Sri Sri Ravi Shankar discusses the importance of prioritising mental health with Iceland’s PM Bjarni Benediktsson

“Gurudev shared about the work of the Art of Living Foundation which uses time-tested meditation and breathing techniques to help individuals get rid of stress, tension, and anxiety, and which facilitates overall physical and mental well-being,” the note read.

 

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It added that the Art of Living founder also spoke about how the foundation helps rehabilitate prisoners and gang members in Denmark with their ‘Breathe Smart’ program — which aims “to reduce the cycle of violence and drug addiction among offenders, and promote inner peace and a sense of care for one another.”

As part of the meeting, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar also commended PM Benediktsson for Iceland’s contribution to climate change, noting that almost 100% of their electricity production comes from renewable sources.

The leader’s Iceland visit follows meetings and keynote speeches at events at the United Nations in Geneva. He will now we traveling to the United States to attended public events.