Reconnecting with Prayer

As-salamu alaykum everyone, I hope this post finds you in good health and high spirits. I'm reaching out because, honestly, I've been struggling with my prayer practice - it feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real connection or feeling. I don't feel the peace, tranquility, or joy that I know many of you experience during and after salah. It's like I'm just reciting words in Arabic, a language I'm still trying to grasp, without fully understanding the beauty and power behind them. Can anyone offer some advice on how to deepen my understanding and connection with prayer? Why do we perform these specific movements and recite the Quran in Arabic? I'm looking for ways to make my prayer more meaningful and spiritually fulfilling. Jazakum Allahu khairan for your insights and guidance.