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What Participants Are Saying
"To start with i must say ART OF LIVING is a miracle that really changed my life and gave it many new positive dimensions.I can actually feel the difference whether its in my mood, concentration level or day to day life. Indeed I am flabbergasted at how it changed my attitude towards life. I am a very lively and energetic person and want to use my energy to spread this program under the supervision of Mam Shahnaz, the lady I really admire and adore....my humble wishes for ART OF LIVING." - Mehmood Ali Student (Islamabad)
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"Well the experience was exile rating, unique, full of wonderful feelings and enigmatic. I have thouroughly enjoyed the beautiful environment and people participating with full enthusiasm, and sharing of very confidential pasts with group members.
I was totally surprised at how it made an impact on my life; all my feelings changed. I became more confident, more ready to face challenges and fight with my emotions and desires. I have become a very happy and content person after joining the Art of Living course. It is a worthwhile experience for every individual."
- Jamal Rafique (Islamabad) |
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"I've always been fascinated by yoga and meditation - I bought a couple of books and tried to teach myself but I never truly understood its practice or benefits until I took the AOL course.
I feel very satisfied because I know that whenever I feel fatigued, stressed out or just simply want to refresh myself, I know of a simple exercise that will work wonders and is something I can rely on throughout my life."
- Mariam Zaidi (Islamabad) |
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I have been practicing yoga, hypnosis and Reiki for many years. But the AOL course was like a group therapy for me. Follow up exercises expand your chest, vision and love. This method seems to have a lot of potential for bringing humanity together; if kept totally scientific and avoiding all religious strictures.
- DR. Faisal Rehman (Islamabad) |
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Never thought that there can be an art of living but now after doing the basic & advance course I can say that yes there is an art of living, learning that art seems essential in today’s stressful world.
How Art of Living has effected me is somehow seems difficult to explain in few words as it has widened my horizon & approach towards life in a positive way, I feel I am in a better state of mind to understand my problems & to cope with them in a stronger way rather than being weaker than the problems.
I think many of the things I learned I may be knowing unconsciously but now after the course I am aware of them consciously like the importance of the present moment, Happiness, giving nature, forgiveness etc.
I wish everyone in this world learns this art of living so that this world becomes a better place to live.
“Peace & Blessing to everyone in this World”
- Huma Hussain (Islamabad) |
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Art of Living is a very precious, holistic technique that shines a ray of light upon those who see their lives as a burden and do not love their lives due to unpleasant past experiences or fear of the future. It simply taught me how to live in the present moment.
It is also about breathing and yoga , so it goes beyond Hinduism and all other religions.
- Muhammad Usman (Islamabad)
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I went in as one person, came out as another! It was like positivity and serenity had been pumped into our souls! It was simply mesmerizing :-). The world around us was the same but it seemed stress free because our way of perception had changed. The kriya was the highlight of the course and it left us with a feeling of eternal peace.
- Shazia Malik (Lahore)
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The AOL course proved to be an important mile stone in the journey of my life. It made me aware of my short comings as well as my hidden talents.
It has taught me acceptance of myself and others. It enabled me to give up tranquilizers and to live in the present moment; breathing out all negativities and coming back to the centre, quickly after every jolt, faster and stronger.
- Tabinda Shah (Lahore)
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I had joined this spiritual program with zero expectations and thought that atleast I would meet some focussed individuals. Previously to this, I had an academic interaction with the works of Rajnesh and Krishna Murthy (Mahesh Bhatt's Guru).
I have been physically challenged since 1992. I suffered from a nervous disorder called Guillain Barre Syndrome. In the begining my spirit was high as I had had a remarkable recovery but my feet, ankles and right-hand fingers could not become perfect (they improved but not to my satisfaction). This made me peevish and irritable to the extreme.
This program helped me to find my self. I don't have words to truly describe my feelings. It was a humbling experience as it helped me to transcend my ego and experience unconditional love. I accepted the fact I am disabled but it does not stop me from enjoying life and living in the moment. I also realized that one has to go beyond books and join a commune to sustain positivity and balance.
Our teacher Shanaz practiced what she preached. I observed her strictly and had to become a convert. She employed her nurturing instincts to the full and distributed her attention intelligently so that no one should feel neglected.
- Sajid Ashraf (Karachi)
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When I joined the AOL, I didn’t know what to expect from the course but after a 6 day experience, the class helped me so much that I left my depression medicines, and all the negatives thoughts in my mind have disappeared.
All the AOL members promised never to leave their breathing exercises, and to help themselves and others. Many thanks to Shahnaz for all this.
- Shama Abdullah (Karachi)
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I feel obligated share my Art of Living experience across the borders. With a profession like mine, this course has definitely enhanced my therapeutic abilities and broadened my sphere as a counselor. Treating individuals with different difficulties in life; specifically those seeking guidance on stress and anger management.
