Prāṇāyāma is often translated as “yogic breathwork” or “breath control.” But as we’ll explore together, it is MUCH more than that. Before yogis practiced what we now call yoga (poses and movement), the central “physical” yoga was prāṇāyāma. Yoga, as it's generally referred to now, came much later.  Over time, the understanding of yogic breathwork expanded beyond the physical body and into something much more subtle, often referred to as the subtle body. So by practicing prāṇāyāma, we not only...

An interview with founder Haiyan Khan on his recent Peace Walk.

Recently, all of New Orleans shut down to experience a snowstorm that that the city hasn't seen in over 100 years. Surprising and magical occurrences like this can remind us all how important it is to pause, feel joy, and be in awe of the world around us.    Though perhaps a little more subtle, a meditation retreat serves a similar purpose.   In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, and in so doing, forget to investigate why we're doing what...