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Background - Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) is a unique rhythmic breathing process advocated by Art of Living, Bangalore, India SKY is not practiced as a single technique but is integrated with asanas, pranayamas , meditations and attitude training. It has four distinct components. 1)Ujjayi" or "Victorious Breath" 2) Bhastrika or "Bellows Breath" 3) Om chanting 4) Sudarshan Kriya (Soham kriya) According to recent study done in 2021, prevalence of stress in undergraduate physiotherapy students is 94.4% Stress is associated with SNS (Sympathetic Nervous System)overactivity and PNS(Parasympathetic Nervous System) underactivity. Objective - Aims to find the effectiveness of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga(SKY) on stress in undergraduate physiotherapy students using Perceived Stress Scale (PSS10) after 4 weeks. Method - : Study begun with the presentation of synopsis to the ethical committee in PES MCOP. An approval was granted from the ethical committee .73 subjects were selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Pre PSS10 scores were taken .SKY technique was performed for 4 weeks .Post PSS10 scores were taken. Data entered and analysed. Results - There was significant effect of SKY technique on stress in undergraduate students (p<0.0001) Conclusion - This study concluded that there was significant effect of SKY technique on stress in undergraduate physiotherapy students after 4 weeks.