increased lung (vital/forced vital) capacity.respiration rate dropped by 5% in 1 week and 15% in 12 weeks.Sometimes seen as early as 3 weeks, with no change in diet.Improved cholesterol and triglyceride (lipid) profiles:.In both healthy and health compromised individuals.Reduced heart rate in both healthy and health compromised individuals.Įnhanced Cardiovascular and Respiratory Function: Long-term effects of SKY on expression of 11 genes related to oxidative stress, DNA damage, cell cycle control, and cell death suggests that the long-term benefits of SKY may be mediated in part by regulation of gene expressions.This was 4-fold more than simple exercise and relaxation used as the control condition in the same study participants. SKY induced changes in the expression of genes in white blood cells (our immune cells) within two hours of starting the practice.Rapid changes to gene (the building blocks of DNA) expression.Improved immune cell counts in health compromised individuals seen in 12 weeks (Natural Killer Cells).Some documented within three weeks (neutrophils, lymphocytes, platelet count).Improved immune cell counts in apparently healthy individuals.Antioxidants protect us from many diseases and rapid aging.Increased levels of antioxidant enzymes(glutathione, catalase, and superoxide dismutase).Significant increases (33%) in the well-being hormone prolactin levels in depressed patients with low prolactin levels from the very first session.Since stressful physiological responses negatively impact immune, cardiovascular and endocrine systems, as well as mental health, this has significant implications for wellness.For example, blood lactate levels in police cadets who did not learn SKY were 4 times higher than their classmates who were randomized to learn SKY, suggesting a greatly increased resilience to stress in SKY practitioners.Reduced biochemical markers of stress: cortisol, corticotrophin blood lactate ,ACTH, and plasma malondialdehyde (MDA).Physical Well-being: Enhanced biochemical status: Restoration of time spend in deep restful stages (stages III and IV) of sleep.Faster recovery from stressful stimuli.Increased mental focus / heightened awareness.joy, happiness, energy), serenity, life satisfaction and quality of life Įnhanced brain functioning: Increased levels of self-esteem, optimism, joviality (e.g.Reduces impulsivity and addictive behaviors.Significant reductions in PTSD symptoms were found in 4-6 weeks and were sustained at 6 months and one year, with no follow-up after 1 month.Multiple studies demonstrate that depressed patients who learned SKY experienced a 68-73% remission rate within one month.significant reductions in anxiety are found in many populations, including a 73% response rate and 41% remission rate in individuals for whom medication and psychotherapy treatments had failed.Relieves anxiety & depression, PTSD symptomsSand stress levels.Significant Health Benefits Documented in Independent Research and published in Peer Reviewed Journals Mental Well-being: Restoration and Enhancement of Vibrant Mental Health: Over 100 independent studies conducted on four continents and published in peer reviewed journals, have demonstrated a comprehensive range of benefits from SKY practice. Research also demonstrates that the effects of SKY reach all the way down to the molecular level, to our DNA. Published research shows that SKY significantly reduces stress, depression, anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and significantly increases well-being both mentally and physically. Sudarshan Kriya and accompanying breathing practices, referred to collectively as SKY and taught through the Art of Living Foundation worldwide, have been found to enhance brain, hormone, immune and cardiovascular system function. Research on Sudarshan Kriya Yoga - Physical & Mental Health benefits
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