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 for the mind…...

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