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Breath, Water, Sound - The Technology of JoySM

by John Holliday 25. July 2008 05:09

The International Association for Human Values has a program called "Breath, Water, Sound" that has been taught to more than one million people around the world.

It is designed specifically to support disadvantaged people and those challenged by poverty, substance abuse or other negative patterns in life.

Participants experience reduced stress, increased energy levels, and a greater sense of belonging and responsibility for themselves and for their communities.

Youth leaders from the local community are trained to administer the program, which includes breathing exercises that help alleviate physical and emotional stress, simple meditation techniques that improve clarity of thought and productivity, as well as practical instruction in everyday concerns such as hygine and healthy diet.

Follow-up sessions, also conducted by the youth leaders, bring the community together to celebrate and share ideas for collective improvement.

To see a video of Works of Wonder co-founder Alice Holliday describing the Breath, Water, Sound program, please click here: South Africa - The Eastern Cape

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Works of Wonder International is a non-profit educational organization committed to improving the quality of life worldwide by empowering individuals and communities to apply grass-roots solutions to critical problems such as water purification, energy, housing and food production.

Technology and Service as a Catalyst for Social Change

Our programs combine education and humanitarian service with practical solutions driven by simple and affordable technologies.  Our volunteers serve by bringing their energy and skills to help fulfill objectives identified by local people.

Community Empowerment is the Key to Sustainable Human Development

Our goal is to empower local communities to achieve sustainable results by restoring a sense of belonging and responsibility to each individual.

We therefore incorporate vocational training, stress management and self-development programs into each project through active collaboration with other charitable groups and non-governmental organizations.

This approach provides a holistic framework of education and support that has the potential to lift people permanently out of the trap of poverty and misery.