YEAR OF THE FIRE HORSE
21 Days of Breathwork to ride into this year with clarity, courage and presence
February 22 - March 15, 2026
A 3-week online community journey to build a steady daily practice of breath and connection
The last few years didn’t just change you — they shook you to your core.
Plans fell apart. Identities dissolved. Any illusion of stability you once relied on was quietly or dramatically stripped away.
This year, the world is only going to get more intense. More AI, more lost jobs, more political drama, more chaos, more conflict and more war.
In the midst of all this, it’s tempting to check out. To numb, scroll, snack, drink, shop. To find relief anywhere and anyhow you can.
Except you already know these coping strategies don’t serve your physical health, your mental clarity or your soul in the long run.
This year, you’re invited to break free from these cycles and choose a different path.
You’re invited to come home to the truth within and grow the deep roots that will sustain you through the chaos.
The energy of the year demands it.
Welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse
In the Chinese astrological system 2026 is a yang fire horse year, carrying powerful, untamed energy. It’s a year of momentum. Of taking big risks and making bold moves in the world.
It represents a profound shift and contrast to the yin, inward energy of last year. If 2025 forced us to shed our old skins and illusions, then 2026 is inviting us to gallop toward our true destiny.
While this may feel like a welcome change for some, this energy of this year has its own shadows. Fire uncontained, burns and destroys. And a horse untethered, can drag you to your death. This year is ripe for more chaos and destruction.
In times like these, we don’t need another “new year, new you” self-improvement program. We don’t need to fix ourselves or become someone new.
Our Journey: Ancient wisdom for modern times
For thousands of years, humans of all cultures have gathered around the fire in moments of upheaval — to breathe, to tell stories, to pray, to remember who they are, and to keep the light alive through dark times.
This program is a modern version of this ancient ancestral ritual. It isn’t based on the idea that something is wrong with you.
It’s rooted in a simpler truth: you already have everything you need within you.
What’s missing isn’t willpower, discipline or some trendy new framework. It’s space, structure, and support to connect with the unwavering center within your own being.
Year of the Fire Horse is a 21-day devotional container.
Each day for 21 days, you’ll practice a 15 minute breathwork set designed to support your nervous system, ground your energy, and strengthen your capacity to meet intensity without collapsing or numbing out.
Breathwork becomes an anchor inside your own body — a place you can return to when fear arises, when decisions feel heavy, or when the world feels like too much. With the support of your breath, you’ll learn how to stay present inside the chaos, instead of collapsing or escaping.
Your daily breathwork practice is an opportunity to return to yourself each day — not to reinvent who you are, but to embody who you’ve already become.
And you’ll do it in community, gathered around a shared fire so to speak, remembering that you don’t have to walk this wild year alone.
By the end of these 21 days, many participants notice:
A steadier baseline in their nervous system
Less reactivity in stressful conversations
Clearer decision-making when things feel uncertain
A felt sense of “I know where to return” when anxiety or overwhelm arises
“The daily breathwork provided a powerful shift in my inner state and perspective. I felt more at peace and focused. My mental fog, anxiety and overthinking cleared. As a result, I discovered a newfound clarity for my desires for my life and career. From this place of inner knowing, confidence and stability, I made a big shift in my job and career. This program is AMAZING!”
Rindcy Davis, PhD & Associate Medical Director
Year of the Fire Horse is for you if…
The last few years have changed you, and you’re ready to integrate and embody who you’ve become
You want to ride the fire of this year with clarity instead of fear, and build stability in your life with a daily practice that is simple, powerful, and sustainable
You’re tired of coping mechanisms that don’t truly nourish you, and are ready to break free from the cycles of craving and shame
You’re exhausted from stress and overwhelm. You want to tune into your inner knowing, and feel clear and confident making decisions about your future
You’re too busy and stressed out to meditate. You need something quick and easy that can shift your state and help you relax in a matter of minutes. No equipment, fancy set-up or complicated philosophy required, just your own body and breath.
You crave community, human relationships, and a felt sense of connection
This is not a program to do “someday.” It’s an invitation to meet this year and your life now with presence instead of escapism.
“Skepticism is a lifelong habit of mine. So I engaged Mallory’s instruction with both hope and a shrug. I was looking to improve communication within my family, and to calm a hurricane of emotions within myself. I found Mallory’s teaching to be eminently practical and free of jargon. It also works!
