"Focusing on breathing' to heal the mind and body

by Suryanarayana Chennapragada
(Albany NY USA)

I have been practicing the simple technique of ‘Focusing on Breathing’ for the last 9 years.

Initially I used it only for relaxation and stress relief. I practiced it at bed time, sitting and watching nature and while walking. Within a year, practicing the technique became spontaneous.

Then I used the technique at the beginning of my meditation, to reduce the wandering of my mind. After my mind became more focused, I added my mantra as well. Then added basic Yogic stretching practices which needed only 15 minutes. After practicing the meditation daily for an hour combined with stretching, for about 5 years, I have gradually experienced remarkable changes.

I now feel like I have a completely new mind and body - a mind that is free from negative thoughts about myself or others, and a body that is flexible and pain free.

I have been teaching these techniques to adults and children at Albany NY - libraries, state offices, my daughter’s medical office, Diabetes fairs, Cancer society‘s hope club, a school etc.

I have also been displaying the simple self help hand outs at a dozen local places. People have been picking up these hand outs and practicing the technique on their own, enjoying relief from several problems of mind and body - Anger, Anxiety, Asthma, Concentration, Dental work, Depression, Hypertension, Infertility treatment (supporting it), Insomnia, Job stress, Migraine, Obesity, Panic attacks, Chronic pains, Smoking and Stuttering.

These popular hand outs (see below) can be used by any one, to learn and practice the technique:

How to enjoy quality sleep and conquer insomnia by ‘Focusing on breathing’

Relax anywhere, any time by ‘Focusing on breathing’

How to quit smoking by ‘Focusing on breathing’

You are also invited to explore this page containing healing thoughts related to mind, relationships, etc.

I will be happy to answer any questions about these practices. Good luck with a stress free and happy New Year!