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International Yoga Day: Why the World Needs Yoga More Than Ever

For World Yoga Day on 21 June, yoga instructor Deepa Kothawale shares her reflections on International Yoga Day: Why the World Needs Yoga More Than Ever. With over six years of experience, Deepa specialises in Ashtanga Hatha Yoga, Chakra Healing, Therapeutic Pranayama, Yogic Diet, and Pregnancy Yoga.
In her article, she highlights how modern life has pushed people into a fast, mechanical rhythm, leaving little space for self‑awareness or emotional balance. Deepa reminds us that yoga is not just movement — it is a way of returning to ourselves. A practice that steadies the mind, softens the ego, and helps us meet life with clarity, compassion, and inner strength.

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Why Writing Is the Last Step in Helping Your Child Learn to Write

Many parents want quick results, but writing doesn’t grow under pressure. It grows when a child feels seen, supported, and free to make mistakes. I often remind parents that hesitation, fear of judgment, and resistance to writing are years in the making — and unlearning them takes time. In my sessions, children explore writing through art, stories, conversations, and NLP‑based exercises that rebuild confidence from within. This is not tuition; it’s mentorship. And mentorship cannot be rushed. When children feel safe, they begin to express themselves. When they express themselves, everything else slowly falls into place.

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I Missed My Work Anniversary. Turns Out, That Was the Real Celebration

Somewhere between designing curricula, mentoring children, and creating workshops, the first anniversary of The Write Compass quietly slipped past me. Maybe that’s what happens when you’re finally doing work that feels like flow — time stops needing to be measured. A year ago, I took a leap of faith I wasn’t sure I was ready for, much like the first time I was pushed into the deep end of a swimming pool as a child. I kicked, splashed, panicked… and then found my rhythm. That’s what this year has been — learning to swim in new waters, and realising I’m exactly where I need to be.

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How Cubism Helped My Students See Success Differently

In my W.I.N.G.S mentorship program, I use art to challenge the fixed, linear mindsets that so often frustrate young minds. By exploring Cubism, an art style where objects are broken into simple shapes and viewed from multiple angles at once, children discover there is no single, rigid “right” way to see the world. This unique creative freedom allows students to open up, share personal school breakthroughs, and realize that life’s many fragmented experiences ultimately add up to a beautiful, meaningful outcome. Learn how our fun, insightful creative workshops help children learn to solve problems differently.

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Why Your Productivity Will Never Look Like Someone Else’s — And Why That’s Okay

Productivity, I’ve learnt, isn’t a race or a checklist someone else hands you. For years, I pushed myself to match a pace that was never mine, measuring my worth against people whose lives looked nothing like my own. It took slowing down — truly slowing down — to realise that some days, being productive simply means showing up for yourself. Walking the dog, cooking a meal, mentoring a child, or sitting quietly with chai can be just as meaningful as ticking off a work task. Your life has its own rhythm. Your productivity should honour that rhythm, not fight it. If you’ve been questioning your pace or your definition of “productive,” perhaps this will offer some comfort. Read on…

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How Our Creative Reset Art Workshops Help Women Overcome Burnout & Find Balance

After years of working across different industries — from content and IT to AI and entrepreneurship — I realised something simple yet powerful: we don’t always need more technology; we need more connection. We want to feel heard, acknowledged, and understood. But in the constant noise of innovation, we forget to pause and check in with ourselves. The Creative Reset Art Workshops were born from this need. Through gentle art, mindful reflection, and unhurried conversation, we create a space to breathe, reset, and return to the parts of ourselves we often neglect.

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Swimming Against the Tide: Choosing EI Over AI for Our Children

In a world rushing toward Artificial Intelligence, I choose to focus on something deeply human—Emotional Intelligence. Through The Write Compass, I help children build emotional resilience by understanding their feelings, handling setbacks, and practising kindness. We explore empathy through simple activities—role play, art, conversations, and daily check‑ins. These small, consistent moments help children become more grounded, thoughtful, and confident. My aim is to nurture young minds who can navigate life with clarity, compassion, and emotional strength.

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Little Voices, Big Thoughts: Our Republic Day Classroom Conversations

This Republic Day, we encouraged the children to think beyond their usual textbook lessons. Instead of simply memorising dates, we explored what it truly means to be a Republic and how the Constitution helps us in our everyday lives. Through simple discussions and reflective activities on safety, good habits, kindness, and responsibility, the children linked national values to their own little worlds at home and in the classroom.

Their reflections were innocent, sincere, and thoughtful. Moments like these remind us that nurturing good citizenship begins early, and even a small reflective activity can plant the seeds in them.

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Shloka’s Journey at The Write Compass: A Heartfelt Note from Her and Her Mom

When I started my W.I.N.G.S Program, it felt as though I learnt to fly all over again, despite having over two decades of work behind me. Teaching and mentoring children is never as simple as it looks; we’re planting seeds of courage, creativity, confidence and kindness that go far beyond marks and syllabus. My role truly begins outside the classroom, in how a child handles real‑life situations. Today, I’m sharing beautiful notes of gratitude from my Chief Mischief Officer, Shloka, and her amazing mum, Shikha. Here’s what Shloka has been learning so far — and their heartfelt feedback over the past few months.

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Why Kids Struggle With Reading and Writing Today: Insights From a Writing Mentor

Many parents share that their children just don’t enjoy reading or writing. Today’s children live in a world of instant gratification — quick food, endless scrolling, constant entertainment. But with small, steady habits like early bedtimes, mindful screen use, good books, and gentle journaling, we can help them rebuild focus and rediscover the quiet joy of stories and creativity. Through my mentorship programs at The Write Compass, I’m working with children to slowly bring back their love for reading, writing, and imaginative expression.

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