Art of Living
Meditation & Mindfulness
Must Be 18+
Spiritual
Calm & Clear Mind
Get Happy
The Art of Living Part II
The Art of Living Part II course is a unique blend of advanced breathwork, signature guided meditations, daily yoga, and profound insights into the mind. Building on our introductory retreats, this advanced program is designed to provide an optimal environment to break free from a busy mind, dive deep within, and experience transformative shifts—fresh perspective, deep insights, and clarity. These moments supercharge the rest of your year, making it more vibrant, productive, and full of energy.
This retreat is your avenue to rekindle your connection with SKY Breath Meditation, elevating your energy to new heights. As you emerge, you feel centered, recharged, and ready to embrace life with renewed focus and joy.
For those who have completed the Happiness Retreat (The Art of Living Part I), SKY Breath Meditation, or our Silent Retreat, and are looking to dive deeper into their practice, we offer our Art of Living Part II course. If you have not taken Part I, please visit this page.
About Our Silent Retreats
A Structured Retreat
While other retreats may leave you to your own devices to find some silence amidst a quiet atmosphere, many people find quieting their own minds is the bigger challenge. These Art of Living programs provide optimal conditions for sinking deep within and breaking free from mental chatter. Your experience is carefully guided and crafted to give you a relaxing, supportive, and transformative atmosphere for your inner journey. It’s no wonder that many course participants refer to it as the ideal retreat for body, mind, and spirit.
You’ll not only gain valuable tools and practices that bring more resiliency, better communication, and more ease into your life, you’ll receive the support you need to continue your journey—access to our meditation app, monthly reconnection live-streams, and membership to our exclusive Facebook group.
Research
Independent research has shown Sudarshan Kriya (SKY), the key technique of the program, significantly
- Reduces levels of stress
- Supports the immune system
- Relieves anxiety and depression
- Clears stress at the physical, mental, and emotional levels, relaxing the nervous system to reduce insomnia and enable quality sleep
- Increases levels of antioxidant enzymes which protect us from many diseases and rapid aging. [6, 23, 27]
Recently, a group of Yale researchers published a study evaluating classroom wellness training programs incorporating breathing and emotional intelligence strategies. In the study, published in the July 15, 2020, Frontiers of Psychiatry, the Art of Living’s SKY Campus Happiness most beneficial, reporting improvements in six areas of well-being: depression, stress, mental health, mindfulness, positive affect, and social connectedness. Read the YaleNews article here.
Program Schedule
Please note, because we want to ensure you get the full experience, attending all of these sessions is important, so make your travel plans accordingly.
Day 1
6:00–7:00 pm Dinner
7:00–7:20 Orientation
7:30–9:30 Session
Daily
6:30–8:30 am Session
8:30–9:15 Breakfast
10:30 am–1:00 pm Session
1:00–1:30 Lunch
3:30–6:00 Session
6:00–6:45 Dinner
7:30–9:30 Session
Departure Day
6:30–8:30 am Session
8:30–9:15 Breakfast
10:00 am–1:00 pm Session
1:00–1:30 pm Lunch
- Charlotte (CLT) is the closest airport to fly into.
- From CLT to Boone is a 2-hour ride; book your travel accordingly.
- Check-in is 4:00 pm on the day your program starts; dinner is included on this day.
- The program ends at 1:00 pm on the last day. Lunch is included on your final day. Book your return flight anytime from 5:00 pm onward, keeping the commute and course sessions in mind.
Options for Transportation between CLT and AOLRC
| Name | Phone No. | Website |
| Hickory Hop Shuttle Service | MUST BOOK ONLINE | hickoryhop.com |
| High Country Limo | 828.898.9595 | highcountrylimo.com |
| High Country Black Car | 828.387.1977 | highcountryblackcarservice.com |
| Oscar’s Car Service | 704.965.5800 | |
| Edwardo’s Car Service | 704.949.6775 | |
| Blue Bird Transportation | 828.989.7286 | Blue Bird of Boone |
| Abby Cab | 828.475.2988 | abbycab.com |
| Uber or Lyft | Book on the app on arrival. |
4MU
Teachers
Art of Living Faculty
Art of Living faculty are teachers from all over the world who integrate their passion for teaching with a dedication to service of others. …
Rooms & Pricing for On-Campus Events
Private Hotel Room
per person + tax
All options include daily vegetarian meals from dinner on the night of check-in through lunch on the day of checkout. (Rates below are per person.)
