Master Your Mind: The Power of Breath with Jitesh Vaswani

What if the same principles you use to engineer a complex system could also help you understand, tune, and master your own mind? In this episode of *What Are You Made Of?*, Mike "C-Roc" sits down with Jitesh Vaswani, a former RF engineer turned SKY Breath Meditation teacher, Director of Partnerships at the Art of Living Foundation, and CMO of Ayurvedic skincare brand Shankara Naturals. Jitesh spent more than a decade designing semiconductor chips used in communications and aerospace before realizing that his greatest work might not be engineering technology, but understanding the human mind. His journey into meditation and breathwork began at just 12 years old, when he discovered powerful tools for managing emotions, developing focus, and cultivating inner stability. Today, he applies the same curiosity and systems-based thinking he developed as an engineer to consciousness, personal growth, and human potential. Mike "C-Roc" and Jitesh explore the powerful connection between breathwork, the nervous system, mindset, and performance, including how breathing techniques can help shift the body from a stressed, fight-or-flight state into a calmer and more grounded state. Jitesh also shares his practical approach to building lasting habits through small, time-bound commitments, accountability, and celebrating small wins rather than allowing guilt or perfectionism to get in the way. The conversation goes deeper into spirituality versus religion, the importance of finding your own path, and why developing a stronger relationship with yourself can transform every other area of your life. Jitesh also explains why he believes breathing, meditation, and mindset training should be introduced at an early age and how these practices can help the next generation become more resilient, focused, and emotionally equipped to handle life's challenges. From engineering some of the technology behind modern communications to teaching people how to better understand their own minds, Jitesh's journey is a powerful reminder that true mastery isn't just about what we accomplish externally. It's also about developing the inner tools to navigate pressure, uncertainty, relationships, and adversity with clarity, purpose, and resilience. Website- www.shankara.com Social Media Links/Handles- https://www.instagram.com/jiteshvaswani/ https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheknownpodcast