Breathwork for Clear Decisions & Stress Resilience · Dec 5, 9:30 AM

​Take a pause from the rush of the day and explore how your breath can support clearer decisions and greater resilience under stress. In this guided session, Deepak Swarup introduces Pranayama, the traditional yogic practice of working with the breath, and shares practical techniques to help settle the nervous system and bring more steadiness to mind and body.

​Learn how slow, intentional breathing can support the body’s natural calming response, including through the vagus nerve. You’ll have time to practice simple techniques, notice their effects, and understand how to approach breathwork with care and discernment. The session draws on the original context of Yoga and Pranayama, with attention to choosing practices suited to each person.

​Deepak learned Pranayama from Swami Ramdev Ji in 1994 and has continued his studies with yoga teachers and spiritual acharyas. He is an E-RYT 500 and founded the retreat now known as Still Mountain Wellness Retreat in 2014, a mountain sanctuary bordering Sequoia National Monument. After decades in international corporate leadership, he now teaches traditional yogic practices in a practical, grounded way.

​Doors open at 9:30 AM, and practice begins at 10:00 AM. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and a reusable water bottle or mug. Blankets, water refills, tea, and hot water will be available. Please avoid eating for at least two hours before the practice. Advance tickets are $44, and admission at the door is $55.

​Join Deepak at HeartLab in San Francisco for a restorative morning of breath, practice, and renewed clarity. This session is presented in partnership with HeartLab.