YES+ has made me recognize the possibility and technique of leading a qualitatively better life
Survey Results, abstracts
Studying the Effects of the Art of Living YES+ Program
November 2007 – August 2008
Almost all of the 103 students completing the YES+ course felt better after the course, and reported increased calmness, reduced stress and better moods.
Similarly, a large percentage of participants reported improved focus, better sleep and lower anger –
hence demonstrating a greatly improved sense of well-being.
* Better/Yes is defined as when students reported at least a 25% improvement.
Missing responses are scored as No Improvement
| Feel Better | YES 98% | No 2% |
| Breathing Made You Calmer | YES 97% | No 3% |
| Reduced Stress | YES 98% | No 2% |
| Improved Mood | YES 99% | No 1% |
| Improved Focus | YES 96% | No 4% |
| Better Sleep | YES 85% | No 15% |
| Less Anger & Frustration | YES 91% | No 9% |
Studying the Effects of the Art of Living YES+ Program
on Students at Cornell University
YES+ offered as Physical Education Credit Course at Cornell University.
February, March, August 2008. Ithaca, New York
| Feel Better | YES 100% | |
| Breathing Made You Calmer | YES 94% | No 6% |
| Reduced Stress | YES 97% | No 3% |
| Improved Mood | YES 100% | |
| Improved Focus | YES 91% | No 9% |
| Better Sleep | YES 69% | No 31% |
| Less Anger & Frustration | YES 88% | No 12% |
Studying the Effects of the YES+ Program
on Low Income Inner City Populations
South Bronx Job Corps Academy. Bronx, New York, USA
April 2008.
| Feel Better | YES 100% | |
| Breathing Made You Calmer | YES 100% | |
| Reduced Stress | YES 100% | |
| Less Anger & Frustration | YES 91% | No 9% |
Independent research indicates that the breathing technic Sudarshan Kriya and accompanying practices, significantly:
• Reduce levels of stress (reduces cortisol—the “stress” hormone)
• Benefit the immune system
• Relieve anxiety & depression (mild, moderate & severe)
• Enhance brain function (increases mental focus, calmness & recovery from stressful stimuli)
• Enhance health, well-being & peace of mind
Harvard Mental Health Letter, April 2009
Sciences results
Benefits of controlled breathing; the Sudarshan Kriya Yoga:
• Improved mood and functioning
• Decrease of stress hormones, cortisol and corticotropin
• Potential help for PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)
• Shows promise in treating depression