His goal is to uplift people around the globe, to reduce stress, and to develop leaders so that human values can flourish in people and communities. He has established nonprofit organizations that recognize a common human identity above the boundaries of race, nationality and religion. His 'Sudarshan Kriya' is a leading stress management technique. Under his leadership, the Art of Living Foundation has reached lives of millions in over 156 countries. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has designed self development programs that provide techniques and tools to live a deeper, more joyous life. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a humanitarian and a spiritual leader. He is popularly known as Sri Sri and sometimes lovingly called Guruji or Gurudev. 'Whenever you are in love and feel joyous, your mind is in the present. He is the founder of the Art of Living Foundation which, through its various service projects promotes yoga, meditation and powerful breathing techniques including the Sudarshan Kriya for betterment of the individual and society. Sri Sri has brought yoga, meditation and practical wisdom to millions of people in over 150 countries. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a humanitarian, spiritual leader and an ambassador of peace.