07-01-2006, 09:45 PM
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<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->We want to bring back the smile on the face of the average Iraqi," said Mawahib Al-Shaibani, an Art of Living instructor who was previously a merchant banker with Merrill Lynch in Geneva and the Wall Street in New York City.
"This team is influential and includes politicians, engineers, doctors, lawyers and even a kick-boxing coach who wants to come back with a team of youths," UAE-born Al-Shaibani, who is an alumna of the University of Pennsylvania, said.
"Our belief is that in this fight against terrorism, even if one pocket is left out, the world will continue to be a dangerous place," she added.
The visit of the Iraqi team to the Art of Living Foundation - which says it has over 20 million followers in 146 countries - coincides with another by a group of Israelis.
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<b>"If we spread the art of living in Iraq - which we are ourselves learning from experts here - I am sure we can bring a sea change in the lives of our fellow citizens, which they desperately require," </b>Al-Musawy said.
Their training programme also includes the <b>Sudarshan Kriya</b>, patented by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and highlighted by a rhythmic breathing process to eliminate toxins, restore energy, enhance concentration and inflict wellness in individuals.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->We want to bring back the smile on the face of the average Iraqi," said Mawahib Al-Shaibani, an Art of Living instructor who was previously a merchant banker with Merrill Lynch in Geneva and the Wall Street in New York City.
"This team is influential and includes politicians, engineers, doctors, lawyers and even a kick-boxing coach who wants to come back with a team of youths," UAE-born Al-Shaibani, who is an alumna of the University of Pennsylvania, said.
"Our belief is that in this fight against terrorism, even if one pocket is left out, the world will continue to be a dangerous place," she added.
The visit of the Iraqi team to the Art of Living Foundation - which says it has over 20 million followers in 146 countries - coincides with another by a group of Israelis.
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<b>"If we spread the art of living in Iraq - which we are ourselves learning from experts here - I am sure we can bring a sea change in the lives of our fellow citizens, which they desperately require," </b>Al-Musawy said.
Their training programme also includes the <b>Sudarshan Kriya</b>, patented by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and highlighted by a rhythmic breathing process to eliminate toxins, restore energy, enhance concentration and inflict wellness in individuals.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->