Improved Resilience
47% less depression, 37% less stress in healthcare professionals, in 4 days
More resilient, better sleep.
SSIAR, Bengaluru
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Yale University
IIT Madras
BITS PilaniOur Philosophy
Sri Sri Institute for Advanced Research (SSIAR) serves as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science, bringing researchers, practitioners, and institutions into dialogue to advance one shared pursuit: human well-being and flourishing.
Learn MoreSudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) is a rhythmic breathing practice whose benefits have been studied by researchers worldwide for nearly three decades.
Today, a growing body of peer-reviewed research, with 80% of studies conducted independently, spans 30 countries across six continents, exploring SKY’s impact on physical, mental, social, and planetary health. Explore some of the most compelling research findings below.
Improved Resilience
More resilient, better sleep.
SSIAR, Bengaluru
Sharp Focus
Fewer errors when the pressure is on.
DRDO, New Delhi, India
Better Sleep
Wake up refreshed.
NIMHANS, Bengaluru
Calm Mind
Lighter mood, calmer days.
University of Kent, UK
Stress Relief & Team Harmony
Felt better communication and job performance.
University of Oslo, Norway
Trauma Recovery
Benefits lasted to up to 24 weeks.
New York Medical College, USA
Burnout Relief
Boost in sense of personal accomplishment.
Van der Merwe and Parsotam, 2011
KwaZulu-Natal Dept. of Education, South Africa
Menopause Relief
Steadier mood, more energy.
Government Medical College, Gondia, Maharashtra, India
Physician Arun Chutani on how SKY breathing acts on the brain’s stress circuits.
Yale psychologist Emma Seppälä on a UCLA SKY Schools trial with at-risk girls.
An IIT Gandhinagar-Harvard EEG study of how SKY breathing shifts brain rhythms.
our knowledge hub
A beautifully illustrated guide to the science behind breathwork, meditation, yoga, and Ayurveda, placing decades of research at your fingertips.
Follow the evidence from mind to body to society, one chapter at a time.
Read the BookResearch-backed evidence, made navigable: filter by practice, outcome, or audience, and explore each finding as a clear, accessible summary, with a direct link back to the original study.
ExploreA fully indexed collection of peer-reviewed papers, systematic reviews, and conference proceedings.
Searchable by author, year, population, and topic, so you can trace any finding back to its original source.
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