Opinion: Relaxed body, focused mind

All art forms are mirrors of our inner selves. From writers to composers, from dancers to musicians, from artists to actors – the moment we are touched by inspiration, time stands still and we focus inward.

Ancient Chinese ideology taught that a cultured person was expected to study in six areas: etiquette, music and spirituality, archery, chariot driving, literacy, and mathematics. Music comes second in this ranking and is seen in the same category as spirituality. How appropriate! For it is through spirituality that a musician finds his or her true voice…