PRNewswire Bengaluru Karnataka [India] May 24 Inside every culprit there is a victim crying for help When you heal the victim the culprit disappears These words by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar encapsulate the profound philosophy driving the rehabilitation of prison inmates by The Art of Living Catalysing Transformation in the Criminal Justice System The Prison Program initiated by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in 1990 has been responsible for profound change within the criminal justice system It addresses the intense stress faced by inmates and prison staff alike promoting better mental health and more respectful relationships The programme impact is far-reaching with benefits including reduced depression and anxiety improved sleep patterns and enhanced mutual understanding among inmates as well as between correctional personnel and inmates In India alone over 350000 inmates have benefitted from yoga pranayama and meditation practices implemented in 100+ prisons In Tihar Jail alone Asia
The Art of Living's Prison Program, initiated by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, has revolutionized inmate rehabilitation. Through yoga, meditation, and vocational training, over 800,000 inmates across 65 countries have experienced improved mental health and reduced reoffending rates.