In this shloka, Shri Krishna provides more detail around the use of praanaayaam as a form of yajnya. Praanas are the life energies within us that enable all our bodily functions including breathing, digestion, circulation and so on. Moreover, they function as the link between the mind and the body.
In praanaayaam, one regulates the breathing pattern (breathe in – retain – breathe out) as well as the time interval between each breath. This regulation has a direct impact on the mind. Even without studying praanaayaam, we can see that a few minutes of observing our normal breath helps to quieten the mind. Such is the power of breathing!
A future where every individual, regardless of location or income, can breathe freely with equal access to lung health education, early screening, and detection.
To empower communities with access to quality lung health education, screening, and compassionate, patient-first care.
PinkTree Foundation was born from a simple, urgent truth: Millions in India suffer from preventable respiratory diseases like Asthma, COPD, and TB, not due to a lack of medical science, but a lack of access and awareness
We saw that the solution wasn't just in hospitals, but in villages, slums, and homes. So we built a new model that combines cutting-edge technology like AI voice analysis with the irreplaceable power of local community partnerships.
We turn your investment into tangible social impact by identifying lung disease early in vulnerable communities, empowering them with knowledge and care, and advocating for a future where clean air is a right, not a privilege.
Demystifying lung health through culturally-sensitive education to break stigma and spur prevention.
Taking cutting-edge screening technology directly to people's doorsteps, making early detection free and easy.
Focusing our efforts on the most vulnerable—women, children, and underserved communities to bridge the healthcare gap.
Our mission is inspired by the ancient Indian wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, which teaches the profound power of pranayama (breath control) to link the mind and body -
" We believe that the simple, life-giving act of breathing is a fundamental right. PinkTree combines this timeless understanding with modern technology to protect that right for everyone."
Director
Ira Toraskar is a social impact leader with experience across community work, patient advocacy, and youth-led non-profit leadership. She has previously led People Management at Leadership 30, worked as VP Talent Management at AIESEC driving UN SDG-aligned projects, and contributed to multiple grassroots initiatives through the Rotaract movement. She now serves as Director at PinkTree Foundation, leading partnerships, patient education programs, and national lung health awareness initiatives in collaboration with global bodies like GAAPP and the European Lung Foundation.
Director
Two decades of healthcare experience, worked extensively to build strategies to transform lung health management both at the doctor and patient level.
Is presently on the Governance Board of GAAPP.
Was Global Board Member at GSK for women leadership initiative to achieve gender parity at workplace.
Advisor
National Member Of World Human Rights Protection Commission.
Post Graduation in psychology, specialization in Social Initiative Management from IIM Kozhikode, Doctorate in Social Initiative. 10 years of work experience in project management.
Advisor
Ms. Mohini Mehta is a healthcare strategist and global partnerships leader, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at the World Health Innovation Forum (WHIF).
With over five years of experience across international relations, healthcare programs, and ecosystem partnerships, she has led global initiatives, fellowships, and collaborations in health innovation.She previously headed EntrepreNari at AMTZ, supporting women entrepreneurs in healthcare.At PinkTree Foundation, she brings strategic and global health expertise to strengthen partnerships and scale lung health awareness and advocacy initiatives across India.
Strategic Advisor
Principal Changemaker
Preetish Toraskar is the Principal Changemaker at PinkTree Foundation and has been a guiding force since its inception. As a mentor and strategic anchor, he has played a critical role in shaping the foundation’s vision, strengthening its core programs, and driving mission-aligned growth. With deep experience and a long-term perspective, he continues to help build scalable, high-impact lung health initiatives that create meaningful change on the ground.
Preetish gets in decades of experience in the respiratory therapy space and understands the gaps in effective management of disease.