Can your breath make you a better leader? Emma Seppälä (Yale) explains the science of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga and emotional intelligence.
James Nestor is the author of Breath: the New Science of a Lost Art, a New York Times bestseller, and Amazon chart-topper. In his book, Nestor travels the world to explore the science behind ancient breathing practices. He combines cutting-edge studies to uncover why humans lost the ability to breathe correctly and how to remedy it. In this video, he shares his personal, transformative experience with SKY Breath Meditation (Sudarshan Kriya) and how it helped launch him on his research quest. “No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you’re not breathing properly.” - James Nestor
A 2020 study at Yale explored mental wellness interventions with surprising results. Discover how SKY Breath Meditation created significant improvements in stress, anxiety, depression, mental health, social connectedness, mindfulness, and positive emotions for Yale students.
Early research hints that contemplative practice may shape the developing brain, opening questions well worth exploring.
