INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
~JUST BE~
THE SECRETS OF MIND & CONSCIOUSNESS
14-16 February 2025
February 2025 will see another extraordinary International Women’s Conference (IWC) – the 10th one. It will happen in the Art of Living International Ashram in Bangalore, India.
“Every conference has had its own theme”, says Bhanumathi Narasimhan, Chairperson of IWC. The theme for the 2025 conference is… “Just Be – The Secrets of Mind and Consciousness”.
“Life is a mystical journey” she adds, “And at this Conference, you will foster relationships that will last the rest of your life’s journey.”
The Art of Living, who hosts the conference, and its founder, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, believes in a two-tiered approach for empowerment. “Before we can heal the world,” he reminds us, “We must first heal ourselves. By developing our own spiritual, emotional, and mental wellness, we become the most effective version of ourselves, and can spread and amplify our messages to our community and the wider world in a more meaningful way. By working on ourselves, we are contributing to the healing of all of humanity.”
“The role of women in the development of society is of utmost importance. In fact, it is the only thing that determines whether a society is strong and harmonious, or otherwise. Women are the backbone of society.”
– Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
Founder, The Art of Living
The Happiness Programme (known as the Art of Living Part 1 course in the UK)
This is why we include the Happiness Programme in the Conference schedule. The Happiness Programme has changed countless lives by empowering individuals, relieving anxiety and depression, and teaching how to master our minds and emotions. These priceless personal development ‘tools’, once learnt, are gifts for life.
On this programme you will learn the extraordinary Sudarshan Kriya breathing technique, which has itself has transformed the lives of countless people around the world and from all walks of life, from academics to sports people, corporates to war veterans, victims of conflicts and natural disasters to celebrities, from politicians to prisoners.
The Conference also includes sessions such as ‘Intuition, Innovation, and Creativity’, and ‘Science and Spirituality’, and ‘The Delicate Art of Doing Nothing’. And the ever-popular session ‘finding your calling and learning how to pursue it!’
There will be many thought-provoking debates, panel discussions and insightful workshops to enrich your knowledge base, with female leaders who’ve made their mark in many areas from politics, arts, business, media, and academia.
Perhaps you would like to join the speakers on one of these panels?
There will be discussions on how the ancient knowledge of India is now more relevant than ever before in a modern-day context and we’ll explore the changing attitudes of the upcoming generations.
And you will be invited to attend a master class with renowned spiritual master Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. This session alone is worth the visit to India!
At the Conference venue, the Art of Living’s International Centre and Ashram, you will discover many truly tranquil spaces to relax, immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere, perhaps enjoy some Ayurveda, and fully assimilate your experiences.
Savoury delicacies and shopping
Enjoy delicious meals at the sattvic community kitchen and the on-site restaurants and cafes. And the beautiful onsite shops have local handicrafts and exquisite traditional clothing, to wear there and to bring home.
We cannot possibly do justice to the extraordinary experiences and people you will encounter at the conference. You will connect with inspirational and like-minded people from around the globe, and you will come away with practical tools for growth and empowerment, a renewed sense of self and community, and a reignited passion to do good in the world.
“There is no such thing as an ‘ordinary’ woman” says Bhanumathi, “We are all extraordinary. We all have a unique purpose here on earth, and the goal of the International Women’s Conference is to help you find and express yours, to move past the obstacles you feel may be holding you back, and to help you fulfil your destiny.”
International Womens Conference UK contacts:
Stefanie Young – 07516 313502 | Ivan Brownrigg – 07791 234562