Our purpose:

The GSFC Art of Living Club is established to promote, develop, and encourage self-development and a healthy lifestyle among the members of the Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland.

To fulfill this purpose, the Club has established the following objectives:

• Provide self-development programs, processes and tools for the members
• Provide education and training opportunities for a healthy lifestyle to the members
• Provide these services to the members on the GSFC campus as much as possible

About Meditation:

Sahaj Samadhi, meaning effortless transcendence, is a meditation technique developed by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Sahaj Samadhi is a natural and graceful system of effortless meditation providing the mind with a much needed, deep rest. Sahaj Samadhi helps the racing mind to settle down. When the mind settles down, it lets go of tension and stress, centering itself in the present moment. It is only in the present moment we find true happiness -- those moments when we are free from regrets about the past or anxiety about the future. (this exerpt was taken from Sri Sri's web biography)

"When the mind is free of fear, guilt and anger, and is more centered, then it can heal the system of any ailment. The consciousness that creates the body also has the power to heal. Pure consciousness is pure love and love is the highest power on earth." - H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Discover the healing power of meditation by attending our weekly meditation sessions:
• Offsite users: please contact Chris Smythe-Macaulay  OR   Bill Hayden for the location.
  

  Come and feel more peaceful and less stressed, and be more focused and energetic. Our mental and emotional state affects those around us so we truly can create peace, one mind at a time. There are some things that effort cannot accomplish. Meditation is the delicate art of doing nothing - letting go of everything and being who you are. It gives your mind such a wonderful rest. Come get a charge, and help make Goddard a better place to work.

• Yearly Membership costs a mere $2/year!! This includes discounts on meditation and breathing courses, and access to the Club's library.

For more information please contact: Chris Smythe-Macaulay  OR   Bill Hayden

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The Power of the Breath There is a power in the breath that can be use to energize and heal. For most, its a mystery, but with the proper training, the breath's full potential for bringing transformation and healing can be realized by everyone. The Club offers the weekend Art of Living Foundation course on learning how to use the breath to eliminate stress and tension, heal the mind and body, and to energize. It has been adopted by the World Bank, the DC Police Dept, and many other institutions around the world to make their employees and colleagues healthy, sharp and productive. This course includes Sudarshan Kriya, a scientifically validated breathing process, that really helps, and anyone can learn. Club members get a discount on this course that is regularly offered in the Goddard area.

Members who have completed the advanced Sudarshan Kriya® course can participate in the 'Long Kriya' sessions held Thursdays at 11:30AM just off the GSFC Campus

For more information please contact: Chris Smythe-Macaulay  OR   Bill Hayden

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Officers:

Office	Name	Phone	E-Mail	Code
President	Bill Hayden	4-4267	William.L.Hayden@nasa.gov	592
Vice President	Pat St Aubin	6-0715	Patricia.E.StAubin.1@gsfc.nasa.gov	300
Secretary	Chris Smythe-Macaulay	6-2490	csmythe@pop400.gsfc.nasa.gov	420
Treasurer	Ashok Desai	6-1286	Ashok.B.Desai.1@gsfc.nasa.gov	544