Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a humanitarian, spiritual leader, and an ambassador of peace and human values. He has designed programs that provide techniques and tools to live a deeper, more joyous life and has established nonprofit organizations that recognize the human identity beyond the boundaries of gender, race, nationality, and religion.
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Our Mission
The Art of Living Retreat Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to reawaken the human values of compassion, love, togetherness, joy, and harmony in order to realize a true representation of a one-world family—a place that unites people from all walks of life in the spirit of wisdom, celebration, and service to the world.
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The ReTReaT expeRience
Escaping the demands of daily life is vital for mental and emotional well-being. While beach vacations and city getaways are popular, there’s something uniquely restorative about retreating to the mountains.
Far from urban noise and distractions, mountain retreats provide a sanctuary for introspection, connection with nature, and personal growth. If you’re seeking solace, renewal, or a pause from life’s noise, we invite you to step away and immerse yourself here. You’ll leave deeply rested, reinvigorated, and enriched— carrying the benefits with you long after your stay.
The Center is just a few miles from the towns of Boone and Blowing Rock in western North Carolina, and an easy 2-hour drive from the Charlotte airport, as well as surrounding states.
Renowned for its scenic beauty, the area is home to awe-inspiring natural wonders and the stunning Blue Ridge Parkway that runs through the valley below, offering an inspiring arrival to this peaceful sanctuary for the soul.
Find Your Way Here aolrc.org/directions
The Happiness Retreat
Our most popular program!
Discover the empowering benefits of guided breathwork— life-transforming techniques for true peace and calm. Experience
• Emotional resilience
• Improved sleep
• Peace and calm
• Healthier relationships
• More hope
• Enthusiasm and passion for life.
While we can’t always control what is going on outside, we can control how we react. In the Happiness Retreat, you learn and build on practices to experience more from each day. aolrc.org/happiness
Breathwork & Meditation Retreat
Two powerful experiences in one!
Experience the synergy of two transformative practices—pranayama and meditation—in one comprehensive course. Learn the powerful breathing technique of Sudarshan Kriya and delve into the profound impact of a personal mantra, a charged sound designed to enhance your meditation practice. Discover
• Pranayama
• Sudarshan Kriya
• Greater peace
• Keys to a joyful life
• Connect with community
• Relieve the symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Join us in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains and awaken to greater serenity and a more vibrant way of living. aolrc.org/breathwork
Stepping Into Silence Retreat
Escape daily chaos.
Our Stepping Into Silence Signature Retreat is designed to help you reset, refocus, and reconnect. Through guided meditation, gentle yoga, and deep silence, cultivate
• Deeper Self-Awareness
• Enhanced Focus
• Emotional Healing
• Strengthened Spiritual Connection
• Inner Peace
• Renewed Perspective
Escape daily chaos with a transformative silent retreat at the Art of Living Retreat Center. Embrace silence in the Blue Ridge Mountains, finding inner peace and relief from anxiety. Return renewed, with clarity and a deeper self-connection. aolrc.org/silent
Dive Deep Into Silence
Rekindle your connection with SKY breath.
Break free from a busy mind, dive deep within, and experience transformative shifts in this advanced program designed to supercharge the rest of your year, making it more vibrant, productive, and full of energy!
• Pranayama
• Deep Meditations
• More Time in Silence
• Yoga
• Ancient Wisdom
• Community
A true vacation for your body, mind, and soul. aolrc.org/divedeep
R e TR ea
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Create relaxation. R e ST & R elaxa T ion
Take a much-needed vacation from the stress and distractions of daily life with an all-inclusive R&R Retreat. While you're here, enjoy a variety of daily classes and activities and explore the beauty and abundance of our outdoor spaces and walking trails. Add an Ayurveda treatment or two, and you’ll emerge completely rested, restored, and revived.
We specialize in Ayurveda-based programs, treatments, and therapies that reset the whole person, inside and out. Along with these treatments, our inspiring accommodations, nutritious meals, passionate staff, and breathtaking environment all greatly enhance the effectiveness of your experience.
Your all-inclusive escape includes a 2-night stay in a hotel room, Ayurvedic treatment(s), delicious vegetarian meals, daily yoga and meditation classes, as well as access to R&R activities and all campus amenities.
