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The foundation offers an official mobile application (available on iOS and Android). The app contains authorized guided meditations, chanting tracks, and follow-up tools for course graduates. The Happiness Program

| | Details | Cost | |------------|-------------|-----------| | Attend Art of Living's Part 1 Course | Learn Sudarshan Kriya from a certified teacher | Paid (varies by region) | | Official App (Art of Living – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar) | Includes some free meditations, but full Kriya audio is for course graduates | Free & in-app purchases | | YouTube – Official Channel | Sample guided meditations (not full Kriya) | Free | | So Hum meditation only (not Kriya) | Available freely from many authentic teachers (e.g., Swami Rama, Ramana Maharshi lineage) | Free |

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Increases the duration of deep, slow-wave sleep cycles. Mental and Emotional Benefits

The practice uses distinct paces of breathing—slow, medium, and fast—to release deeply stored physical and emotional stress.

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Sudarshan Kriya is a unique, rhythmic breathing technique that is the core of the Art of Living Happiness Program. The term "Sudarshan" means "proper vision" ( su meaning proper, darshan meaning vision), and "Kriya" means a purifying action. The practice uses specific natural rhythms of the breath to harmonize the body, mind, and emotions, effectively eliminating stress, fatigue, and negative feelings such as anger, frustration, and depression. The technique features three distinct breath rhythms: long, medium, and short, all guided by the teacher's instructions, with the "So Hum" mantra playing a central role.

The technique involves controlled hyperventilation and breath holds, which have contraindications. For this reason, it is taught exclusively in a structured course environment by certified and rigorously trained teachers. These instructors are qualified to guide participants through the process, ensure they are practicing correctly, and provide support for their individual experiences. The official audio that is played during the course contains specific instructions and guidance from Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, carefully paced for the live classroom setting.

Many general guided meditations and talks by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar are available for free on Art of Living website Pranayama Counts:

Unofficial clips often cut out vital warm-up or cool-down phases.

Mentally repeating the sound anchors the mind, preventing distracting thoughts.