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The Breath Center is a highly visible, transformational organization dedicated to the increased conscious awareness and productivity of those who seek expansion and top-level professionals through the facilitation, education, and practice of respiratory therapies known as “Pranayama”. Utilized by some of the world’s most successful and innovative industry leaders in many different cultures and wis

dom it is now a mainstream practice for the up-leveling of emotional intelligence, personal healing, team building and awareness.

Your Home at the Dreaming House!Preparation is part of every pilgrimage. Arranging travel, packing bags, and setting int...
28/08/2025

Your Home at the Dreaming House!

Preparation is part of every pilgrimage. Arranging travel, packing bags, and setting intentions set the stage for the journey ahead.

Please plan to arrive in Mexico City before 4 p.m. on December 15. Group transportation will bring us to the Dreaming House (individual shuttles available for an extra fee).

Rooms & Comfort
Double-occupancy rooms with private bathrooms, traditional tilework, and handcrafted furnishings offer a simple, restful stay. Single room options are available for an additional $155 total. If you wish to extend your stay, extra nights are $72, with a $33 meal option available.

Food & Beverage
Meals are served family-style, fresh each day:
• Full Mexican breakfast and a generous afternoon meal (Comida)
• Extraordinary soups daily
• Chicken mole (divine) and other meat dishes
• Vegetarian options for every meal
• Fresh fruits—pineapple, mango, watermelon, and more
• Beans and rice are a staple
• A substantial evening snack follows our nightly circle
• Bottled water is provided for refilling your own container
Tip: bring a few personal snacks for mornings/early afternoons at the pyramids.

Registration
Retreat fee is $600 until September 30 and $750 from October 1 to December 1.

With limited spaces, it’s wise to secure your spot soon. For logistics and payment options, email Thomas Hedlund at thedlund@me.com.

Many traditions honor the circle as a symbol of equality and shared power. During this sacred retreat, there is no singl...
26/08/2025

Many traditions honor the circle as a symbol of equality and shared power. During this sacred retreat, there is no single “teacher.”

We’ll walk the land together, embodying Don Miguel Ruiz’s Four Agreements: speak with integrity, release the weight of taking things personally, replace assumptions with clarity, and honor doing your best. Group circles, reflection, and ceremonies at Teotihuacan will help us live these practices in community.

If you’re seeking shared wisdom, connection, and a supportive circle, join us. Space is limited. To register, email Thomas Hedlund at thedlund@me.com.

Every sacred journey is held by those who walk beside us. For this retreat, guidance and care come from Thomas Hedlund, ...
18/08/2025

Every sacred journey is held by those who walk beside us. For this retreat, guidance and care come from Thomas Hedlund, LMFT—a veteran therapist from Santa Rosa with decades of experience in counseling, addiction recovery, trauma healing, and family systems therapy.

Thomas is also a celebrated educator, speaker, and intervention specialist who has collaborated with leaders like John Bradshaw to bring deep healing to countless individuals and families. His compassionate presence and seasoned wisdom create a safe and supportive environment where true transformation can unfold.

From December 15–19, we’ll gather at Teotihuacan to embody the Four Agreements and explore the timeless wisdom of the Toltec tradition.

Register now for $600. Space is limited. Email Thomas directly at thedlund@me.com.

The Toltec tradition offers four simple agreements as a foundation for personal freedom. In our retreat, we’ll not only ...
14/08/2025

The Toltec tradition offers four simple agreements as a foundation for personal freedom. In our retreat, we’ll not only learn them—we’ll live them. We’ll explore why words matter and practice being impeccable with them. We’ll discover that nothing others do is because of us and learn not to take things personally. We’ll notice how often we make assumptions and practice asking for clarity. And we’ll remember that doing our best—whatever that looks like in each moment—is enough.

As we explore this sacred land together, group discussions, quiet journaling and ceremonies at the pyramids will give us space to embody these teachings.

Early registration pricing ends tomorrow. Secure your spot today by emailing Thomas Hedlund, John Bradshaw’s protégé, at thedlund@me.com.

Picture mornings greeted by the aroma of fresh tortillas and the gentle hum of conversation in a courtyard filled with f...
11/08/2025

Picture mornings greeted by the aroma of fresh tortillas and the gentle hum of conversation in a courtyard filled with flowers. The Dreaming House, a lovingly maintained sanctuary near Teotihuacan, offers a peaceful base for inner exploration. Its caretaker Don Alberto, a respected shaman, fills the space with ancient wisdom and warmth.

Join me as we explore this sacred retreat together and enjoy group transportation to and from Mexico City, comfortable double‑occupancy lodging at the Dreaming House and delicious home‑cooked meals. Meals are shared family‑style, creating an atmosphere of community and care.

Early‑bird pricing of $450 is available until August 15; rates increase thereafter. Secure your place now and look forward to nourishment in body and spirit. To register, email Thomas Hedlund, John Bradshaw’s protégé, at thedlund@me.com.

The Avenue of the Dead stretches out toward the pyramids, lined with ancient stones that have witnessed thousands of yea...
06/08/2025

The Avenue of the Dead stretches out toward the pyramids, lined with ancient stones that have witnessed thousands of years of history. Anyone who has stood in this sacred valley knows the feeling of being humbled and uplifted at once.

Join me as we explore this sacred land together December 15–19, 2025. From the moment we arrive, we’ll begin embodying Don Miguel Ruiz’s Four Agreements—guidelines drawn from ancient Toltec wisdom that help us identify and transform self‑limiting beliefs. We’ll be impeccable with our words, practice not taking things personally, avoid assumptions and always do our best. Sessions at the pyramids, moments of reflection and shared dialogues invite us to release outdated beliefs and open to expanded awareness.