• Couples Retreat
• Girlfriend Getaway
• Mother/Daughter
• Discover Ayurveda
• Men’s Retreat
• Rejuvenating Bliss
• Weekend of Creativity
From arrival to departure, you'll be nurtured back to a deep sense of peace and well-being that carries you throughout your days. All you have to do is show up—we’ll take care of the rest.
Learn more & register aolrc.org/wellness
As a guest at the Art of Living Retreat Center, your journey of renewal is beautifully supported by the Shankara Ayurveda Wellness Spa—an oasis of healing rooted in ancient wisdom.
Whether you’re seeking deep rest, vibrant energy, or a return to balance, our expert therapists offer personalized treatments that blend timehonored Ayurvedic practices with contemporary wellness techniques. From traditional Abhyanga oil massages to rejuvenating facials and detoxifying body therapies, every experience is designed to nourish your body, calm your mind, and uplift your spirit.
• Panchakarma
• Virtual Clinic
• Massage & Bodywork
• Ayurveda Consultations, Treatments, & Therapies
Step into a space where self-care becomes a sacred ritual, and leave feeling grounded, radiant, and renewed.
Designed to detoxify and rejuvenate the body and mind through traditional Ayurvedic practices, Panchakarma is a personalized cleansing process that eliminates accumulated toxins, restoring balance and promoting optimal health.
Program Highlights
• Ayurvedic Consultation
• Therapeutic Treatments
• Ayurvedic Diet
• Educational Sessions
• Yoga & Meditation Benefits
• Stress Relief
• Mental Clarity
• Rejuvenation & Healing
• Lifestyle Reset
• Reconnection with Self
This deep detox is for anyone seeking to restore balance and rejuvenate their health.
Learn more aolrc.org/panchakarma
Guest Presenter Events
Every year, we invite globally acclaimed educators, influential thinkers, authors, and speakers— specializing in wellness, self-discovery, creativity, spirituality, relationships, and beyond—to share their expertise, perspectives, and inspiration with you.
July 18–20
Rhythmic Vinyasa
The Power of Yoga, Meditation & Collective Flow
SHIVA REA
Immerse yourself in a weekend designed to ignite your vitality, balance your energy, and inspire your spirit. Guided by Shiva Rea, a global pioneer of Prana Vinyasa, this retreat invites you to explore the transformative power of movement meditation, rhythmic flow, and breath. Through dynamic solar practices and fluid lunar meditations, experience the art of embodied flow and connect to the natural rhythms of your body and nature.
New programs are being added daily, visit aolrc.org/calendar
June 6–8
Soul-Led Tarot
A Practice for Growth, Healing, and Evolution
Lindsay Mack
Journey into the sacred art of Tarot with intuitive guide Lindsay Mack. Rooted in soul wisdom and spiritual healing, this workshop invites you to explore Tarot as a divine mirror— illuminating your path, deepening intuition, and connecting you to your highest self.
June 13–15
Learning to Love Midlife
Why Life Gets Better with Age chip conLey
Based upon Chip Conley’s best-selling book, Learning to Love Midlife, and MEA school, this workshop helps demystify and elevate midlife as a transformative life stage. Learn to tap into your life experience to discover more mindfulness, identify wisdom, and cultivate midlife purpose.
June 20–22
Good Stories
A Writing Retreat to Celebrate What We’ve Survived
Brianna Madia
Ready to turn your life into a powerful story, but held back by fear or doubt? Join best-selling author Brianna Madia for a transformative workshop that will help you embrace your lived experiences and craft compelling narratives with confidence.
July 17–20
Shamanism and Herbalism
Teaching from Plant & Animal Medicines Matthew wood
Discover the healing wisdom of nature with renowned herbalist Matthew Wood. Through plant journeying, animal teachings, and nature-based practices, explore how shamanism and herbalism can awaken intuition, deepen selfawareness, and bring balance to your life.
at the Center July 7–15
Join Art of Living founder and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and our community in Boone as we celebrate Guru Purnima July 10, and come together to share experiences, reflect on our journey, and deepen our connections.
Sign up to be notified when information becomes available and registration opens at aolrc.org/gurudevinboone
August 1–3
Creating Safety Within Exploring Somatics, Trauma Recovery & Nutrition
Luis MoJica
Somatic therapist and nutritionist
Luis Mojica’s retreat blends somatic practices, self-inquiry, and holistic nutrition. In a nurturing space, learn to soothe anxiety, heal from trauma, and reconnect with your body’s wisdom—embracing your path to resilience and well-being.
