My Second Life Began with Breathwork - A 67-Year-Old’s Journey to Purpose & Clarity | Kala

During 2024, I had a very bad experience. I had been to US and within a week suddenly I had some problem, some severe pain in my stomach. Pain became so unbearable that I had to be taken on an emergency to hospital. They made out that one of my kidneys were not functioning.

And many people tell that it's very difficult to do online, like how did you manage? What are the things have implemented? Do you see any changes in your family life?

As you always say in the classes, no, when you have a right intention, the universe will always help you, will support you. It was a call from the universe and it supported me, sir. I was able to get the best performer award. And I have to say one more thing, sir, I've lost my weight. 7 kgs of weight I have lost. So breathing is doing so many wonders. And really, sir, it is bringing a lot of difference in people's life.

Age is just a number. Our today's guest speaker is someone who reminds us that life itself is a gift. After going through major health scars when her right kidney failed, Kala Ma'am considered her survival as a second birth given by God. She had no major health ailments when she joined Conscious Breathing Hub in December 2024, but she felt a divine call to step in. Since then, she has not only become more flexible and lost 7 kilos, but she has also expanded mentally and spiritually, found new purpose, and joined Diamond Lifetime Membership. Today, she follows the lifestyle, diet, and practices with great commitment and says this journey is her vision and ambition. Let's welcome Kalaji. Namaste, namaste. How are you doing?

I'm doing good, sir. After joining CBH, I'm really fine, I have to tell that.

Great, great. So could you please introduce yourself, like what were you doing before?

Sir, actually, basically I'm from Bangalore. I was working for central government organization BSNL, and I retired during 2019. So right now, after retirement, as I told, as I wished to do some service to the society, so I wanted to settle somewhere in village, rural area, and I am fortunate enough to go settle in my native place only, and I was able to get back my ancestral property also. So now I am living happily there in my native place in Tamil Nadu.

Great. So you retired and you settled in village? Yes. And what inspired you to join CBH?

Actually, sir, last year during 2024, I had a very bad experience. I had been to US to visit my daughter there. And within a week, suddenly I had some problem, some severe pain in my stomach. And I was not aware what was happening to me because normally I'm a healthy person. I don't have any BP, sugar, or any problem. So I was just wondering what happened. And the pain became so unbearable that I had to be taken on an emergency to hospital. And there, as in US, no, those people, they don't administer antibiotic or give painkillers immediately. So I was allowed to, morning around 9 o'clock or 9:30, I was admitted in the emergency room. And I couldn't get any medicine or anything for my pain or any antibiotic, anything. So I was kept like that till night around 9 o'clock. At 9 o'clock they took me for the scanning and they found that there are 2 stones in my kidney which are not of very big size, but still 2 of them were there. And they have told it has come out of the kidney and it is on the path and it will come out soon. So they gave me some medicine, you take in 2-3 days it may come out. If there is pain persists, you come again. So I went back home around 12 o'clock in the midnight and I think they might have suspected something serious. And as you know, it is very difficult to get a doctor appointment in the United States.

Yeah.

So this happened on a Wednesday night. I got discharged and came home and Friday early morning they got an appointment from the urologist. So when I went to the urologist, the moment he saw my face, he said, no, it is something so serious, you get immediately admitted, you have to put a stent. So I got admitted and the stent was put and I was there in the hospital. And then the very next day after the stent was put, it was during the evening time, and Saturday morning they made out that one of my kidneys were not functioning. My left, right kidney was totally out.

Okay.

And those people, they were not able to make out what happened and all those things. So, so many from lab, so many technicians came from different labs and they took the blood sample. Every half an hour they used to come and take me. Just, I really, sir, I don't know how to express the suffering I went through. And then finally they made out it has become almost in septicemia state I was. So I don't know, immediately the moment my children were here in India, my daughter is in Bhopal, my son is in Bangalore. The moment they heard it is septicemia state, and fortunate, I was fortunate enough that both of them were having their visa. So immediately they flew back to US and I was in hospital for 3 days. I was like that without one kidney functioning. And finally they did so many tests in lab and they finally found out only 2 antibiotics will help me to And after 4 days, my kidney started functioning. And really, sir, it was— I got my second life. Really, really, really. And after coming back to India, I have been seeing so many advertisements regarding this breathwork, yoga, and all those things. And as soon as I came back to India, I came across your 1990s, that thing. I thought, okay, let me, it's ₹99, no, after all, let me try. And immediately I joined your, this thing. And the second day, as usual, you were announcing the Silver Membership. Without a second thought, I just joined the Silver Membership because with that 2 days experience was sufficient for me, you know. And I could feel it is a divine call. I wanted to serve the society and this he has given me. That was a realization, sir, actually, you know, that spiritual realization that came into my mind. See, I wanted to serve the society. So as you always say in the classes, no, when you have a right intention, the universe will always help you, it will support you. It was a call from the universe and it supported me. I joined your Silver session and within 2 months, no, it was December, during December I joined your thing and by February the thing was over and I was able to get the Best Performer Award also. I was so happy, no, and that was also a It was increasing my motivation.

