Numerous International Association for Human Values program participants, from various segments of society, from prison inmates and prison staff, humanitarian organization employees, health workers and the wider population, are reporting a substantial decrease in daily stress levels, better coping in stressful situations, personal energy level increase, ability to address better professional and personal challenges on a daily bases, increased feeling of happiness, joy, substantial improvement in general pyscho-physical state, increased sense of belongingness with other people etc.
See below program participants experiences:

“Both breathing techniques I learned are very powerful. The breathing exercises help me with bringing balance and peace into my daily life.
This is how my daily life is now.”
Dr Nina Varljen Nikolić, COVID-19 frontline worker program participant

 

 

“After having done the breathing technique ‘Sudarshan Kriya’, I feel relaxed, calm and clear of stress. This course has changed me on all levels. My life is a new life now. I recommend it to everyone. ”
Radmila Ivanović Pavić, medical staff (nurse), COVID-19 frontline worker program participant

 

 

“I felt very relaxed, peaceful and with more energy. “
Dr Franjo Radošević, COVID-19 frontline worker program participant

 

 

“I was not sure if I could do this during the course. Later I felt this is a huge step for me towards peace and calmness.”
Dr Sanja Metikoš, COVID-19 frontline worker program participant

 

 

“I became relaxed and happy. I felt the heaviness in my shoulders has substantially reduced.”
Dr Branka Damjanić, COVID-19 frontline worker program participant

 

 

“I started the course without thinking much would change, and did all that was taught. The day after the course I was so relaxed at work: I could barely believe it myself! The fact that a breathing technique can have such a deep impact on me surprised me and also made me happy. “
Dr Teo Kolarić, COVID-19 frontline worker program participant

 

 

„I thought this course would be only about breathing techniques, but I got a much more profound knowledge, of which some was incredible. I felt as if I have achieved a different state of being. “
Dr Irena Samisa, COVID-19 frontline worker program participant

 

 

„ I thank you for the time you spent with me, because for a moment, I forgot I was in a penitentiary. I am implementing a small part of the breathing techniques that will serve me very well in my life from now on. “
Prison smart program participant, Požega Penitentiary

 

 

“Your course made our two weeks together a beautiful experience, and in the first place cut through the monotony of life during this ugly period of our life. I am glad you taught us things that will serve us in the future, as well as help cope with the difficult moments of our current life. We liked the course very much, and it fulfilled us in a way. We thank you, your efforts and your time invested that you gifted us in these weeks, we are particularly grateful to the workshop instructors, for being with us and patiently conducting the program. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we have learned a lot from you.”
Prison smart program participant, Požega Penitentiary

 

 

„I was impressed by the fact how the time from 4.00PM to 6.15PM flies by, during the course. I am relaxed, I learned how to be mentally awake and physically rested regardless of the environment and situation I am in. We had various conversations about acceptance, responsibility, learning how to live in the present moment. We learned how to let go and live with our past, without self-conception or great expectations. This moment now is important, and we take life step by step. Enthusiasm, not seeing others actions have an intention. The breathing techniques in these two weeks are such a huge relief in letting go of all the stress accumulated during the day. A good self-help techniques.“
Prison smart program participant, Požega Penitentiary

 

 

„This course helped me a lot. I am not as annoyed as before, it really calmed me down. Even better than that, I am absolutely thrilled from the first day of the course. It was a little hard in the beginning, but once you are giving your 100%, nothing is hard. I would love to volunteer in your organization, because this helped me a lot, and I like it.”
Prison smart program participant, Požega Penitentiary (minors department)

 

 

”I am not even sure where to begin, except for really liking this course, I also liked all of you. As people, as individuals, I can see you are really great people. The first day I had thoughts of ‘when is this going to end’, but every day I liked it more and more, I like how much understanding and patience you have for us, who are staying here. The course is also educational. You taught us how to be a group, all for one, one for all. In spite of that being very difficult in this place. I liked everything, the yoga, and the breathing techniques. It was hard at the beginning, but now it is easier and better and more useful. I even liked all the games and dancing. The best was the ‘Sudarshan Kriya’ breathing technique. I don’t know why, but I felt completely relaxed, and it is so cool. You are young and good people; I would like to see you outside of this institution. That is all, my hand hurts, and I don’t feel like writing any longer, all in all you are super cool, and the workshop as well.”
Prison smart program participant, Požega Penitentiary (minors department)