Featured Lesson: Winter Solstice The Hard Wired: Vitomir Maričić Between the Covers: John Vaillant The Pranasphere Merch: Is now here This Week’s Sponsor: Leigha Nicole
Today marks the winter solstice—the moment Earth’s Northern Hemisphere reaches its maximum 23.5-degree tilt away from the sun, giving us the shortest day and longest night of the year. Tomorrow the light begins its return. Your suprachiasmatic nucleus—a cluster of 20,000 neurons behind your eyes—is tracking this shift right now, regulating melatonin production, cortisol release, and every circadian rhythm in your body. Ancient peoples at sites like Newgrange and Göbekli Tepe engineered structures to capture this exact astronomical moment thousands of years before modern science could explain why our nervous systems respond so profoundly to maximum darkness exposure. The turn is already happening. Enjoy the longest night, and welcome the light’s return. Enjoy, Dennis
The Pranasphere Merch
Get it here: The Pranasphere Vintage Hat I’ve seen this symbol welcome thousands of students through my studio doors over the years. Three Aum symbols together in the Enso (円相) fashion—has a special place in my heart. A north star through transitions, through changes, through growth. If you’ve been part of this journey, you know what it means. If you’re just finding us, welcome. The Triple Aum: The Buddha, The Dharma and The Sangha. Enso (円相): The Zen Circle
The Pranasphere Vintage Hat
The Hard Wired
The Hard Wired is a term I use to represent people (authors, thought leaders…), subjects, places etc. that I tap into on a regular basis and most likely will go to see in person or already have…
Vitomir Maricié
Vitomir Maričić is a Croatian world-record-holding freediver famous for his incredible breath-hold achievements, most notably setting a Guinness World Record in June 2025 by holding his breath underwater for 29 minutes and 3 seconds, using pure oxygen to extend his time beyond typical human limits. He uses his platform to promote ocean conservation, supporting groups like Sea Shepherd and raising awareness about marine issues.
Dennis is master craftsman and a true entrepreneur. Many of his products are handmade by him or he has provided direct stewardship in the design & manufacturing of the product.. Enjoy
