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What is Sudarshan Kriya?

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Sudarshan Kriya is a rhythmic breathing technique that helps relieve stress,

regulate emotions and remove toxins from the body. Through the regular
practice of Sudarshan Kriya and adopting lifestyle changes, many people
around the world are leading stress-free lives while carrying out all their regular
responsibilities.

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How does Sudarshan Kriya work?

Sudarshan Kriya works by regulating the breath. Your breath is linked with your
emotions. When you are angry, you take short breaths. When you are sad, you
take long breaths. Just the way your emotions change your breathing cycle, you
can change the state of your mind with your breath. Sudarshan Kriya uses
different breathing cycles to release negative emotions like stress, anger,
anxiety, and sorrow. The technique helps you reach a happy, relaxed, and
energized state of mind naturally.

Angry: Breath becomes short and Sad or upset: Breath becomes long and
quick deep

“Brings harmony between the mind and body”

Your body and mind have particular rhythms. For instance, you experience
hunger and the need to sleep at different times. Similarly, there is a rhythm in
your breath, emotions, and thoughts. Doubts, anxiety, and happiness come and
go in a certain rhythm. The same emotions come at a particular time of the year.
When the rhythms of the mind and body are not in sync, you are most likely to
experience discomfort. Sudarshan Kriya brings harmony between the rhythms
in the body and mind which bring a sense of well-being and happiness.

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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar cognized Sudarshan Kriya on the banks of the
Bhadra river in Shimoga after ten days of silence and fasting on 17th September
1981.

Sharing what inspired him to sit for a ten-days silence, Gurudev says, “I had
already traveled around the world. I taught yoga and meditation. But still, I was
concerned about how to help people live happily. I felt something was lacking.
Though people do their spiritual practices, their life is in compartments. When
they come out in life, they are very different people. So, I was thinking about
how we can bridge this gap between inner silence and the outer expression of
life. During the silence, the Sudarshan Kriya came as an inspiration. Nature
knows what to give and when to give. After I came out of the silence, I started
teaching whatever I knew, and people had great experiences. They felt clear
from within.”

Sudarshan Kriya eventually became a cornerstone of all programs of The Art of

Living, the organization Gurudev founded in the same year.

Benefits of Sudarshan Kriya

As per the words of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder of the technique:
In sleep, we get rid of fatigue, but the deeper stresses remain in our bodies and
minds. Sudarshan Kriya cleanses the system from the inside. Over 100
independent studies show the benefits of the deep stress detox carried out by
Sudarshan Kriya on the mind and body. These sudarshan kriya benefits include:
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Reduces impulsivity and addictive behaviors
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 Increases mental focus 
Induces better sleep
Enhances immune function
Reduces blood pressure
Improves respiratory function

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​Who is Sudarshan Kriya for?

 Anyone who wants to level up their quality of life and live stress-free. People
 from all walks of life and of all ages are experiencing the benefits of Sudarshan 
Kriya. Students and working professionals have experienced improved focus
and productivity. Entrepreneurs and homemakers have experienced better
energy levels and health. Ex-militants and prison inmates have let gone of
violent tendencies and been rehabilitated into the mainstream. War refugees
and victims of violence have been able to release their past traumas and lead
regular lives.

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