THE YESPlus WORKSHOP (special version of the Happiness Program for universities)
The Yesplus course is an innovative and experiential life-skills training program that empowers you to develop a relaxed, stress-free mind and an energetic, healthy body, using the powerful tools of meditation, yoga, breathing, techniques and self-exploration .
YES!+ provides young adults between the ages of 18-27 with tools to achieve their ideal life with ease, creativity, energy, and inhibition-free. This program challenges young people to reach their highest potential and has made a difference to thousands across the world!
Apply for a scholarship for the Fall 2017 YESPlus workshop at UT Austin: Fall 2017 Scholarship Application
Main Aspects of the Program:
1) Physical – Challenging body exercises, yoga and innovative breathing techniques.
2) Mental – Practical knowledge & interactive processes to improve memory, concentration & focus.
3) Social - Experiential processes to develop problem solving strategies and social skills; Interactive processes to develop leadership and life
skills; Teamwork exercises to teach cooperation and conflict resolution.
4) Emotional – Group discussions designed to help one feel at ease in challenging situations, and increase confidence and inner strength to
better handle criticism and peer pressure.
Countless Benefits:
Testimonials
"This course has taught me a lot about how to look at life and work with whatever comes my way. It has proven how the good comes with the bad but how positive will always outweigh the negative. It has given me techniques to focus and ways to slow down worrying. It helped put everything into perspective about the big picture (accepting people, situations, the present) and so far has really changed my attitude about negative people/situations. Thank you so much!!!"
Cornell University Freshman, 2008
"After YES!+ I feel much more relaxed, happy, and less stressed. This was a very life-changing experience that everyone should have the opportunity to try. I will carry these lessons and this experience with me throughout my future."
Cornell University Freshman, 2008
"YES!+ is a course of self-discovery and liberation from the world. I feel transformed. It was a discourse into a way of life that leads to a stress-free, happier society. It's a very intense course that not only helps you to calm down but also to look at life with a different perspective."
Cornell University Senior, 2008
"The course was outstanding. A life-changing experience. Anyone can benefit fully. Particularly important for a fast-paced lifestyle.”
Student Rutgers College
"A very refreshing, calming experience in this crazy, fast-paced world. I am definitely more focused and relaxed after taking this course. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone."
Student University of Massachusetts
"The course has helped me be a better observer of myself and my behavior. The result .. calmer mind, which in turn has helped me become more effective and productive."
Student Stanford University
"An awesome experience. The techniques that were taught were simple, yet powerful. After doing the course, I found that whenever I practiced the Kriya and the pranayama, I would feel alert and refreshed throughout the day. It taught me to enjoy the simple things of life, and be happy, come what may."
Student Georgia Tech, Atlanta
"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
"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 everyone of all ages."
Student University of Massachusetts
"After the Art of Living classes something shifted in my mind. Before, I was living with constant stress, taking things negatively and looking at life in a very pessimistic way. But how surprised I was to see what simple thoughts and gestures could do to me!"
Student Columbia University
"As an engineer I need to be both analytic 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 Senior Systems Analyst
"Studying called for putting in a lot of effort. Would get tired after studying. Also, concentration was difficult. There used to be a lot of distraction like TV, friends etc. But now after doing the course, I can read for hours together without any distraction. And my reading speed has almost tripled. I can comprehend faster and complete huge books in a matter of few days. There is no distraction at all. I could have never done this before."
Student VJTI
YES!+ provides young adults between the ages of 18-27 with tools to achieve their ideal life with ease, creativity, energy, and inhibition-free. This program challenges young people to reach their highest potential and has made a difference to thousands across the world!
Apply for a scholarship for the Fall 2017 YESPlus workshop at UT Austin: Fall 2017 Scholarship Application
Main Aspects of the Program:
1) Physical – Challenging body exercises, yoga and innovative breathing techniques.
2) Mental – Practical knowledge & interactive processes to improve memory, concentration & focus.
3) Social - Experiential processes to develop problem solving strategies and social skills; Interactive processes to develop leadership and life
skills; Teamwork exercises to teach cooperation and conflict resolution.
4) Emotional – Group discussions designed to help one feel at ease in challenging situations, and increase confidence and inner strength to
better handle criticism and peer pressure.
Countless Benefits:
- Opens the mind to innovate and become dynamic, so as to fearlessly take on additional challenges and responsibility.
- Ensures improved performance through heightened awareness and a renewed sense of enthusiasm and commitment.
- Establishes vibrancy, dynamism and readiness to change.
- Explores the secrets of the breath that can bring a transformation in interpersonal relationships, both at school & in private life.
- Stimulates the intellect, triggers the mind and stretches the body.
- Increases physical energy by bringing about greater overall balance in the system.
- Improves self-esteem and reduces stress through techniques that can continuously be utilized after the Course.
Testimonials
"This course has taught me a lot about how to look at life and work with whatever comes my way. It has proven how the good comes with the bad but how positive will always outweigh the negative. It has given me techniques to focus and ways to slow down worrying. It helped put everything into perspective about the big picture (accepting people, situations, the present) and so far has really changed my attitude about negative people/situations. Thank you so much!!!"
Cornell University Freshman, 2008
"After YES!+ I feel much more relaxed, happy, and less stressed. This was a very life-changing experience that everyone should have the opportunity to try. I will carry these lessons and this experience with me throughout my future."
Cornell University Freshman, 2008
"YES!+ is a course of self-discovery and liberation from the world. I feel transformed. It was a discourse into a way of life that leads to a stress-free, happier society. It's a very intense course that not only helps you to calm down but also to look at life with a different perspective."
Cornell University Senior, 2008
"The course was outstanding. A life-changing experience. Anyone can benefit fully. Particularly important for a fast-paced lifestyle.”
Student Rutgers College
"A very refreshing, calming experience in this crazy, fast-paced world. I am definitely more focused and relaxed after taking this course. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone."
Student University of Massachusetts
"The course has helped me be a better observer of myself and my behavior. The result .. calmer mind, which in turn has helped me become more effective and productive."
Student Stanford University
"An awesome experience. The techniques that were taught were simple, yet powerful. After doing the course, I found that whenever I practiced the Kriya and the pranayama, I would feel alert and refreshed throughout the day. It taught me to enjoy the simple things of life, and be happy, come what may."
Student Georgia Tech, Atlanta
"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
"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 everyone of all ages."
Student University of Massachusetts
"After the Art of Living classes something shifted in my mind. Before, I was living with constant stress, taking things negatively and looking at life in a very pessimistic way. But how surprised I was to see what simple thoughts and gestures could do to me!"
Student Columbia University
"As an engineer I need to be both analytic 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 Senior Systems Analyst
"Studying called for putting in a lot of effort. Would get tired after studying. Also, concentration was difficult. There used to be a lot of distraction like TV, friends etc. But now after doing the course, I can read for hours together without any distraction. And my reading speed has almost tripled. I can comprehend faster and complete huge books in a matter of few days. There is no distraction at all. I could have never done this before."
Student VJTI