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 Part-1 Course in Salmiya from 31st August to 5th September 2008
  A big Part-1 course with 40 freshers and few repeaters happened in Salmiya under the guidance of Mr. Saibal Bera and Mrs. indira. Mr.Gopal who was blesses as part 1 teacher recently also participated in the course. The course was coordianted by Mrs. Hymavathi Balaji for the first time and every one appreciated her didication and hardwork.
Farewell to Vinodji and Nandiniji (3rd Aug 08)
  AOL, Kuwait chapter expressed their gratitude to the founders of the chapter in Kuwait Sri Vinodji and Nandiniji  on 3rd Aug 08 as they were leaving Kuwait for good. Several members appreciated the efforts put forth by them in bringing the Kuwait chapter to the current state from zero level  and benefiting server people by spreading the great knowledge. Members bid them farewell with a heavy heart. Vinodji and Nandiniji expressed thanks to the members for extending their cooperation and working for the development of the chapter in Kuwait as one family. Sweet Aru , daughter of Vinod and Nandini dressed in a sari attracted the attention of all. Everyone was determined to take forward the Kuwait chapter to
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Sri Sri Yoga Course in Salmiya from 27th July 2008
  Sri Sri Yoga Teacher Jinanji took the course for 24 participants in Salmiya from 27th July 2008. Pardeepji coordinated the course.
Guru Pournima Celebrations (12th July 08)
  Guru Pournima was celebrated on 12th July in Sridharji's residence. All the teachers were honored on this occasion with a bouquet. Vinodji carried out Gurupuja and advised everyone to grow in knowledge. Gurupournami is a day to check the individuals progress in spiritual path.
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Part-1 Course in Mahboula from 13th July 2008
  Vinodji and Saibalji took Part-1 course in Mahboula for 22 Participants. Sridharji and Chayaji Coordinated the course.
Part-1 Course in Abbasia from 6th July 2008
  Hariji took Part-1 course for 16 participants in Abbasia from 6th July 2008 to 11th july 2008.
Part-1 course in Mohboula 18th May 2008
  Teachers Nandiniji and Hariji inspired another batch of 17 participants with the great knowledge of Guruji. Padmaji and Sridharji assisted the course.
The participants  enjoyed all the processes, were having high energy level and thus never feeling tired from the day1.The belongingness and love could be experienced throughout the workshop from all the participants including one Foreign National. Overall it was most wonderful experience for all including volunteers and teachers
Part-1 Course in Salmiya from 4th May 2008
  Nandiniji and Saibalji guided 10 participants in Salmiya with the Part-1 course. The course was coordinated by Balaji and Venkatesh.
Part-1 course in Abbasia from 20th April  2008
  Nandiniji and Saibalji  guided another group of 14 participants for the Part-1 course in Abbasia.
Part-1 course in Mangaf from 13th April 2008
  Vinodji and Indiraji with the assistance of Chayaji took the Part-1 course for 29 Participants in Fahaheel English School.
Part-1 Course for Locals from 5th May 2008
  Nandiniji took Part-1 Course for Locals from 5th May 2008. Five participants took the course and felt very happy.


Annual Picnic on 4th April 08
  The Art of Living, Kuwait chapter conducted annual picnic for the year 2008  having fun sailing in the high seas, a four hour cruise deep into the ocean…… music, games, dinner and more on Friday, 4th April 2008.


Part-1 for Locals ( Plams from 29th March to 3rd April)
  16 more Kuwaiti Nationals participated in the Part-1 Course held in Plams. The course was taken by Mr. Vinod Sharma and was assited by Huda and Sridhar Agrawal. The participants enjoyed the course.


Art Excel course from 24th March to 27th March in Salmiya
  A mega Art Excel course was conducted in Salmiya Indian Community School. About 120 children participated in the course. The children enjoyed the course and wanted to do more and more. The parents felt the change in their children even before the course is completed..The children were guided by teachers Nandini and India assisted by many volunteers. The course was coordiated by Padma, Sudipta, Ansula and Lakshmi.

