The Art of Living Max Health Clubaan de Vliet

Art of Breathing course · 18 to 20 December

Three afternoons.A breath for life.

Learn Sudarshan Kriya in three afternoons. Practise it for life, anywhere.

Fri 18 Dec  14:00 to 17:00 Sat 19 Dec  14:00 to 17:00 Sun 20 Dec  12:00 to 15:00
Reserve your place → ✦ Max Health members €30 off · trainers & staff €100 off. Code via Fantine Tho.

The problem

We breathe all day. Nobody taught us how.

What builds up

i.Stress that stays in the body.

ii.Sleep that doesn't restore.

iii.A mind that can't sit still.

iv.All work ethic, no rest ethic.

The answer

One breath that resets your nervous system.

Sudarshan Kriya, created by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Studied by researchers at Yale and Stanford. Practised daily by millions.

A teacher should never make you dependent. You should become self sufficient in your practice.
The philosophy of this course

Learn it once. Practise at home. Meet on the mat to go deeper.

What you take home

Everything you need to practice alone.

A complete daily practice, yours to keep.

  • The signature Art of Living breath, taught in person.

  • Gentle preparation for every body. No experience needed.

  • After the breath, stillness comes easily.

  • Practical tools for stress, emotions and relationships.

  • Personal support from Fantine and group practice afterwards.

Studio 2 at Max Health Club aan de Vliet: a tall, calm room with a warm wooden ceiling, soft lights and a single plant Studio 2 · Max Health Club aan de Vliet

A room built to breathe in.

A spacious wellness centre in The Hague, across the Vliet from oude Voorburg.

Afternoon sessions. Mornings free for a walk by the water.

Before & after

  • Morning walk along the VlietNature
  • Early brunch or lunch nearbyBefore
  • Lovely shops in oude VoorburgWander
  • Dinner on location or close byAfter

A practice with roots

Tested by millions.

45years of The Art of Living, celebrated in 2026
180countries where the teachings are shared
800M+people touched by Gurudev's teachings
32Dutch schools running SKY Schools, brought here by Noor

What the research shows

Published studies on Sudarshan Kriya

Highlights from independent studies.

  1. 3×more deep sleep, when growth hormone peaksSulekha et al., Sleep and Biological Rhythms, 2006
  2. Cortisol ↓Lower cortisol, the stress hormoneVedamurthachar et al., Journal of Affective Disorders, 2006
  3. 67 to 73%remission from depression within a monthJanakiramaiah et al., NIMHANS, Journal of Affective Disorders, 2000
  4. Lactate ↓Lower stress markers, better antioxidant protectionSharma et al., Biological Psychology, 2003
  5. 1 yearLess anxiety and PTSD in veterans, lasting a yearSeppälä et al., Journal of Traumatic Stress, 2014
  6. Lungs ↑Greater lung capacity in athletesChavhan, 2013 (small study)
  7. 3 weeksBetter cholesterol, no diet changeAgte & Tarwadi, Alternative & Complementary Therapies, 2004
  8. YaleMore wellbeing, less stress in studentsSeppälä et al., Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2020

Individual published studies. Not a substitute for medical care.

Noor Francken smiling beside a guest, holding an Optimist magazine with Gurudev on the coverLeads the course

Your teacher

Noor Francken

Chairwoman of The Art of Living Netherlands and senior teacher. Brought SKY Schools to Dutch primary schools with partner KIKID. Studied design at the Design Academy and Rietveld Academy.

  • 26+ yearswith The Art of Living
  • 20 yearson the board
  • 10 yearsas chairwoman
  • 6 & 5children and grandchildren
Fantine Tho in a pink saree, eyes closed in the sun by a lake, a temple in the distance
Fantine Tho

Assisting & follow-up

Fantine Tho

Singer/songwriter, Bhakti yogi and yoga trainer at Max Health Club. Former Sony Music artist, cast by Cirque du Soleil.

Teaches the yoga, assists Noor and supports your practice after the course.

  • 200H HathaSri Sri School of Yoga, India
  • 150H PilatesMat, equipment & Reformer
  • Breath & restBreathwork, nidra, meditation
  • Les MillsSHAPES instructor

How it unfolds

Three afternoons, one practice.

Three hours a day. Tap a day.

Day one · Arrive

Arrive, open, begin to breathe.

Meet the group. Gentle yoga and breathing open the body.

14:00 → 17:00FRIDAY

Investment

Nine hours. A lifetime of practice.

One payment. Yours for life.

Admit one · Art of Breathing

Max Health Club aan de Vliet

Fri
18 December · 14:00 to 17:00
Sat
19 December · 14:00 to 17:00
Sun
20 December · 12:00 to 15:00
Where
Studio 2, Westvlietweg 55, The Hague
Led by
Noor Francken, with Fantine Tho
Full course€325The complete weekend
Students€225With a valid student ID
Repeaters€95Already learned the Kriya
Max Health members€30 off · €295Get your code from Fantine Tho first.
Max Health trainers & staff€100 off · €225Write to Fantine Tho for your code.
  • Sudarshan Kriya, taught in person
  • Yoga, pranayama & meditation
  • Wisdom for everyday life
  • Personal follow-up with Fantine
  • Group practice after the course
  • Mornings free, food on location
Reserve your place → Secure registration via The Art of Living

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Max Health Club aan de VlietWestvlietweg 55, The HagueFri & Sat 14:00 · Sun 12:00
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