Sundar Balasubramanian, Ph.D., C-IAYT
Dr. Sundaravadivel Balasubramanian (Dr. Sundar) is an Associate Professor and Director of Wellness in the Department of Radiation Medicine at the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, founder of the PranaScience Institute, and a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). His NIH-funded clinical research studies how yogic breathing changes salivary immune proteins, cytokines, and other molecules, with applications in cancer survivorship, scleroderma, and aging.
Rooted in the Thirumoolar Siddha lineage, he is the author of five books on pranayama and has taught daily online classes in Tamil and English since 2013. His TEDxCharleston talk, “The Science of Yogic Breathing,” has been viewed more than 1.2 million times.
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Upcoming Programs by Sundar Balasubramanian, Ph.D., C-IAYT
Breath of the Siddhas: A PranaScience Immersion
Ancient Siddha breath, modern science, and a practice you take home. This four-day immersion is for anyone who wants to understand breath from the inside out, from dedicated practitioners to yoga teachers and health professionals. Guided by Dr. Sundar, you’ll practice pranayama (breath regulation) from the Thirumoolar Siddha tradition, learn what modern research shows it […]