The Science of Breath
„One of the biggest mistakes physicians have made is to try and heal the body without healing the soul. Body and soul are one.”
Hippocrates, around 400 B.C.
Throughout the world, medical science attaches great importance to the close link between body and mind. Over the past decades research in this field experienced a considerable surge. The impact of the interaction between the nervous system, the endocrinal and immune systems on our health are being honoured more and more.
Stress, depression and fear are widespread these days and are among the critical factors in the development of diseases ranging from asthma, gastric ulcers, cardiovascular diseases and cancer to HIV.
Preventive, effective and lasting measures are on the upsurge as the pressure to save on our health budgets rises.
Techniques as the Sudarshan Kriya ® that are taught on our courses are cardinal measures to help participants cope with stress, maintain their health and even treat some of their illnesses. A big plus is that these techniques are free of side effects and can be applied daily.
The effects of our courses have been the focus of some scientific research projects in recent years. It has been found that the techniques taught caused
- a reduction in cortisol (the stress hormone);
- a reduction in the cholesterol level (especially of the damaging LDL cholesterol;
- a reduction in lactic acid;
- an increased level of antioxidants (so called scavenger that plays an important role for our immune system in preventing infections and even cancer);
- an increase in the level of natural killer cells, the ”guards“ of our cellular immune system;
- enhanced brain activity, ability to concentrate better, deeper rest with simultaneous alertness;
- a reduction in fear and (light, medium and heavy) depression;
- improved general condition and enhanced contentment.
Suggested reading:
The Science of Breath
published studies
further research
Contact:
Europe
Fahri Saatcioglu, Ph.D.
University Oslo, Department of Molecular Biosciences, Oslo, Norway
E-Mail: research@aoluniversity.org
Germany
Dr. Christian Janzen (psychiatrist)
E-Mail c.janzen@artofliving.de
Please also visit our website focused on research: www.aolresearch.org
