Art of Living International Center
Art of Living International Center
Art of Living International Center
4.5
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
About
Welcome to The Art of Living International Centre! Situated on the top of the Panchagiri Hills, 36km southwest of Bangalore, near Udipalya village, the campus is an ideal location for reflection and rejuvenation. Started in 1986 and spread over 65 acres, the campus has an abundance of flowering foliage spread along winding footpaths, a peaceful lake and the exquisitely beautiful Vishalakshi Mantap, the central meditation hall. Satsangs, held every evening, are gatherings where different minds unite through music, meditation, and wisdom to experience an elevated state of consciousness. Through Seva (voluntary service) one can experience the humble satisfaction of doing selfless work here, from serving food in the kitchen to keeping the premises clean to working in the various departments that focus on various projects and the ashram's upkeep. The Vishalakshi Mantap, named after 'Amma', Sri Sri's mother, is the main Meditation Hall in the form of a fully blossomed 1000 petal lotus. Its reflective dome that mirrors the sun during the day is lit up at night to a synchronized change of colored lights. The dome and golden spire that can be viewed from all parts of the sprawling campus grounds play the role of a compass - lending a sense of navigation to the spiritual seeker. Courses are held in various rooms at different levels of the mantap and satsangs are held on the main level. Each level opens onto a gallery. Following a circular design, the levels provide an excellent view of the campus grounds and the open grounds and hills in the distance. Built on a smaller scale, is the Sumeru Mantap in the more secluded, old ashram campus. When the campus was newly set up, and there was a much smaller gathering of people, satsangs were held here. It is a circular 3 tiered gallery with a garden in the center and the sky for a roof, dominated by a large densely foliaged banyan tree in the center. The Radha Kund gardens recapture the mystical garden of Vrindavan, replete with a pair of elephants, a pair of geese, a deer, some rabbits and a number of exotic birds! This is an excellent place to observe various birds as they sweep over the lake - and a good place to unwind, reflect and take stock of one's life. From the gardens one can hear the Sanskrit chantings of the boys at the Gurukul nearby. The seven year training program at the Gurukul teaches students how to conduct temple rituals. The course syllabus also includes study of the Veda, Agama, Sanskrit, Astrology, Yoga, music, Sculpture, Epics and scriptures. The Goshala, home to over 250 cows, is an important project undertaken to preserve the native breed of Indian cows. The cows enjoy human company and visitors receive great pleasure brushing and petting the cows. For those who wish to simply relax, The Sri Sri Ayurveda Panchakarma (Wellness Spa) offers the ideal retreat for body and mind. Apart from the super ambience and food, one can select from a number of rejuvenating therapy packages the spa offers. On campus is a very popular, vibrant eatery, The Vishala Cafe that serves Indian and Continental fast food. It is here that youngsters like to meet, relax, exchange ideas, play the piano or eat a filling meal while reading from the selection of books displayed at the cafe. An array of shops are also present on campus - two Divine shops (selling music and books), The Divine Services (a provision store), Madhurya (traditional artefacts, gifts), Sri Kriti (a boutique that sells hand made products by rural women and traditional craftmen) and Sri Sri Agriculture with its fresh produce of fruits and vegetables grown on campus. The Bangalore Campus makes for a truly self-contained retreat - your home away from home!
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May 2024 • Couples
It's one of the best places to visit along with family. You can visit just for a day or stay there and do various Art of Living courses. Very clean & neatly maintained, evening satsangs are awesome, amazing food (Prasad) in Annapurna kitchen, Ayurveda Hospital & pancha karma center is also there, vaidic school where we can perform pujas & homas. Best place to visit regularly and rejuvenate yourself completely.
