What's On Our Minds

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.

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.