Breath must be trained in these five different ways. It must be rhythmic, centralized, deepened, reach far, and its volume must be spreading. – Hazrat Inayat Khan

For centuries, breath practices have been shared from teacher to student to deepen awareness and restore balance. Once considered mysterious or esoteric, these practices are now better understood through modern health and medical science—which reveal just how profoundly the breath influences the body and mind.

Join Dr. Hafiz Neil Rothenberg for an inspiring exploration of how Inayatiyya breath practices support and harmonize the respiratory, cardiovascular, circulatory, and nervous systems.

This opening series, The Five Aspects of Breath—Center, Range, Volume, Rhythm, and Depth—will introduce simple yet powerful breathing techniques and guided meditations. Together, we’ll explore how each aspect of breath can shift our physical vitality, emotional balance, and mental clarity.

Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your journey, you’re warmly invited to breathe, learn, and experience the transformative potential of the breath. All are welcome.

Dates & Themes

• Session 1, February 25 – Center aspect of breath
• Session 2, March 4 – Range aspect of breath
• Session 3, March 11 – Volume aspect of breath
• Session 4, March 18 – Rhythm aspect of breath
• Session 5, March 25 – Depth aspect of breath

Details

There are two tuition options: General ($60 / $12 per class) or Limited Income ($40 / $8 per class). You will have access to live teachings and recordings of the class to listen to on your own time. Scholarships and discounts are available—please contact astana@inayatiyya.org for more details.

If you have questions about the content of the course, please email programs@inayatiyya.org. Questions about registration, payments, and logistical details may be sent to astana@inayatiyya.org.

Biography

Dr. Hafiz Neil Rothenberg is a Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), where he integrates mindfulness and contemplative practices into both undergraduate and graduate education. A member of the Inayatiyya tradition since 1974, he leads the Awakening Hearts Circle in Toronto and recently completed his tenure as National Representative for Inayatiyya Canada.

As a center leader, Hafiz has developed a comprehensive nine-year Study Circle program to guide students in the Inayatiyya Inner School. He is also a founding member of Mindful TMU, a university initiative dedicated to advancing the research, teaching, and practice of mindfulness and meditation.

His current research explores the neuroscience of mindfulness and meditation, bridging the insights of spiritual tradition with contemporary scientific understanding.