This effort is to raise money for the SKY Breath and Meditation training program so that trainees can bring these powerful techniques for our students  and teachers at our school. Neighboring schools have implemented these programs for their staff /teachers and students and have great testimonials to share : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpJhyHCjHRc (Previously called YES program).

In these hard times, I firmly believe SKY breathing and meditation  can be powerful tool to make our school a stress free and violence free campus. These techniques are unique and effective tools - just a few minutes each day recharges energy, calms the mind, and dissolves stress so that we can all reach our full potentials. Sky Breath Meditation is a series of breathing practices that Stanford/ Yale research and others have now shown to decrease stress, anxiety, and depression. It improves well-being, positive emotions, mindfulness, and social connection.

Recently, researchers at Yale University and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have independently published research findings stating the efficacy of   Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) technique as a stress management tool. While Yale found that the SKY  reduced stress and depression and showed improvements in six key areas, BIDMC found that it “improved participants’ ability to cope with stress, as measured by both self-report and heart rate data : https://www.srisriravishankar.org/work/service-social-programs/yale-bidmc-independently-endorse-sudarshan-kriya-yoga-sky-for-boosting-mental-health-of-students   

My friends and I are thrilled to bring this program to our school but we need your support to raise funds to implement this program. Every child, teacher/staff  in the school will benefit, so donate generously. Thank you so much.