In partnership with breath work and meditation experts, Cities4Peace, we offer these ‘Seek Peace Within Yourself and Others’ programs online, virtually and in-person. We manage these programs and provide special pricing.

All members of society, from actionable community members, to leaders in education, businesses, non-profits, governmental and non-governmental organizations are being challenged to take action for peace and justice.

Urban Challenges Due to Violence

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Degradation of Public Health

An exposure to violence directly leads to drug abuse, depression, anxiety, aggression and other mental health issues thereby affecting individuals, families,  communities and cities.

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Deterrent to Business and Trade

An increase in crime and violence reduces the number of active business establishments, and directly affects associated profit margins and employment opportunities.

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Compromise to Livability

An increase in violence jeopardizes safety and security, affecting retention and sustainability of human and material resources. Cities that are non-inclusive and unsafe tend to have lower standards of living.

Designed for Agents of Change

  • School & Educational Institutions

  • Social Justice Organizations

  • Youth Empowerment Organizations

  • Department of Corrections

  • Office of Public Safety

  • Law Enforcement Agencies

  • Community Leaders

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We carry a heavy load when we do community intervention work ...and the breathing and meditation tools have helped to lighten that load 100%
— Andre Vickers

We cannot be bystanders to violence. Take peace action.

Be The Change!

It is imperative that each one of us gets actively involved towards creating safe and inclusive societies for our children and future generations.

Host a ‘Be The Change’ Gathering in your community, school and/or organization!

Introductory Peace Education Experience (guided video module, ~1.5 hours)

  • Peacelearning Guidance and the compelling why for ‘Seeking Peace Within Yourself’.

  • Documentary Film showcasing the healing and transformation of survivors of violence from across America during their sojourn in India, walking in the footsteps of Dr.King.

  • Framework for Healing from trauma and rebuilding socio-emotional skills.

  • Breath Work practices for building inner resilience.

Experience the program and find peace within. View as an individual and/or with family and discuss learnings.

Feel inspired to spread peace by hosting a screening in your community, school and/or organization. 

  • A group license includes facilitation support (training 1-2 leads), a comprehensive engagement guide and promotional material. 

  • *Contact julie@thepeacepad.org for details!

SKY Mindful Leadership

Customized and deep leadership development to elevate and enhance mental clarity and self-awareness, social connectedness and overall quality of life.

Improve your group’s trust, collaboration and build a shared vision and goals.

The program consists of profound breathing and meditation exercises, interactive discussions and group processes.

Benefits of SKY

Increases & Enhances

  • immunity (lymphocyte count)

  • antioxidant production

  • coping & healing from trauma

Decreases & Reduces

  • clinical and non-clinical anxiety

  • cortisol level (stress hormone)

  • clinical and non-clinical depression

  • cholesterol

“There is a lot of stress in our district and a lot of stress in our profession… And we live in a violent community. So having this training will help us know how to deal with parents and our students when they are experiencing trauma and it will really assist in the future” — School Principal Hodo

Week 1: Core Experience and Training

4 sessions, 2-3 hours each

Weeks 2-4: Reunions to Refresh, Reinforce and Deepen

1 session weekly, 1.5-2 hours each

This is why we partner with Cities4Peace… SKY elevated me personally and professionally.

Session 1: Personal Empowerment | Self Care & Compassion

Participants will learn to identify and overcome personal challenges to being an effective leader and achieve a clear, and positive state of mind. During this session, participants learn:

  • The Importance of self-care and self-compassion for leaders

  • The Nature of the human mind and emotions

  • Sources of energy

  • SKY Breath & meditation techniques to reduce stress, improve health & wellbeing, enhance energy levels

Session 2: Authentic & Centered Leadership

Participants learn how to develop interpersonal skills that enable greater authenticity. This session includes:

  • Interactive processes to enhance emotional & social intelligence

  • Framework for authentic and centered leadership

  • SKY Breath & meditation techniques

Session 3: Building Trusted Relationships

Participants develop greater mutual respect & understanding, build strong relationships and enhance their skills to be involved in seamless teamwork. This session consists of:

  • Group discussions to enable mutual respect, understanding and build strong trusted relationships

  • SKY Breath & meditation techniques

Session 4: Visioning and Modeling Change

Participants create a personal plan to apply the gained knowledge in transforming themselves, their organizations and communities. During the sessions, they discuss:

  • Independence versus interdependence

  • Visioneering – establish goals and commit to action

  • SKY Breath & meditation techniques

Ambassadors of Peace Program

Unique and powerful leadership development that builds the capacity of community leaders to promote greater mental health, healing and resilience within themselves, their communities, neighborhoods and organizations.

- 8 weeks, 40 hours + 10 hour ‘homework’

  1. Leading with Peace (Sky Mindful Leadership)

  2. Leading with Heart (deepen healing and transformation)

  3. Leading with Soul (deepen resilience)

  4. Leading with Purpose (recalibrate mission)

  5. Train the Trainer (build capacity)

  6. Peace in Action (social impact field work)

Cities4Peace is an initiative of the International Association of Human Values and the Art of Living Foundation.

We manage these programs and provide special pricing.

Police officers have a stressful job. The SKY breathing exercises will help them de-stress and build stronger community relations.
— Dennis Kato, Deputy Chief - LAPD

Impactful Peace and Justice Programming

Tools, Frameworks & Support Systems to Enhance Mental Well-Being and Lead With Purpose

  • Civic Leaders (Mayors, Policy Makers)

  • Professionals from Public Safety, Public Health, Mental Health, Law Enforcement, Education, Fire, EMS

  • Leaders of Community Organizations
    (Foundations, Non-profits, Interfaith)

    Social Justice activists (women empowerment, LGBTQ+, Human Rights, Gender Rights etc.)

    • Commitment towards social change

    • Creative problem solving skills

    • Self motivation

    • Ability to build networks