Within a week of daily practice I was noticing changes: in the patience I had with others, in my less reactionary responses to triggers, in the positive way I’d embrace the tasks of the day. I’d recommend Mallory’s intelligent guidance to anyone who wants to communicate productively with team, family, friends, colleagues – and to clarify things within themselves.”
David Levy, Writer & Brand Strategist
Year of the Fire Horse is a 21 Day Transformational Journey with resources that will support you for life
✓ 15min daily breathwork practice you can use for the rest of your life - rooted in the Himalayan kriya yoga tradition and supported by Western neuroscience
✓ Science of breath, nervous system and behavior change
✓ Tools and support to easily incorporate breathwork into your daily routine
✓ On-demand video practice guides
✓ Live kickoff session and weekly community calls
✓ On-going chat support through the online community portal
✓ Mobile app to access all content with ease
✓ Small group pods for accountability, community and inspiration
✓ Additional resources to help you find your center in the midst of choas
“Over the 3 weeks, I began to truly feel each breath reach the depths of my belly and chest and literally slow my heart rate and pulse. I now have tools to use now when I am anxious or in situations where my heart rate is up. I would recommend this program to anyone who experiences anxiety, a racing heart or wants to move through life more grounded.”
Jenna Lieberman
Teacher
Year of the Fire Horse offers all the support you need to make breathwork part of your daily life
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✔️ 15min Breathwork Practice
A grounding, stabilizing practice rooted in the Himalayan Kriya Yoga tradition and supported by modern neuroscience. It will become a friend for life, and be powerful for both beginner and experienced practitioners.
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✔️ 2.5 hr Live Kickoff Session
Sunday Feb 22nd - 11:00am - 1:30pm
Learn the practice, understand the philosophy and nervous system science behind it, and gather as a community to set intention for the year ahead. -
✔️ Live Weekly Support Sessions
Sundays March 1st, 8th and 15th at 11am - 12:15pm ET
Gather around the virtual fire for live coaching, Q&A, reflection, and support to help you stay consistent and inspired.
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✔️ Online Community Portal & App
All recordings, discussions, and community connection hosted in a calm, intentional space designed to support reflection and presence. Hosted on the Sutra platform and app.
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✔️ Pop-Up Practices
Join the community on Zoom to be guided and share in the 15min daily practice together. Schedule determined by the availability of the group.
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✔️ Resource Library
Podcasts, articles, books and more to inspire your journey. Plus additional shorter (3-7min) guided breathwork practices for specific purposes e.g., boost your energy, ground, relax and rest.
"I have experienced so much profound change working with Mallory: I have more energy and strength, am more in touch with myself, and I have a more positive outlook. My capacity to withstand change in the world at large and in my personal life have deepened. I still practice her techniques and consider them a gift. Making the decision to try the 21 Day Breathwork Program was truly one of the best investments I’ve ever made in myself."
Rebecca Perrin, Creative Officer, Eileen Fisher
Timing & Commitment
Your commitment is simple:
15 minutes of practice a day
For 21 days
Plus one online community gathering per week
Live Sessions will be held every Sunday at 11am ET beginning right after the Lunar New Year to harness this powerful energy of new beginnings. The full schedule is:
Year of the Fire Horse Program Kickoff to learn the practice and set context:
Sunday Feb 22nd, 11:00am - 1:30pm ET
Weekly Live Sessions for Q&A, reflection and connection:
Sunday March 1, 11am - 12:15pm ET
Sunday March 8, 11am - 12:15pm ET
Sunday March 15, 11am - 12:15pm ET
All sessions will be recorded, but you will get the most out of the program if you attend live.
“The 21 Day Breathwork program is the best thing I've done for myself and my well-being. It helped me break though layers of anxiety and feel creative, inspired, and settled for the first time in a while.
I'm an experienced yoga and meditation teacher and had some familiarity with breathwork, but Mallory helped me develop a deeper and more subtle breath practice. She is a gifted teacher with a lot to offer to new and established students.”
Jaime Ledesma, Deloitte Consultant & Yoga Teacher
About Your Guide
👋 Hi, I’m Mallory
The last few years have rocked me to my core.
I was forced to close the business I shared with my partner and best friend and imagine an entirely new life for myself.
I was floored by long COVID, chronic illness and fatigue that stripped away my sense of certainty and control.
I am emerging from these fires devoted — not to doing more — but to growing deeper roots and returning again and again to the practices that have sustained me for my entire adult life.
My spiritual journey began when I wandered into a Bikram Yoga class at the age of 19, and cried for the first time in almost 10 years. Since then, I’ve studied yoga of all varieties, Vedic philosophy, Buddhist meditation, Taoism and Reiki.
