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Sudarshan Kriya
Yoga is about more than de-stressing. The different poses and types of yoga have strength, flexibility and cardio benefits for beginners and experienced yogis. This channel is all about Sudarshan Kriya benefits and Experiences by different Happiness program participants held by Art of Living Foundation.
Breathing is the first act of life. Within the breath is the unexplored secret of life. Sudarshan Kriya is a powerful yet simple rhythmic breathing technique. It incorporates specific natural rhythms of the breath, harmonizing the body, mind and emotions.
The technique eliminates stress, fatigue and negative emotions such as anger, frustration and depression, leaving the mind calm, focused and the body energized, completely relaxed.
Inhale Good Health, Everyday!
What Is Sudarshan Kriya
Breath is the main source of prana – the vital life-force energy. Prana is the very basis of health and well-being for both, the body and mind. When the prana is high, one feels healthy, alert and energetic. Sudarshan Kriya elevates the prana by flushing out more than 90% toxins and accumulated stress, everyday.
Day follows night, seasons come and go, a tree sheds it old leaves to get new ones ~ This is Nature’s rhythm.
Similarly there are biological rhythms of the body, mind and emotions corresponding to those found in Nature. When stress or illness distort these biological rhythms, we experience discomfort, discontent, and feel upset and unhappy.
Sudarshan Kriya® harmonizes these rhythms of the body, mind and emotions with those of Nature. Being in sync, we experience better health and joy which in turn brings harmony in our activities and relationships. Studies show that Prolactin, a well-being hormone, significantly increases from the very first session.
It facilitates physical, mental, emotional and social well-being and is an integral part of the Art of Living programs. Sudarshan Kriya practitioners have reported better immunity, increased stamina and sustained high-energy levels. It has benefited millions of people on this planet making their lives a celebration!
More information regarding research on health benefits of Sudarshan Kriya.
Learn the Sudarshan Kriya in the Art of Living Happiness Program.
Sudarshan Kriya Yoga, or SKY, is a type of cyclical controlled breathing practice with roots in traditional yoga. It is a yogic practice meant to purify your body, mind and spirit.
Key Takeaways
1. SKY is a type of cyclical controlled breathing practice with roots in traditional yoga.
2. It is meant to purify your body, mind and spirit.
3. It is thought to harmonise the whole body by cleansing daily and accumulated stress. Researchers also found that SKY decreased symptoms of depression.
What is it?
Breathing techniques are regularly recommended for relaxation, stress management, control of psychophysiological states and to improve organ function. SKY was developed in 1994 by the spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar. Sudarshan Kriya is a Sanskrit term meaning proper vision by purifying action.
SKY is an advanced form of rhythmic, cyclical breathing with slow, medium and fast cycles. The main types of SKY breathing techniques are as follows:
– Ujjayi or “victorious breath”. This consists of experiencing the conscious sensation of the breath touching the throat. It is a slow breathing technique (2-4 breaths per minute) which increases airway resistance during inspiration and expiration. It also controls airflow so that each phase of the breath cycle can be prolonged to an exact count. This provides physical and mental calmness with alertness.
– Bhastrika or “bellows breath”. During this technique, air is rapidly inhaled and forcefully exhaled at a rate of 30 breaths per minute. It causes excitation followed by calmness.
– Then, “Om” is chanted three times with very prolonged expiration.
What are the health benefits?
SKY is thought to harmonise the whole system by cleansing daily and accumulated stress. In fact, studies have found that SKY reduces cortisol levels. Cortisol is known as the stress hormone. When you are under stress, your body releases chemicals and hormones such as cortisol to help your body deal more effectively with a high-stress situation. What’s more, SKY also decreased levels of ACTH in participants, which is a hormone responsible for stimulating the release of cortisol. Researchers also found that individuals who practiced SKY had fewer symptoms of depression.
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Vedamurthachar A., Janakiramaiah N., Hedge J. et al. (2006). Antidepressant efficacy and hormonal effects of Sudarshana Kriya Yoga (SKY) in alcohol dependent individuals. Journal of Affective Disorders, 94(1-3), pp.249-253.
Zope S. and Zope R. (2013). Sudarshan kriya yoga: Breathing for health. International Journal of Yoga, 6(1), pp.4-10.
Brown R. and Gerbarg P. (2005). Sudarshan Kriya Yoga breathing in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and depression. Part II – clinical applications and guidelines. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 11(4), pp.711-717.
Mawar N., Katendra T., Bagul R. et al. (2015). Sudarshan Kriya Yoga improves quality of life in healthy people living with HIV (PLHIV): results from an open label randomized clinical trial. Indian Journal of Medical Research, 141(1), pp.90-99.