Written 1 June 2024
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Mar 2024 • Family
Imo..everyone should learn meditation from authentic sources like this one and this is now the best destination for me whenever I need to catch a break..their advanced meditation course and DSN is unparalleled excellence. At 1st I couldn't stand the fact that we need to stay silent in Advance courses..but after attending twice.I've noticed how its helped me so much in rejuvenating my system and calmed me down. They serve you very healthy and tasty (less spicy though ..one might not be used to this) ..Indian food for free and it's open for all ..you should definitely visit the place and learn meditation there , go to gaushala, volunteer in kitchen or other place ..this whole organization runs on volunteers' efforts which is surely difficult to manage ..but AOL volunteers have time and again proven its worth at ashram and in crisis and disaster management ..they are the 1st ones to reach and help out in disaster sites world wide..and Sri Sri is now my favorite Guru ..he doesn't just preach ..he lives the knowledge he shares ..I love that abt him ...nowadays for housing along with spl programs ..there is lot of demand and it's become difficult to register but its ok..it's just amazing really
Written 22 April 2024
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Vijayalakshmi Chandrasekar
Bengaluru, India217 contributions
Jul 2022
A good place for one day trip. As soon as you enter, you will see a big amphitheater kind of thing with fountain pipes. Seems like it will be turned on when Swamiji is at the ashram.
As you walk down, you will reach the reception office. They provide bus tours covering the entire campus. You can check the availability and book the tour. Check for the timings and promptly be there as it is offered on a first come first serve basis only though you have a booking. On the bus tour, you will get to see Goshala, Vedas teaching place, the place where Swamji resides, and the bus also takes you to the other side of the road covering the Ayurveda hospital and Ayurveda education center.
Also, there's a hall next to the reception where they show meditation-related things on the big screen.
As you walk down further from the reception, you will see a Ganesha temple and a very huge mediation hall. The architecture of the meditation hall is mesmerizingly beautiful. The hall is surrounded by lush greenery on either side. Mediate for a few minutes and just circumvent the hall (both inside and outside). The views bring solace to your mind.
On the opposite side of the mediation hall, there's a very big ground covered with green. We saw people playing football and badminton.
You also have anadhanam within the campus where you will be offered free food.
There is a store from where you can purchase devotional-related items. Also, there are several eatery options on campus.
There are minivans operating that help people navigate within the campus.
On your way back to Bangalore (on the Kanakapura road) you can also visit Guruvayur temple and Pyramid Valley International, if you have time.
As you walk down, you will reach the reception office. They provide bus tours covering the entire campus. You can check the availability and book the tour. Check for the timings and promptly be there as it is offered on a first come first serve basis only though you have a booking. On the bus tour, you will get to see Goshala, Vedas teaching place, the place where Swamji resides, and the bus also takes you to the other side of the road covering the Ayurveda hospital and Ayurveda education center.
Also, there's a hall next to the reception where they show meditation-related things on the big screen.
As you walk down further from the reception, you will see a Ganesha temple and a very huge mediation hall. The architecture of the meditation hall is mesmerizingly beautiful. The hall is surrounded by lush greenery on either side. Mediate for a few minutes and just circumvent the hall (both inside and outside). The views bring solace to your mind.
On the opposite side of the mediation hall, there's a very big ground covered with green. We saw people playing football and badminton.
You also have anadhanam within the campus where you will be offered free food.
There is a store from where you can purchase devotional-related items. Also, there are several eatery options on campus.
There are minivans operating that help people navigate within the campus.
On your way back to Bangalore (on the Kanakapura road) you can also visit Guruvayur temple and Pyramid Valley International, if you have time.
Written 31 July 2022
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Bangalore District, India8 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Dec 2019, I was at the Art of living International Centre. Stayed there for a month to in-depth my knowledge about Yoga, meditation, Sudarshan Kriya, connect with people from different aspects of life. To enrich my knowledge about Yoga I had enrolled for Yoga 200Hrs TTC at Sri Sri School of Yoga which is part of AOL organization.A very beautiful and huge campus located in South Bangalore. This is one of the Bangalore's hidden Gem! The campus is really huge beyond just the beautiful Vishalakshi Mantap. Do take the campus tour on the bus to explore the Vedic school, Radha Kunj lake, Ayurvedic hospital and college, Panchakarma centre for rejuvenating Spa and various relaxing treatments and the enjoy the Satvik food at Panchamrut near the lake at Panchakarma centre. Do make time to visit the paradise which is the Old Ashram and Sri sri school of Yoga!!