In 2019, I travelled to India to intensively study Himalayan kriya yoga and breathwork, and receive initiation into the lineage of Babaji.
I’m honored share this ancient wisdom alongside my studies of the science of the nervous system and best practices in behavior change from my former career as a Deloitte strategy consultant.
Over the last 7 years, I’ve worked with countless individuals to begin and sustain a daily practice grounded in breath and connection, and watch miracles unfold before my eyes.
I’ve seen these practices help people reclaim their healthy and vitality, come off meds, make big career moves and heal their relationships with their partners and family members. They have carried me beyond addiction, burnout, illness and grief, back to myself.
I couldn’t think of a better way to ride into this new year than practicing alongside you.
Will you join me?
Questions?
This program is all about offering personalized care and support..
If you are curious about the program but have questions or concerns, please reach out to find a time to chat.
Our Community Values
🧐 Curiosity
Every moment presents and opportunity to learn something new. We aim to approach life with a beginners mind, open to new ways of seeing and being.
🌎 Uniqueness
Every individual is unique. We don’t believe in one-size-fits all solutions. We honor each person’s individual culture, context, and journey, and make space for diversity of experience.
🕸️ Community
Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh said “the next Buddha will be the Sangha”, meaning that the age of individual enlightened gurus is over. The pathway to sustained change is through community support.
💗 Devotion
Discipline is commitment of the mind, whereas devotion is commitment of the heart. We are devoted to the healing and evolution of ourselves, our communities and our planet from a place of love, rather than “fixing” what is “wrong”.
🔥 Transformation
Kriya means “taking action that leads to evolution”. We are here to do the thing. To change and evolve. No turning back. No hiding from our power and potential. We are ready to surrender to the transformation that is calling us.
FAQs
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I recommend practicing first thing in the morning after you wake up, before eating. It's advised to practice on an empty stomach, ideally not within ~3hrs of eating a large meal. The morning tends to be when most people have more control over their time, before going to work or other commitments.
However, during our intake process and kickoff session, we will work together to create an individualized plan for your practice, based on your lifestyle and preferences. I've worked with people who do the practice consistently before bed in the evening, after leaving work, during their lunch break, during a morning break, or a combination of the above depending on the day.
It's all about what works best for you.
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One of the things I love about breathwork practice is that you don't need to buy any fancy equipment. All you need is yourself and your lungs. Literally, anyone can do it!
You can do the practice sitting up on a chair, bench or stool with your feet on the floor, or sitting cross-legged on the floor or a cushion. If you have particular injuries or medical conditions that make it challenging for you to sit up for 20min, we can also create a practice that you can. do lying down. Whatever your situation, we can customize a practice that works for you and your body.
I recommend dedicating a particular place in your living space for your practice. It doesn't have to be anything fancy - simply the same chair in the same corner of the same room will work. Practicing in a consistent physical environment can help you create and maintain a new habit consistently.A physical practice space isn't required, it's simply a suggestion that can support your new daily routine. If you are traveling, away from your regular living space or living nomadically, you can of course still do the practice and I can provide other suggestions to support you committing to this new habit consistently.
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Studies have shown that consistent, intentional breath practices impact human physiology in profound ways, including reducing anxiety, improving cardiovascular health and strengthening the nervous system. Some report results from as little as 6 seconds of deep breathing!
While you may be able to feel the effects and receive benefit from a few minutes or even seconds of deep breathing, in my experience practicing and teaching for many years, I've found that 15min provides a good amount of time for most people to feel a significant impact on their mental and physical health.At the same time, 15min is still short enough to fit easily into your busy schedule. Think about how much time you waste per day scrolling on social media, ruminating on situations you can't control or other draining activities.
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Getting up earlier and/or sacrificing other activities you love is not required in this program :)
During our intake process and kickoff session, I work with you 1:1 to understand your daily responsibilities, schedule and desired lifestyle. Together, we create an achievable plan to embed the 20min practice into your daily and weekly routine, in a way that is customized to your unique lifestyle and flexible to the inevitable ups and downs of life, including travel and social events. Receiving this type of customized guidance and support is a huge benefit of working with someone 1:1.
I bring not only 5 years of experience working with clients 1:1 through this program to change their habits and integrate practice into their daily routine, but also my 10+ year parallel career as an strategy and organizational change consultant. I understand deeply all the common barriers to changing our lifestyle and habits, and can support you with the most effective, evidence-based strategies. -
No problem. The only certainty in life is change. The purpose of this program is to help you integrate daily practice into your lifestyle for the long term, which means working with the inevitable ups, downs, changes and disruptions that occur in life. We will work together to create an individualized plan for your practice that takes into account your travel and other unique life commitments.
