The thoughts in this page are at the core of my approach and work.

Why do most people accumulate stress and suffer?
Majority of people accumulate stress (1) and suffer in mind, body and relationships. They may not even be aware that the underlying cause for their suffering is stress. Hardly any health professional prescribes the obvious solution of reducing stress. A tiny percentage of the population try one or more of the traditional techniques – exercise, Yoga, Tai- Chi or meditation.  Most of these sincere and ambitious beginners learn the techniques, practice for a few days, weeks or months and mysteriously discontinue the practice. More….

A practical solution
My personal experience and that of some people with whom I worked, has led me to the following practical and doable steps to effectively reduce stress  and keep it under check. More….

Focusing on breathing at bed time
The first level of practice is to practice ’focusing on breathing’ lying on the bed, while getting into the sleep state (2).  People who enter the sleep state while ‘focusing on breathing’ undergo subtle physical and attitudinal changes. These changes can be seen as grim faces become brighter and happier smiling faces (3). More….

Beyond good quality sleep
After a few weeks of practicing at bed time, you will develop the motivation to advance to the next step which is to practice ‘focusing on breathing’ immediately on waking up but still lying on the bed, eyes closed(4). More….

A journey of thousand miles begins with the first step. Begin this exciting journey by ‘focusing on breathing’ when you want to sleep tonight! I promise you will enjoy the experience.

Relates links:

(1) Stress
(2) ‘Level I – Waiting for sleep’ on the right side
(3) Grim faces changing to smiling faces
(4) ‘Level I – Waking up routine’ on the right side
(5) ‘Level I – ‘Helping mind and body’ page on the right side

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