Ramadan is a spiritual time for Muslims and the pace of life significantly slows down in Islamic countries like Egypt. As the first week of Ramadan came to an end, Egyptian Streets made a brief visit to Mudra Studio, cozily tucked away above the bustling streets of Zamalek, to find out how classes are adapted to the holy month and why certain practices such as Meditation and Sufi chanting are currently particularly appealing. “Of course I change the style of my classes during Ramadan. Especially before Iftar, the flow will generally be a bit slower. I concentrate on specific postures, which help those fasting to detox their bodies,” says Yoga instructor Rasha, who teaches a special Detox class. While Yoga remains a popular choice for the core clientele of Yoga studios across the city, especially considering that its underlying ideas of mindfulness and gratitude go hand-in-hand with those of the fasting month, some other meditative practices and Sufi chanting classes are now listed on the monthly schedule, attracting more people to slow down and reflect. The focus this month is consciously geared towards detox and meditation – especially spiritual meditation…
