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My body was trying to get my attention in every way it could....

Picture this… The room is quiet. We are gathered in a circle, and the chant begins. A soft sound at first, then growing, its vibration gently, reverberating around the space, holding us all within it. The word japa  comes from Sanskrit, meaning: the repetitive chanting or whispering of a mantra, sometimes drawn from ancient texts, or simply a sound or word that resonates. Mantra  too comes from Sanskrit: man , the mind, and tra , a tool or vehicle. A mantra, then, is a tool

Breathing with intention as we walk can soften stress, release old patterns, and gently calm the agitated mind.

Introducing my colleague Mags, a superb Yoga teacher. ....Our evening sessions will be an invitation to slow down and turn inward........

When we place pen to paper and allow the words to move without overthinking, something shifts.

But an intention does not need to be elaborate. The most powerful ones are often simple. Gentle. Quiet.

The fragrance rises as the hot water meets the root.

As the dance repeats, something subtle begins to happen. The steps become familiar. Thinking quietens—attention shifts from remembering what comes next to simply being inside the movement.

From small hiccups to bigger curveballs, things kept shifting.