The Art of Living Foundation teaches a comprehensive program of breathing practices, including the Sudarshan Kriya (SK), that has been the subject of independent investigation and research in hospitals and research institutions worldwide. Findings indicate that the Sudarshan Kriya and its accompanying practices significantly:
- Reduce levels of stress (reduced cortisol—the “stress†hormone)
- Boost the immune system
- Relieve anxiety
- Relieve depression
- Decrease symptoms of trauma
- Increase optimism
- Enhance overall well-being
A Harvard Medical School Publication has highlighted the benefits of breathing on certain health conditions, and says that Sudarshan Kriya and it’s accompanying practices “shows promise in providing relief for depression”.
Full references and papers on the benefits of the breathing techniques taught in YES!+ can be found at http://research.artofliving.org/
The YESPLUS workshop combines techniques and experience in stress management, personal development and community service to open up new dimensions in learning. This new approach produces unequivocal positive and measurable results in learning, inter-personal relationships, team work, sense of responsibility and global perspective.
