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What's On Our Minds
“We read to know we're not alone.”
― William Nicholson, Shadowlands


Kirtan: Ancient Sound, Modern Calm — And Why You Don’t Have to Be Religious to Join
Kirtan is an ancient practice of chanting from India that is now finding a growing home in modern Europe. At Mahé Studio in Zoetermeer, it is offered as an inclusive, non-religious-friendly experience where anyone can join without needing belief or experience. This blog explores the origins of kirtan, its journey to the West, its impact on the nervous system, and why it is becoming a powerful practice for connection, calm, and community in today’s fast-paced world.


Jal Neti: The Ancient Yogic Ritual for Clear Breath and Mind
Breathe easier, think clearer 🌿 Jal Neti is the ancient yogic nasal cleanse that clears sinuses, refreshes your mind, and opens the flow of prana. Rooted in centuries of wisdom, it’s perfect before pranayama, meditation, or morning sadhana. Learn the mindful way to practice safely and experience the gentle reset your body and breath have been craving.


The Vedic New Year and the Seasons: A Yogic Perspective
Discover why the Vedic New Year is celebrated in spring, not on 1 January. Explore how yoga and seasonal wisdom teach us to release, rest, and prepare before true renewal, and why honoring the rhythms of nature makes every new beginning feel effortless and aligned.


Why We Chant Shanti Shanti Shanti Om at the End of Yoga Practice
Ever wondered why Shanti Shanti Shanti Om is chanted at the end of yoga class, not the beginning? It’s not a habit, but a conscious closing. After the body moves, the breath deepens, and the mind settles, the chant integrates the practice, grounding the energy and extending peace into body, mind, and spirit. Threefold peace, one vibration, then silence.


Yoga Nidra in Zoetermeer: Discover Deep Rest and Floating Meditation at Mahé Yoga Studio
Discover deep rest with Yoga Nidra at Mahé Yoga Studio in Zoetermeer. Experience the ancient art of conscious sleep and the soothing power of Floating Yoga Nidra in aerial hammocks. Calm your mind, balance your nervous system, and restore your energy through effortless relaxation. Perfect for stress relief, better sleep, and inner peace.


Why You Need Yoga, Especially When Life Gets Tough
When life gets tough, yoga might be the last thing on your mind. But this is precisely the time when yoga can provide the most support.


Embrace Your Voice and Ignite Transformation
Today we embark on a transformative journey to delve into the intricate relationship between vocal skills and the throat chakra.


Waarom chanten we mantra's in yoga?
Chanten is een veel voorkomende verschijnsel in yogalessen dat kan helpen om een meditatieve en gerichte sfeer te creëren. We zingen vaak...


Energy is Life
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.
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