How is it that some students do better than others, especially when all of them spend equal time and effort? There are factors that come into play like a student’s concentration, ability to handle stress, grasping power, memory, and mental attitude. For a long time, society has believed that children are born with these mental abilities and that these abilities remain constant throughout life.
But did you know that this is far from the truth!
Excellent concentration, good memory, the ability to handle stress and to grasp concepts quickly can be nurtured. And you don’t need expensive brain training programs to do it.
A student of any age can nurture these basic abilities with their breath!
Sudarshan Kriya breathing technique for students: A game-changer
Cognized by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Sudarshan Kriya is a rhythmic breathing technique proven to reduce stress, improve cognitive function and memory. Here are 10 ways in which this technique is beneficial to the students.
1. Study without fear & stress
Sudarshan Kriya has been proven to reduce the stress hormone, cortisol. The breathing technique helps you stay calm and fearless amidst the pressures to perform in exams. Regular practice of Sudarshan Kriya helps you to study without fear & stress. Numerous board toppers who attribute their success to Kriya are proof of the same.
2. Bounce back from failures
Failure is a stepping stone to success. Unfortunately, young students don’t believe in this time-tested truth. Students need an emotional make-up that helps them bounce back from every failure. Sudarshan Kriya helps create that emotional make-up. A study has shown that 69% of young students (13 - 18 yrs) improved their emotional resilience by practicing Kriya.
3. Grasp complex concepts in a jiffy
The ability to grasp complex concepts comes from working memory, an element of short-term memory. In an International Journal of Yoga study, it was found that Sudarshan Kriya has a positive effect on working memory (WM) also linked with concentration. The brain’s theta, alpha, and gamma waves were found to change during a working memory task of a group practicing Sudarshan Kriya.
4. Pursue what really matters in the long run
There are several ‘what if you could tell your younger self’ videos on the internet. But why age until that time to make wise decisions that impact you today. Sudarshan Kriya makes you wiser today. So you can forgo short-term stimuli like spending time on social media to pursue what really matters to you in the long run.
5. Don’t let bullying & peer pressure get to you
Sudarshan Kriya helps you align to your inner rhythm. When you are aligned with yourself, you find the courage to carve your own path and stay fearless. Bullies and peer pressure can’t get to you anymore.
6. Strengthen your body
Your health is your wealth. If you make your body strong today, your academic and future careers won’t suffer. Sudarshan Kriya is a great way to strengthen your body as it increases the count of natural killer cells in your system (immunity) and restores your body’s rhythm with nature.
7. Improve your intuition
Meditation is a good starting point to improve your intuition. A stronger intuition means an enhanced ability to crack concepts and know solutions to a problem. The meditation after Sudarshan Kriya helps you to get there.
8. Stay high on prana (energy)
As per Ayurveda, the body is fuelled by prana - the vital life force. When prana is high, you feel fresh, energized and happy. Sudarshan Kriya raises your prana or energy levels. Studying and pursuing your goals become much more fun when your prana is high.
9. Overcome addictions
Substance abuse is one of the most commonly faced problems among students. These addictions over time adversely affect the nervous system. As a result, chasing meaningful goals becomes difficult. Sudarshan Kriya has helped many young people overcome addictions and find a natural high in their breath.
10. Protect mental health
Studies have shown that Sudarshan Kriya has helped relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder (PTSD). If you are a student showing any of these symptoms, talk to our expert today and see how this breathing technique can help you.
