Issue No.146: 100+ studies prove this reduces stress at its root
- BeWellLongevity
- By Be Well
Stress is a reality of modern life. But here’s the good news: managing stress well through evidence-based tools is also a reality. The key lies not in eliminating the causes of stress, which is impossible, but in learning how to regulate the nervous system so the body and mind can return to balance quickly and effectively.
Among the most powerful- and often overlooked – tools for this is your breath.
Elite athletes, health professionals, peak performers, and wellbeing specialists have long highlighted how breathing patterns influence how we think, feel, sleep, move, and recover. James Nestor, author of the bestselling book Breath, calls it “the missing pillar of health,” showing how optimal breathing can reduce anxiety, improve cardiovascular function, sharpen focus, and enhance resilience. Better breathing leads to a better life- yet most of us move through the day barely aware of how we breathe. It’s like sitting on a treasure chest but never opening it!
This is where the Art of Living comes in. For over 40 years, the organisation has explored one central idea: how to harness the incredible power of the breath to bring health to the body and peace to the mind. Its flagship technique- Sudarshan Kriya™️ (SKY Breath Meditation)- uses specific breathing cycles to release stress at its root. Backed by more than 100 independent studies, SKY delivers measurable improvements in wellbeing, including a 60% drop in cortisol in 3 months, a 25% boost in social connection, a 34% reduction in depression, a 23% reduction in anxiety in 6 weeks, and a 31% reduction in insomnia.
If improving mental wellbeing, building resilience or feeling more vibrant is part of your 2026 intentions, here’s good news: SKY breath meditation is now offered at Be Well through the Art of Living Happiness Program, led by trainers with over 40 years of collective teaching experience. And what’s even better- after learning the program, you’re welcome to join free weekly 1.5-hour follow-up classes to keep your journey strong.
Below are some early 2026 programs:
• 30 Jan- 1 Feb: https://www.artofliving.org/
• 27 Feb- 1 March: https://www.artofliving.org/
“Health is having a disease-free body; a quiver-free breath; a stress-free mind; an inhibition-free intellect; an obsession-free memory; an ego that includes all, and a soul free from sorrow.”
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of The Art of Living
Happy New Year!
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