Emotional Release & Integration
Sudarshan Kriya (SKY)
- Structure
- Sequence of cyclical, rhythmic breathing (Ujjayi, Bhastrika, rhythms).
- Benefit & Nervous System Impact
- Flushes out stress; Wave-like.
- Duration & Rationale
- 20-30 min
- Best For
- Trauma recovery, PTSD.
- Good If Combined With
- Group practice.
- Source / Origin
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
- Intensity & Safety
- Medium/High
- Official Website
- artofliving.org
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