Beyond Strategy: Why Today’s Leaders Need Inner Stillness (and How Breathing Can Help) In a world reeling from constant disruption, leaders face unprecedented pressures. Economic uncertainty, rapid technological shifts, and a workforce yearning for authentic connection demand more than just strategic brilliance. They demand inner stillness. For too long, leadership training has focused predominantly on...
Yogic Breathing: A New Perspective on Employee Wellness In today’s fast-paced world, stress and burnout are becoming epidemic, particularly in high-stakes professions. But what if the solution to improving our well-being was as close as our own breath? This is the core principle behind yogic breathing, a practice that offers tangible benefits for both the...
Hello Prana Explorers, If you’ve been with us for a while, you know my core message: the breath is your brain’s remote control. We’ve shown how it can increase Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), a vital protein for brain health. Today, I want to share another foundational piece of our research that shows how your breath...
The Breath-Brain Connection: Our Foundational Research on Nerve Growth Factor (By Sundar Balasubramanian, September 7, 2025) Hello Prana Explorers! As many of you know, my life’s work is dedicated to unraveling the profound connections between ancient yogic practices and modern scientific understanding. At PranaScience, we believe the breath is not just a physiological function, but...
Abstract We examined the expected and experienced improvements of cancer patients’ stress, mood, pain and appetite through a yogic breathing intervention. Cancer patients and caregivers were instructed in five different yogic breathing techniques in 20-minute sessions over a period of six months. Thirty participants completed the voluntary survey afterwards. Participants reported improvements on all outcomes,...
Living with spondyloarthritis can be challenging, but did you know that incorporating pranayama (yogic breathing techniques) into your routine can help manage symptoms and promote overall well-being? 🧘♀️✨ In the episode 83 of the Spondylitis Association of America Podcast, Dr. Sundar explores the power of breath and how simple breathing exercises can: ✔️ Reduce...
Pioneering researcher Dr Sundar Balasubramanian shares how he is connecting the ancient yogic breathing practice of pranayama with modern science to help cancer and Alzheimer’s patients, as well as offering some breathwork tips that can benefit us all.
Dr Sundar grew up in Tamil Nadu, India, and started practicing pranayama — an ancient breath technique that originate from yogic practices — at a very young age. Now, as a cell biology researcher at the University of South Carolina and the founder of the PranaScience Institute, he combines this traditional wisdom with modern science...
Saliva is a basic fluid found in organisms ranging from insects to humans, and it contains several molecules needed for normal physiological functioning. Environmental factors activate salivation, so saliva is a critical bridge in translating external stimuli into biological responses. Saliva is normally considered a rich source of digestive enzymes, and studies show that it contains...
Who hasn’t heard, said, or been told the following when experiencing stress, fear, or anger? “Just take a deep breath and relax…” This common expression refers to a very simple action yet embraces great wisdom and efficacy. Simple, but often unconscious and overlooked, breathing can be highly potent and beneficial for physical and mental health....
