ABOUT US

A journey of healing, consciousness, and inner transformation.

Founded in April 2018

about life and breath

Life and Breath (LaB) is a life-transforming course that blends theory with practice for self-improvement. It trains you in scientific and ancient spiritual breathing exercises, and meditation and mindfulness techniques, offering a clear roadmap for purposeful living. The program focuses on improving the physical and mental state of every participant, supporting good health, peace of mind, joy, and success. LaB also teaches gentle stress reduction techniques, helping individuals connect deeply (yoga) with the divine and enhance overall well-being. The sessions are open to anyone above the age of 18.

The Life and Breath course comes in various packages. It includes 20 sessions of 1.5 hours each, conducted weekly through online classes or classroom learning. These sessions are also offered in 5-day residential or non-residential camps, where all 20 modules are completed.

For those struggling with time management there is an “abridged version of Life and Breath”, with essentials compressed into 13 sessions spread over 3 days in residential or non-residential camps.

For busy professionals, a two-day residential corporate module is available. This format focuses on core breathing practices, exercise for mental health, guided meditation, and meditational affirmations that promote clarity and emotional balance.

Some fundamental principles of leading a harmonious professional and personal life are laid out with a generous dose of examples. Individual personal issues are also addressed as either case studies or as personal, private counselling.

Life and Breath is a gateway to transform your life the way YOU want it!

After completing Life and Breath, participants can continue their spiritual growth with the advanced course—Life is Mind Body Spirit (LiMBS), designed for deeper exploration after completing the full 20-session LaB program.

What the logo means?

It is the rhythm under the skin.
A heart that beats softly within
Every breath subtle and grand
Breath is generic, life’s a brand.
Inhale… the world comes alive
Exhale… and let each life thrive
Both are beating a cosmic drum.
Strings of Life in tune will strum
From a mire the lotus is a sight
Earth supports as Fire will ignite
Water flows and Air takes flight
Space enveloped in Divine light
Deep meditation a gentle caress
Waiting forever for Him to bless
Soul is energy the body a dress
Harmonic ECG of consciousness.

Life and Breath are never apart .
Life’s rhythm etched in the heart.

Vision

To eternally serve humanity with joy, gratitude, and transformative practices rooted in meditation and mindfulness.

Mission

To reach individuals globally and offer self-realization techniques through structured breathwork, mindfulness meditation, and accessible practices like Yoga at Home.

Values

Integrity, authenticity, dignity, selfless love, harmony, and mindful living guided by inner awareness.

The Founder

Mr. Pravin Manker

Mr. Pravin Manker has always been deeply inclined towards science. For him, every belief had to be validated through logic and reasoning. Theories without evidence were promptly dismissed. While he had occasional encounters with spirituality, nothing truly resonated—until the age of 49, when his life partner encouraged him to explore Brahmavidya, a turning point that changed everything. After a couple of years of reluctant attendance, something finally clicked. From that moment, there was no looking back for Mr. Pravin Manker—the visionary founder-trustee of Pratibimb Charitable Trust.
A qualified Pharmacy graduate from the then Bombay University, “Pravin Sir,” as he is affectionately known, continued to add to his credentials during his professional journey. He holds a DCM, DBM (IMC), and DMS. Over the years, he has held diverse roles in the pharmaceutical industry, including medicine manufacturing, project execution, and heading technical operations.
His entrepreneurial spirit also led him to explore fields such as retail, consultancy, and management education. Notably, he served as Director of the very college from which he graduated, 30 years after receiving his degree.
While he still works as a consultant and industrial trainer in the pharma industry—both in India and internationally—his growing spiritual inclination has led to deeper involvement with Pratibimb Charitable Trust. Over the past few years, he has conducted more than 125 spiritual and breathwork classes, coached over 4,000 individuals, and guided countless others on the path of inner discovery and holistic well-being.

A stickler for discipline, regularity, and punctuality, Pravin Sir has nurtured the organization with a strong foundation of selfless service. Supported by an equally dedicated team, the trust has completed over 7 impactful years, during which their flagship course “Life and Breath” has transformed the lives of thousands. Their charitable work continues to make a meaningful difference in society.
In addition to his core contributions, Pravin Sir also explores Vastu Shastra, acupressure, writes impactful four-liners, and has recently developed a unique passion for interpreting popular Bollywood songs through a spiritual lens, in his engaging course “Bollywood is Spiritual.”
His followers often wonder, “What’s next?”—a testament to the inspiration and direction they constantly seek from him.
Stay tuned as the journey of “Pravin Sir” continues to unfold, offering new insights into spirituality, breathwork, and conscious living.

