The last decade witnessed a meteoric rise in the popularity of Yoga and Pranayam. Today, millions (maybe billions) are practicing these techniques everyday for a better living. Along with physical fitness, these ancient Indian techniques promise and deliver mental amelioration.
Now you might be thinking what does the above thing have to do with a motivation blog! Well, being stress-free is an integral part of the state of being motivated. And talking about stress, there is this simple thing, (11β)-11,17,21-trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione. OK, lets make that simpler. Cortisol Cortisol is a necessary evil that exists in the human body. A child of the famous Adrenal gland, it is a major contributor to stress and stress-related diseases. So much so, it is called the "Stress Hormone".
Sudershan Kriya is a powerul modern technique based on Pranayams, the ancient Indian breath exercise techniques. Conceived by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Founder of The Art of Living Society, Sudershan Kriya has been studied in AIIMS (New Delhi, India) as well as NIMHANS (Bangalore, India). It alleviates the body by facilitating the reduction of excessive Cortisol.
In his paper "Mental Depression & Sudarshan Kriya: Recent Research", Mr. D.P. Agarwal writes, "In India both National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi have been carrying out research on these practices and their effects. Clinical trials at NIMHANS, Bangalore, showed that regular practise of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) ... reduces symptoms of mental depression. NIMHANS researchers claim that SKY is as effective as the established anti-depressant drug imipramine, a tricyclic antidepressant, (Depsonil, Antidep). All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, has reported that SKY and Pranayam sessions reduced serum cortisol levels – an indicator of stress – in the blood more effectively than listening to classical music. They are also employing SKY to cure alcohol and tobacco addiction."
SKY is now being practised everyday by millions across 150 countries in the world. I have personally felt it has a lot of power. SKY is arguably the best basic step to both spirituality and well-being. It has been reported that 70% of the program takers for Sudershan Kriya experienced remission from depression just in one month since they started.
Sudershan Kriya helps a person of every age, every cadre, and every walk of life. It is like a cleansing program for the body. So do try it on yourself. It works!
And yes, one very important thing. DO NOT learn it from any Tom, Dick, or Harry. Search and you'll find an Art of Living basic course camp very near your home. Join the course. It is cheap, very enjoyable, and wonderfully unique.
Visit the Art of Living Society Website.
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