August 8–10
The Way of Miracles
Accessing Your Superconsciousness
dr. Mark MincoLLa
Are you ready to break free from what’s holding you back and create real change in your life? Tap into the power of your superconscious mind and start making lasting transformations with holistic healer and quantum energy expert, Dr. Mark Mincolla.
August 8–10
Super Sonic Yoga
A weekend of Music & Movement
Mc yoGi & dJ taz rashid
Join us for a powerful weekend of movement, music, and mindfulness. Through energizing Vinyasa flows, restorative practices, and live musical journeys, awaken your body, quiet your mind, and elevate your spirit. This is more than a yoga retreat—it’s a soulful experience of joy, connection, and highvibe transformation.
August 20–24
A World Made New Annual Summer Retreat with Paul Selig
Step into a powerful field of transformation during this five-day retreat with renowned channel and author Paul Selig. Through channeled teachings, energetic transmissions, and deep spiritual inquiry, you’ll expand your awareness, align with your true nature, and begin to embody a higher octave of living. This immersive experience invites you to co-create a new way of being— within yourself and in the world around you.
August 29–September 1
Get Dimensional
Inner Dimensional Community Yoga & Wellness Summit 2025
Travis Eliot, Lauren Eckstrom & Other Inner Dimension Teachers
Unlock your potential at the second annual Inner Dimension Community Yoga & Wellness Summit, Labor Day Weekend 2025. Join Travis Eliot, Lauren Eckstrom, and other esteemed teachers for a transformative 4-day retreat.
Immerse in masterclasses, insightful talks, interactive workshops, and uplifting community gatherings.
Discover how these practices can transform your body, mind, heart, and life while connecting with like-minded individuals on a journey of lasting change.
August 29–31
Unstoppable You Clarity, Confidence, and Courage to Move Forward
ashLey LeMieux
Rediscover your strength with best-selling author Ashley LeMieux. Through self-reflection, practical tools, and connection, gain clarity, build confidence, and embrace the courage to move forward. Step boldly into your next chapter.
September 11–14
Radical Remission
Overcome the Odds with Lifestyle Change
karLa Mans Giroux & Liz curran
Co-directors of the Radical Remission Project, Karla Mans Giroux and Liz Curran, lead a transformative retreat blending lifestyle shifts, emotional release, and spiritual connection to empower your healing journey.
September 12–14
Live a Soul-Aligned Life
Coming Home to Your True Self
MicheLLe chaLfant
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in people-pleasing, or unsure who you really are? Michelle Chalfant leads a powerful 3-day retreat to reconnect with your true self, reclaim your voice, and realign with your soul.
September 19–21
Soul Tending
Cultivating Grace, Power, & Intuition
renée peterson trudeau
Do you long to reconnect with your wild soul? Are you in transition and asking, “What is uniquely mine to do?” Would you like to feel more powerful and on-purpose? Join transformational teacher, author, catalyst, and master retreat facilitator Renée Trudeau for a deeply restorative, embodied spirituality retreat just for women.
September 25–28
The Zentangle Method
Nurturing Your Creative
“Well” Being MoLLy hoLLiBauGh & Martha huGGins
Join beloved Zentangle experts
Martha Huggins and Molly Hollibaugh for a transformative weekend of mindful creativity. Through simple, structured patterns, the Zentangle Method invites you to quiet the mind, tap into your innate artistry, and discover peace in the present moment—no art experience needed. Leave refreshed, inspired, and empowered with tools to bring more beauty and balance into your everyday life.
October 3–5
Dynamic Aging
A Cross-Generational Approach to a Movement-Rich Life
Katy Bowman
Join biomechanist Katy Bowman for an immersive experience to restore natural movement and improve balance. Through gentle, corrective exercises, you’ll nourish your body—from feet to shoulders—and learn fall-resistant walking patterns and playful ways to add movement to daily life. Reconnect with how your body was meant to move.
October 17–19
Disconnect, Reconnect, and Write
A Weekend of Focus, Friendship, and Finding Direction
Jedidiah Jenkins
In a world of constant notifications and endless to-do lists, true clarity feels out of reach. Join best-selling author Jedidiah Jenkins for a revitalizing weekend retreat in the peaceful Blue Ridge Mountains. Leave your screens behind and rediscover the beauty of presence—through nature, meaningful conversation, and quiet reflection. This is your invitation to slow down, connect deeply, and return to yourself.
