A post of breath

It's called Sudarshan Kriya, a breathing technique developed in 1982 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (who has nothing to do with the homonymous musician who inspired the Beatles one of the most popular teachers in India and famous throughout the world. 

The method is inspired by the ancient tradition, but is extremely effective and now, thanks to its ability to help body and mind to free themselves from mental and physical tension, stress, anxiety, anger, fear and various psychosomatic disorders. During the practice, every cell is deeply oxygenated and recharged for a new energy, with very good effect on the mind, which is beginning to feel the stiffness of their schedules and the need to rid. "This is a cyclical breathing combined with sound - says Roberto Sanlorenzo, teacher of the" Art of Life "and a member of the International Scientific Committee - all'inspirazione alternates the exhalation without pausing, in a very sensitive issue, following the natural rhythms. The sounds are different, designed to interact with the mind, relax. 

In a first phase of respiration, it follows a relaxation and meditation, in part, using the mantra to achieve a state of profound neglect. The Sudarshan Kriya, once learned from a teacher specialist and after proper training, can be practiced independently, but must be done consistently to benefit from all its positive aspects. With just a few minutes a day, in addition to improving physical health, a perceptible increase in energy, of enthusiasm, of self-confidence, creativity and mental clarity. 

Not only that, you will notice also a development of interpersonal relations and the release of negative emotions leading to initiation of healing from emotional trauma. Currently, this breathing is taught in over 140 nations in "Art of Life." "The lack of spirituality - says Ravi Shankar - on the one hand cause depression and feelings of abandonment, aggression and violence on the other. The Sudarshan Kriya helps to quiet the negative feelings. That is why also applies in prison. “This technique was also effective in helping the survivors of September 11 and the tsunami to overcome the deep trauma that these events have caused.”The goal is to be joyful - concludes Shankar - learning to relax and be spontaneous. 

We are very sensitive but sad, others joyous but superficial. "Art of Life" is coming into contact with them and with deep joy. 


Shankar, the master of Sudarshan Kriya 

Since childhood, Sri Ravi Shankar experiences of deep meditation states and expresses a particular predisposition to spirituality. During adolescence receive the teachings of various masters and become a scholar of Vedic literature. At only 17 years completes his training in Modern Science, acquiring an advanced degree. 

In 1982 he began to teach the Sudarshan Kriya and still travels and spread the technique across the world, reminding people that it meets the great spiritual traditions have common goals and values. His simple message of love, practical wisdom and compassion continues to inspire people from all cultural backgrounds and life experience. Encourages each individual to follow his or her religion and his or her own spiritual journey, honoring and respecting the location of each