The Health Benefits of Sudarshan Kriya – A Simple and Easy Breathing Exercise
About 20 years ago I learned a breathing exercise called Sudarshan Kriya from the Art of Living program. There are many forms of breathing exercises available thorough different schools of yoga and Qi Gong. I can recommend the Art of Living program without hesitation. It only takes about 15 minutes a day to do the breathing and another 15 minutes for the meditation practice which is an optional addition.
A number of scientific studies have been conducted over the last 20 years which proves that meditation and Sudarshan Kriya benefit the physiology on many levels. In particular, these practices have proven to help in the treatment of hypertension and significantly reduce symptoms of headache, stress, anxiety and depression.
If you live in Portland, the Art of Living contact information is:
Janardhan at janardhan.lavakumar@gmail.com - ph: 503-560-3521
Raghu at rchadive@gmail.com - ph: 503-816-7894)
Portland Web Site: http://us.artofliving.org/portland
If you live outside of Portland, go to: http://us.artofliving.org
While I’m a great believer in acupuncture and shiatsu to treat specific conditions. I also try to encourage my clients to manage their own health through proper diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle. The Art of Living program is a program I can recommend for overall health maintenance and longevity.
Thank you for visiting my blog. If you have questions about acupuncture and shiatsu, or if you have a specific health concern, please contact me at:
Bart Walton, L.Ac.
Licensed Acupuncture & Shiatsu
Portland, Oregon
503/939-5805
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