OUR STORY

2020

Founded by Prana Das yoga teacher alumni, the Prana Collective started backyard meetups in Greater Philadelphia to stay connected and continue crafting our yoga teachings after losing our studio in COVID. We began inviting neighbors, friends, and loved ones, quickly growing and diversifying. For teachers, we became an inclusive opportunity to collaboratively teach; For friends, we became an accessible opportunity to move together; For our community, we became an opportunity to nourish our prana.

2023

Skylar, Founder, thwarted an assault when she was followed home from the train one night, inspiring B3: Be Prepared, Be Aware, Be Empowered. Being physically prepared to run, and aware of her surroundings, she was able to protect herself and run to safety. She needed B3.

Gulsun (Gu), Founding Board Vice Chair, was on the phone with Skylar during the attempted attack and, as a social worker, has an awareness of how to empower people to recover from trauma and regain confidence to fearlessly walk alone. Feeling helpless on the other end of the line, she didn’t know if her friend was able to protect herself and run to safety. She needed B3.

Taryn, Founding Board Secretary, is a frequent solo traveler, train commuter, trend forecaster, and content creator. She knows how empowering these programs can be to regain confidence and maintain quality of life and freedom to explore. She believes that we all need B3.

2024

Formerly the Prana Collective, B3 continues building our community with a new mission: to foster relationships in our community by making movement inclusive and accessible, ultimately helping people be prepared, aware and empowered to fearlessly walk alone.

Movement and community are integral when it comes to self-protection. B3 strengthens our community by strengthening individuals, together.

Follow along as we continue writing our story!