Reykjavik [Iceland], Prime Minister of Iceland Bjarni Benediktsson on Monday met with spiritual leader and Global Peace Ambassador Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Reykjavik to discuss the importance of mental health as the foundation of personal and social well-being.
Art of Living founder and PM Benedictsson also discussed the current situation in Europe, a press release said.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was welcomed by Iceland's PM Benedictsson, after which the two held a bilateral meeting.
"Their meeting focused on the current peace situation in Europe, the need to address mental health issues and the importance of placing individual well-being at the core for societal prosperity," the release said.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar shared about the work of the Art of Living Foundation which uses time-tested meditation and breathing techniques to help individuals relieve stress, tension and anxiety, and improve overall physical and mental well-being. Provides convenience.
He also explains how Art of Living is rehabilitating prisoners and gang members in Denmark with the 'Breathe Smart' program to reduce the cycle of violence and drug addiction among criminals, which helps in achieving inner peace and a -Promotes a sense of caring for others.
As part of the meeting, the Art of Living founder also praised PM Benedictsson for Iceland's contribution in tackling climate change, and stressed that almost 100 percent of Iceland's electricity production comes from renewable sources.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visited Iceland after meetings and keynote speeches at United Nations events in Geneva and before traveling to the United States for public engagements, the release said.
Art of Living founder and PM Benedictsson also discussed the current situation in Europe, a press release said.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was welcomed by Iceland's PM Benedictsson, after which the two held a bilateral meeting.
"Their meeting focused on the current peace situation in Europe, the need to address mental health issues and the importance of placing individual well-being at the core for societal prosperity," the release said.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar shared about the work of the Art of Living Foundation which uses time-tested meditation and breathing techniques to help individuals relieve stress, tension and anxiety, and improve overall physical and mental well-being. Provides convenience.
He also explains how Art of Living is rehabilitating prisoners and gang members in Denmark with the 'Breathe Smart' program to reduce the cycle of violence and drug addiction among criminals, which helps in achieving inner peace and a -Promotes a sense of caring for others.
As part of the meeting, the Art of Living founder also praised PM Benedictsson for Iceland's contribution in tackling climate change, and stressed that almost 100 percent of Iceland's electricity production comes from renewable sources.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visited Iceland after meetings and keynote speeches at United Nations events in Geneva and before traveling to the United States for public engagements, the release said.