Rest do visit to experience the beauty of this place!!
Some of the programs are as below:
Do try to enroll for happiness course to learn how to master your life by just learning simplied techniques of breathing and pranayama. This happens over the weekend from Friday to Sunday. Also you can explore the campus in 3 days to rejuvenate and break free from daily routine.
Also they have many mediation and short Yoga courses which span to about 4-5 days.
Also if you are looking for Yoga Retreat there is no better place than this amazing campus where you can get a holistic experience to reboot, rewind and re-energize.
Everyday you can experience the bliss of Satsang which will be graced by the Guru himself Sri Sri Ravishankar (do check the schedule when he's in Bangalore Ashram),daily group sandhana and meditation.peole from different cultures and backgrounds come here to experience oneness and simply cherish being in the moment especially at the Satsang when the while AOL family gets together for singing Bhajans and Dance to some very meaningful songs/Bhajana. Satwik food available either at canteen or Anapurna dining hall. Ayurvedic food at Panchamrut inside the Panchakarma centre.
Yes the campus is huge and overwhelming but try to explore with the bus tour or as much u can.best u can stay overnight at very affordable accommodation with food.
It may be far from city centre, but it is a must visit rather than the malls and streets. It's an escape into a paradise!! Truly worth the visit. Easily approachable by Metro and Taxis.
Rest do visit to experience the beauty of this place!!
Some of the programs are as below:
Do try to enroll for happiness course to learn how to master your life by just learning simplied techniques of breathing and pranayama. This happens over the weekend from Friday to Sunday. Also you can explore the campus in 3 days to rejuvenate and break free from daily routine.
Also they have many mediation and short Yoga courses which span to about 4-5 days.
Also if you are looking for Yoga Retreat there is no better place than this amazing campus where you can get a holistic experience to reboot, rewind and re-energize.
Everyday you can experience the bliss of Satsang which will be graced by the Guru himself Sri Sri Ravishankar (do check the schedule when he's in Bangalore Ashram),daily group sandhana and meditation.peole from different cultures and backgrounds come here to experience oneness and simply cherish being in the moment especially at the Satsang when the while AOL family gets together for singing Bhajans and Dance to some very meaningful songs/Bhajana. Satwik food available either at canteen or Anapurna dining hall. Ayurvedic food at Panchamrut inside the Panchakarma centre.
Yes the campus is huge and overwhelming but try to explore with the bus tour or as much u can.best u can stay overnight at very affordable accommodation with food.
It may be far from city centre, but it is a must visit rather than the malls and streets. It's an escape into a paradise!! Truly worth the visit. Easily approachable by Metro and Taxis.
Written 21 January 2020
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raj
Bengaluru, India60 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
It is a pieceful and meditation centre. Which gives immence power in you and relives your stress fills up with positivity in a body. They believe that You can come here with innumerable concerns and botherations, but you cannot take them back with you.
Written 14 March 2020
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Sumeru Holidays
Bengaluru, India21 contributions
Sept 2022
From Sumeru Holidays we recommended coming here at least once in your life. The meditation atmosphere guided you to a peaceful state.
You can relax your mind by enjoying sessions at Vikshalakshi Mantap, the extraordinary meditation temple, relax your body with different ayurvedic treatments at Panchakarma Spa Center, taste delicious food at the dining hall, and delight in the magnific nature.
The Sumeru Holidays office is inside the Ashram... Waiting for you!!!
You can relax your mind by enjoying sessions at Vikshalakshi Mantap, the extraordinary meditation temple, relax your body with different ayurvedic treatments at Panchakarma Spa Center, taste delicious food at the dining hall, and delight in the magnific nature.
The Sumeru Holidays office is inside the Ashram... Waiting for you!!!
