RootBreath
by Kairav Mittal
Wellness is not a luxury. It belongs to everyone.
Project Root brings free yoga, breathing, and mindfulness to underserved communities in Southside Virginia — rooted in Crewe. RootBreath extends that mission digitally, making ancient Himalayan breathing techniques available to anyone with a smartphone, completely free.
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Free weekly yoga classes in Crewe, Virginia since 2024. 125+ students. 100+ hours of instruction. Entirely by word of mouth.
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A free Pranayama breathing app for rural communities. Works on any smartphone. Rooted in the SO HUM Himalayan tradition. Available at rootbreath.org/rootbreath
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Monthly yoga for children ages 3–12 through the Healthy Coalition Action Team (HCAT) Grant from the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth.
Our Community Partners
rootbreath.org and Project Root are made possible through the support of these community organizations:
🏛️ Town of Crewe · 📚Nottoway County Library System · 🌱 Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth · 💚 HCAT Grant · 🏨 Allura Banquet Hall at Crewe Boutique Inn · 🌿 Crewe Cares · 🎓 Nottoway County Public Schools · 🌾 Local Cooperative Extension
Together we are building a healthier, more connected Southside Virginia.
What Our Community Says
"After the yoga class, I feel refreshed, relaxed and I definitely come back."
— Weekly Class Attendee, Crewe VA
"It is an amazing practice. As you learn to understand your body, how it feels. Also breathing — the oldest teachings in the world."
— Project Root Participant, Crewe VA
"Project Root brings a lot of mental health support to our community."
— Community Member, Crewe VA
In the News
American Bazaar Online · October 2026
“At 17, Indian-American Kairav Mittal is Bringing Yoga to Rural Virginia”
Project Root community yoga class · Allura Banquet Hall · Crewe, Virginia