Pranayama is the practice of breath control. The word prana refers not only to breath, but also to air and life itself.

You can usually tell when I'm happy by the fact that I've gained weight.

Participating in a sisterhood with other women is hugely important in my life and a source of joy.

Yoga is not a religion to me.

Yoga has reinforced and grounded my own spiritual beliefs.

Yoga gave me the ability to calm down.

I would be very proud to have influenced anyone that I know or don't know to quit smoking.