

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America recently reported nearly 90 percent of Americans value mental health and physical health equally, yet about one-third find mental health care inaccessible, and more than four in 10 see cost as a barrier to treatment.

The positive outcomes of reduced cortisol levels with the SKY breathing technique in patients suffering from both anxiety and depression brings into focus an alternative, low-cost treatment for one of the most widespread health issues of our time. This suggests a promising new low-cost adjunct therapy for improving mental health and well-being without side effects.Īnxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in ages 18 and older, or 18% of the population, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

WASHINGTON, DC–(Marketwired – Nov 5, 2015) – The Art of Living Foundation and International Association for Human Values announced today that studies conducted by doctors and researchers at the Fatebenefratelli e Oftalmico Hospital of Milan, Italy, found that SKY, a yoga based breathing technique program, significantly reduces levels of anxiety and depression. New Study Shows Anti-Anxiety and Anti-Depression Effects of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga ( SKY Meditation) Home > News & Events > Transformational Leadership > New Study Shows Anti-Anxiety and Anti-Depression Effects of SKY Meditation New Study Shows Anti-Anxiety and Anti-Depression Effects of SKY Meditation November 06, 2015
