“I’ve tried everything for anxiety. This Sudarshan Kriya + So Hum MP3 changed my life. After one session, I felt lighter and more focused than ever.”
— Ritu S., Bengaluru
“The combination of breath and mantra is magical. I listen to this on my commute (while parked!) and arrive home stress-free.”
— Michael T., New York
Founded by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living Foundation is a global non-profit focused on stress-relief and service. At its heart lies the Sudarshan Kriya—a unique, rhythmic breathing technique. art+of+living+sudarshan+kriya+so+hum+audiomp3
Unlike simple pranayama (breath control), Sudarshan Kriya uses specific natural rhythms of the breath to eliminate deep-rooted stress, anxiety, and fatigue. It involves four distinct types of breathing:
Scientific Benefits: Research has shown that regular practice of Sudarshan Kriya increases levels of antioxidant enzymes, boosts the immune system (NK cells), reduces cortisol (the stress hormone), and alleviates clinical depression and anxiety. “I’ve tried everything for anxiety
Key Limitation: You cannot learn Sudarshan Kriya from an MP3. It must be learned from a certified instructor during a live Art of Living Part 1 Course (often called the Happiness Program). The technique is dynamic and requires personalized guidance to ensure proper rhythm and safety.
"So Hum" translates from Sanskrit as "I am That." "That" refers to universal consciousness, the cosmos, or your true Self. “The combination of breath and mantra is magical
It is a Ajapa Japa (unspoken mantra) that aligns with the natural sound of the breath. When you listen closely to your inhalation, it sounds like "So," and the exhalation sounds like "Hum."
Developed by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Sudarshan Kriya is a rhythmic breathing process that automatically takes the body and mind into a state of deep rest. Unlike voluntary breath control (Pranayama), this "Kriya" (purification process) uses specific natural rhythms of the breath to eliminate stress and fatigue.
The Mechanism: Sudarshan Kriya incorporates four distinct breathing rhythms: