We are the People of the Prana.
We curate signature breathwork audio/video trainings offered live and online for people looking for natural and free ways to support their mental and physical health.
What are you showing up to?
Beautiful Breathers! When we first started waking up at 6:30 AM to breathe together, some people told me it was too hard. I didn’t believe them. And sure enough, they showed up anyway. Then they did it again. And again. Now, FOUR years later, the 6:30 AM Breathing Club—aka Wake Up & Breathe—is still going strong. I am beyond proud of this incredible group of beings who have committed to sharing this practice with me. Your trust, your discipline, and your presence are gifts that I hold with...
Why I Practice... and keep practicing.
Dear Reader Over 20 years ago, I was introduced to meditation and the practices from the Kundalini yoga tradition. I would show up, multiple times a year in destinations all over the world, for long arduous days of super challenging meditations and what most people would call “weird” practices—ones that profoundly challenged how I thought about myself and the world. And every time, I would leave feeling incredible and changed. For years, I woke up at 4:30 AM to practice with the rising sun. I...
Your body is wise—but... are you listening?
Dear Reader Your body is a deep well of wisdom. It's constantly communicating with you, offering signals, sensations, and insights. The BIG question is—are you listening? I practice a type of somatic therapy that helps you reconnect with your body’s natural intelligence. Over the last decade, somatic therapy has gained recognition because it really works to shift long standing patterns in the nervous system. The reason is because your emotions and memories don’t just live in your mind; they...
When did you learn peace?
Dear Reader LISTEN TO THIS NEWSLETTER HERE: NEWSLETTEROCTOBER7_2024.mp3 I’m always amazed at the things that adults decide are useful for children to learn and that these choices then become policy and curriculum. I am even more astonished, despite all the scholarship that has been done by so many academics, writers, parents, that the school system hasn’t really evolved in the last 100 years. Yes, we produce knowledgeable adults who can do all sorts of skilled jobs but… also have a hard time...
SEED Lodge Opens September 7th!
Dear Reader A big hello! I am so happy to say that the SEED Lodge will officially open on September 7th! It’s been an intense year and a half of physical labour, mixed with dreaming, praying, laughter, gratitude and good people to make this project finally come to life… and now it’s time to invite you in. The SEED Lodge is a creative wellness retreat center (or “soul” spa) for people who need a place to unplug, rest, recharge, reconnect & most importantly, CREATE. Set on 56-acres of farm and...
Anxiety is contagious… but so is calm.
Dear Reader Esther here. I was listening to a super interesting podcast yesterday with Dr. Tara Swart (doctor and researcher). Check it out here. For a longer interview, click here. One of the things that she talked about (amongst many) which I found super interesting is how stress and the hormones that we secrete when we are stressed are actually contagious! Science has shown that ‘your’ stress isn’t just contained to you. Even if you think you are hiding it very well, people around you can...
Trauma is your stress response amplified.
Dear Reader I have been teaching about trauma for the last 15 years and have seen the dramatic evolution of how it is approached and acknowledged within this culture. 15 years ago there was so much secrecy and shame around admitting you have experienced something traumatic. Neuro-physiological research was in it's infancy, but slowly growing. A bit part of my job as a therapist was creating a trustworthy enough space that someone would be willing and able to disclose what they had gone...
There's a heartbeat and a pulse...
Dear Reader It's official. The People of the Prana are alive and breathing! The website is finally up and I invite you to check it out! My name is Esther. For those who know me, you know I've been working in the mental health and wellness field for 25 years. What that means is that I've seen MANY health trends come and go. This is why I can confidently say that: breathing is here to stay. Breathing is your gateway to calm, energy, creativity, connection, and joy – everything you need for a...
We curate signature breathwork audio/video trainings offered live and online for people looking for natural and free ways to support their mental and physical health.