Breath, Rhythm & Music for Your Wellbeing Fall 2026
Energize your body, quiet overwhelming thoughts, and optimize your cognitive performance. Join Professor Igor Iwanek in learning the yogic practice of Rhythmic Breath Control (RBC)—a powerful technique rooted in Naad Yog, the yoga of sound. Imagine your body as the hardware and your mind as the software. How do we keep this system charged and balanced? RBC teaches you to create a “power station” for the body and mind through breath guided by the rhythms of North Indian Classical music. Backed by modern research, this interactive series provides powerful techniques to promote resilience and wellbeing.
All workshops will integrate BU Unplugged this semester! 
Mondays from 5:30 – 6:30 pm in FLR 207 at the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground.
Mini-Series One: ‘Emotions, Stress & Resilience’
- Monday, Oct. 5 | The Resonance: Immersive integration with live music: Uninterrupted breath journey to lock in your physical and emotional reset.
Mini-Series Two: ‘Happiness, Focus & Awareness’
- Monday, Oct. 19 | Clearing the Cache: Intro & Naad Yog Foundations: Practices to cultivate presence and somatic joy.
- Monday, Oct. 26 | Focus on Focus: Deeper Rhythmic Conditioning & Q&A: Next-level focus techniques to sharpen your cognitive baseline & Q&A.
- Monday, Nov. 2 | Sound into Stillness: Immersive practice with live music: Designed to heighten your everyday awareness.
Thanks to our sponsors:
- BU Student Wellbeing
- BU Office for the Arts
- CAS Experiential Connector
- Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground
For an idea of what to expect, check out Dr. Iwanek’s appearance on BU Today: