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"We practice Sudarshan Kriya every day. It gives us an ever increasing awareness of how to live in the present moment."
Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry
Actors and stars of the T.V. series L.A. Law

"I am calmer, I have more energy and I feel that I am a better able to cope with things. This has been fantastic at work. I feel that I get more done, and that what used to seem like huge problems, are not so bad when you stop to think, and breathe."
Justine Tasker
Senior Art Director, Getty Images

"As an engineer, I need to be both analytical and critical. Mental clarity and stamina are also essential. Sudarshan Kriya and meditation enhance these abilities. An additional plus is a better sense of well-being."
William Hayden
NASA Senior System Analyst

The central technique on the program, Sudarshan Kriya™ (SKY), is a powerful rhythmic breathing technique that effortlessly takes you into a state of deep meditation.

 

Over 60 independent studies conducted on four continents and published in peer reviewed journals, have demonstrated a comprehensive range of benefits from SKY practice.

Independent research has shown Sudarshan Kriya significantly:

  • Reduces levels of stress 
  • Increases optimism
  • Improves emotion regulation
  • Enhances well-being and peace of mind

Additional Peer-Reviewed Benefits:

  • Relieves depression in 67-73% of participants within one month (across over a dozen studies) [2, 4, 8-14]

  • Increased levels of antioxidant enzymes which protect us from many diseases and rapid aging [6, 23, 27]

  • Reduced blood pressure in both healthy and health compromised individuals [25, 30]

  • Improved cholesterol and triglyceride profile: [24] [6, 28] 

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Significant Health Benefits

Scientifically documented and published in peer reviewed journals

SCIENCE OF THE BREATH

• Just 2.5 hours per day, for 2 days (Not bad, eh? Beats bingeing on Netflix!)

• Time tested, science-supported techniques for rejuvenation (see Research below)

• Instruction in the  group processes

• Become eligible for the Happiness Program Level 2

Happiness Program Level 1

2 Quick Sessions. 1 Big Shift.

Stress Bio-Marker Levels Decrease
(
serum cortisol and blood lactate)

The Well-Being Hormone Prolactin Increases
(serum prolactin)

"Using breath in a systematic way brought me to what I called an inevitable meditative state that I haven’t been able to achieve trying to meditate on my own, by reading books and listening to guided meditations." 
- Jack

"I so desperately needed to be in a peaceful and happy environment to learn and better myself, and this is exactly that. It’s life-changing.
- Ashley

"I have been looking for this for 15 years! The techniques are truly a gift. When I practice them regularly, I feel great no matter what has happened during the day
- Charlotte Puls

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  • 78% reduction in serum cortisol (a common stress bio-marker)

  • 87.5% reduction in blood lactate (a common stress bio-marker)

  • 33% increase in serum prolactin, a well-being hormone 

  • Relieves depression in 67-73% of participants within one month (across over a dozen studies) [2, 4, 8-14]

  • Reduces anxiety in 71% individuals for whom medication and psychotherapy treatments had failed [1] 

  • 3x more time spent in deep restful stages of sleep. [21]

  • Increased levels of antioxidant enzymes which protect us from many diseases and rapid aging [6, 23, 27]

  • Reduced blood pressure in both healthy and health compromised individuals [25, 30]

  • Improved cholesterol and triglyceride profile: [24] [6, 28] 

All Research Results and References >>

DROP THE NOISE

You can learn to free your mind, and it takes much less effort than you might expect.
 
  • You don’t need to move to a cave, renouncing all your earthly possessions
  • You don’t need to sit in lotus posture all day
  • All you need is to be able to breathe and to want to free your mind

So what does all this “breathing” do?

PEACE OF MIND IS POSSIBLE

Prerequisite: Happiness Program Level 1

Dive deeper on a second weekend with:

   • Two 6-hour sessions over 2 days

   • More intensive techniques - a toolbox you can take home with you for life

   • Practical wisdom to improve focus at work and harmony in relationships

   • More interactive sessions

Happiness Program Level 2

The Full Experience

"I was afraid…I’m an obsessive thinker and If I make a mistake, I beat myself up about it… instead of that obsessive negativity, it just like wiped the slate clean and all kinds of creative ideas came
- Anne-Marie

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Do you ever feel your mind is buzzing with thoughts? We go from home to work to play, and all day our mind is bombarded with thoughts. We know that these endless train of thoughts prevent us from being in the moment and experiencing true joy and freedom.
 
What if you could have a lighter, clearer and calmer mind with just a few minutes of a daily practice?  You can, and the secret is in your breath.
 
Come and experience the power to unplug, tune in, get real, get happy!

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