Testimonials

I was diagnosed with glaucoma in 2018 and joined Pratibimb in 2020. With regular practice and the blessings of Sir and the team, my condition has remained stable since 2021, and even my reading glass number has reduced. I am deeply grateful to Sir, the team, and my fellow practitioners for their prayers and support.

I am a student of Life and Breath and work at Microlabs. After regularly practicing the breathing exercises and attending the 6 a.m. sessions, my thyroid levels have improved significantly, and my doctor has even reduced my medication dosage. I’m deeply grateful to Pravin Sir and the faculty for their dedication.

With six months of regular Life & Breath practice, my BP and arthritis completely resolved. I no longer need BP medication, even during travel, thanks to consistent morning sessions and lifestyle canges.

Participating in the Course in Life & Breath by Pratibimb Charitable Trust has been life-changing — improving my breathing, reducing stress, and helping manage diabetes and cholesterol. The teachers’ free daily sessions are refreshing and grounding, and I’m truly grateful for this program that’s accessible to all.

Two months ago, I suffered from an autoimmune disease, marked by aches and unusual blood counts, including a 5.5 cm cyst. After joining the Life and Breath course, a follow-up blood test showed normalized counts, and the cyst size decreased. The breathing techniques worked where medicines fell short, significantly improving my health. I highly recommend the course to others.

Thank you Pratibimb Charitable Trust for reintroducing me to a fresh breath of life as I journey ahead towards real breathing & living!

The course lay emphasis on the right technique of breathing and its impact on day-to-day life, how the Prana Shakti absorption can help in getting rid of chronic diseases and in the camp itself I became positive.

This residential camp in Bengaluru was God sent for my husband Shailesh and me. Our heartfelt gratitude to our course coordinator , our teacher who explained the most complex concepts with such ease and clarity that they are now etched in our hearts.

Very interesting and not at all a rigmarole. It was very interesting with an intermittent dash of Bollywood songs apt to each and every topic discussed in the class.

I can't describe in words such a marvellous course as "Residential Camp 02". Let it be colleagues, teachers, and everyone cooperates. I will definitely carry forward the teachings from the course so that we can take full advantage.

The experience of the course has widened the vista of my vision to understand life more beautifully. This course has certainly enriched me in terms of my wisdom and understanding and I am quite sure to lead a meaningful life henceforth!

This is my first time. This course is going to have a high impact on my life. This course motivates you and enhances your self-confidence and the positive inner you. I experienced positive changes in these 4 days. I feel blessed to be here.

This camp has completely changed my life. The way I see things is completely different. As a student, I need to manage life, stress, and anxiety because these breathing exercises and meditation are the best ways to manage them.

Five days of intensive residential course had helped me to revise the entire course and clarify all my doubts about the breathing exercises and rectifying a few minor errors that had crept in my practice. I am grateful to the Pratibimb family for a joyful lifetime experience and I bow to being a LIFELONG learner and PRACTITIONER of life and Breath Science.

Right speech, endurance and patience are some of the takeaways for me from this camp. Given the opportunity, I would always like to attend the camp!

“Remarkably, over the past 20 weeks, my health has improved to the extent that I am more mobile than ever before in recent months. I've dispensed with the walking stick that was required to support my body weight. Recent MRI confirms that my painful compression fracture is progressively getting healed and the agonising pain has abated.”

I had planned for the surgical removal of the lump. But Oh! What a miracle. I realised one morning that there's no pain and was shocked. Can't thank enough this course that imparts life's knowledge.

On a recent casual shopping trip I found myself thinking, "while I am spending money on myself, what have I given to the society?" This introspection has come about due to the impact of the course and it has inspired me to do good for the society and others.

“Sincere and diligent practice of all the breathing exercises and mirror exercise is a Life changer, it is a miracle , it is the blessing of the Universe.”

“After following the practices sincerely for four months, I am free of my thyroid pill. I feel more energetic throughout the day”

“All my health issues started vanishing one by one . This course not only works on the physical level but it addresses your mental stress also.”

“What I have lost is anger, frustration, nervousness, giving less importance to materialistic values and what I have gained is better understanding, overall better health, self-discipline to some extent, calmness and no visits to the Doctor in recent years.”

“Most importantly I almost forgot about my asthma and inhalers. I dared to climb Palitana Jain temple (3600 steps) without inhaler.”

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