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Art of Living targets people infected with HIV

Little is known locally about the specific mental issues
people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) face, but
depression and isolation are reported to be among them.

Now one local non-governmental organisation has
embarked on a project to promote stress-free lives for
infected individuals.

After presenting a successful project proposal to the
Ministry of Health, the Art of Living Foundation, which was
among 15 NGOs to receive World Bank funding, is
introducing scientifically proven breathing techniques to
persons living with the disease that will build their
physiology and resistance to the virus by oxygenating body
cells and increasing energy levels.

The foundation hopes to promote the use of yogic science
of breath for healthier living to build physical and mental
strength while infusing the spirit to fight back. Sudarshan
Kriya, an ancient breathing technique, is an integral part of
the course.

In a recent interview Vice-President of the foundation
Rolinda Kirton said they are targeting 360 persons with the
pilot project and are working with established HIV and
AIDS NGOs to recruit them..