SRIJAN 2002-2003(1st Edition)

♦ REPORT/KITH Art Of Living Group
Sudarshan Kriya
Scientists have recently discovered the connection between the body and the mind. This implies that our
emotional state and thought processes affect not only the brain but also other systems, specifically the endocrine
system, the hormones and the immune system that protect us from a variety of diseases including infections and
cancer.
The Art of Living basic course (Healing Breath Workshop) is a 20-24 hours course usually taught over a
6 days period. This program has uplifted the lives of many people worldwide. The workshop includes knowledge
and processes which help one understand patterns of the mind and emotions. In addition, specific techniques
using the breath are taught which reduces stress and anxiety, while bringing the mind to a peaceful, centered
state.
The highpoint of the course is Sudarshan Kriya practice, a healing breathing method which is so simple
yet so effective. Physically the practice provides greater oxygenation and purification of the blood, yet Sudarshan
Kriya is more than a mere breathing technique. The specific rhythms of breath used in the practice have a
noticeable effect on the mind and the emotion. Tension, anger, anxiety, depression and lethargy are released and
forgotten.. The mind is left calm and centered, with a clearer vision of the world, our relationship and ourselves.
In the beginning of the course all participants are asked to quit tobacco, smoking, non-vegetarian foods,
alcohol in any form, tea and coffee, for the entire duration of the course.
There is a great interest in the North American scientific community in the wide ranging effects of Art of
Living programs. In India, the researchers at AIIMS, NIMHANS, and Bangalore Medical College are involved
in this unique research. Current research activities include (i) Treating depression using Sudarshan Kriya. (ii)
Impact of Sudarshan Kriya on somatic manifestations of martial adjustments in women. (iii) Effect of Sudarshan
Kriya on alcohol dependent patients. (iv) Tobacco cessation/prevention through Sudarshan Kriya. (v) How
Sudarshan Kriya and Pranayam relieve stress?
In the last one and half year, "Art of Living Foundation" has organized three Basic Courses in NIT
Hamirpur. First course was organized from 25-09-2001 to 30-09-2001 by Mrs. Kamlesh Chauhan from Mandi,
in which 59 persons had participated, including teachers and their family members, boys and girls. The second
course was organized from 15-01-2002 to 20-01-2002 by Miss Ritham from Chandigarh, in which 43 persons
had participated. Recently, a third course was organized from 07-01-2003 to 12-01-2003 by Mrs. Kamlesh
Chauhan from Mandi, in which 58 persons participated.
"Teaching in an engineering college for last 10 years, I have seen how brilliant students and intellectuals
crumble under stress, occasionally, to a devastating level. If this technique of Sudarshan Kriya is incorporated,
it will really eliminate their very entering into a world of stress considerably. Just 30 minutes of this self care act
as a safety valve", shares Dr. Sunil, Applied Sciences and Humanities Department - a beneficiary of the magical
Sudarshan Kriya.
(SR1JAN) C God made everything out of nothing, but the nothingness shows through.
(2002-03)