October 17–19
You Can Heal Childhood PTSD
Heal Trauma-Driven Dysregulation, Disconnection, and Triggers
anna runkLe
Spend a weekend with the Crappy Childhood Fairy, Anna Runkle, and a compassionate community sharing the path of healing childhood PTSD. Dive deep into Anna’s renowned Daily Practice techniques, guided by her gentle yet powerful healing of the Crappy Childhood Fairy Approach.
October 23–26
The Path of Evolutionary Herbalism
A Synergy of Spagyric Alchemy, Astrological Medicine, and Clinical Herbalism
saJah pophaM
Explore the universal principles of holistic herbalism from traditions across the world, reintegrating a cosmological and spiritual understanding of people, plants, nature, and the healing process that has been lost in favor of reductionistic science.
October 23–26
The Ultimate Immune System
Boosting Weekend
Prevent
/ Reverse Chronic Disease, Cancer and Infection by Strengthening Your Body’s Natural Defenses
Joel Fuhrman, MD
Dr. Joel Fuhrman, family physician, nutritional researcher, and best-selling author, offers this unique, intensive experience in using nutritional interventions for common health conditions by applying his 30 years of medical experience and exceptional insight into the science behind the effectiveness of diet to reverse disease and enhance longevity.
November 14–16
The Art & Mastery of Life
A Toltec Journey to Personal Freedom
don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. & don Jose Ruiz
Toltec masters don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., and don Jose Ruiz lead a life-changing retreat to discover the pathway to personal freedom. Experience firsthand the transformative power of the Toltec teachings with practical exercises and reflections that help you find peace—right now.
November 7–9
Only Love Today
A Restorative Retreat for Givers
racheL Macy stafford
Rachel Macy Stafford leads a retreat based on her best-selling book, Only Love Today, for weary givers seeking self-compassion, renewed worth, and a well-cared-for state of being that fosters collective healing.
November 21–23
Soul Searching
Awaken Your Inner Wisdom
BiLL phiLipps
Renowned psychic medium and spiritual teacher Bill Philipps invites you into a sacred space to release emotional burdens, heal old wounds, and experience the freedom to create a new narrative for your life.
November 14–16
Being Human Takes Practice
A Meditation Retreat for Open-Minded Explorers and Fidgety Skeptics
Jeff Warren
Explore what meditation teaches us about being human with Jeff Warren, meditation instructor, and awardwinning co-author of the best-selling book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics.
Jeff guides a variety of adventurous practices as a way both to highlight the underlying skills and principles of meditation and to empower each person to learn what works for them. Excitement will be had, as well as peaceful sighing and many terrible jokes.
November 21–23
When the Body Speaks
Fascial Resilience and Autonomic Balance
Tom Myers
Experience a holistic approach to movement and well-being at the serene Art of Living Retreat Center with renowned teacher Tom Myers. This retreat offers a unique opportunity to understand your body’s intricate patterns, foster harmony, and rejuvenate your spirit. This program is open to anyone, but geared toward bodywork professionals.
December 7–13
Simply Always Awake Silent Retreat
Waking Up to Your True Nature
Angelo DiLullo, MD
Dr. Angelo DiLullo leads this semi-silent retreat designed for those committed to an investigation into their deepest nature—that unnameable “something” that has been stirring inside.
You’ll be completely supported as you begin—or continue— your journey into waking up and creating a profound sense of liberation and enlightenment. Open to everyone.
Through self-inquiry, meditations, nature walks, and sensory work, you’ll delve into thought, consciousness, and emotion. Wisdom talks, sound meditations, and Q&A sessions in a supportive community enhance the journey.
Awakening and realization are ultimately about living your life in uninterrupted peace.
—Angelo DiLullo
The Art of Living Retreat Center combines stunning views, serene natural beauty, and expert support to create an immersive group experience. From planning to execution, we handle every detail—ticketing, accommodations, catering, and activities—so you can focus on your purpose. With a warm, communityfocused atmosphere and years of hosting experience, we’re dedicated to making your event seamless, successful, and memorable. Let us bring your vision to life on our peaceful mountaintop.
FEATURES
Everything from A–Z: Ticketing, accommodations and meals, tea & coffee, snacks, parking, daily workshops, and access to our entire campus and its amenities can be included in your package.
PROPS & A/V
We provide yoga mats, blocks, straps, back jacks, and blankets, and have a variety of A/V equipment on site to accommodate any typical presentation.