- Khatiba Amir (Karachi) |
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It was like my tangible self was a relatively small glass bottle filled with water (green .. I don't know WHY) as I was taking the breaths it started shaking, then rocking like there was an immense force inside, energising the water. This force in the water was struggling to come out, to be released , as the tangible bottle was no longer suffient enough to contain it. It kept rocking and rocking, gaining momemtum from the movement...and suddenly it burst out... and there was total, infinite release.... and the beauty was .. the bottle ... ( i.e.ME).... was intact.... It did not break.. it was just much lighter and completely at peace.
My experience of the overall course…I felt: RELEASED... like I had come over some of my inhibitions, i had more confidence in being just ME. EXPANSIVE.... Physically, I felt my lungs had become larger, my mind and my vision had expanded.. LIKE REACHING OUT.... to people, sharing my wonderful experience, looking at people without coloured glasses, accepting them for what they are. I NEED to SAVOUR THE PRESENT MOMENT
How I have changed...... I’m more helpful, kinder, tolerant on the roads, and with children and old parents. I can detach my body from my soul and sometimes from my thoughts.
- Roofi Jamil (Karachi) |
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This amazing course changed my life. I came out of my cage without any conscious effort. I still don't know how this miracle works as joys flows through my heart.
The amazing thing is you start thinking beyond yourself and this is the point when you realizes that you are not confined in your body, you are everywhere.
I feel open to help and serve others.
The second advantage is now I fully enjoy the present moment as clarity comes through
my mind.
These are my honest feelings…
- Fauzia Ashraf (Karachi) |
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Denaish aur Bawa mujhay bhol gaay hoon gay laykin main unhay bohat yaad kartee hon.
Ab bhe kuch kikh nahe pa rahae aur us waqt bhe saray lamhon ko muthee main band karna nushkil tah wo raat ab bhe yaad hai jaab main apnay teachers k liyay kuch yadgar tufa daynay ka soch rahe the aur lafzon say zyada acha aur kya ho sakta hai par achay logon k liyay alfaz talashna kabhe kabhe mushkil ho jata hai yeh mesage bhe raat main baith kar likh rahe hoon "aur raat k chand ghantoon main apne zindage k sab say khubsoorat paalon ko ek kagaz k tukray par samona intihai mushkil kaam tha bachpan main apnay parents ko bohat pyar say khat likha karte the jab wo pas nahe hotay thay aur aaj dosrie baar kisi teacher k liyay likha hai ART OF LIVING ka ek he din guzra tha k use waqt soch liya thak ek acha k acha sa letter of regards apnay teachers ko zaror likhna chahiyay. Is thoray say waqt main mujhay itnay achay dost teacher k roop main milan gay aur mujhay zindagi ka arth samjha jain gay, kabhe nahe socha tha k jo kuch main khuabon socha karte thee wo ek di haqeeqat main mil jai ga Sir Denaish nay kaha k kriya is the crown of yoga, but to me Sir Denaish, Bawa and Naeem are the real kriya. After meeting Denaish and Bawa, the philosphy of life opened to me aur us say barh kar yeh jana k koi cheez perfect nahe hote usay perfect ya bhetar bana parta hai, shayad Denaish aur bawa mujhay bhol jain par main ap ko hamesha yaad rakon ge aur main apnay teachers ke respect main itan kahon ge k ap k country main GURU k paom choo kar blessings laytay hain aur hamary country main guru ko maan baap k baad darja daytay hain. Shahnaz aur Denaish say kahiyay ga main unhay bohat yaad karte hon.
- Maidha Rahat Ali (Karachi) |
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I honestly, approached AOL sceptically considering it to be some ‘new age mumbo jumbo’. That scepticism was soon transformed into appreciation.
The one line in which I feel sums up my entire experience is that - I am quite simply aware of myself and my surroundings.
Another positive experience is learning how to put the wisdom points into everyday life. All these points were nothing new for me had heard them in the past but never before did they stick into my mind.
There are way too many situations in everyday life when I have felt upset, jaded, worried, stressed etc and have heard a voice inside saying either live in the moment or don’t be a football of people’s opinions, opposite values are complementary, everything changes this will also change etc as per the situation and have realised that these are more than just cliched phrases.
- Natalya Kamal (Islamabad) |
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Our teacher Shanaz practiced what she preached. I observed her strictly and had to become a convert. She employed her nurturing instincts to the full and distributed her attention intelligently so that no one should feel neglected.
Shahnaz, our trainer, had us compile the expectations we were taking the course with--inner peace, positive thinking, temper-control, escape depression, to name a few. Then she had us cross everything off "don't carry any expectations about this course" she said. Well, the course not only met but exceeded all our expectations--Shahnaz, you were wrong for once. For me, this course fed and satiated my soul's hunger and let me experience extreme serenity and peace--
- Ayesha Khan (Islamabad) |
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The course was intense. It made me realise and recognise myself in many ways. It made me come in contact with wonderful individuals with whom I shared my life experiences. It put me in touch with my higher self. It put me on a path to enlightenment. It introduced me to new friends, Shahnaz and Naeem, my instructors.
- Babur Kamal (Islamabad)
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