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THE BREATHING PROJECT INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 010576946 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · breathingproject.org
revenue
$99K
expenses
$108K
net assets
$7K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE BREATHING PROJECT CREATES INNOVATIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON EXPERIENCES OF BODY, BREATH AND MIND. THE ORGANIZATION TEACHES PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN STRUCTURE AND MOVEMENT IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE INDIVIDUAL NATURE OF EVERY BODY THROUGH THE DEMONSTRATION AND EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL BENEFITS OF A BREATH CENTERED YOGA TRAINNING.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Breathing Project is a New York-based nonprofit founded in 2001 by Leslie Kaminoff to promote education in yoga, anatomy, and breath-centered movement. It offers workshops, online courses, and community programs focused on yoga anatomy and mental wellness. The organization emphasizes individualized learning and has historically operated both in-person and digital educational platforms.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Babies Project
Initiative launched in 2017 to repurpose studio space for programs supporting infants and young children, though specific activities are not detailed.
Principles and Practices Online Courses
Digital learning platform offering anatomy-based yoga education through Leslie Kaminoff’s "Principles" and "Practices" and co-created "Fundamentals" course for beginning yoga teachers.
The Future of Breathing Symposium
Co-produced symposia in 2005 and 2015 exploring the role of breath in yoga and health, bringing together leading educators and practitioners.
Yoga Anatomy Courses
Multi-year educational series for yoga teachers and movement professionals, offered both in-person and online, focusing on anatomy and breath-centered yoga principles.
Yoga for Mental Wellness
Free yoga classes offered in hospitals and community settings to support mental health, active from 2004 to 2017.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Tai Chi and Mind-Body Wellness Instruction 1 activity
    • Offer breath-centered yoga education and practice programs
      Provides individualized yoga instruction in New York City based on the teachings of Desikachar and Krishnamacharya, emphasizing the relationship between breath, body, and mind. The organization operated a dedicated yoga studio and offers educational programming on human structure and movement grounded in breath-centered yoga.
  • Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
    • Provide free yoga classes to support mental wellness
      Offers free yoga classes in community and hospital settings to promote mental wellness, grounded in breath-centered practices.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Host Yoga Anatomy courses for yoga and movement professionals
      Conducted annual Yoga Anatomy courses over 14 consecutive years to advance the educational standards and anatomical understanding of yoga teachers and movement professionals.
    • Produce and host yoga-related symposia and events
      Produces and co-produces symposia and special events related to breath and somatic practices, including “The Future of Breathing,” “The Future of Breathing 2,” and “Beyond Anatomy,” featuring prominent teachers such as Leslie Kaminoff, Amy Matthews, and Peter Blackaby. Also co-produced a five-day event honoring T.K.V. Desikachar’s legacy with his students.
    • Produce cultural and spiritual events in yoga tradition
      Produced a sold-out Vedic Chanting Concert featuring T.K.V. Desikachar and his family, promoting spiritual and cultural engagement within the yoga tradition.
    • Provide fiscal sponsorship for yoga and wellness initiatives
      Offers a fiscal sponsorship program enabling individuals and small groups to receive tax-deductible donations without forming their own nonprofit organizations.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$99K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$99K100%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$108K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$70K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$7K
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue -23.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LESLIE KAMINOFF PRESIDENT 20 $59K
LYDIA MANN SECRETARY 4 $6K
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Evelyn E. and Richard J. Gunst Foundation Funder — Granted funding to support the "Yoga for Mental Wellness" program.
  • Kinesis, Inc. Partner — Co-produced a series of anatomy-based workshops from 2008 to 2015 featuring Tom Myers, Leslie Kaminoff, and Amy Matthews.
  • Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health Partner — Co-produced multiple events including "The Future of Breathing" symposium (2005), and the 2018 celebration of T.K.V. Desikachar's legacy.
  • Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram Partner — Hosted a fundraiser for its building fund in 2005.
  • The Corcoran Group Funder — Provided grant support through the Corcoran Cares Program for the "Yoga for Mental Wellness" initiative.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Breath-Centered Individualized Yoga Instruction
    methodology: breath-centered_yoga
    By grounding yoga teaching in the breath-centered traditions of Desikachar and Krishnamacharya, we produce personalized, adaptable practices because the breath serves as both a structural and therapeutic anchor for individual learning and healing.
  • Experiential Learning in Breath-Centered Yoga
    methodology: experiential_education
    By engaging participants in personalized, body-and-breath-focused practices, we teach foundational principles of movement and structure because direct somatic experience deepens understanding and integration more effectively than theoretical instruction alone.