Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Meets Iceland PM Bjarni Benediktsson, Discusses Need to Address Mental Health

New Delhi: Global Peace Ambassador and Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was on Monday, June 24, warmly received by Iceland’s Prime Minister HE Bjarni Benediktsson in Reykjavik. During their bilateral meeting, they discussed the need and the importance of mental health as the basis for individual and societal welfare.

Gurudev, during his meeting with the Prime Minister of Iceland, focused his discussion on the current peace situation in Europe, the need to address mental health issues, and the importance of putting individual well-being at the core of societal prosperity.

A press note was issued after the meeting. The press note read, “Gurudev shared about the work of the Art of Living Foundation which uses time-tested meditation and breathing techniques to help individuals get rid of stress, tension, and anxiety, and which facilitates overall physical and mental well-being.”

It added that the ‘Art of Living’ founder also spoke about how the foundation helps rehabilitate prisoners and gang members in Denmark with their ‘Breathe Smart’ program — which aims “to reduce the cycle of violence and drug addiction among offenders, and promote inner peace and a sense of care for one another.”

As part of the meeting, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar also commended PM Benediktsson for Iceland’s contribution to climate change, noting that almost 100% of their electricity production comes from renewable sources.

The leader’s Iceland visit follows meetings and keynote speeches at events at the United Nations in Geneva. He will now travel to the United States to attend public events.