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Sharma H, Sen S, Singh A, Bhardwaj NK, Kochupillai V and Singh N.

Sharma H, Sen S, Singh A, Bhardwaj NK, Kochupillai V and Singh N. Sudarshan Kriya practitioners exhibit better antioxidant status and lower blood lactate levels Biological Psychology 63: 281 - 291, 2003. SK & P : Effect : Immune system. NK cells : 3 groups

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Sharma H, Sen S, Singh A, Bhardwaj NK, Kochupillai V and Singh N.

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  1. Sharma H, Sen S, Singh A, Bhardwaj NK, Kochupillai V and Singh N. Sudarshan Kriya practitioners exhibit better antioxidant status and lower blood lactate levels Biological Psychology 63: 281 - 291, 2003.

  2. SK & P : Effect : Immune system NK cells : 3 groups • Those practising SK and P x at least 2 years • Normal controls • Cancer patients in remission Cancer patients in remission • Controls Vs those practicing SK & P NK cells : baseline, after 3 and 6 months. S.N. Das, Additional Prof., Biotechnology, AIIMS

  3. Cancer patients in remission Control Vs practitioners of SK & P Vs cancer pts in remission

  4. Increase in NK cells and antioxidant defence • May protect or delay the onset of several diseases specifically age related diseases including cancer • May slow down cancer progression

  5. SK & P : tobacco Cessation : 82 subjects Day 6 : 53 / 82 = 65% Month 2 : 63 individuals FU 23 Tobacco free 23/82 = 28% Month 6 : 34 individuals FU 17 Tobacco free 17 /82 = 21%

  6. Tobacco cessation through SK & P • Cost effective • No side effects • Durable • Urge to smoke disappears • No effort or supervision required

  7. Publication Kochupillai V, Kumar P, Singh D et al. Effect of rhythmic breathing (Sudarshan Kriya and Pranayam) on immune functions and tobacco addiction. Annals New York Acad of Sciences. 1-11: 2005

  8. Total Cholesterol decreased LDL decreased (Bad Cholesterol) HDL increased (Good Cholesterol) Cholesterol study: Bangalore Medical College Dr. Geetha

  9. Tata Institute of Social Sciences: Research • Participants: Management level • Ambit corporate finance, Bacardi, Cadbury’s, Indian oil, Mukand Steel, NTCP, Rallis India, Strategic capital securities, Tata chemicals, World bank groups, WHO Transasia Biochemicals • Total participants: 543 underwent AOL workshop and learnt SK & P

  10. Tata Institute Social Science: Research (Contd) Improved state of mind = 88% Improvement in dealing with people = 60% Handled stressful situation better = 58% Practicing SK & P: Regularly = 58% Recommended AOL course to others = 60%

  11. Health & Spirituality • SK & P and meditation (spiritual practices): • elimination of stress, anxiety • allow free flow of neuropeptides and receptors: molecules of emotions • Better Immune status and antioxidant defense • Freedom from addiction (tobacco & alcohol) • Healthier body and healthier mind

  12. World Conference :Expanding Paradigms: Science, Consciousness and Spirituality February 24th & 25th 2006Summary : Research Presentations

  13. SKY : Wellness effect 109 subjects 56 SKY vs 53 control (relaxed x 15 min) After 6 weeks of practice SKY gr • Lower anxiety, depression and stress • Higher degree of optimism • Perceived the practices as a positive event • Strong relaxation response – stress reduction Dr. Fahlri, Prof. Molecular and Cell Biology, Univ. of Oslo, Norway

  14. SK : Effect on gene expression • SK affects stress related signaling/ metabolic pathways • 3 fold higher levels of glutathione in SKY practitioners • Also higher levels of Catalase, glutathione N transferase and glutathione peroxidase in RNA in SKY practitioners as observed by RT – PCR. • Increase in HTERT in SK practitioners : indicates delayed senescence – longer life span • Decrease in beta 2, C Myc and C-fos – Suggests better protection against cancer Dr. Neeta Singh, AIIMS

  15. SKY : Heart rate variability • Improved heart rate variability within 6 days of practice of SK and P Dr. Narendra Bhardwaj & Dr. KK Deepak, Prof. Physiology, AIIMS

  16. Post Traumatic stress disorder • Combination of Asanas, Pranayam, meditation, yoga nidra, Chanting, Reflection on yoga philosophy etc. highly efficient, cheap, safe and self administrable processes • Multi component yoga intervention (MCY1) most – effective Dr. Janis Carter Psychiatrist, Brisbane, Australia

  17. Breath, water and sound (BWS) program : PTSD • BWS program offered to tsunami victims • 80 subjects each • BWS program • BWS & Traumatic Incidence Reduction • controls • BWS group significantly reduced scores for PTSD and depression – Addition of TIR showed no further benefits Teresa Descilo, Trauma Specialist, Executive Director Victim Service Center, Miami, FL

  18. SKY : effect on clinicians • American oncologists: burnout feeling : 56 % • Dealing with dying patients, • Breaking bad news to very sick • End of life issues • MD Anderson Cancer Center - AOL program • Faculty • Favorable effects • Greater sense of well being • Release of tension and anxiety • Feeling of more control over their work Wendell Taylor, Lata More, PhD. Janis Apted, MLS Univ. of Texas, Health Science Center, Houston

  19. Were there any changes in the following?

  20. SKY : Effect on occupational stress and anxiety : Executive and others Sixty software workers vs. controls • Significant reduction: anxiety score • Improvement in stress coping skills Dr. Vedamurthachar NIMHANS, Bangalore, India

  21. SKY : Breast Cancer • Two independent studies • Arielle Warner – Palo Alto,CA • Manju Sengar : AIIMS, Delhi • Significant improvement (p< 0.0001) • Quality of life • Spiritual well being • Positive state of mind • Perceived stress • Decreased stress symptoms • Increase in NK cells • Side effect of chemotherapy reduced

  22. Perfect Health Body without disease Breath without quiver Mind without stress Intellect without obsession Memory without trauma Ego which can accept all self without sorrow H H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

  23. Sri Sri Global Meditating Doctor’s Association (Sri Sri GMDA) Forms available Life membership Rs. 500/-

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