Michael Brian Baker is the founding member of The Breath Center, a world renowned experiential and educational organization dedicated to the continued research, highest and best practices and code of conduct concerning the facilitation of breath work. His primary focus is the acceleration of awareness around emotional intelligence and the integral teachings of the yogic art of Pranayama. Michael and his team continuously seek fresh, creative ways to expand its interface and infusion into contemporary Western culture. He has served as a physicians liaison and program developer in conjunction with Bastyr Universities Naturopathic curriculum and acted as an independent organizer within the International Corporate Wellness and Conscious Festival Community. Michael holds a firm vision of unity and world peace, travels extensively and maintains public teachings and private offerings in Ojai California.