Life in Motion | Serenity Scripts by Devi

  Breaking the Mold: My Journey as a Female Pandita in Today’s World Being a pandita in today’s world is an evolving dance between tradition and transformation. I am officially trained and deeply committed, having studied the 16 sanskaras and assisted at nearly 10 weddings. This year I even led my first ceremony outside the family home. Yet, I still face moments of confusion and resistance—sometimes subtle, sometimes not. For example, I’m often expected to perform rituals in Hindi or Hindoestani—even when a Dutch translation was explicitly requested. At times, the environment feels less welcoming than I imagined, with certain elders holding onto outdated ideas about women’s roles, sometimes voicing these ideas in ways that feel dismissive or even hostile. It’s exhausting. The investment—emotionally, physically, spiritually—is immense. I don’t seek monetary reward, but the time and energy poured into learning and showing up can feel overwhelming, especially ...

  I made something small. I've been thinking about how often we don't realise we're stressed until we notice what happened to our breath. So I made a tiny practice for those moments. One minute. No mat. No perfect setting. No hour of free time. Just a moment to pause, breathe and come back to yourself. It's free. 🌿 Click the link below 👇  https://serenityscriptbydevi.gumroad.com/l/esztby (My other free product can be found in the side bar of this blog. You can also sign up for important future mail updates!)  Keeping life in motion. See you in the next one.  Take care, namaste 🙏  Linktr.ee/SerenityscriptsbyDevi 

✋ The Science of Eating with Your Hands Have you ever eaten with your hands? Not just for tradition, but really felt it—the texture, the warmth, the connection to your food? In India, it’s common. In Ayurveda, it’s not just cultural—it’s  science too . Eating with your hands does more than look beautiful: Mindful connection:  You feel the food before it even reaches your mouth. Texture, temperature, and aroma awaken your senses. Digestive prep:  Ayurveda says your hands have energy points that “activate” Agni, your digestive fire. Slower pace:  You naturally eat more slowly, giving your body time to signal fullness. Grounding & joyful:  There’s something playful, tactile, and human about it—your nervous system relaxes. I try this whenever I can. Even a simple meal feels more  alive, connected, and satisfying . It’s a tiny ritual that turns eating into mindfulness practice. Mini Micro-Tool:  Next meal, leave the fork down. Wash your hands mindfully,...

   🌿 The Importance of Third Places A third place is neither home nor work. It’s the space in between. The café you return to. The yoga studio where you don’t have to explain yourself. The library, park, dance floor, or community space where you are welcome simply by showing up. First place:  home Second place:  work Third places:  where life gets to breathe Third places can be simple and ordinary: a local coffee spot, a park bench, a dance class, a bookstore, a co-working space, a community garden. They don’t have to be perfect. They just have to feel accessible and safe enough. Why they matter: Low-pressure connection:  no performance, no productivity, no expectations Healing & regulation:  we grow and regulate in relationship—with ourselves, others, and the spaces that hold us Integration of practice:  yoga, meditation, breathwork, mantra → third places help what we cultivate on the mat quietly land off the mat Reflection without overload:...

Self-Forgiveness: Embracing Growth and Patience We all have moments we wish we could undo — but what if those moments were the key to our growth? We are often our own harshest critics.  How many times have we replayed moments in our minds, wishing we’d done things differently? It’s easy to get stuck in regret—but holding onto guilt doesn’t help us grow.  In fact, it keeps us anchored in the past, disconnected from the healing we truly need. At the heart of self-care lies a powerful but often overlooked practice:  self-forgiveness .  It's not just about being kind to ourselves—but about learning, letting go, and allowing space for growth and compassion. The Link Between Patience and Self-Forgiveness When we talk about patience as part of self-care, we need to include  patience with ourselves . True growth doesn’t happen overnight, it’s a gradual process, and mistakes are part of the journey. Think about how you would treat a friend who made a mistake. Would you j...

   🌬️  Part of The Breath Series Breath & Voice: How Pranayama Unlocks Your Authentic Expression Happy International Day of Yoga! In honour of this special day I hereby humbly present to you; this blog dedicated to pranayama and how it can unlock your authentic expression (not just your voice, but perhaps your sound in your way in the broadest sense)!  Pranayama is often thought of as breathing exercises in stillness, but it’s deeply connected to voice and self-expression. Whether you sing, speak, or simply want more confidence, many ancient breathwork techniques actually support your authentic voice. Voice and the Nervous System Anxiety or tension can tighten your breath and throat, making the voice shaky or weak. This reflects the state of your nervous system, not just your vocal cords. Breath as a Bridge Pranayama balances the nervous system by connecting the grounded lower chakras with the expressive throat chakra. This helps the voice become freer, c...