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Take a Breath, America! Smile Campaign

It is said that when you smile, you stretch a little and as you stretch nature stretches with you in celebration! So we ask you to pause for a moment and realize how precious your smile is!

Take a Breath, America! Smile Campaign is part of the Art of Living's campaign for a violence-free, stress-free America. The campaign aims to relieve people across America from their daily stresses and bring a smile to as many people as possible in a quick and fun way. The campaign began in July 2009 in Washington DC where Art of Living teachers-in-training collected over 5,000 smiles in 48 hours by approaching people on the street and simply asking them to smile. The smiles were documented on camera. Since then, the campaign has spread to other cities around America and has served as a wonderful way for people to remember to smile.
 

To learn more about the campaign and see the thousands of people smiling as part of the campaign, visit the following campaign sites:

 

 
 
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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.9

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

Madhavi B | Research Analyst
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.22

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

Student | Rutgers College
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.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.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
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.16

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

Student | Stanford
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.21

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

Student | Rutgers College
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.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.

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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.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.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.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
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