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SENS BreathLet's Flute
One breath. One melody. Many hearts.
A simple bamboo flute, a room full of people, and the oldest music in the world: breath. Guided step by step, a group finds its first notes, then its first melody, together.
Why the flute
The oldest music in the world is made of breath
People were carving flutes from bone long before history was written down: some found by archaeologists are more than 35,000 years old. In India, the bamboo bansuri is the flute of Krishna, and its sound runs through our stories, films and festivals. To play it, you simply shape your breath. Long, slow breaths become long, singing notes, and as the melody settles, so do you.
No experience needed
We begin with how to hold the flute and find the first note, and guide every step from there.
Your own bansuri to keep
Every participant receives a Hindustani flute, to take home and keep playing.
Calm in every breath
The flute rewards slow, steady out-breaths, so a few minutes of playing feels like a few minutes of calm.
Great fun that bonds groups
A room full of first notes, a lot of laughter, and then one melody played together. People bond fast when they learn side by side.
For corporates, colleges and clubs alike, it is team building with a soul: everyone listening, everyone breathing, one melody rising from the room.
Watch & listen
Hear the bansuri
Dr. Senek D'Souza on the Hindustani flute: the sound your group will learn to make.
The benefits
Why learn the flute together?
For you
- Calm and steady. Long, even out-breaths help the body settle and the mind slow down.
- Breath awareness. Holding a note teaches you to notice and pace your own breathing.
- Present in the moment. While you listen for the note, the to-do list goes quiet.
- An instrument for life. Light, portable and endlessly expressive; it goes wherever you go.
For your group
- Listening, not talking. Playing together means everyone has to listen to everyone else.
- Patience, shared. Cheering each other's first clear note builds trust faster than any icebreaker.
- Everyone starts equal. The leader and the newest joiner both begin with the very first note.
- One melody, many breaths. Different people, one sound: the simplest picture of a team that works.
Flute & Sen-Tai-Chi
Breath is the bridge
In Sen-Tai-Chi, Dr. Senek D'Souza's rhythmic blend of Tai Chi, Kung Fu and music, every movement follows the breath. The flute turns that breath into melody, and that is how we bring the two together.
- Learn to playParticipants are taught to send long, steady breaths through their own flute.
- Play togetherThe group plays as one, matching the same breath and the same rhythm.
- Move with the breathThat rhythm carries into gentle Sen-Tai-Chi flows: gather on the in-breath, release on the out-breath.
Programmes
Choose your format: from 45 minutes to several weeks
Every programme is curated by Dr. Senek D'Souza and shaped around your group, your venue and your goal, whether that is relaxation, celebration or teamwork.
Flute Taster
An ice-breaker with a soul. Everyone learns to hold the flute, finds their first notes and feels the breath behind the music.
Ideal for conferences, club evenings and gatherings
Flute Circle Workshop
From first notes to a simple melody played as a group, then reflection on patience, listening and harmony at work.
Ideal for team offsites and learning days
Breath & Melody Retreat
Flute in the morning, Sen-Tai-Chi breath and movement in the afternoon, and a closing melody together.
Ideal for wellness days and leadership retreats
Flute Immersion
Daily practice from first notes to a small set of melodies, with breath and movement, ending in a group performance.
Ideal for institutions, camps and leadership cohorts
Custom Group Course
A regular group class at your office, campus or club, at a pace that suits your group.
Ideal for colleges, staff clubs and communities
Every format includes
- A Hindustani flute for every participant, to keep
- Step-by-step guidance from the very first note
- No musical experience required
- Ideal group size of 20 to 40
- At your venue, anywhere in India
- Pricing on request
Who it is for
Made for groups of every kind
Corporates
Team building, offsites, annual days, wellness weeks and client evenings.
Clubs
Rotary, Lions, Round Table, ladies' clubs and associations looking for a memorable meeting.
Homes & communities
Residential communities, senior homes and family gatherings.
Institutions
Schools, colleges and student groups: life skills, focus, stress relief and teamwork.
Individuals
Learn one-to-one with Sens Academy, in Mangalore or online, from beginner to professional.
Moments
Breath, melody and people
Open invitation
Learn the Hindustani flute with Sens Academy
Loved the workshop, or simply always wanted to play? Sens Academy of Music & Martial Arts welcomes individual learners of every age, one-to-one, at our academy in Mangalore or online.
- Level 1Beginner: play with confidence in just 12 sessions
- Level 2Intermediate
- Level 3Professional
Prefer something that fits in your pocket? Try SENS Breath: Hum Along with the Harmonica
Your guide
Meet Dr. Senek D'Souza
A multi-vocalist and instrumentalist with more than 25 years in music, and a known face in the world of music.
He plays the guitar, keyboard, piano, saxophone, Hindustani flute, pan flute and harmonica. For the last four years the Hindustani flute and pan flute have been a special love: instruments where breath becomes melody. As the founder of Sens Academy and Winning Heights, and the creator of Sen-Tai-Chi, he curates every SENS Breath programme himself.
- Director of ‘Choir 500’: 550 singers on one platform at SAC
- Finalist from India, VH1 Karaoke World Championship 2011
- Recipient of the State Guitar Award
- Trinity qualified
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Good to know
Questions people ask
Do participants need any musical experience?
None at all. We start from how to hold the flute and how to shape the breath, and guide the whole group step by step.
Is the bansuri difficult to start?
The first clear note takes a little patience, and that is part of the fun. We show each person how to shape their breath, and stay with the group until everyone has found their notes.
Are the flutes provided?
Yes. Every participant receives their own Hindustani flute and keeps it after the session.
What is the ideal group size?
Between 20 and 40 people, so that everyone gets personal attention. Tell us your numbers when you enquire.
Where do you run the workshops?
At your venue, whether an office, hotel, club, campus, community hall or home, anywhere in India.
How long is a session?
Anything from a 45-minute taster to a 3-day immersion, or a weekly group course over several weeks. See the formats above, or ask us to tailor one.
Can it be combined with Sen-Tai-Chi?
Yes. Participants first learn to play, then carry the same breathing rhythm into gentle Sen-Tai-Chi movement. The full-day Breath & Melody Retreat brings both together.
How much does it cost?
Pricing is on request, as it depends on the format, group size and location. Message or call us for a quote.
Can I learn the flute on my own?
Yes. Sens Academy teaches the Hindustani flute one-to-one at three levels, at our academy in Mangalore or online. Level 1 takes just 12 sessions.
Let's make music together
Bring SENS Breath: Let's Flute to your people
Tell us about your group and your occasion, and we will suggest the right format.
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Bring this transformational experience to your team, leadership retreat, or corporate events with Sens & Winning Heights