Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian is a leading researcher and educator in Pranayama, specializing in the science of yogic breathing. He is the founder of PranaScience Institute and an Associate Professor in Radiation Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. His pioneering research established the first scientific link between Pranayama and salivary biomarkers, with NIH‑funded studies exploring breathwork for stress resilience, cancer survivorship, healthy aging, and chronic conditions. Drawing from the ancient Tamil Siddha tradition and modern physiology, Dr. Sundar teaches globally, making breath‑based practices accessible, evidence‑based, and deeply transformative.