Rather than forcing you to stick to an overly rigidly routine (e.g., I must practice at exactly 6:33am every day or I'm a failure), I will support you to create a plan that is flexible and can serve you through periods of travel or other disruption.
In my experience, having a daily breathwork practice has supported me immensely during travel for work and leisure. I've been better able to manage the stress that can sometimes arise due to travel issues, being with family or simply being away from my usual routines and comforts. The practice is here to support you to live the life you desire and show up as your best self for it, not limit you.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Nov 2019 - present: Breath Connection Online & New York, NY
Work with individuals 1:1 to make breathwork, meditation and kriya yoga practices a consistent daily habit
Teach online breathwork classes and maintain an online community
Teach in-person workshops at events and festivals including Ecstatic Dance, Resonance, Dance Beyond Campout and Alchemia Studios
May 2017 - Oct 2018: Loom Yoga Center Brooklyn, NY
Taught weekly yoga classes at both Bushwick and Williamsburg studio locations, including Open Level Vinyasa Flow and Reiki & Restore
YOGA & MEDITATION TRAINING
April 2024: Vipassana Meditation, Insight Meditation Society Barre, MA
7-Day silent Vipassana meditation course with Erin Treat, Victoria Cary and Howard Cohn
Aug 2023: Vipassana Meditation, Insight Meditation Society Barre, MA
3-Day silent Vipassana meditation course with Narayan Helen Liebenson
Nov 2020 - Jan 2021: Beyond 500-Hr “Master Training” Sattva Yoga Academy Online
Deeper training in the Himalayan Kriya Yoga practices of the Babaji lineage, including yoga philosophy, puja, meditation, pranayama, kriya and asana with Anand Mehrotra
Oct - Nov 2020 Held: The Somatics of Support Online
Exploration of guiding somatic experiences of support, including physiology, anatomy, the nervous system and Bartenieff Fundamentals with Margherita Tisato
Jan 2020: “The Art of Waiting” Yin Yoga Training, Temple Brooklyn, NY
Yin Yoga training, including anatomy, pain science and the nervous system with Margherita Tisato
April - May 2019: 500-Hr YTT, Sattva Yoga Academy Rishikesh, India
Intensive training in the Himalayan Kriya Yoga practices of the Babaji lineage, including yoga philosophy, puja, meditation, pranayama, kriya and asana with Anand Mehrotra
Certified as a kriya meditation teacher, who is able to initiate students into the lineage with their own personal mantra
February 2019: Classical Hatha Yoga, Isha Yoga Center Coimbatore, India
Introduction to Hatha yoga poses and techniques in the tradition of Sadhguru
February 2019: Vipassana Meditation, Dhamma Setu V Chennai, India
10-Day silent Vipassana meditation course in the tradition of S.N. Goenka
Oct 2018: 12-Hr Restorative Yoga Training, Bend & Bloom Brooklyn, NYComprehensive training in Restorative yoga poses, sequencing and use of props with Marlie Mcgovern
Jan - June 2018: 100- Hour Yoga, Mind & Spirit Training New York, NY
Psychology and neuroscience of yoga, including the latest scientific research on breath and nervous system with Joe Loizzo and Sonia Sequeira
Studies of yoga philosophy, including the Yoga Sutras, Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita and Sri Vijnana Bhairava Tantra with Mary Reilly Nichols, Jacob Kyle and Marlie McGovern
2017: Trauma-Informed Yoga Training, Liberation Yoga Project New York NY
Understanding of trauma and nervous system, and techniques for structuring and guiding a trauma-aware yoga class with Anneka Lucas
Nov 2015 - Mar 2016: 200-Hr YTT, Loom Yoga Center Brooklyn, NY
Comprehensive training in yoga asana, anatomy, class structure, yoga philosophy and meditation with Margherita Tisato, Ambyr D’Amato and Ximena Milagros Perez Frankel
REIKI TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
July 2020 - Present: Reiki Teacher & Mentor New York, NY
July 2016 Usui Reiki Ryoho: Level 3 with Bogdan Ciochinaru New York, NY
March 2015: Usui Reiki Ryoho, Level 2 with Bogdan Ciochinaru New York, NY
Sept 2014: Usui Reiki Ryoho, Level 1 with Bogdan Ciochinaru New York, NY