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SKY Breath Meditation

SKY, or Sudarshan Kriya™, is evidence-based breathwork that works—from day one.

  • Reduces stress, anxiety, & burnout
  • Increases energy levels
  • Improves sleep
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The Breathing Technique That Transforms Lives

Modern Science Meets Ancient Breath

SKY Breath Meditation is a powerful breathing technique that has been embraced by millions around the world—by people from all walks of life. From rural farmers in South America to CEOs in Manhattan, SKY has proven to be universally accessible and deeply impactful.

And researchers have noticed it too…

Evidence-Based: Scientific Studies Show the Effectiveness of SKY

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Explore the benefits of SKY Breath Meditation (also known as Sudarshan Kriya Yoga), backed by 100+ research studies from leading institutions like Yale, Stanford, and Cambridge University, and published in peer-reviewed journals across four continents.

Impact of SKY on Health and Well-being

The science-backed benefits of SKY are shown in over 100 independent studies.

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Scientists Recommend SKY

"The breath is a powerful tool to calm the mind and unlock happiness."

— Dr. Emma Seppälä

Best-selling author, Yale lecturer, international keynote speaker

“No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or strong you are, none of it matters if you’re not breathing properly.”

— James Nestor

Award-winning science journalist and NYT best-selling author

“A promising way to reduce stress and burnout.”

- Asli Korkmaz, MSc et AL

Study published in the Journal of American Medical Association, JAMA

SKY Breathing Outperforms Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence Techniques

Yale University researchers found that, when compared with Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence techniques, SKY practitioners benefitted the most in mental health, positivity, stress, and social connection.

Explore additional SKY research at: www.aolresearch.org

What people are sharing

“I had been overwhelmed with fear and anxiety. Doing this course online has made all the difference. I felt calm and peaceful, and finally had a good night’s sleep. Doing the practice every day is a real life saver for me!”
-Jane
“I used to think these practices were for people who have too much time, but it’s the opposite. I have a lot to do and I have to be effective as a leader. SKY gives me the drive and energy I need to keep going.”
-Arpit
“It was awesome! I regained my mental health. And I also feel so much lighter and happier. I got out of my funk that was getting me unmotivated.”
-Joanna

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“Every emotion is connected with the breath. If you can change the breath's rhythm, you can change the emotion.”

– Gurudev

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