Art of Living Kuwait. Service

The Event
The United States witnessed one of the most devastating hurricanes to hit its shores in recent times in August 2005. At least 1,836 people lost their lives in Hurricane Katrina and in the subsequent floods, making it the deadliest U.S. hurricane since the 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane. The storm is estimated to have been responsible for $81.2 billion (2005 U.S. dollars) in damage, making it the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history.

Relief Camps
Over 400 people, including youth and children, were taught in the trauma relief workshops until the end of September 2005 in Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Baton Rouge. In Austin, the initial
Workshops were conducted with Global Brotherhood of Light (GBL) Inc. Youth Ministries at the Austin Convention and Visitors Center with tremendous results.
The City of Austin came forward with their full support for the work of IAHV and AOLF, and recognized the need for trauma relief as a major part of the rehabilitation and relief operation for hurricane survivors.
AOLF and IAHV founder, - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar himself visited the victims of the Hurricane.

Testimonials
*“I am more flexible, I can think clearly and am playing sports better.”
*“I sleep better, feel more energetic; I feel like a new person.”
*“Now I even find the convention center a more fun place to be.”
*“When I feel bad I just do what I did here, and I feel better.”
*“I feel less tense and less aggressive.”

"I've noticed that each day, after completing the program the kids are happier, less restless and their minds are so much more settled. I have personally experienced the benefits of the Art of Living techniques during this experience, and found it very helpful in clearing my mind." - Dr. Reginald Shaw, Director of GBL, Inc. Youth Ministries
"While charitable organizations have provided Hurricane Katrina victims with essentials, such as food, clothes and shelter, the Art of Living Foundation and the International Association for Human Values offered emotional support." - The Daily Texan.