What a sound session feels like

You probably guessed that: describing what a sound session feels like is almost impossible as all experiences are invidual and vary from session to session. Yet, there are a few common threads that we can explore together:

In a nutshell, sessions can feel spacious, comfortable, triggering, chaotic, uncomfortable, all that the same time or something in between. While I like to include meditation and gentle body- and voicework into the work in order to open layers and deepen the experience, when it comes to relaxation and bathing in sound while lying down, the body usually starts feeling heavier and warmer. Breathing often changes on its own, becoming deeper or more rhythmic. Thoughts don’t necessarily disappear, but they tend to lose urgency.

Some people notice physical sensations like gentle vibrations, tingling or a sense of internal movement. Others experience imagery, emotions or memories. We don’t need to make these experiences happen, they usually arise naturally when we feel safe enough to let the nervous system soften its grip.

Another common experience is to feel simple. Nothing dramatic happens. You might drift in and out of awareness or simply rest in sound. This does not mean that the session was ineffective. Regulation can come with ease, grace and silence.

Occasionally, emotions surface. When they do, they usually come with a a clear story attached to them. In sound work, the body often releases tension before the mind understands. This is natural and one of the reasons why integration - rest, reflection and time - is so important afterwards.

There is no “right” way to experience a session. You listen, receive and surrender to what is ready to be seen, felt and transformed. Sound invites us to trust the intelligence of vibration, nature and our body’s natural responses.