Dr. Walter Hess, a Nobel Prize winner, discovered something incredible: your hypothalamus contains a control center for stress and another for deep relaxation. Our fast-paced lives constantly trigger the stress response, but the relaxation center – your body’s self-healing mode – must be intentionally activated.

When you activate the relaxation center, you heal your body, mind, and spirit. What we call the 4th state to differentiate it from the other 3:

• Awake
• Asleep
• Dreaming
• The 4th state of self-healing and relaxation, considered an effective method for these purposes

Most importantly, it’s a state where you can truly connect with the subtle essence of your spirit. You were created to relax and be spiritual; it’s a natural state more powerful than any supplement.

In this space, you can also transcend “monkey mind,†the constant mental chatter that leaves you at the mercy of your thoughts. It’s the path to a steady, spiritual mind – one that remains calm even when confronted with life’s challenges.

Want to learn how to control your mind, so it doesn’t control you? Try this powerful 7-8 minute breath exercise:

1. Posture: Sit comfortably.

2. Breath of Fire: Begin a rhythmic “Breath of Fire†through your nose, using a pumping navel motion.

3. Meditation: Combine the breath with this mudra sequence:

1 minute: thumb to index finger

1 minute: thumb to middle finger

1 minute: thumb to ring finger

1 minute: thumb to pinky finger

4. Final Prayers: Take a deep breath and project your intention for peace. Take another, and pray for yourself and the Earth. On a final breath, project for anything you desire – love, health, or prosperity.

Let your breath go and feel your mind settle. This simple practice, done for 40 days, will help you realize your full potential.

It helps you get rid of the pain of egotism.

Being present in the moment isn’t easy. It requires a steady mind; a spiritual mind.

You don’t have to meditate, but if you want a life of health, happiness, and peace, it is a wonderful tool to get you there.

Lastly, if you want to learn more about managing your stress and maximizing your brain health, enroll in the most incredible course on the planet: Brain Longevity Therapy Training.

It’s truly the best thing you can do to empower yourself and promote a healthy and fulfilling life ahead. Don’t take my word for it, ask the 1,000+ students who are actively improving their mind, body, and spirit.

Yours in Brain Health,
Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D.
President / Medical Director