Emotional Regulation — A Topic Least Relevant to Many

Sound Healing India
Oct 10
3 min read

I’ve been gymming for six months now — perhaps one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Although, to be honest, it wasn’t entirely my decision. I was nudged into it by a close friend who had started gymming a year earlier.

Her journey wasn’t just about weight loss or inch loss — it reflected in her overall well-being. She wished the same for me, not by pushing me to lose weight, but by encouraging me to live fully, with all my heart.

Breaking Barriers

For most of my life, I’ve maintained distance from men. The few who’ve found a place in my life are either childhood friends, colleagues, or the man of my life. So, working out with a male coach felt unthinkable.

Added to that was the fear of being seen and judged.

I didn’t realise I had overcome these fears until I began working out at LEL. I can’t be more grateful for all the self-work, healing, and life experiences that made me emotionally resilient enough to be here.

More Than Physical Fitness

Gymming hasn’t been about shedding weight alone. It has been about embracing a lifestyle — one that supports me in being

me.

I’ve grown comfortable in my own skin, more interactive, and less judgmental — even while being surrounded mostly by men. I’ve made new friends. Shared laughter, joy, and even tears.

One moment that stayed with me was seeing women cry — tears that seemed to emerge from an unknown, unspoken place. They didn’t always know why they cried.

Women who gym… also cry.

The Hidden Tears

From what I’ve understood, those tears come from a deeply hidden space — from emotions pushed away for years, from responsibilities that left no time for self-care, from dreams that faded quietly.

Many of us were taught to listen and care for others, but not for ourselves.

This conditioning — passed down from generations, families, and culture — isn’t anyone’s fault. It’s simply what was learned and unconsciously transmitted.

But the unconscious in me will continue in my child until I become aware of it.

Emotional Regulation — A Forgotten Practice

That’s where emotional regulation comes in — something that feels least relevant to many in today’s “modern” world, yet it’s profoundly real.

Take out ten minutes each day to sit with yourself — without any labels or identities. Reflect on who you are.

Journaling helps. Talking to a friend magnifies the relief.

Be someone’s confidant. Listen — fully, openly.

And if you can’t sort it out, seek help. Coaches, therapists, counsellors, psychologists — they help us navigate our emotional landscape and find direction.

Grounding Through Sound

Move your body. Step outside. Let your hormones flow freely.

Practice doing nothing. Allow stillness to do its work.

Sound Healing is another powerful way to overcome emotional stress — a practice that grounds us amidst chaos. Sound can quiet the mind’s chatter, offering rest and deep restoration.

Join us for a weekly Sound Therapy experience — and find your centre again.

Call us, ask questions, clear your doubts.