 


Sri Sri Yoga in Mangaf (17th March  to 21st  March 2008)
  One of the biggest Sri Sri Yoga courses was conducted in The English School, Fahaheel (Mangaf) with 56 participants joining the course. The participants enjoyed the course and felt that they are more energetic and  the Yoga Postures learned in the workshop shall help them in having better health and peace of mind. The course was attended by two Egyptians and two Philippines in addition to many Asian nationals. 
Experiences of few participants...

I feel completely relaxed and full of energy on completing this course. Before the course I used to feel very low on energy level. I just realized, still my body is capable of doing things, which I used to enjoy during college days...
The yoga course makes me experience my inner self. Yoga asanas helped me touch each cell of my body. A fantastic experience. Its amazing awesome..

The course was conducted by Mr. Jinan with the assitance of Pradeep, Sridevi ,Hari Kumar and Sripath. The course was coordiated by Sitaramaiah.
 


Part -1 course in Salmiya/ Palms (2nd March to 7th March 2008)
  29 Participants attended the Part-1 course in Salmiya. The program was held in Palms Hotel. The course was conducted by Mr. Saibal and Mr. Harindran both together for the first time. The participants expressed thanks to teachers for imparting the great knowledge in a very simple way.


Part -1 course in Abu Halifa (24th February to 29th February 2008)
  Part-1 course was arranged in Sridharji's Residence for 13 participant and 3 repeaters from 24th to 29th February. Nandiniji and Hariji guided the participants on various processes and Sudarshan Kriya. The participants felt very happy and thanked the teachers for providing such a nice course.


Part -1 course in Arabic (10th February to 14th February 2008)
 

20 fresh Kuwaiti participants and about 8 repeaters hearts have been kindled with joy and enthusiasm by Muhaweb - HIS Arabian gem, who had visited Kuwait to take the Part I course for the Kuwaiti participants at the Palms Hotel from 10th Feb to 14th Feb. Muhaweb had earlier come about 4 years back in 2004 to take a Part I course in Arabic at Kuwait. Since then several courses have been taken for the Kuwaities in English, and this time new participants and some repeaters were very much enthused to go through the Part I in their own dialect and feel a sense of joy and bliss. Muhaweb was assisted by Huda - a Kuwaiti TTC 1
participant for the first time.
 


Part -1 course in Abbasia (10th February to 15th February 2008)
   Saibalji took his first Part-1 Course along with Indiraji in Abbasia for 13 freshers and 5 repeaters. The course was assisted by Paul, Dileep , Dharmaraj and Vasanth.


Sri Sri Yoga Course in Salmiya (27th January to 1st February 2008)
  The first Sri Sri Yoga Course of 2008 took place in Salmiya with around 40 participants learning the techniques to keep to fit and healthy.

 
Part-1 Course in Samiya(6th January to 11th January  2008)
  The first Part -1 course of 2008 took place in Salmiya with another 36 participants blessed with precious knowledge of Guruji. Out of these 12 were repeaters. The course took place in Indian Public School in Salmiya under the guidance of Teachers Mr. Vinod and Mrs. Indira. The course was coordinated by Mr. Venkatesh and assisted by Mr. Pradeep Khanna and Mr.Shiv Shankar. The participants felt relaxed after the course.
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New Year Celebrations (31st December 2007)
  Art of Living family celebrated the new year in Salmiya Indian School.  Presentations were given on Healthy Living which were followed by rocking Satsang and the announcements of Swastha Kendra and SriSri Sanskar Kendras.  During the celebrations Mr and Mrs Manoharan were honored for their services to the Art of Living family in Kuwait and everyone wished them good luck in their new assignment abroad. Art of Living teachers Mr. Vinod Sharma , Mrs. Nandini , Mrs. Indira and Yoga Teacher Mr.Jinan were felicitated. The program was concluded with Satvik Dinner.

