Class presentation at Carnegie Mellon University.

1. Presenter: Sneha Challa
Course: Professional Speaking (95718)
Presentation: Convince Me
Date: September 16th, 2014

2. What is S.K.Y ?
• Sudarshana Kriya or S.K.Y is a breathing exercise/technique that
harmonizes our body , breathe and mind.
• It is taught in the Happiness workshop offered by Art Of Living
organization operating in 150 countries including USA.
• More information on: http://www.artofliving.org/sudarshan-kriya
http://www.artofliving.org/us-en/art-living-course-part-1

3. Why do we need S.K.Y?
• Do you all agree with me when I say productivity of your day depends
on the state of your mind?
• The research has proven that regular practice of S.K.Y
Eliminates stress, fatigue and frustration.
Improves our ability to focus, solve problems and understand
complex issues.

4. What does it mean to us?
• Spend lesser time on your assignments and yet get an A+ !

5. Healthy body leads to a healthy mind
Health benefits of S.K.Y
• Boosts immune system.
• SKY lowers cholesterol.
• Reduces Cortisol (stress-harmone)
levels and increases
prolactin(hormone for well-being)
Researchers at India’s National Mental Institute of
Health

6. Improves your Emotional
Quotient/Intelligence
• Corporates today don’t just look
for your IQ and domain
knowledge but also EQ and your
social and interpersonal skills.
• Given that emotional
intelligence is so popular in
corporate America it is
important we focus on building
our EQ and not just IQ.
• Emotional Intelligence important
for success in work and in life.
Public research from Sweden- Decreased anxiety and
depression through S.K.Y

7. SKY vs Other Stress management
tools
S.K.Y Benefits
Healthier option
Less drain on the wallet.
No side effects more harmony
Results grow over time.
Long term benefits
• Other stress management tools
smoking, alcohol, pills, over
eating, over sleeping etc.

8. Enrol in the Art Of Living Happiness
program
• Learn S.K.Y with a trained instructor in the Art Of
Living Happiness program. Express your interest by
registering on http://www.artofliving.org/us-en. A
local teacher or volunteer will contact you soon.
• In Pittsburgh it is happening from October 15th to
19th 2014. Contact me personally on 4126921720
to enroll for next Happiness program in Pittsburgh.
I volunteer to organize for the courses.
• For more info: Social Media
• Follow
https://www.facebook.com/us.artofliving?fref=ts on
Facebook and
Follow @ArtOfLivingNow on Twitter.
Art Of Living TV on Youtube .

9. Celebrate until further
Notice!

10. References…
• Sudarshan Kriya S.K.Y (The science of Breath)
Youtube channel Art of Living TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4S_4jX0ERA
 www. artofliving.org