And then what are the things have implemented, like when you come to the community?

When I came to the community, sir, as you told, you know, LFC is the most important thing. So I used to practice LFC daily. And no, I was able to, though I was not having any ailment physically, I could make out the changes physically also. My body became more flexible and my digestion was also becoming better. And the sleep, actually I was not having any sleeping problem, but occasionally, you know, Up to 3 o'clock I may not sleep. After 3 o'clock only I fall asleep. Morning again we have to get up to daily course. Now after doing this practice breathing and LFC also, I was able to sleep very nicely. When I go to sleep, immediately I'll fall asleep, which I was doing when I was in service. After full day's tiredness, I will become— when I hit the bed, I will be out. And the morning I will get up. The same thing happened after practicing these 2 months breathwork and LFC practice. Really, sir, it has helped me.

Wow. And also I remember that you have asked me, I am 67, or you are 67, right?

That also I will take.

67. And whether am I really suitable to like before like in the breath health certification?

Definitely, definitely, sir. Actually, you know, after joining this, during this Silver Course process, you know, up to February, uh, during the all the community members, they used to share their experiences in the community. And then they were telling, so many of them were telling, I got cured of my BP, I got out of my heart problem. I got relief from my asthma. And some people who stay from Trivedar also, they got curing. So I was just shocked. No, it was just a breathing. So breathing is doing so many wonders. And why people are suffering with going to allopathic doctors, taking medicine which is giving so many side effects? I was really wondering. No, then I thought, why don't I take this to people? No, I'm in— I wanted to do service and I'm in a rural part. At least rural people, maybe they are not well off to pay the doctor fees and all those things. Why don't I to the rural areas. I was wondering how to do that. And I got a rebirth, that was the thing came into my mind. I got the rebirth. And maybe God is showing me the way, no, this is the way for me to do the service to the society. And at that time you announced that Bratila certification course. During March I joined it. And when you were doing that, this thing, no, showcase, showcase, I was asking you, I was telling, asking you, Sir, I am 67 years now. Whether I'll be able to help the society with this? Whether I can do it? And you gave me the encouragement, sir. And I really joined it and I have learned so much in Brathila certification. And I have completed my first level also. And you have encouraged me to take up it as a thing. Now I am teaching some 8 to 9 people in my village.

In regular classes?

In regular classes I am doing thrice in a week.

Online or offline?

Offlines, and I've got online classes also with my Bangalore. I've got so many friends, you know, some few of them are there online also. And really, sir, it is bringing a lot of difference in people's life.

And many people tell that it's very difficult to do online. Like, how did you manage that?

Like, actually through Zoom only I'm managing. And because I think these people are from Bangalore, they are used to technical things and they are to help me. And my direct class people also, they are also wondering, no, like they were having some breathing problem, like asthma difficulty in that. And once they have started doing this breathwork, they're feeling very happy. And one of my friends, no, she's attending my class online from Trivandrum. She is having a very severe asthma, like some dust happens, no, she will be out, and she has to take the inhaler all the time. And when she's traveling with her husband in the car, if he is going to put petrol in the car, And that smell, it will induce asthma. And she was suffering a lot. And then she told me after doing these practices, now I'm so happy. Now I've kept my inhaler somewhere. I don't know where it is also. And she is able to now breathe happily without inhaler. Occasionally she is getting that smell because it is a chronic problem. But it didn't want us to— really, within a month she got the results. Now I'm so happy with her. And she's regularly practicing that consistency also. You always used to tell that is how I improved with consistency, and the same thing with her also. And last month she went to Tirumala Hills, Tirupati Darshan. She was telling, we went by walk. In between, when I get the little breathlessness, I used to sit, immediately do the breathing practice. Immediately I get relieved and go carrying on. So I'm so happy, sir, I'm able to help somebody who is suffering. And really the breath is doing wonders. Really, I have to say that. And really, as I told you, it is a divine call. And I don't know somehow, because so many advertisements I have seen earlier, but this time I don't know how I came to you. And once I joined that 9-10 class, Yes, it has become a journey for me. And after BHC, I wanted to take the Diamond Membership also. I think I would have enquired with you 2-3 times.

