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Sharma H, Sen S, Singh A, Bhardwaj NK,

Kochupillai V and Singh N.

Sudarshan Kriya practitioners exhibit better

antioxidant status and lower blood lactate levels

Biological Psychology

63: 281 - 291, 2003.

SK & P : Effect : Immune system NK cells : 3 groups

• Those practising SK and P x at least 2 years

• Normal controls

• Cancer patients in remission Cancer patients in remission

• Controls Vs those practicing SK & P

NK cells : baseline, after 3 and 6 months. S.N. Das, Additional Prof., Biotechnology, AIIMS

NK cells : Results

NK cells significantly higher in

SKY teachers Vs

normal & cancer patients (p<0.001)

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Increase in NK cells and antioxidant defence

• May protect or delay the onset of several diseases

specifically age related diseases including cancer

• May slow down cancer progression

SK & P : tobacco Cessation : 82 subjects

Day 6 : 53 / 82 = 65%

Month 2 : 63 individuals FU

23 Tobacco free

23/82 = 28%

Month 6 : 34 individuals FU

17 Tobacco free

17 /82 = 21%

Tobacco cessation through SK & P

• Cost effective

• No side effects

• Durable

• Urge to smoke disappears

• No effort or supervision required

Publication

Kochupillai V, Kumar P, Singh D et al.

Effect of rhythmic breathing (Sudarshan Kriya and Pranayam) on immune functions and tobacco addiction.

Annals New York Acad of Sciences. 1-11: 2005

Cholesterol study: Bangalore Medical

College Effect of Sudarshan Kriya Practise on

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Dr. Geetha

Tata Institute of Social Sciences: Research

• Participants: Management level

• Ambit corporate finance, Bacardi, Cadbury’s, Indian

oil, Mukand Steel, NTCP, Rallis India, Strategic

capital securities, Tata chemicals, World bank groups,

WHO Transasia Biochemicals

• Total participants: 543

underwent AOL workshop and learnt SK & P

Tata Institute Social Science: Research (Contd)

Improved state of mind= 88%

Improvement in dealing

with people = 60%

Handled stressful situation

better = 58%

Practicing SK & P:

Regularly = 58%

Recommended AOL

course to others = 60%

Health & Spirituality

• SK & P and meditation (spiritual practices):

– elimination of stress, anxiety

– allow free flow of neuropeptides and receptors:

molecules of emotions

• Better Immune status and antioxidant defense

• Freedom from addiction (tobacco & alcohol)

• Healthier body and healthier mind

World Conference : Expanding Paradigms:

Science, Consciousness and Spirituality

February 24th & 25th 2006

Summary : Research Presentations

SKY : Wellness effect 109 subjects 56 SKY vs 53 control (relaxed x 15 min) After 6 weeks of practice SKY gr • Lower anxiety, depression and stress • Higher degree of optimism • Perceived the practices as a positive event • Strong relaxation response – stress reduction Dr. Fahlri,

Prof. Molecular and Cell Biology, Univ. of Oslo, Norway

SK : Effect on gene expression

• SK affects stress related signaling/ metabolic pathways

• 3 fold higher levels of glutathione in SKY practitioners

• Also higher levels of Catalase, glutathione N transferase and

glutathione peroxidase in RNA in SKY practitioners as

observed by RT – PCR.

• Increase in HTERT in SK practitioners : indicates delayed

senescence – longer life span

• Decrease in beta 2, C Myc and C-fos –

Suggests better protection against cancer

Dr. Neeta Singh, AIIMS

SKY : Heart rate variability

• Improved heart rate variability within 6 days of practice

of SK and P

Dr. Narendra Bhardwaj &

Dr. KK Deepak,

Prof. Physiology, AIIMS

Post Traumatic stress disorder

• Combination of Asanas, Pranayam,

meditation, yoga nidra, Chanting,

Reflection on yoga philosophy etc.

highly efficient, cheap, safe and self

administrable processes

• Multi component yoga intervention

(MCY1) most – effective Dr. Janis Carter Psychiatrist, Brisbane, Australia

Breath, water and sound (BWS) program : PTSD

• BWS program offered to tsunami victims

– 80 subjects each

• BWS program

• BWS & Traumatic Incidence Reduction

• controls

• BWS group significantly reduced

scores for PTSD and depression

– Addition of TIR showed no further

benefits

Teresa Descilo,

Trauma Specialist,

Executive Director Victim Service Center, Miami, FL

SKY : effect on clinicians • American oncologists: burnout feeling : 56 %

• Dealing with dying patients,

• Breaking bad news to very sick

• End of life issues

• MD Anderson Cancer Center - AOL program

– Faculty

• Favorable effects

• Greater sense of well being

• Release of tension and anxiety

• Feeling of more control over their work

Wendell Taylor, Lata More, PhD.Janis Apted, MLS

Univ. of Texas, Health Science Center, Houston

Were there any changes in the following?

Worse No Change

Slightly Better

Better Much Better

Anxiety/ Tension 0% 4 % 25 % 38 % 33 %

Ability to Stay Calm 0% 4% 25 % 42 % 29 %

Mood 0% 12 % 12 % 50 % 25 %

Ability to Focus 0% 12 % 38 % 46 % 4 %

Relationships Outside Work

0% 21 % 38 % 29 % 12 %

Feelings of Stress 0% 4 % 21 % 38 % 38 %

Sleep 0% 25 % 25 % 33 % 17 %

Anger/ Frustration 0% 17 % 25 % 42 % 17 %

Closeness w/ Coworkers

0% 38 % 33 % 21 % 8 %

Optimism 0% 12 % 33 % 29 % 25 %

SKY : Effect on occupational stress and anxiety : Executive

and othersSixty software workers vs. controls

• Significant reduction: anxiety score • Improvement in stress coping skills

Dr. Vedamurthachar

NIMHANS, Bangalore, India

SKY : Breast Cancer

• Two independent studies – Arielle Warner – Palo Alto,CA– Manju Sengar : AIIMS, Delhi

• Significant improvement (p< 0.0001) – Quality of life – Spiritual well being – Positive state of mind– Perceived stress – Decreased stress symptoms – Increase in NK cells – Side effect of chemotherapy reduced

Perfect HealthBody without disease

Breath without quiver

Mind without stress

Intellect without obsession

Memory without trauma

Ego which can accept all

self without sorrow

H H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Sri Sri Global Meditating Doctor’s Association

(Sri Sri GMDA)

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