- King bed or two full beds
- Flat screen TV
- Refrigerator
- Private bath
- Hair dryer
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Daily delicious vegetarian meals
- Complimentary tea/coffee & fresh fruit
- Daily yoga & meditation classes
- Access to fitness & steam rooms
Shared Hotel Room (2 People)
per person + tax
- Twin beds
- Flat screen TV
- Refrigerator
- Private bath
- Hair dryer
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Daily delicious vegetarian meals
- Complimentary tea/coffee & fresh fruit
- Daily yoga & meditation classes
- Access to fitness & steam rooms
Private Retreat Room
per person + tax
- Twin beds
- Private Bath
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Daily delicious vegetarian meals
- Complimentary tea/coffee & fresh fruit
- Daily yoga & meditation classes
- Access to fitness & steam rooms
Shared Retreat Room (2 People)
per person + tax
- Twin beds
- Private Bath
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Daily delicious vegetarian meals
- Complimentary tea/coffee & fresh fruit
- Daily yoga & meditation classes
- Access to fitness & steam rooms
Shared Retreat Room (3 People)
per person + tax
- Twin beds
- Private Bath
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Daily delicious vegetarian meals
- Complimentary tea/coffee & fresh fruit
- Daily yoga & meditation classes
- Access to fitness & steam rooms
Premium 1-Bedroom Apartment
per person + tax
- Fully Furnished 665 sq. ft. apartment
- (Max: 2 persons)
- 1 Queen Bed
- Kitchenette
- Balcony
- Washer & Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Ironing Board
- A Desk, chairs, and nightstand
- Flat-screen TV with Cable
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Refrigerator | Stove Range | Microwave
Note furniture may vary; each apartment is different.
Premium 1-Bedroom Apartment w/Loft
per person + tax
- Fully Furnished 995 sq. ft. apartment
- (Max: 4 persons)
- 1 king bed and 2 twin beds or 1 Full Bed
- Kitchenette
- Balcony
- Washer & Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Ironing Board
- A Desk, chairs, and nightstand
- Flat-screen TV with Cable
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Refrigerator | Stove Range | Microwave
Note furniture may vary; each apartment is different.
Reviews
FAQs
On-Campus Program FAQs
For room reservations, Ayurveda Wellness Retreats, and Art of Living Retreat Center (AOLRC) signature retreats, we have the following cancellation policy:
- Refunds are available (less a $50 per person processing fee) up to 15 days before your program or stay.
- Nonrefundable credit toward a future AOLRC program or stay (less a $50 per person processing fee) is available if you give notice between 14 and one day(s) before your program or stay. Credit may be applied to any AOLRC program or stay for one year following date of issue.
- No credit or refund is available if you cancel on the arrival day, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content.
AOLRC reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. If AOLRC cancels a program, you will receive a full refund. Some programs may have special cancellation policies; see individual workshop descriptions. For all other retreats, please be sure to check the registration page specific to that retreat.
Unless otherwise indicated, our programs are open to participants 18 years of age and older.
To encourage a healthy environment we ask that guests not consume alcohol or meat in our public spaces, however, guests may enjoy these items in their rooms.
Our property is always smoke-free.
Yes, we ask that guests with food allergies simply inform us so we can communicate those needs to our chef. Typically, we label potential allergens such as gluten, dairy, and nuts.
We do have lodging and event venues that are ADA-compliant. Due to the topography of our mountain campus, some are easier to access than others, so please speak to Guest Services (800.392.6870) prior to registering to ensure we can best accommodate your needs. We also have shuttles that run frequently throughout the campus.
We are committed to the safety of our guests and staff. Our mountaintop location and the surrounding areas are spacious, remote, safe, and secure.
- It is safe to leave your windows open—and necessary for proper airflow!
- Nature surrounds our campus, and it’s common to see rabbits, deer, gophers, wild turkeys, and other small animals. Please give them space, and they’ll do the same for you. We’ve never had a safety incident with animals on campus.
You can help!
- If you come across an animal on campus or a trail, give it space, and please do not attempt to pet or feed it.
- There’s no need to bring valuables to the retreat center; leaving them at home is best.