Early‑bird registration is $450 until August 15, 2025. Space is limited and prices will rise afterward. To reserve your place or receive more details, email Thomas Hedlund—John Bradshaw’s protégé and a seasoned facilitator—at thedlund@me.com.

15/01/2025

In a heartfelt conversation with Ryan Stanley, founder of the Soul of Yoga, Michael reflects on the transformative journey offered by The Soul of Yoga Teacher Training. This program is more than just learning—it’s a sacred invitation to deepen your practice, reconnect with your purpose, and embody the timeless teachings of yoga that guide us back to wholeness.

As part of this journey, Michael invites you to The Science of Spirit Breath Experience tomorrow, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. PT. This workshop creates a powerful space to pause, breathe, and discover the profound healing potential of intentional breathwork. 💜

Whether you’re seeking clarity, connection, or renewal, the Soul of Yoga provides a sacred space to deepen your practice and awaken the transformative power within you. It’s an opportunity to grow inwardly and connect with a community rooted in love and shared purpose.

Reserve your spot today and step into a path of growth, clarity, and transformation here: http://bit.ly/Soul-of-Yoga-Michael

The Vaasi Yogam Pranayama methodsBreathwork isn’t about forcing or pushing—it’s about surrendering to the rhythm of your...
15/01/2025

The Vaasi Yogam Pranayama methods

Breathwork isn’t about forcing or pushing—it’s about surrendering to the rhythm of your breath. The Vaasi Yogam Pranayama methods embrace a gentle, intentional approach that honors your body and spirit. Healing begins when we listen, not when we push. Take a moment today to reconnect with your breath. Let it guide you back to balance, peace, and presence. 🌿💜

Join us for an unforgettable experience of transformation tomorrow at the The Soul of Yoga, reserve your spot here: http://bit.ly/Soul-of-Yoga-Michael

Save the Date—January 16, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.Join us at the Institute for an evening of breath, connection, and trans...
15/01/2025

Save the Date—January 16, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.

Join us at the Institute for an evening of breath, connection, and transformation with Michael. This workshop is your invitation to pause, reflect, and immerse yourself in the profound healing power of breathwork and community.

✨ Whether you’re seeking stillness, clarity, or a deeper connection to yourself, this sacred gathering is a chance to reset and receive in a supportive and inspiring space.

Reserve your spot here: http://bit.ly/Soul-of-Yoga-Michael

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this transformative journey. 💜

No Pain, No Gain in Breathwork? Bull S**t.The idea that healing requires struggle is a myth. Breathwork, when practiced ...
14/01/2025

No Pain, No Gain in Breathwork? Bull S**t.

The idea that healing requires struggle is a myth. Breathwork, when practiced with intention and care, can be a gentle and profound tool for transformation. The Vaasi Yogam methods of pranayama are gentle, considerate of different body types, and levels of experience and never require pushing or forcing the breath completely free of strain.

What would it feel like to let go of force and meet your breath with patience? Healing begins when we listen to our body and honor its needs. 🌿✨

Join us for an unforgettable journey of connection and transformation. Sign up for the Teacher Training or reserve your spot for Michael Brian Baker’s workshop on January 16, 2025. This is your chance to deepen your practice and explore the gifts of breathwork, reflection, and community.

Reserve your space now: http://bit.ly/Soul-of-Yoga-Michael

It was 3 o’clock in the morning when I was awoken by banging at the front door. It was 2017, and the Thomas fire had rav...
09/01/2025

It was 3 o’clock in the morning when I was awoken by banging at the front door. It was 2017, and the Thomas fire had ravaged the canyon and was headed our way. The top of the flames were clearly visible as they lapped at the rooftops of neighboring houses.

My partner and I grabbed my young son, and as much as we could manage to pack and drove west towards the beach out of the Ojai Valley. I can still feel how surreal it was to drive through the canyon leading to the beach, watching the hills burn a bright fiery orange. The dense smoke was still present, even within the air-conditioned car. My heart ached in the collective panic and loss felt by the town as we headed north.

My son’s mother’s community home burnt to the ground, but ours was left untouched. I still felt driven to pack everything we owned and move far north to Alta, California, nestled by a lake in the rich Tahoe National Forest.

As the two 24-foot moving trucks pulled into our new massive circular driveway, an emergency warning hit my phone that Paradise was burning just 45 minutes away from our new location.

Its impossible to outrun the natural destiny that guides our path. Especially if we are not meant to avoid it. Letting go is not easy, but just as is defined within the third method of awakening, Tapasya is meant to burn that which no longer serves, at its psychic root. These experiences build the power of will.

Purification does not offer comfort but rather the opportunity to become comfortable within the discomfort. Sometimes when things feel like they are falling apart, they are actually falling into place.

May the soils of California be renewed. Deep prayers and earnest well wishes for all of our friends and families, and their loved ones who have been affected by this difficult situation. May your transition yield clarity and nourish the very fabric and mission of your soul’s evolution.

“Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts.” – Thích Nhất HạnhJ...
04/01/2025

“Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts.” – Thích Nhất Hạnh

Join me for The Science of Spirit Breath Experience on January 16th at . Let’s reconnect with our breath and awaken the profound power within.

🌟 Space is limited—save your spot today: http://bit.ly/Soul-of-Yoga-Michael

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The Breath Center is a highly visible, transformational organization dedicated to the increased conscious awareness and productivity of those who seek expansion and top-level professionals through the facilitation, education, and practice of respiratory therapies known as “Pranayama”. Utilized by some of the world’s most successful and innovative industry leaders in many different cultures and wisdom it is now a mainstream practice for the up-leveling of emotional intelligence, personal healing, team building and awareness.