Research on SKY Breath Meditation Technique
To be well is to thrive physically, emotionally, psychologically, and socially. Empirical research findings on SKY meditation suggests increased health, vitality, and well-being, reported by tens of thousands of SKY meditation practitioners.
SKY meditation is a breath-based meditation practice that reduces physical and mental stress and effortlessly brings you into a deep state of meditation. Its effects have been studied in open and randomized trials, both in healthy populations and in populations with psychopathology.
SCIENTIFICALLY DOCUMENTED BENEFITS OF SKY:
Relieves anxiety & depression
Relieves and sustains relief in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms
Improved emotion regulation
Increased mental focus / heightened awareness as indicated by EEG Beta-wave activity
Increased levels of optimism and reduced reports of stress
Reduced levels of biochemical markers of stress (cortisol and lactate)
Increased levels of antioxidant enzymes (glutathione, catalase, and superoxide dismutase)
Enhanced immune system function
Improved cholesterol profile
Alters rapid gene expression, indicating benefits on a molecular level
STORIES THRIVING IN LIFE
THE SKY RETREAT
WRITTEN TESTIMONIALS
“I joined the SKY program at a time when I was really under a lot of stress. What I needed at that time in my life was relaxation of my body, but sleep was certainly not enough to help me. So when I heard of the SKY program, I decided to join tit. I had no idea what it had in store for me. During the course, I was not only taught techniques in relaxing and refreshing not just my body, but rather my whole being. It is a wonderful feeling. Another important outcome that I am grateful for, is the overall improvement in my health, which I believe result from the lifestyle changes I made after the SKY program and using the breathing techniques I was taught. The SKY program way exceeded my expectations!”
— ISAAC (PH.D. STUDENT), MAX PLANCK INSTITUTE, MUNICH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW CENTER (MIPLC)
“My experience on SKY was wonderful and unique, almost unexplainable. The things taught made everything seem clearer, simple, and less hectic. It’s as if now I finally have the foundations to lead a great, rewarding life. The dynamism with which everything is taught helped me realize everything better, and the breathing exercises helped me relax and look at the world more clearly. This truly is a wonderful course that everyone should go through, and the cause behind it is even more amazing: TRULY making the world a better place. Thank You!”
— CRISTINA VILLA, CORNELL UNIVERSITY
WELLBEING IN STUDENT LIFE NEEDS URGENT ATTENTION
PhD students find mental health services offered in University campuses to not meet their needs.
Half a million students in Germany experience anxiety disorders, panic attacks and depression (Link)
1 out of 4 students in Europe experience heightened anxiety and stress (Link)
Students at UK universities suffer from stress and anxiety
IMPACT OF SKY ON STRESS AND WELLBEING
reduction in clinical depression through daily practice of SKY in 1 month
of individuals suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) experienced significant reductions in anxiety, and 41% achieved remission, 4 weeks after learning SKY.
decrease in cortisol levels (stress hormones).
reduction in PTSD in just one week of practicing SKY
of participants agreed that SKY techniques will have a positive impact on my working day
of participants agreed that SKY techniques increased their ability to stay calm in difficult situations.
of participants verified that SKY techniques increased their ability to stay focused on their job at hand.
of participants agreed that SKY techniques they feel enhanced social connectedness with other participants
LIVING OUR FULL POTENTIAL
SKY CAMPUS HAPPINESS PROGRAM RESULTS
Summary of various studies done on SKY Techniques
LEADING WITH PURPOSE AND CENTEREDNESS
Summary of various studies done on SKY Techniques
SKY LEADERSHIP TRAINING RESULTS
SKY techniques have also been taught in a number of corporations
of participants agreed that SKY techniques increase their ability to stay calm in difficult situations
We asked 1,128 leaders across 30 countries how SKY techniques benefitted them individually, at a team level and at the organisational level. This is what they had to say:
IMPACT ON INDIVIDUAL'S WELLBEING
IMPACT ON INDIVIDUAL'S PERFORMANCE
of participants said that the SKY program would be a useful addition to their training curriculum
of participants agreed that SKY techniques will have a positive impact on their working day
of participants verified that SKY techniques increase ability to stay focused on the job at hand
SOCIAL IMPACT: TEAM BUILDING
ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT: VISION
of participants agreed that after SKY program they feel enhanced social connectedness with other participants
of participants agreed that SKY techniques increase ability to listen to and accept multiple perspectives
of participants felt enabled to model change and envision better
of participants had a better understanding of the blockers of innovation after SKY program
RESULTS AFTER THE TRAINING
RESULTS 1 MONTH AFTER THE TRAINING
feel more calm & relaxed after practicing the SKY techniques
feel confident to apply the SKY techniques
in daily life
would recommend the seminar to their colleagues
were very satisfied with the expertise of the trainers
increase of sleeping quality
increase of abllity to switch off after work
reduction of perceived stress-level