Yeah.

But that time it was only just a 1 year or 3 years thing. And during International Yoga Day, you have announced the Diamond Membership for lifetime. I happily took it. I'm so happy in the morning. Now I am able to get up at 4 o'clock. I'm able to get up and between 4:15 to 4:30, I'll finish my morning works. I'll keep coffee and everything ready for my husband and I do my breathing practice for about an hour up to 5:45. Then I will have my little coffee and then come for 6 o'clock. I do my yoga practice with you. Really, sir, I am feeling so happy and so relieved. And I have to say one more thing, sir. I've lost my weight. 7 kgs of weight I have lost. Oh, wow. That was before I joined Diamond. I was 62 kgs. I am now 55.5. And only with breathwork I got it because I joined Diamond just during March. So breathwork has helped me to It gives that much of weight. Really, sir, it is wonderful.

Wow.

I'm so happy.

Wow.

I'm so happy.

So how did the structure of our program help you? Because some people will only give the knowledge, but how it helped you to go out and teach the people?

Yes, sir. That is it, that LFC practice. That was the first thing you were insisting on. So the LFC, I could make out, no, it was giving— I'm up to this 60th, 65 years, I have not used any physical exercise, no, and sitting on floor for continuously. Doing anything, no lifting my hand and doing exercise and all, because it has come some development pain, stiffness has come to my body due to aging. And after I started doing Lapsi, you know, I have got full easily, you know, I am able to— it has got full flexibility in my body. I was able to do so many things, very easily I was able to do. And after joining BHC, the wisdom classes you are taking, really, sir, really it is wonderful, you know. And yesterday also when I was taking my online session Last class you were telling about abdominal breathing, diaphragmatic breathing. So I have made full notes of that and put in our thing also, community also. And during my class, I have showed them the document. I told them how abdominal breathing is very important. And that is the right type of breathing and how it is going to help you physically, mentally, spiritually, and all those things. And I explained and they were all so happy. And I've told them you have to practice daily. Morning, at least for 5 minutes, because morning will be busy. Night before going to bed, you have to do it at least for 20 minutes. Now you know, you will know the changes you are feeling in your life. But you have to, as Maestro says, you have to do it for a practice for a longer time so that you get the benefits. Now they are also very happy.

So how are you feeling seeing changes in your students? And that is what I told, I told the example of my asthma student.

And one more person is also there who was having not a severe asthma, but she she was having a breathing problem. No, she could make out after I taught her the breathing practice, she's breathing from her chest. She's not using her abdomen for breathing. And now she has told, I'm breathing, I can make out my breath is going up to my stomach. No, there used to be stagnant here. Now it is going so far to my stomach and I'm feeling so happy and so relieved. And actually I think she was telling she was doing yoga practice for some time and she has left it in between. And now she has taken this breathwork and she's feeling so happy. Really, sir, really, I'm so happy that I've joined your community and through which I'm able to help people. Really, it's a divine call and spiritually also, no? I'm really— you are telling about Ashtanga Yoga and all these things and I'm trying to put it into practice.

Exactly. So how did— do you see any changes in your family life? Or your social life?

Family life, sir, actually. You know, this Ashtanga Yoga, you were talking about Yamas, Niyamas, and all those things. Yamas, no, I'm actually— I want to be polite with people, and this Yamas have taught me, you know, even when some people talk to me harshly or something, now I've learned I have to just neglect those things and try to move with them happily. No, that has helped me a lot, sir. Even in my house also, occasionally when something untoward happens, I used to fight with my husband, and now I know I should not do that. Now I to take things easily. Okay, let it go. It is his nature. Let him do like that. I have started doing that. And it doesn't— I have to improve a lot.

Yeah.

But still, you know, I have started learning and I'm able to put it in practice. I think this practice will help me to go a long way.

