Learn how SKY Recovery can help patients with addictions and addiction recovery institutions with our evidence-based programs.
Empowering people to overcome addiction and sustain sobriety
The Art of Living's Healing Breaths SKY Recovery Program
Designed specifically for healthcare and recovery centers, this groundbreaking program equips staff and patients with evidence-based powerful tools and techniques to facilitate healing from addiction, stress, and trauma. With a focus on breathwork and meditation, SKY Recovery empowers individuals to embark on a transformative journey toward holistic recovery and well-being.
Our Approach
Amidst the constant stress of life, staying sober may be difficult. Embarking on a journey of change requires a profound internal shift.
The SKY Recovery Program has been developed for healthcare and recovery centers to offer staff and clients tools and techniques to facilitate recovery from addiction, stress, and trauma.
- Independent, peer-reviewed research studies show that SKY reduces stress hormone cortisol, improves anxiety, depression, insomnia, and reduces cravings for substances.
- Research from Yale suggests that SKY is more effective than mindfulness or cognitive approaches in the student population for well-being, anxiety, depression, and social connection.
- Individuals gain mastery over mind and emotions, increasing feelings of calm and the ability to regulate emotional reactions.
- SKY has been taught to thousands of parents, educators, social workers, and medical professionals in dozens of countries.
Reduce Cravings
Clinical studies have shown that SKY Breath Meditation reduces anxiety and depression, which untreated can lead to cravings for substances.
Gain Mastery Over Mind and Emotions
SKY Meditation increases feelings of calm and the ability to regulate emotional reactions.
Enhance Wellbeing
Brain, hormone, and immune system functioning is improved by SKY Breath Meditation and positively impacts the expression of our DNA.
Improves Relationships
Sky Breath Meditation boosts feelings of social connectedness, a lack of which is a common cause of addiction.
Increase Energy
Harnessing the power of the breath and utilizing full lung capacity heightens awareness and increases energy levels.
Benefits Begin Immediately
SKY Meditation reduces stress hormones and increases well-being hormones from the very first session.
The Research
Life satisfaction
INCREASE
IN 6 WEEKS
Sleep
INCREASE
IN REM SLEEP
Anxiety
REDUCTION
ACHIEVED REMISSION IN 4 WEEKS
COVID-19 STRESS
IMPROVED RESILIENCE IN 6 WEEKS
CORTISOL
Stress hormone
IN 2 WEEKS
ANXIETY
ACHIEVED REMISSION IN 4 WEEKS
SLEEP
Slow Wave Sleep
LIFE SATISFACTION
IN 6 WEEKS
100+ independent studies conducted on four continents and published in peer review journals, including Yale and Harvard, have demonstrated a comprehensive range of benefits from practicing SKY (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga), accompanying breathing techniques, and related breathing exercises taught in the Healing Breaths’ SKY program.
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What participants say about us
Experiences
I drank to die! Thankfully, SKY came into my life at the beginning of the end of my addiction. This practice has equipped me with the ability to successfully engage in meditation, even amidst the incessant external and internal chatter. During SKY, my inner dialogue subsides– allowing me to experience a serene stillness. The beauty lies in being able to sit in the company of others, embracing stillness, and finding genuine contentment in the process.
Sarah C.
During COVID quarantine, I started using an increasing amount of alcohol to manage my stress and my struggle with severe depression. I had thoughts of commiting suicide. I did the SKY course and connected with positive role models and gained a support community. I was able to completely stop drinking without any desire to drink in the future. Because of SKY, I also decided to quit using medical marijuana.
Jay S.
I almost lost my career as a registered nurse, my son, and my soul, to the disease of addiction. I found the SKY practice and it has totally transformed my recovery. I feel calm despite life’s challenges and more emotional stable. I now have mastery over my mind and feelings. I have been sharing this practice with anyone and everyone from colleagues in my professional setting, and also my fellow recovery people.
Melanie S.
I’m the general manager of a window and door company, and I’m also in recovery. The feeling that I got from the breathing exercises was like I had taken an anti-anxiety medication. I felt really relaxed and my heart wasn’t about to explode. I guess the biggest thing was just feeling comfortable and not having my mind race or being worried. I wasn’t in a rush to leave the class, which I normally would if I’m in a confined space with a new people all around me.
Tanya B.
The SKY Recovery program has been a transformative force for countless individuals, and now it’s your turn to experience its profound impact and share it with your staff and clients.