Breathe & Rise: Dr. Amit Anand & Clint Valladares on Pranayama + Music

Breathe & Rise: Dr. Amit Anand & Clint Valladares on Pranayama + Music

May 19, 2026 · 1h 4m · Episode 259

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This episode explores the transformative effects of pranayama practices combined with music for stress and performance enhancement.

On this episode of The Ambitchious Podcast, I sit with our close family friends, Dr. Amit Anand and Clint Valladares, the founders of Breathonance, to explore how ancient pranayama practices, when paired with intentional music, can transform stress, performance, and well-being. Dr. Amit Anand, a pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine physician and yoga teacher, and Clint Valladares, a music executive and pianist with deep experience at Berklee College of Music and global artist collaborations. Together they created a course that blends evidence‑informed breathwork (pranayama) with curated soundscapes to help people improve physical health, mental clarity, and inner calm. Their flagship online program, Lessons in Breath‑Fullness, is a structured 7‑week curriculum comprising 7 modules and 45 lessons designed to teach progressive pranayama techniques. This ranges from slow-resonance breathing and posture to breath retention (kumbhaka), Yoga Nidra, and practices for accessing intuition. The course is self‑paced, includes downloadable resources, exclusive audio recordings, monthly Q&A sessions, and lifetime access. Who should listen and why Anyone seeking tools for stress…

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