How about the assignments you are doing?

Assignments, really, sir, really, assignments are all wonderful. I have not even missed one single assignment all these days. Really, sir, it is really great. And it helps me to put into practice also. You are telling the assignments, during the assignments, all the, uh, emos means All the points you just experience and write.

Might have changed your thinking perspective.

Perspective and daily life, how you are implementing. Those things I am able to put and really, sir, it is helping me a lot to practice also. And spiritually also, no, this, because with this breathing practice I'm able to concentrate for a longer time in meditation. I'm able to, for 15 minutes, I am able to sit without thoughts. Really, it is really an improvement, sir. And you have encouraged us to make our goals on Mondays. No, daily Monday, my first goal is this, that I must be in a position to meditate because I'm not having any physical ailments. I want to spiritually improve. So this has started happening. And one of my goals, my son, no, he's a company secretary. My son and daughter-in-law, both of them, they have started their— actually, they have started their business of their own just this year only, beginning. And they were undergoing a lot of strain because they don't have any assistance. They have just started. And in my goal, I have written, no, they should have more income, they should have more people. He should employ so many people in his thing so that his tension is released. And within, sir, actually I told, you know, as I told, during Yoga Day only I have joined the Diamond session, and from the next week only I started writing the goals. And now he has got 3 people under his employment and they are doing very well, sir. It is something really, you know, it happened without, like a miracle, no? Because after starting the goals, writing the goals, within just 2-3 weeks this has started happening. Really, sir, it is.

So you have seen improvements in your personal level also, in your relationships also, in your, um, like, uh, social level also, like going and spreading this knowledge, spiritual level.

And you have encouraged us on Yoga Day to go to schools. I've done in 2-3 village schools, I have done, and nearby villages also I am going, and as a community people are attending. It's really very nice. And I approached some social organizations also, and once I Go back, I will be.

So what is the final message you would like to share to the people who are watching this?

Sir, breath is capable of doing magics in your life. And joining this Conscious Breathing Hub, you know, you have got development, all-round development, physically, mentally, emotionally. Really, sir, I don't know how to thank you. I am really, really, really grateful to you.

Thank you.

And really, you know, I want to take this magic to the people as far as possible. And that it has become my aim of my life. And the second life God has given me, I think maybe for this reason.

Yes, thank you, thank you so much for taking this mission forward.

Really grateful to you, really grateful to you. And you have given me that opportunity by encouraging me to join this BHC. That is also another—

Yes, everybody has that potential. They waste their time after retirement, but you are using it productively now instead of feeling that I am retired, I am old. But you started, restarted your career.

Yes, definitely, I would not have done this, sir. And one more thing I have to say is I was a very introvert person. I've never talked to people. And when I was in the Silver class, I never used to switch on my video.

I would not have seen you.

After coming to BHC, you told BHC students, you should come on camera, otherwise I will take you out. So that made me first to switch on my camera. And right then, I'm now able to take in class. And you have allowed me to take a session on how I took my class also. Really, sir, really. It has helped me to improve outside also.

So age is just a barrier, like not a barrier, or like, so it's just a number.

Definitely.

So like any age you can do this, right?

So, and you are going, you have last our wisdom class, you have announced now when whoever is ready to take one-to-one classes, you are going to give us an opportunity. Really, sir, I'm awaiting that so that I can help more people.

Exactly.

And something, no, which you are not keeping it to yourself, you want your students also to prosper. That is something I really appreciate with you, sir. That's very nice of you and so, so, so grateful to you. I don't know how to express my gratitude, but it has really changed my life in so many things. And what I wanted to do, I am ready to do my service and I got a chance to do it through this breathwork. And I am able to spiritually, because spiritual growth is what I wanted in myself, that also is happening. And as you told, no, like you have got a doctor also, he's able to help us with the diet and everything. Really, sir, it is an all-round group. It's an all-round group. Exactly. Really, sir. And whoever is coming across, they have so much problem, I am advising them to join CPX.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much. Really, I am grateful.

Thank you so much.

Really, sir, really grateful.

So see you and more power to you. I wish you all the best in your journey.

Yes.

And let's together Heal this India, heal the world, and spread this knowledge.

Definitely.

And take this mission forward.

Definitely, sir. With your blessings, all these things should happen. Thank you. Thank you so much.