Stay in the present. Be mindful. Be present. Be focused on what is in front of you. —R. Murali Krishna, Vibrant: To Heal and Be Whole (2012)

Dr. Krishna is president and chief operating officer of INTEGRIS Mental Health, that provides adult and child/adolescent mental health services in inpatient, residential, outpatient & clinical settings; an employee assistance program; and crisis intervention services. He is also co-founder and president of the James L. Hall, Jr. Center for Mind, Body and Spirit, an educational organization devoted to improving health through raising awareness of the healing power of the connection between mind, body, and spirit.

In DR. R. Murali Krishna's new book, "VIBRANT: To Heal and Be Whole - From India to Oklahoma City," he shows us how to enjoy the present moment.

Excerpts from the Book:

We can learn throughout our lives to savor the moment. We can get more out of right now. Ironically, the present is the only thing we can control.

Each moment is all we really have. It is important to learn from the past, but it is also important to not let it distract and take energy from the present. In short, if you worry too much about the future, your anxiety can impact the decisions you make today.

* Take time to enjoy the moment. Enjoy the meal. Interact face-to-face with those you care about.

* One way to slow down a hectic moment is to focus on your breathing.

* Another exercise is to take a long breath through your nostrils. Hold it for a few seconds then pucker your lips and exhale as slowly as you can.

If we take a few moments each day to do these simple breathing exercises, we can train ourselves to relax, focus and enjoy the moment.

* “Walking awareness” is another way of re-centering ourselves. Notice each step you take. Focus on your step, your stride. Focus on the way you hold your shoulders and bend your knees. Be mindful of your every movement. Relax. Breathe.

These are simple ways of bringing yourself back into the moment. It can be almost magical when we truly focus on the moment.

Author of VIBRANT To Heal and Be Whole, From India to Oklahoma City, Dr. Krishna reveals the secrets to living a vibrant life while overcoming:

* Anxiety

* Trauma

* Sleep dysfunction

* Stress

* Obesity

* Emotional dysfunction

* Depression

* Addiction

* Substance abuse

* Loss

* Anger

* Unresolved issues

* Relationship stress

* Mental illness

* Alcoholism

Dr. Krishna’s book is inspiring and at the same time educational. His book is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple iBooks, and other bookstores everywhere. It is also available in e-book format from Amazon. Proceeds from book sales will benefit the “Dr. R. Murali Krishna Family Eliminate the Stigma of Mental Illness Award Endowment Fund” through the INTEGRIS Foundation.

For more information on this book, please visit http://www.drkrishna.com/the-book

About the Author

R. Murali Krishna, MD, DLFAPA is a psychiatric expert and pioneer in mind, body, spirit connection. His study of the brain has given him insight to the why of mental health and the how of living a healthy, vibrant life. Dr. Krishna’s mental health knowledge and experience is valuable and unique not only because of his extensive study and research of brain function, but also because of his true empathy. He has recently published his first book, VIBRANT: To Heal and Be Whole From India to Oklahoma City which he coauthored with Kelly Dyer Fry, president of news at OPUBCO.

R. Murali Krishna, MD, DLFAPA

* Co-Founder & President, James L. Hall, Jr Center for Mind, Body and Spirit

* President & COO, INTEGRIS Mental Health

* President, Oklahoma State Board of Health

* Founding President, Health Alliance for the Uninsured

* Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Univ. of OK Health Sciences Center

Dr. Krishna, an inspiring and engaging speaker, educates his audiences on the latest science in mental health and the healing power of the mind, body, spirit medicine connection. He is often interviewed by television and print news organizations for his expert opinion on mental and emotional health issues. For more information visit www.drkrishna.com

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