Where modern humans (aka low-key superheroes) finally learn to breathe like their sanity depends on it. Because let’s be real: it does.
Whether you’re juggling Zoom calls, lunchboxes, deadlines, emotional meltdowns (yours or someone else’s), or just navigating casual existential dread (you know, typical Tuesday stuff) — one thing’s clear: stress is part of life.
The Real Issue?
Despite your years of education, you never took a course on how to connect to calm — and actually stay there.
Because no matter how smart you are, you can’t reason your way to relaxation.
But (good news)…
You canbreathe your way there.
When you just need life to PAUSE, your breath is your built-in reset button.
Breathing is the quickest, easiest and most natural way to:
Be calm on command (and it’s scientifically proven)
Shift your mood and take charge of your emotional storms (btw you don’t need years of therapy)
Be Resilient (so you can actually handle your stress)
Be present (without needing a 10-day silent retreat)
Turn your anxiety into grounded focus (way more efficient)
Feel more alive, more human, more you (because the world needs you to be you)
We created People of the Prana for you.
Are you a teacher, therapist, nurse, doctor, healthcare hero, entrepreneur, lawyer, business leader, caregiver, mom, dad, student, magical multitasker, creative visionary or sensitive soul who:
Is tired (but great at hiding it)
Is emotionally tuned in (but easily overwhelmed)
Has a mind that won’t turn off- ever
Feels the weight of caring deeply for others but doesn’t ask for help
Struggles with shortness of breath, holding breath, or panic attacks on the daily
Juggles a million things and people(all at once, all the time)
Has tried the spa days, meditation apps… but is looking for something that goes a bit deeper
Cringes at new age-gy meditations that tell you to “just relax”
You don’t need more advice.
You need tools that actually work and help you breathe through the beautiful, chaotic, messy miracle that is your life.
Wanna try?
Grab your FREE recording of Calm Breath from our BEAT + BREATH series. Sign up and start breathing your way to calm.
Simple breathing techniques that you will actually use forever.
Our signature courses offered live and online are:
A perfect blend of both theory and practice, fun, engaging and effective.
Accessible and suitable for people of all ages and abilities (yes, you can even practice these with your kids).
The Real Deal: Created by a licensed psychotherapist to deal with real stress by real people.
Your gateway to calm and resilience (others will notice too).
What People Are Saying
Never in a million years did I think I would be able to sit still and breathe. If you know me you know I don’t have the ability to sit still or relax, AT ALL! You changed that!
I feel more confident and equipped in the face of anxiety, like now I have some back up. There’s truly no emotion I can’t overcome, if I come back to the breath.
I never could imagine that there were so many different ways to breathe… and that I could feel so good in such a short amount of time.
These are breathing tools for REAL life, for YOUR life.
Designed for when you:
Have 3–10 minutes to spare
Need to reset quietly (kid sleeping in the next room, demanding client on the phone)
Are sneaking a breather between meetings
Are hiding out in the bathroom (no judgment!)
Are sitting in front of your computer answering a million emails and holding your breath
Our Signature Courses
BEAT + BREATH™ METHOD
Tame your monkey mind and bring you back to calm — using nothing but your breath, a steady rhythm, and a little counting magic.
"Want to Learn the Basics?"Our unique method created for those who say they can’t meditate. Designed for you to plug in your headphones, press play, and just BREATHE.
BEGIN WITH BREATH
Begin with Breath is a 10-hour course delivered live & online, where you’ll learn how to work with your breath to calm your mind, regulate your emotions, and reset your nervous system. Whether you’re completely new to breathing or are a yoga teacher and want to deepen your foundation, this course will give you tools that are practical, powerful, and a go-to solution in times of stress.
"I’ve got the basics but want to learn more!"Dive into the deeper layers of somatic breathwork. Understand how your nervous system, body, and breath work together and gain tools for life.
WAKE UP & BREATHE
Every weekday morning from 6:30-7:00 am EST. Join a community of breathers and start your day with clarity, calm, and connection — before the world wakes up!
We've been breathing together since 2021!
"I want daily support and structure"Join our live Zoom sessions every weekday morning. Build a breath habit, connect with others, and start your day in peace.
Nervous System First Aid Kit
An evidence-informed, therapeutic toolkit for individuals navigating burnout, nervous system depletion, chronic stress, anxiety, or trauma.
This course blends yogic breathwork, somatic therapy, and psychoeducation to help you understand the physiological impact of stress—and give you practical tools to practice so that you can regulate your nervous system.
"I’ve am ready to level up"Learn about how trauma, panic, chronic anxiety and burnout influence your nervous system, and what you can do about it.
BEAT + BREATH™ INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION (6 hours)
Become a certified BEAT + BREATH™ instructor and bring this powerful nervous-system–regulating technique to your workplace, classroom, yoga studio, gym, health-care setting, or private practice.
Bring People of the Prana into your workplace and transform your team’s capacity to manage stress through science-backed breathwork—creating calmer, more focused, more resilient employees through our in-person, online, and fully customizable programs.
"I want to bring breathing practices to my team and my clients"Our courses are designed for organizations and providers who spend their time caring for others.
BREATHE FOR FREE
Download our free tracks and breathe your way to calm. You'll also have insider access to our new courses, workshops and events... and yes some philosophical reflections on life (of course!)
"I want to learn to breath for free"Become part of our growing movement to spread more peace and love in the world, one breath at a time.
WHO ARE THE PEOPLE OF THE PRANA ANYWAYS?
YOU & thousands of beautiful humans around the world who are reclaiming their energy and their life through learning how to breathe.
This is an age old practice adapted for modern times. We created People of the Prana because stress is the main epidemic of these times and breathing is the most effective and accessible tool to support mental health quickly and safely.
Our mission is simple:
“… to integrate simple and effective breathing practices into the fabric of daily life so that conscious breathing is your first response to any stressful situation.”
Because… The slower you can breathe, the calmer you feel. The calmer you will feel, the happier you will be.
Meet Esther Kalaba MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, Mental Health and Wellness Consultant, Founder of the People of the Prana & Lady of the Breath.
“Over the past 20 years, I’ve helped thousands of clients navigate trauma, burnout, panic attacks, and the crazy rollercoaster of modern life.
What have I learned?
Conscious breathing is the fastest, most effective tool for real, lasting change. That’s why I’ve devoted my life to teaching it.”
