Here “Sudarshan” comprised of “Su” means Proper or Clear and “darshan” means Vision. The meaning of the Sanskrit term Sudarshan Kriya is ‘proper vision by purifying actions’. Practising it will improve your overall mental and physical health. This breathing exercise is designed to make the mind calm, focused and the body energized, completely relaxed. Sudarshan Kriya is a 3 part yogic breathing practice in which we breathe in slow, medium, and fast breathing cycles. Sudarshan kriya is one such breathing yoga exercise that ensures your body and mind are purified of fatigue, stress, tiredness, anxiety and other negative thought and behavioural patterns. Spiritually, your mind is cleared and your energy centres (chakras) are energized. When your body gets the correct amount of oxygen, it makes the organs function in a proper manner. You are about to face a large audience and feeling nervous – take 3-5 deep breaths.Įven in meditation, we are told to focus on our breathing rhythm and techniques. You feel like crying – focus on breathing.Ī person is hyperventilating – they are given a bag to inhale and exhale deeply. Have you noticed that for most problematic or stressful situations, we often receive the advice of breathing deeply? We are so busy in our day to day activities that we are forgetting to give our body the required oxygen. However, it is one of the most ignored parts of our lives. You are not making an effort to breathe, it is the somatic function of the lung. Image: Canvaīreathing is the basis of any life on this earth. Sitting in Vajrasana for breathing before SKY.