Opening Reflection: In a world where self-care is often commodified as spa days and expensive retreats, South Asian women are redefining what healing looks like — and sometimes, it starts with a cup of chai. Beneath the surface of daily rituals lie moments of peace, grounding, and deep emotional meaning. What we’ve been told is “just routine” can, in truth, be revolutionary. The Everyday as Emotional Medicine Cultural rituals — like making chai, lighting a diya, praying, oiling each other’s hair, or sitting quietly during a mehfil — are not just about tradition. They are small containers of mindfulness, connection, and rest. For many South Asian women raised in environments…