Written 5 September 2022
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Vimal Kankani
3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Its am amazing place, a must visit. What energy level. I could find people smiling all over, satvik food at the kitchen is very tasty. The courses they offer is life changing. Gives a purpose and direction.
Strongly recommend to visit the Ashram
Strongly recommend to visit the Ashram
Written 1 February 2024
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Jeevanath A
10 contributions
Nov 2019
Sri Sri Ravishankar is a spiritual leader with millions of followers across the globe. This vast area of land and institutions is to support his vision and philsophies. A great place to visit and know. Also do not miss the bus tour through the hills.
Written 5 January 2020
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Anasuya S
4 contributions
Feb 2020
Amaya Lake Resort has exceeded our expectations. The setting is so natural with its sweeping green lawns and many trees over- looking the tranquil lake. The rooms (attached to a spacious luxurious bathroom) have a simple but appealing decor.
The breakfast has an array of abundant options to serve different palates. Our favourite has been the tropical fruits, a few Sri Lankan traditional dishes and the masala chai.
The entire ambience and decor of the place immediately makes you feel as if you have entered a haven of comfort and warmth.
The staff are helpful and obliging making sure that your needs are graciously met.If I am fortunate enough to revisit, you can be sure that Amaya Resort will feature on the top of my list. Thank you Amaya for making our stay such a memorable one.
The breakfast has an array of abundant options to serve different palates. Our favourite has been the tropical fruits, a few Sri Lankan traditional dishes and the masala chai.
The entire ambience and decor of the place immediately makes you feel as if you have entered a haven of comfort and warmth.
The staff are helpful and obliging making sure that your needs are graciously met.If I am fortunate enough to revisit, you can be sure that Amaya Resort will feature on the top of my list. Thank you Amaya for making our stay such a memorable one.
Written 9 February 2020
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massawe a
Russia12 contributions
Oct 2021
Awesome place. If you are fed-up with your daily work then must visit once. It will give great pleasure and peace.
There is large parking area good restaurants also. If you reach there before 3:00 PM you can get free meal also
There is large parking area good restaurants also. If you reach there before 3:00 PM you can get free meal also
Written 23 August 2022
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Me and my wife both seniors want to stay one day and night in the Ashram
Written 18 July 2022
From entrance gate we cannot walk full inside .very far .so is there any vehicles they provide?. And is there any canteen inside
Written 19 January 2021
Presently Art of Living International Centre is not open for visit due to prevailing pandemic. As and when the situation improves, it will be intimated.
Written 7 September 2020
Can I join art of living for life time to lead peaceful life there?
Written 15 March 2020
what is your understanding of a peaceful life. Well it all depends on how well you implement and consciously practice what you learnt. without practice anything will go for toss and back to square one. my perspective on lot of things have changed as I practice the teachings and follow a disciplined routine. we only become un-peacful , when we don't know something. the simple art is talking to yourself and with your people and deal with situation as they come and put more efforts to know , understand and keep yourself composed. the more composed you are the better you can manage things around and gradually increase your positive energy and spread that positivity around you, :)
Written 3 May 2020
Any review/pics of Aparna ashram for stay in AOL bengalore ? Planning to stay with kids
Written 29 February 2020
It's a 3 or 4 sharing room.. pretty decent. If you are planning to stay with kids it's a good idea. Campus is very huge n warm welcoming environment. Aparna is next to the food hall and very close to Vishalakshi mantap as well. Men n women have separate stays. Charges are very reasonable below 500 per day pax.
Written 29 February 2020
You Must, you reach at ashram 9.30 so you get 1st free bus for tour aashram.
Written 29 November 2019
can wheelchair persons visit the ashram
Written 4 November 2019
¿cuál sería la forma más conveniente para ir del aeropuerto de Bangalore al Ashram? ¿Si me tomo un taxi cuánto costaría aproximadamente?
Written 2 October 2019
Course is reasonably charged based on the duration and type of course.
Written 7 November 2018
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