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Having lived through the violence and destruction of two
wars, the people of Iraq certainly know stress. Many Iraqis –
including children - are suffering from depression, anxiety
and other stress-related illnesses. A recent survey indicated
that many are relying on heavy prescription medication for
relief from the strain and its side effects.
Last fall the World Health Organization announced that
millions of men, women, and children traumatized by war Art
of Living Foundation’s experience in relief and disaster
management are now enabling them to get results.
wars, the people of Iraq certainly know stress. Many Iraqis –
including children - are suffering from depression, anxiety
and other stress-related illnesses. A recent survey indicated
that many are relying on heavy prescription medication for
relief from the strain and its side effects.
Last fall the World Health Organization announced that
millions of men, women, and children traumatized by war Art
of Living Foundation’s experience in relief and disaster
management are now enabling them to get results.
| The U.S State Department has given the Art of Living Foundation a grant to offer more Art of Living courses in Bhagdad for Iraqis. |
| “If any country's citizens needed de-stressing it would be those of Iraq. The Art of Living foundation has a history of taking on tough tasks. It has operated similar de-stressing courses in Macedonia, Kosovo, Croatia, Gujarat and in New York after the 11 September attacks.” -BBC World News, January 14, 2004 |
| Art of Living Programs in Iraq Trauma Relief |
Experiences of Course Participants in Iraq
“I found that this training of breathing is so useful and its benefit shows when I do it. I feel that my heart is stronger and
younger. When I can’t sleep I just do the breathing and I feel energy in all parts of my body.”
- Abdul Wahab.k.moish, Chief engineer,
Iraq Ministry of Electricity
“I had a wonderful experience in these four days. I feel better, like my head is clear and that oxygen is entering every cell
in my body… thank you for sharing this experience with us.”
-M. Fahdil
“I’ve been chronically depressed and on medication for years. I’m no longer depressed or take medication. Since taking
the Art of Living Course, I’ve learned to live in the now… less concerned about the past and the future.”
-T.M.
“I feel like I went through a mental shower. Before, I was very angry and very sad about everything in the past. Now I’m
just filled with joy and gratitude.”
-S.L.
“I can’t really begin to tell you the emotional and psychological feelings I’m having now after the course. The peace,
serenity, and exhilaration I have got from doing the breathing techniques have me more euphoric than any drug I’ve ever
taken, and I know that if I continue this in my daily life I’ll never use drugs again.”
-A.K., age 24
“I had decided to go back on my anti-depressants before this course, but now I don’t need them. I will practice these
techniques every single day for the rest of my life. I only hope other people are lucky enough to take this course. It has
given me more help than I could have ever imagined possible. Thank you.”
-M., age 26
“I feel peace with myself and have less stress. I think if I continue with the practice, this feeling of peace will continue to
grow.”
-Dr. Venus
“I found that this training of breathing is so useful and its benefit shows when I do it. I feel that my heart is stronger and
younger. When I can’t sleep I just do the breathing and I feel energy in all parts of my body.”
- Abdul Wahab.k.moish, Chief engineer,
Iraq Ministry of Electricity
“I had a wonderful experience in these four days. I feel better, like my head is clear and that oxygen is entering every cell
in my body… thank you for sharing this experience with us.”
-M. Fahdil
“I’ve been chronically depressed and on medication for years. I’m no longer depressed or take medication. Since taking
the Art of Living Course, I’ve learned to live in the now… less concerned about the past and the future.”
-T.M.
“I feel like I went through a mental shower. Before, I was very angry and very sad about everything in the past. Now I’m
just filled with joy and gratitude.”
-S.L.
“I can’t really begin to tell you the emotional and psychological feelings I’m having now after the course. The peace,
serenity, and exhilaration I have got from doing the breathing techniques have me more euphoric than any drug I’ve ever
taken, and I know that if I continue this in my daily life I’ll never use drugs again.”
-A.K., age 24
“I had decided to go back on my anti-depressants before this course, but now I don’t need them. I will practice these
techniques every single day for the rest of my life. I only hope other people are lucky enough to take this course. It has
given me more help than I could have ever imagined possible. Thank you.”
-M., age 26
“I feel peace with myself and have less stress. I think if I continue with the practice, this feeling of peace will continue to
grow.”
-Dr. Venus
