Science and Spirituality: are they really poles apart? Dr Madhumati Chatterji MBBS, FAFPHM. Melbourne, Australia Long gone are the days when spirituality was for the hopeless, helpless and Godless. Spirituality in all its forms is gradually getting embraced and embedded in our daily life, from schools, to hospitals to prisons, more as a necessity, to seek a stress-free, violence-free, disease-free, healthy and happy life. Each one of us is, in our ways seeking happiness – through a calm, relaxed and centred state of mind; coping skills to overcome grief, loss and failures; success, achievements and recognition in all endeavours; mental focus, enthusiasm and energy; and finally, a sense of belongingness with family, friends and the whole world. I first experienced Sudarshan Kriya yoga and associated spiritual practices (loosely termed SKY) of the Art of Living Foundation in 2002 on the insistence of my sister, soon after the unexpected demise of my husband. Being the evidence-based medical practitioner that I was, I searched literature (www.artofliving.org). What stood out for me then was its benefit on mental health, especially depression, anxiety and sleep. I decided to give it a try as I was desperately seeking to overcome grief. Joining the introductory program (called by different names, Part 1, Basic course, Happiness Program, BreathBody Breath Higher functions mind intellect memory ego SELF 10 UPAHAAR 2021 উপহার ১৪২৮ 2
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