Overview

Art of Living is an international movement that involves meditation and service to the community.

The Art of Living Foundation is present in over 150 countries and has millions of members. It encourages people to reduce their stress and improve their outlook on life. The Art of Living Foundation encourages people to volunteer in their communities and improve the lives of others.

People follow the practices of Art of Living to improve memory and thinking skills (cognitive function), quality of life, and overall mental health, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use.

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It is likely safe to participate in the Art of Living. Millions of people across the world have participated in these practices with no reported safety concerns.

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The Art of Living focuses on personal self-development. This is done through teaching stress management skills and focusing on how to live in the moment. It also encourages people to volunteer their time to the community. The Art of Living Foundation (AOLF) runs many volunteer-based programs that are intended to improve society.
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