The Breath That Heals
A Proven 3-Day Pranayama Retreat to Ease Inflammation & Chronic Pain
Taught by someone who’s lived your pain—and fought his way out.
My Journey of AS
If you’re living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Arthritis, or any chronic inflammatory pain, you know it’s not just physical. It invades your days, steals your nights, and poisons your future, slowly eroding your sense of control until you start doubting life itself. I know this because I’ve lived it.
There was a time when even breathing felt like a battle. Sitting was agony, sleep was impossible, and a single sneeze felt like my spine was being torn apart. Nights weren’t for rest—they were my enemy. I wasn’t afraid of the dark; I was afraid of what my own body would do next.
But the pain in my body was just one part of the war. I was drowning in loneliness, crushed by repeated failures, and watching my closest relationships crumble. My mind spiraled through depression, anxiety, and bipolar swings, leaving me unsure if I was even sane. My body wasn’t just attacked by AS—it was breaking down under non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a harsh reminder that the suffering wasn’t just in my mind. It was everywhere.
I was at war on every front—physically, emotionally, socially, mentally, and financially. And for a long time, I believed I was losing.
Healing From the Himalayas – Finding My Breath Again
Why Pranayama Works for Inflammatory Disease?
Pranayama works at the root level:
- Clears blocked energy channels, allowing healing to flow.
- Calms the nervous system, reducing inflammatory stress hormones.
- Detoxifies tissues, flushing toxins from joints and cells.
- Balances immune response, preventing the body from attacking itself.
- Releases trapped emotional pain, addressing the fact that chronic illness isn’t just physical.
This isn’t theory. It’s ancient science that goes beyond healing inflammatory diseases. It’s how I pulled myself out of the fire—and how I help others do the same.
Who This Retreat is For?
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Inflammatory Pain
Retreat Flow – Your 3 Days of Healing
Day 1 – Meet Your Pain, Discover Your Breath
- Understanding inflammation through the lens of mind, body & energy
- Guided meditation: What is your pain trying to teach you?
- Detach pain from suffering—understanding their difference is the first step to freedom
- Breath Awareness Practice—learning to observe your breath as medicine
Technique of the Day:
Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) – Clear blocked channels and balance the nervous system
Day 2 – Retain Your Power, Direct Your Healing
- Introduction to Kumbhaka (Breath Retention)—the science of storing prana like liquid gold
- Directing prana into your pain zones—targeted healing breathwork
- Emotional release practices—because pain and emotions are deeply intertwined
Technique of the Day:
- Kumbhaka (Breath Retention) – Holding and directing vital energy into inflammation-prone areas
- Bhramari (Bee Breath) – Soothing the nervous system, reducing inflammatory stress response
Day 3 – Anchor Your Healing & Build Your Personal Practice
- Building your personalized daily healing breath ritual—tailored for your body’s needs
- Releasing the fear of future disability—this is crucial for long-term healing
- Integration circle—writing your healing commitment to yourself
- Visualization practice—seeing yourself strong, free & thriving
Techniques of the Day:
- Kapalabhati (Skull Shining Breath) – Boosting circulation, clearing toxins, and energizing the body
- Sama Vritti (Box Breathing) – Balancing breath, mind, and immune response
- Pain Witnessing Meditation – Observing your pain neutrally, without fear or attachment
Techniques You Will Master
- Nadi Shodhana – Clear energy pathways
- Kumbhaka – Direct life force into pain points
- Bhramari – Calm inflammation through nervous system reset
- Kapalabhati – Detox at the cellular level
- Sama Vritti – Balance breath, mind & immune response
- Pain Witnessing Meditation – Observe pain without suffering
- Personalized movement exercises to ease SI joints, lower back, cervical pain.
- Powerful healing techniques to apply everyday, anytime and ease your pain.
- Channel your own healing energy to boost your current treatment’s impact
- A daily healing practice customized for your condition
- Immediate relief from stress, tension & anxiety around pain
- Tools to calm flare-ups naturally—without waiting for a doctor
- Emotional clarity—understanding what your pain is truly holding
- Confidence to stop fearing your body—and start trusting its wisdom
- A community of fellow warriors who get it—and get you
Holistic Healing for Pain and Mobility
- SI Joint Pain Relief
- Lower Back Pain Alleviation
- Cervical (Neck) Pain Relief
- Shoulder and Upper Back Tension Reduction
- Hip and Pelvic Discomfort Relief
- Muscle Stiffness and Tension Release
- Improved Mobility and Flexibility
Retreat Dates & Location
City | Dates | Morning – The Breath That Heals |
Los Angeles | March 27 – April 7 | March 27 – 30 (Retreat 1) April 3 – 6 (Retreat 2) |
Orange County | April 10 – April 17 | April 10 – 13 (Retreat 3) April 14 – 17 (Retreat 4) |
San Francisco | April 21 – April 28 | April 21 – 24 (Retreat 5) April 25 – 28 (Retreat 6) |
New York | May 1 – May 15 | May 1 – 5 (Retreat 7) May 10 – 14 (Retreat 8) |
Impact Stories
MAMTHA BANSAL
RIA KUMARAN