A deep reset for a mind that never switches off.
Breathwork, meditation, music and real connection in one evening – to unwind, clear your head and recharge.
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Sound familiar?
You’ve been under pressure for months, and even your free time no longer recharges you.
Switching off isn’t a question of time. It’s a skill – and one you can learn.
Resilient, not burnt out
If you’re running at full speed all the time, a free weekend isn’t enough. Resilience can be built – and it rests on four pillars:
Meditation and breathwork are the fastest way there.
Simple routines for your working day.
A network that holds – beyond the office.
Purpose is the most sustainable driver of focus and energy.
The Happiness Festival brings all four together in one evening – and you take home what you’ll need on Tuesday.
The evidence
Inner strength in turbulent times starts in a surprisingly simple place: your breath.
Day and night, without a pause: every single breath brings the energy every cell lives on.
It runs automatically, yet you can steer it consciously. That brings you to inner calm within minutes.
Every emotion has its own rhythm of breath. Change the rhythm and you change how you feel.
And: breathing techniques train your “presence muscle” – and happiness lies in the present.
One evening away from emails, notifications, meetings and mental noise. And going home different from how you arrived.
Arrive early, find your seat and leave the day behind you.
Places for real encounters and new connections – with vegetarian soul food on site.
Bhavini Vyas, Marcel Verbay & band open with music that goes straight to the heart.
Arrive, settle in and start the evening together.
200 performers. 6,000 people. One movement. One shared energy.
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaks on how the mind becomes still – and answers questions from the audience.
Understand, experience, apply: discover how meditation works and how it can enrich your everyday life – guided by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
Vegetarian delights and time for real connections.
Detlef Soost and his crew set the stage on fire – and the whole arena dances along.
Guitars, groove and goosebumps – live on stage.
The three winners of our art contest bring their performance to the big stage.
A mantra concert and songs to sing along to, until the whole arena becomes one choir of 6,000 voices. With an address by Gurudev.
Concrete takeaways to carry what you’ve learned into your everyday life.
One last shared moment – an evening that stays with you.
Exclusive group packages
Step out of the everyday and into a shared experience. Enjoy the Happiness Festival as a team, company or group – with exclusive rates from 10 people.
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The venue
One of Germany’s most modern arenas – in the heart of Munich, with a spectacular LED floor.
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Since 1981, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has taught breath-based meditation techniques for total well-being, touching the lives of over 1 billion people worldwide.
He developed the Sudarshan Kriya breathing technique and trained a worldwide network of more than 40,000 teachers. Numerous scientific studies today examine the method’s positive effects on stress, well-being and mental health.
As a peacemaker, he has been committed to dialogue and understanding in international conflicts for decades.
Friends of Happiness
People from politics, business and science standing behind the Happiness Festival.
Hosted byArt of Living·45 years of service to humanity, in 185 countries.
Calm, clarity, focus –
but the people tell it best.
“My mind went truly quiet for the first time.”
I had never meditated before and was surprised how easily I settled. Afterwards I felt clearer and more focused than I had in ages.
Emett
“I sleep through the night again – no racing thoughts.”
I was sceptical, to be honest. After the breathing technique my head was quiet for the first time in months. I do it in the evenings now, five minutes, that’s enough.
Nikolai B.
“Didn’t think ten minutes of breathing could do so much.”
I only tried it because a colleague wouldn’t stop talking about it. Now I do it in the morning before my first call. My head is simply clearer.
Sebastian K.
The app question
Apps are great for ten minutes between two meetings. This is something different.
Several hours dedicated entirely to resetting mind and body.
One evening offline can do what another evening on your phone can’t.
Next stop: Munich
31 October · BMW Park Munich · Waitlist open
The foundation behind the festival
Founded by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in 1981, the Art of Living Foundation is one of the world's largest non-profit organizations, dedicated to a stress-free, violence-free society.
Through breath techniques like Sudarshan Kriya®, meditation, and yoga, it has helped millions worldwide find inner calm and balance.
The Foundation also leads social initiatives in conflict resolution, disaster relief, rural development, and education.
Ukrainian soldiers supported in trauma‑relief workshops
children educated in 1,327 free schools
people reached through trauma‑relief programs worldwide
prison inmates in rehabilitation programs worldwide
trees planted across 36 countries
No. The evening is designed for complete beginners as much as for people with experience. Everything is guided live, step by step.
No. Taking part doesn’t require any religion, philosophy or worldview. Breathwork and meditation are practical exercises – nothing you have to believe in.
Yes. The focus is on practical breathwork, meditation and a strong live experience with music. No dress code, no experience needed, no incense-stick programme.
Because the goal isn’t another evening of entertainment, but a real reset. Ten minutes of an app between two meetings can’t do that – an evening completely offline can.
Yes. You learn exercises you can repeat in everyday life – at home, before sleep, between two meetings.
Seating is organized by ticket tier and proximity to the stage. Platinum Seating offers the closest seats to the stage, followed by Gold and Silver seating. Students and seniors are seated within the Silver category. Each tier is located progressively farther from the stage. Gold and Platin tickets include lounge access. Platin also includes the event recording and a VIP fast lane at entry.
We strongly recommend participants register online, in advance, in order to reserve a spot. Space is limited, so we encourage you to book as soon as possible.
After you register online, you'll receive a digital ticket by email. Please have this available (printed or on your phone) at the check-in desk.
BMW Park offers an on-site open-air car park (around 432 spaces) at Siegenburger Str. 65 for approximately €5 per event day. Additional parking is available at the nearby Heimeranplatz P+R car park (Garmischer Str. 19). The venue is also well connected by public transport — we recommend U-Bahn or S-Bahn for the easiest arrival.
We recommend arriving 1 hour before the event to allow time for parking, check-in, and locating your seat.
Yes. BMW Park offers wheelchair-accessible seating with space for companions, reached via a ramp with handrail, and a separate accessible entrance. If you have specific accessibility needs, please get in touch with us in advance so we can prepare the best experience for you.
Outside food is not allowed inside the venue. You can purchase vegetarian food on site.
There's no formal dress code. Wear something comfortable that lets you move and breathe freely — soft, layered clothing works best for meditation and breathwork.
The event will be held in both German and English.
There are no prerequisites. Everyone is welcome, whether new or experienced in meditation.
Participants aged 10 and older pay the student price. Children under 10 enter free of charge when accompanied by a registered adult.
Accommodation is not provided.
We know that sometimes the unexpected happens. If you can’t attend, you can simply pass your ticket on to friends or family – that way your seat won’t go to waste and someone else can enjoy the event.
Please note, however, that this is a leisure event with a fixed date. Ticket purchases are therefore binding – returns or refunds are unfortunately not possible, even in case of illness or other commitments.
Please get in touch with our team at happinessfestival@artofliving.de
Waitlist
Join the waitlist and we’ll let you know by email whether we can release more seats.
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