SKY Breath Meditation
SKY Breath (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga) is a powerful, unique & effective method of cyclical controlled breathing and meditation practice. SKY uses the innate ability of the breath to trigger an automatic quietening of the mind, leading to a deep experience of profound relaxation.
SKY improves general well-being, optimism, mental focus & immune function
I use SKY Breath Meditation as part of a comprehensive treatment plan combining elements of CBT, Hypnotherapy and Mindfulness to help clients overcome a wide range of emotional and mental health issues. SKY has shown to be effective for treating:
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Stress
Anxiety
Depression
PTSD
Substance Abuse
"As per an Italian researcher teaching individuals SKY. After 6 months the test subjects had a 44% drop in symptoms of anxiety and depression".
SKY Breath Meditation
How To Practice SKY
SKY Breath consists of 4 different breathing techniques.
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Ujjayi or Victorious Breath
Bhastrika or Bellows Breath
An Om Chant
Sudarshan Kriya
The practice takes around 35 minutes to complete and once I have taught the technique to my clients they are given tutorial videos and a recording to practice daily.
Research Into SKY Breath
There are over 100 published studies on SKY, most in peer-reviewed journals, showing a wide range of physical, mental and emotional benefits.
A randomised controlled study carried out by Yale/Stanford on college students (Frontiers In Psychiatry) showed statistically significant improvements in 6 measures of well-being:
Reduced stress / Less depression
Improved mental health / Greater mindfulness
Increased social connectedness / positive emotion
