Clients' appreciation 

God is talking to me through you

A woman in her fifties who is having a tough time working with her teenage daughter: 

” Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for me. You are a gift I never even thought of wishing. I’m giving myself a pat on the back, telling myself that God is talking to me through you because I deserve his love.” 

Excerpts from the same client's mail -

If I looked up compassion on wikipedia, I bet your picture is on it.

"Good morning CS (aka GPS to me now). Two days ago I was talking to my friend Kathy who lives across the street. I gave her an update on my life the past month. Of course part of it was me ranting and raving about CS. I didn’t say anything about intuition to her but she said something that hit me really hard. “O, Joan! (name changed) I’m so happy for you. He (CS) is your channel. Your medium. God has been speaking to you through him” and of course she continued on with the quote “When the student is ready the teacher will appear”. 

This morning I was devouring my sesame bagel with cream cheese at the Dunkin Donut. As I enjoyed it I started pontificating about things, and CS came to my mind again. As I cruised down the ramp off exit 5A of I-90 East, all of a sudden “Boom”! “GPS”! 

CS, you have been an integral part of my life the past month or so. You have been giving me directions. Just like GPS, you don’t drive my car to take me somewhere. You don’t put gas in my truck’s tank. You don’t tell me what’s going on out there, once I reach my destination. You don’t feed me my bagel. You just point me in the right direction. With compassion. If I looked up compassion on wikipedia, I bet your picture is on it." More...

You are a wise, intuitive, compassionate and warm human being

A woman in her seventies who attended my classes when grieving the violent death of her adult son - 

 “Dear C S: Enclosed is my payment for the books I got from you. The other money is what I wish to give you for your therapy sessions. While you may not have a counseling degree, it’s no matter. You are a wise, intuitive, compassionate and warm human being. You and I know ‘the degree’ doesn’t always equal quality and common sense. You possess both. I am blessed by your counsel and friendship.” More...

Your articles and guidance made a huge difference in my life

A young software Engineer from India who found this website in on-line search and received my guidance by email over 9 months: 

“I just felt like writing an email to you. Without meeting you or talking to you, I feel a special bond with you. Your articles and guidance made a huge difference in my life. Thanks for being a wonderful mentor. ” 

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CS is a very gifted counselor and coach

A female Software Engineer who had paralyzing anxiety - 

“I am very grateful to the counting breaths meditation website and the excellent counseling sessions with C S. He is very gifted as a counselor and a coach. Right from the very start, I felt an immediate sense of trust being built. He helps you to see and really understand things more clearly and deeply. It was especially comforting to work with someone who really understands anxiety and takes the time to help you understand symptoms and how not to fear them. I would recommend the website and C S very highly. He walks with you, empowers you and helps you to help yourself thrive. Thank you again C S. I really valued the time I spent with you to overcome my anxiety issue.” More...

CS is an amazing teacher, mentor, and friend

A young man doing a master’s program - 

CS is an amazing teacher, mentor, and friend. His techniques have helped me grow so much in the last year and a half. His techniques immediately had an impact on my life. The books CS proposes I read are helping me become a better person, especially with my relationships with others. Before going to CS, I was having a tough time communicating with my parents and people in my professional life. I recommend going to CS if you are having a stressful time dealing with anything in your life, you will not regret it!” 

In the first class I asked him why he decided to come to  my classes. He replied “I searched online for Yoga classes in East Greenbush and found your google page. I visited your site and found the videos. Your voice in the video was very calming. I even listened to it at bedtime, to calm my mind. I thought ‘this guy has something. I should meet him’.”  More... 

C S’ is a life-saver and helped me tremendously

A woman who came out severe insomnia said "C S takes all of the time in the world, to help you and would check on me throughout the week, both by email and phone calls. He has a genuine heart and an even bigger desire, to bring peace to our world. May sitting at red lights bring you as much peace as it has brought to me. C S, you are one in a million...."  More...

I feel very fortunate to have met you 

A lymphoma cancer survivor said “I feel very fortunate to have meet someone like you who is willing to teach me”. After attending 4 of my classes, she reported that her “legendary panic attacks” during the CT scan that required sedatives were gone. More….

Your breathing exercises have made an incredible difference in my life !!!! 

A participant in my seminar - “I met you one of your seminars in 2012. I use your breathing exercises constantly— it has made an incredible difference in my life !!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!! “ 

Thanks for being a pioneer and a crusader for positive personal growth

A practitioner “It was a great investment to attend your workshop and learn the ‘easy as 1-2-3 breathing method’. The reason I am sharing these benefits is both for your encouragement and for others with whom you are spreading a good and very helpful message. The techniques that you teach are simple. Some people may be very skeptical of their effectiveness. These are the ones who will not receive the benefits that I and many others deriving. Thanks for being a pioneer and a crusader for positive personal growth and development.” His complete feedback.

Impressed with your knowledge, instruction, patience....

Margaret Kaufman (Retired) Hypnotherapist

You will never be forgotten for the thoughtfulness & Kindness

This young man was visiting his friend in Albany for a few days. He had severe anxiety and insomnia. On my advice, he visited a doctor and started taking medication for immediate relief. At the same time, he attended three of my classes and learned all the key aspects of the practice including stretching. Before leaving the place he gave me a thank you card saying
“You are among the nicest people I have ever known. You will never be forgotten for the thoughtfulness & Kindness. “

His mail on Sep 4, 2013: Today is “Teachers day”. You have been a great teacher to me. I would like to take this opportunity to greet you.“

You’ve changed the way I live in the classroom

A class teacher in Robert C. Parker School, Wynantskill NY said: “I must thank YOU for teaching me to pause, breathe and help my students relax. I used to think the fun and laughs we had–and the connection/trust I strive to create with each student–would ensure focus when the time required it. But from your guidance and teaching, I saw that I needed to do something more. You’ve changed the way I live in the class and made me pay closer attention to what’s really happening in front of me. ” How did she use the technique in her class?

He is the best Guru I ever had, with lots of patience, extremely humble ....

A person in New Jersey found this web site in google search and called me for help. I worked with him using these web pages, calling him periodically and e-mailing him. I have not met him in person so far.
“I highly recommend C S (Suryanarayana Chennapragada)’s ‘counting breaths’ class.  He is the best Guru I ever had, with lots of patience, extremely humble and always willing to help.” His feedback 1. Feedback 2

The world of people like me, needs you

A woman who attended my classes said "I thank you for all you have done for me and I promise if I feel myself slipping back into old habits I will call you.  Stay healthy CS. The world of people like me, needs you.”

You have been better for me than any doctor or therapist I have ever had

A woman attended 7 of my classes over a period of 4 months. She was under disability and taking regular medications for epilepsy, lupus, poor memory and paranoia for many years. For the first time she feels hopeful that she can work on her problems.

“I want to thank you for taking all the time you have, to talk with me and look into my health problems.  You have really taken an interest in me. You have given me a lot of very good advice in all areas of: physical health, mental health and relaxation methods. You have also been a good friend to talk to, whom I trust to tell all my problems to and I always leave your class feeling better.You have been better for me than any doctor or therapist I have ever had.  I have learned a lot from you and have benefited from all you have taught me.  I really enjoy our conversations and hope we can stay friends for a long time.”

Basically I am a much calmer person with more energy, in the last four months, thanks to C.S. He has also given me good counseling advice better than any counselor I have ever seen in the past.  I would refer anyone to C.S. to help them with many factors in life. He is a very smart and caring man.”

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