Releasing Emotions Through Sound and Breath

Recently, I shared my experience with a sound bath, but today I want to reflect on a new session I attended, which incorporated breath work. I have to say, I was truly blown away by how profoundly it affected me. At the start, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I felt a little apprehensive, unsure if it would have any impact. But the experience turned out to be emotionally charged in a way I never anticipated.

This past year has been a roller coaster—full of challenges, emotions, and moments I haven’t had the time to fully process. Despite feeling incredibly grateful and fortunate for everything in my life, I’ve struggled to find the space to come to terms with some deeply emotional events. This session gave me that space.

The breath work, in particular, stirred up feelings I’d been holding onto—anger, sadness, and pain that I hadn’t realised were so deeply rooted. As the session progressed, I found myself overwhelmed with emotion. I cried, releasing tension I had carried for so long. It was as if years of pent-up anxiety were leaving my body with every breath.

One especially powerful moment was when sound bars were placed on my abdomen. For over ten minutes, I could feel the vibrations coursing through me. Having faced infertility and undergone multiple surgeries, I carry a lot of sadness and pain in this part of my body. In that moment, it was as though the vibrations were gently coaxing that sadness out of me. I can't fully describe the release—it was astounding, humbling, and deeply healing.

I know experiences like this aren’t for everyone, but if you’re open to it, it could be worth exploring. For me, it was a reminder that healing can come in unexpected ways and that sometimes we just need to create a moment to pause, breathe, and let go.

I am so grateful for this experience, and I hope others who may be feeling overwhelmed or stuck find something similar to help them on their journey.