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"Anyone who practices yoga, meditation or chi gung knows that breathing quiets the mind and soothes and calms the nervous system," Dr. Brown explains. "The Sudarshan Kriya not only helps calm down the stress response system—which is what antidepressants do—it also activates the recharging, healing part of the system."

The Kriya has been shown to lower levels of cortisol, a hormone released when the body is under stress. High levels of cortisol in the body have been linked to depression, memory loss, high blood pressure and osteoporosis.

"The longer one practices the Kriya," Dr. Brown says, "the more your psychological and physical health will increase." AOL teachers do stress, however, that the Kriya is too powerful to attempt without formal instruction. "When it's done correctly, chances are you will benefit enormously," Dr. Brown says. "But if done incorrectly, you can experience dizziness, disorientation and confusion."

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