointments registering and paying online for the desired program is recommended. Online registration can be done at program@vvmvp.org
A: Yes. Room stay and meals are included in the Program contribution. Meal timings are: ? Breakfast – 8am-9.30am ? Lunch – 12.30-2.00pm ? Dinner – 8.00-9.15pm
A: Please mail to queries@vvmvp.org and for general queries you could call us at call at +91 80 6726 2626 or +91 80 6726 2627 or +91 80 6726 2628 or write to info@vvmvp.org
A: The visiting hours are from 9:00AM to 8:00PM.
A: Accommodation is generally provided for program participants only. contact the Housing Department or call 08067262804/5 or write to housing@vvmvp.org to check availability. If you have not done the program then you could attend the residential Happiness Program in the Ashram, or you may do the Happiness Program in your city. Once you have done the program, you could check with the housing department for stay in the Ashram.
A: This is subject to availability. Please check with Housing Department at +91 80 6726 804 and +91 80 6726 805 or write to housing@vvmvp.org.
A: For stay extension please contact housing desk at Ashram reception building. You could contact them at +91 80 6726 804/805. For internationals, prior confirmation would be required from the International Desk. You could write to internationaldesk@vvmvp.org for the same.
A: Only participants of the same gender can be accommodated together. In case of group or family, for any kind of special accommodation requests you could call Housing Department at +91 80 67262804/805 or write to housing@vvmvp.org
A: Unfortunately, there are no babysitting or child-minding facilities available at the Bangalore Ashram., Please contact our Housing Department at +91 80 6726 804/805 or write to housing@vvmvp.org to reserve accommodation for her as well. We also have a children’s park behind Vishala Cafe, where you could keep your child engaged.
A: You can order a pre-paid taxi on arrival at Bengaluru International Airport. Also you could contact Sumeru Travels to hire a taxi at 9886019292
A: Check-in time depends on the program, usually before 10 pm on the previous day the program starts is recommended. People arriving on late-night flights/trains can also check in upon arrival. Check-out time depends on the program but includes the night stay on the last day of the program.
A: Yes, you will need to bring the following documents: ? 2C-forms completed and signed ? Photocopy of passport ? Photocopy of current valid Indian visa ? Print-out of Program registration form ? Confirmation email containing registration ID number
Kindly photocopy both your old and new passport pages, and the valid visa page.
A: Kindly photocopy the passport page with your name, date of birth etc., and the page that indicate the new date of expiry.
A: There will be shuttle services to take you from reception to your room. If additional assistance is needed, the help desk will provide you with help.
A. Yes, reception is open round the clock, but check in is preferably done before 10pm on reporting day.
A. Yes, but it is subject to availability of seats. It is advisable to register online at www.programs.org in advance.
A. The venue details for the programs are announced during the Satsang in the evening. (Satsang timings: Mon to Sat: 6:30pm to 8pm, Sun: 6pm to 7.30pm.)
Guruji’s schedule is available online at www.srisriravishankar.org on tour schedule
A : Gurudev gives darshan during Satsang time whenever he is in Bangalore Ashram in Darshan Line,You could register for it through soulbook.me/darshan . However the Darshan depends on Gurudev’s availability, you could call +91-080-67262626/27/28 for Darshan details on the same day before coming
A: You could take blessings from Blessers at the Ashram or write to office.swamijis@artofliving.org
A: Please mail to secretariat@artofliving.org for appointment.
A. Gurudev's knowledge books, CD’s, videos, audio talks, music, meditations, along with ayurveda products, personal care products, ashram masalas and many more products are available at Tattva Store near Kitchen and Knowledge Centre.. It is also available online at https://www.srisritattva.com/
A. Please visit the Divine Services, the necessary items can be purchased from there.
A. You could visit SriKriti, where you get items made by the rural women empowered by the SSRDP.
A. Please visit Madhurya Madhurya houses an exclusive collection of the ethnic furniture, finest art work, traditional crafts, fabric and jewelry. Timings are: 9:30 to 12:45pm 2:00pm to 6.30pm Divine Services Various daily use products are available at Divine Services. Timings are: 9am to 6:30 pm
A: We run more than 700+ free schools in various parts of the country with over 70,000+ children under our wing. Our motive is to access to quality education to the children of underprivileged, rural, tribal and remote sections of society. Few of them are the first generation to go to school.
A. Please contact SSRDP team at 080-32917966.
A: Please visit the Finance desk at the reception building of Bangalore Ashram. You could also write to donations@vvmvp.org. Contribution could be done for : ? Construction of a dwelling unit at Campus ? Contribution towards free meals ? Towards Animal Welfare ? GoDaan (The gift of a cow) ? Education of a rural child for one year (Gift a Smile): Please contact giftasmile@artoflivingschools.org ? Dharma Sthamba Yojana (DSY) projects: Contact 080 676123455, or email to 18 info@dsyindia.org
A. The DD need to be in the name of VVMVP for donations, payable at Bangalore.
A. Yes, Contributions received have tax exemption under Section 80G.