 
ART Excel Workshop for Children in Salmiya (19th December to 22nd December 2007)
  Taking the advantage of the EID holidays, ART Excel workshop for Children was organized from 19th to 22nd Dec 07 in Salmiya Indian Community School. Around 120 children from age groups of 8 to 14 years actively participated in the Workshop. Registrations were closed before schedule as the response was more than expected. All the children enjoyed the Workshop and learned the techniques to improve their fundamental capabilities of memory, concentration and receptivity. They learned to be more creative, responsible and healthy through interactive discussions and group projects.
 

Art Excel work shop with 120 angels got over two days back. But these angels are still with me….. flashing in front of me along with “uncles and aunties” who assisted the course. It’s very difficult to drop “this past”. Bondage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 It was amazing to see the transformation in children. According to them this work shop was marvelous…..mind blowing……amazing……….wonderful ………

 They enjoyed all the processes. Each and everyone wants to repeat the course. They made beautiful greeting cards for Guruji------- thanking for the precious knowledge they have received--------- inviting and requesting to visit Kuwait.

 Nandini and I enjoyed every moment. I felt as if I was in a different plane witnessing the whole event. Sudhakaran, Lakshmi, Hyma, Anshula, Ranju, Jyothi, sudipta, Khanna, Sivsankar, Vishnu, Mahesh, Ram Rao, Sreepath and our teenager lakshya were at their best.They could move with our phase so easily.

 We have decided to launch “Sanskar Kendra” as a new year gift to children.so that nothing can take away the smile from their face or joy from their heart.

Indira radhakrishnan

kuwait

 
Part-1 Workshop in Fahaheel (9th December to 14th December 2007)
  Around 40 participants attended the Art of Living Part-1 Workshop held in Fahaheel English School from 9th to 14th December. Mr. & Mrs Vinod Sharama paired up to impart the precious knowledge to the participants.  Many of the participants expressed that the Workshop has already started making a difference in their life and it will have a strong impact on how they will manage the day to day situations and shall keep them happy and bring smiles on their face. Mr. Hari and Gopal assisted the Workshop.

 
Yoga Workshop in Khaitan (3rd Dec to 8th December 2007)
  Around 45 participants attended the Sri Sri Yoga Workshop held in the International English School in Khaitan. This included 4 Americans and 1 Arab nationals in addition to the Indians. The venue and the hall were liked by the participants. Yoga Teacher Mr.Jinan over a period of 6 days with his gentle methods of teaching , made the bodies of the participants flexible and strong. One of the participants was happy to note that his Sugar level came down drastically after starting the Workshop. Every one including the Americans / Arabs  and Indians expressed their happyness and were moved by the Workshop. 
 

 
Part-1 Workshop in Salmiya (25th November to 30th November 2007)
  Dear Volunteers,
I am feeling so full in writing this. The part 1 Workshop  was like a DSN before the Workshop and like an Advance after the Workshop...leaving my mind with Full of Emptiness.
Your effort in whatever way you could... made this Workshop possible. Thanks to all of you 21 people in this planet are feeling more happy healthy and joyful. How beautiful isn't it. "Gurudev once said ..." You are like doctors in a village. In a village there may be one or two doctors ..but they take care of wellbeing of all the people of the village". Likewise you all are so wonderful taking care of many others around us...God bless all of us.
I feel so blessed to work with all of you...wonderful people...and looking forward to be with you more and more in spreading love and happiness.

With full of Love,
P.K.Venkatesh
 

 
Meridian Stress Assessment system(19th to 29th Nov 07)
  A wonderful program called the Meridian Stress Assessment System was held in Kuwait from 19-29th November. It was a two hours session per person done by Dr. Bernadette. Many of the Art of Living family members consulted Dr. Bernadette for treatment of their ailments through the special technique of Meridian Stress Assesment. Dr.Bernadette corrected the problems and also suggested the correcting diet and medicines to the patients. Her lecture on the functioning of the system and the health tips provided by her brought great awareness to the participants and make some of the participants to shut their Microwave Ovens.

 
Part-1 Workshop for Locals (3rd Nov to 8th Nov 2007)
  Another batch of 16 Locals both men and women and sailed into the ocean of bliss and joy during the Part I Workshop at THE PALMS in Kuwait.

