The Art of Living is based upon five principles:

1. Opposite values are complementary: In life, not everything goes the way we want, sometimes, things go wrong. We need to accept it, learn from it, and move on. We need to keep equanimity in the mind, whether the situation is pleasant or unpleasant. This is one of the basic principles that I suggest mankind must have.

We should not lose our sense of wisdom and discrimination in any situation. How can we do that? We have designed a number of breathing techniques and exercises by which the mind can be rid of stress, and live in the present moment.

2. Accept people and situations as they are: Things are not going to change, if we don’t accept them, right? When you accept, at least, you become more focused. Then, you will help the change to happen.

3. Don’t see intentions behind other people’s mistakes: Even in the worst criminal, you will find a victim crying for help deep inside. When you can see this, you have compassion and not hatred.

4. Don’t be a football of others opinions

5. Live in the present moment
These are some very basic principles, which I feel are so essential to bring harmony within oneself, and the family, isn’t it? This is because in the family we want everything to go the way we think is right. However, this does not happen all the time. We always have to accommodate the viewpoints of others. The breath is an important tool to achieve this. For every emotion, there is a particular rhythm in breath.