WORKSHOPS
You and your guests have access to our daily schedule of signature workshops in meditation, yoga, Ayurveda and more.
Request a consultation or schedule a site visit aolrc.org/events
SRI SRI YOGA 200-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING ONLINE & HYBRID
Sri Sri Yoga Teacher Training provides a comprehensive and multidimensional yoga education. Rooted in science, experience, and a lineage of yoga masters, it enables excellence in teaching through practice, service, and expansion of the true Self.
• Learn to Develop and lead group yoga classes
• Gain an understanding of yoga philosophy
• Understand Ayurveda and its relationship with yoga
• Pursue specialized advanced modules
• and so much more...
UPCOMING DATES
21-Day In-Person On-Campus Training Aug 29–Sep 17
Hybrid On-Campus Aug 29–Sep 8 & Online Oct 4–Nov 2
300H ADVANCED TEACHER TRAINING ONLINE & HYBRID
Our 300H Yoga Teacher Training is meticulously designed to deepen your personal postures through a profound understanding of their anatomical foundations, coupled with essential physiological concepts.
CHILDREN’S YOGA 95H ONLINE & HYBRID
Gain a strong foundation in a broad spectrum of areas to confidently and compassionately teach yoga to kids aged 4-17 in a fun, safe, deeply rewarding, and beneficial way.
PRENATAL YOGA 100H ONLINE
Empower expectant mothers with the wisdom of yoga when you diversify your yoga teaching career with this specialist training for every trimester.
Find out more about our teacher trainings aolrc.org/training
Plan Your All-
Signature Meditation Retreats
For those who want to start or deepen a meditation practice.
• The Happiness Retreat
• Breath & Meditation Retreat
• Silent Meditation Retreat
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To Register
Go online to aolrc.org Get detailed program information, register, and chat with us.
Call 828.802.4025
Rest & Relaxation Retreats
For those who want a more selfguided experience.
• Flexible schedule—do it all, or do nothing
• Choose how long (2-night minimum)
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Ayurveda Wellness
For those who want to experience Ayurvedic bliss.
• Panchakarma
• Wellness Escapes
• Ayurveda Treatments, Therapies, & Consultations
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Guest Presenter Events
For those looking for a more structured program on a topic of their interest—transformative programs with renowned teachers, thought leaders, and subject-matter experts.
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We are happy to answer your questions and help you choose a program that fits your interests.
Email us info@aolrc.org anytime!
Shankara Ayurveda Wellness Spa
Add a healing arts treatment, therapy, or consultation to your stay—the perfect accompaniment to any program. We have a myriad of offerings, including
• Massages
• Facials
• CranioSacral therapy
• Shirodhara
• Basti
We recommend booking sessions at least three weeks prior to your arrival to ensure availability. aolrc.org/treatments
Inclusive Stay
Accommodations
Your reservation includes your room, three vegetarian meals daily, and access to our gorgeous grounds and facilities. You may also participate in R&R activities, featuring a variety of meditation, yoga, healing arts, ancient wisdom, and creative arts workshops.
• Hotel Rooms—King or full beds, refrigerator, TV, private bath (Private and shared available.)
• Apartments—fully furnished, kitchenette, balcony, washer & dryer, TV
Our Food Philosophy
• We are a vegetarian kitchen.
• The ancient science of Ayurveda inspires us.
• Our menus are welcoming, inspiring, and accommodating.
A Sample Day
• Start with a nourishing breakfast in the Dining Hall.
• Stretch and find your center in morning yoga.
• Restore with an Ayurvedic treatment or attend a session of your program.
• Relax in late-morning meditation.
• Meet up with new friends for lunch.
• Get creative with clay or attend an afternoon program session.
• Take an Ayurveda Cooking class.
• Immerse yourself in the great outdoors with a guided or solo nature walk.
• Try something new at dinner.
• Experience evening kirtan— meditative music and chant.
• We have the utmost respect for our community and planet, and are mindful of the impact of our kitchen.
• Love is at the core of all we do in our kitchen.
Find out more about dining at the Center and our food philosophy aolrc.org/dining
No matter your interest, your heart-opening experience awaits. Our programs and retreats—led by worldrenowned teachers, thought leaders, and wellness experts—span themes like self-discovery, creativity, fitness, and relationships, all designed to inspire, educate, and empower.
