Art of Living

by A. Mendez
(Houston, TX)

Every day stress can cause health problems and emotional breakdowns. And you know that there isn't time for such things whether you are a mother or not.

Exactly a year ago I was on the verge of a breakdown with work and home life responsibilities I felt that there was no time left for me. I felt so helpless to the point that I understood for the first time how it is that people find refuge in alcohol and/or drugs. Needless to say, I did neither as I saw no need to harm myself or my family.

Prior to this lapse I had heard of the Art of Living foundation and how the yoga breathing techniques they teach help reduce stress and improve health. So, as desperate as I felt I gave it a shot. It was the best six days I had experienced in years. I learned how to let go of all our tension, stress, anger, sadness, and depression. By the end of the course I could see clearly and felt like a new woman ready to take on the world again.

It's incredible how 15 minutes a day to myself and for myself has improved my life tremendously. It's something that not even exercise can do. This is the greatest yoga course I have ever taken. I think that the best part of all is that they give you the "tools" to take home and do it yourself at home.

Yes, I still get stressed and upset and angry but now I have an outlet. I wish that that the entire world would take this course and feel as light and elated as I.

I strongly recommend it for anyone, especially if you are going through a rough patch.