Art of Silence

'Life needs to be a perfect balance between sound and silence, between dynamic activity and stillness, between being funny and jovial, and then being serious. If one aspect is missing, life is incomplete. If you are only serious, and not funny, then it’s not complete. If you are only funny, you become superficial. You are not deep.
Silence is our ability to switch between them, this is most important. '
~ Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

The YES++ is a meditation retreat to relax your senses, recharge your mind, and rejuvenate your body. It builds on the teachings of the YES+ and the Art of Living Part 1 course, giving you a chance to cultivate techniques from these courses further, and to experience some profound meditations and processes unique to the YES++ course. YES++ is an opportunity to experience the deep serenity of Hollow and Empty meditations, a series developed specifically for this course by the founder, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. To deepen the experience and become more observant of our mind and body, there is a period of silenve incorporated into the course. Silence combined with these profound meditations bring our busy and often over-worked minds to a rest. Once our mind is clear, it gives rise to a sense of joy, happiness and vitality. 

Benefits:

  • Increase awareness of your mind to develop clarity and focus
  • Gain a lasting sense of unshakeable stability
  • Give deep rest to the mind and body
  • Revive and increase energy and enthusiasm

YES++ is a true vacation, not just for the body but also for the mind. Leave refreshed and ready to take on the world. It is the best holiday you could ever give yourself!

 
 
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NO.2

thanks for showin' me a vast, real, inner side of life which, is showing me that life can be so much more than what I once thought... I am blessed to have found this at such a young age!

Robert Hewitt | CU Boulder
NO.1

YES+ gave me the most incredible boost: more focus, higher grades, more confidence... I couldn’t believe how much more energy I had. YES+ is about becoming a leader

Richa B | Providence, RI
NO.3

I felt really capable... even in trying situations, I felt grounded and still, even where I'd usually get overwhelmed.  There's so much to learn and experience.

Bailey Hosier | CU Boulder
NO.10

The beauty in YES+ is not that it exposes new truths by which one should live.  The beauty is that it helps one go to the depths of one’s heart.

Pierre Berastain | Harvard
NO.16

The result of YES+ is... a calmer mind, which in turn has helped me become more effective and productive.

Student | Stanford
NO.9

YES+ has made me recognize the possibility and technique of leading a qualitatively better life

Madhavi B | Research Analyst
NO.7

I got past a huge snag in my life – I started looking for love within instead of in relationships!!

Dan D | School teacher
NO.12

My experience with Yes+ was fabulous. I met amazing people, I learned that everyone is very different and felt more comfortable with myself from that knowledge.

Nicole Lee | FIU
NO.19

This course taught me to live life to the fullest and to always be happy in the present moment. I would recommend this course to people of all ages.

Student | University of MA
NO.8

After the YES+, my nervousness was gone, I felt confident and centered, all because I had learned to breathe, to relax, to be 100% in the present moment.

Natalia S | Climate Scientist
NO.17

An awesome experience. The techniques that were taught were simple, yet powerful. It taught me to enjoy the simple things of life, and be happy, come what may.

Student | Georgia Tech
NO.23

YES+ combines ancient wisdom and powerful secrets of the breath in a way that anyone, from any background, can apply immediately to their life.

Matthew S | YES+ Teacher
NO.20

As an engineer I need to be both analytical and creative. Mental clarity and stamina are also essential. The workshop enhances these abilities. An additional plus is a better sense of well-being and growing joy.

William Hayden | NASA Analyst
NO.22

Very good – highly energizing – the perfect blend of spirituality and healthy breathing.

Student | Rutgers College
NO.6

I experienced releases of stress that I believe had been here for a long time.  I learnt tools to make every moment a moment of peace.

George G | CU Boulder
NO.5

I learned more important life lessons in these six days than in the rest of my whole life.  I learnt the ART OF LIVING!

Brittany S | Front Range CC
NO.14

I had a fantastic experience during the YES+ course.   I learnt to cope with intense period of change. I feel, without these powerful techniques, this change could have caused post-stress trauma or dis-ease. 

Alex Harris | FIU
NO.18

I used to stress out about everything but after taking the course I am aware that everything is under control. My friends notice the change too. And the techniques taught can have a better effect than most drugs.

Student | UCSC
NO.21

The course was outstanding. A life-changing experience. Anyone can benefit fully. Particularly important for a fast-paced lifestyle.

Student | Rutgers College
NO.15

A very refreshing, calming experience in this crazy, fast-paced world. I am definitely more focused and relaxed after taking this course. I would whole-heartedly recommend it to everyone.

Student, University of MA
NO.4

YES+ has given me a feeling of purpose in life.  I see that when I am stress-free, happy and natural, that all the people in my life start becoming that way as well.

Daniel Moss | YES+ Teacher
NO.11

Yes+ taught me how to lead, learn, and work with 100% of both my heart and mind. I learnt to  be in the present moment, found joy and fun in all activities, and relaxed my mind and spirit.

Andrew S | EPA Intern
NO.13

Before yes+ I was always harsh on myself. I was afraid to be myself around people I didn’t know. After the YES+ I was able to fully express myself, and started to attract people I loved to be with.

Johann K | FIU
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