 
Sri Sri Yoga Workshop in Salmiya (26th October to 2nd Nov 2007)
  Sri Sri Yoga Workshop was conducted in Indian Public School Salmiya from 26th Oct to 2nd Nov.,07. The Workshop was attended by 17 participants. Many participants expressed that the Workshop was very usefull. One of the participants expressed that he never thought there would be such a change in his life style. A lot of positive things had happened during that week for him. The Workshop had changed his mental & physical behavior.

 
Part 1 Workshop in Abbasia(21-27 October 2007)
  Part 1 Workshop was held in Abbasia  from 21st to 26th of October. The Workshop was attended by 29 participants including 13 repeater. Mr. Vinod Sharma, Mrs. Nandini Sharma and Mrs. Indira together took the Workshop. Many of the participants expressed that their attitude towards various things has changed to positive after the Workshop and they expressed thanks to the teachers for organizing such a wonderful Workshop. Some participants confirmed the registration of the near and dear for the next Workshop.
 


Part-2 Workshop During Eid Vacation ( 12th to 15th October 2007)
  About 55 participants enjoyed the real holiday during the Eid vacation by attending the Part-2 Workshop and diving deeply into self with meditations and other processes Sadhana, Satsang, Seva & Swadhyaya. Participants were extremely happy with the excellent guidance and friendly attitude of the teacher Sri Balakrishnan Sir. Every one enjoyed the Rocking Satsangs during the evenings inspite of being in silence. Last day satsang was held on a Cruise on the high Seas.

 
Sri Sri Yoga Workshop in Salmiya (21st Sep to 28th Sep 2007)
  Sri Sri Yoga Workshop was conducted in Indian Public School Salmiya from 21st to 28th Sep.,07. The Workshop was attended by 19 participants. Many participants expressed that the Workshop was fantastic, gave great relief to body & mind and helped to keep mind always happy and a feeling of good health and some feelings which can not put in words. 

 
Guruji's Discourse on Ashtavakra Gita (9th Sep to 10th October 2007)
  A group of 40 aolites just emerged from the Tapas seeking the path of profound knowledge guided by our beloved Guruji, with the Master delivering the discourse on the ancient knowledge from Ashtavakra Geeta over a period of 30 days. Vinodji and Nandiniji had hosted and inspired the group with their love and affection, holding the hands of the group in standing out firmly during these 30 days. Each days discourse by our beloved Gurjuji helped all the participants shed a layer of ignorance and move towards the sublime truth about life and its manifestations and the true path for liberation.

 


 Sri Sri Yoga Workshop (21-28 September 2007)
  Sri Sri Yoga Workshop was held in Salmiya from 21st to 28th of September. The Workshop was taken by the AOL Yoga Teacher Mr. Jinan.
 

 
Part 1 Workshop (16-21 September 2007)
  Part 1 Workshop was held in Abu Halifa at the Residence of Mr. B.K. Aggrawal from 16th to 21st of September. The Workshop was taken by Mr. Vinod Sharma. 
 

 
ART Excel Workshop for Kuwait Children (16-20 June 2007)
  It was my first experience in organizing & assisting art excel Workshop in Kuwait. I attended as a volunteer to assist the teacher. The Workshop was conducted for local Kuwaiti children the very first in Kuwait.
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Part 1 Workshop for locals held from 2nd June
  On 2nd June , another 15 Kuwaities - men and women and one Indian lady sailed into the ocean of bliss and joy during the Part I Workshop at THE PALMS in Kuwait. Almost all the participants had come into the Workshop with references from friends, colleagues or relatives. 
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 Our Beloved Guruji's Birthday on 13th May

More than 100 devotees had thronged the residence of Hari and Usha to mark and celebrate the divines gift to humanity, our beloved Gurudev's birthday on May 13. 
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Part - 1 Workshop for Locals happened from 5th to 10th May
Another wave of grace had swept Kuwait during the last week at THE PALMS Kuwait where about 25 locals participated in the Part I program from the 5th May to 10 May. The participants were already enthused by the recommendations from their friends and relatives, who had already taken the Workshop earlier.
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