Leading From
Presence

A 3-Day Leadership Retreat with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
22–24 May 2026 · Bangalore Ashram · Residential

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You make decisions that affect hundreds of people. You manage complexity, carry pressure, and keep moving — often at the cost of the clarity and stillness that good leadership actually requires.

Leading From Presence is a rare pause. Three days with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, away from the noise of daily operations, in a setting designed for clarity — so you return not just refreshed, but fundamentally sharper.

No prior Art of Living experience is needed.

Art of Living Corporate Programs has trained more than 7,00,000 employees across 600+ organisations in 35+ countries.

700,000 Participants Trained · 35 Countries · 615+ Organisations

The Retreat

Sessions with Gurudev

A rare personal interaction with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

APEX Leadership Programme

Immersive leadership sessions designed for senior executives

APEX Effortless Equanimity

Sahaj Samadhi — an effortless, personalised meditation technique

Nadi Pariksha

Personalised Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis for every participant

Morning Yoga Sessions

Daily yoga to energise the body and settle the mind

Organic Sattvic Meals

Healthy, tasty organic food — all meals from check-in to check-out

Sattvic Musical Evenings

Soul-nourishing evenings of devotional music

What you take back

Innovation Mindset

Develop the ability to turn challenges into opportunities and lead through uncertainty

Intuition & Clarity

Strengthen intuition for faster, sharper decision-making under pressure

Emotional Resilience

Build mental stability and emotional resilience for sustained high performance

Executive Presence

Enhance your executive presence and communication to inspire and influence

High-Performance Teams

Learn to create high-trust, high-performance teams that deliver consistently

Participants will get to interact closely with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar — founder of the Art of Living, whose work spans 180 countries and has touched over 800 million lives.

In an intimate setting, Gurudev will speak on leadership, intuition, inner mastery, and the stillness from which all great action arises. This is not a talk. It is a living conversation — and for most participants, it becomes the defining moment of the retreat.

One programme. Two ways to stay.

Every participant receives the same programme — sessions, meals, and personal time with Gurudev. The only difference is where you sleep. Check-in: 21st May afternoon · Check-out: Any time after 6pm on 24th May till 10am on 25th May.

Meeravanam

₹1,29,000 · Per person · Single occupancy · All inclusive

Spread across 26,000 sq ft, Meeravanam and Godhavanam open onto lush paddy fields and verdant greenery. Inspired by ancient Kerala temple architecture — a rare blend of artistic tradition and modern comfort.

Panoramic views · Library & lounge · Wi-Fi · 24/7 concierge · Dedicated parking

Yagyashala

₹79,000 · Per person · Single occupancy · All inclusive

Clean, comfortable, air-conditioned rooms within the Art of Living International Centre campus — everything you need for a restful, focused retreat.

Fully air-conditioned · Clean & well-maintained

The science behind the practice

189 independent studies across 40+ institutions have documented measurable outcomes from the breathwork and meditation techniques taught in this retreat.

Stay calm yet attentive Stay composed under pressure Wake up refreshed Sharper focus and clarity at work Better bonding in teams