Emotional Regulation — A Topic Least Relevant to Many

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.

Our methods are traditional, yet our results align with the needs of modern life — to destress, reduce overthinking, and sleep deeply.

Holding space for you to rest, reconnect, and return to your natural rhythm.

A Glimpse into Sound Healing for Teenagers

The teenage years are full of change - emotionally, mentally, and socially. With increasing academic pressure and expectations, it’s not uncommon for young minds to experience anxiety, especially around exams.

Recently, we invited a teenager for a demo sound healing session.

Before beginning, we gently asked how she’s been feeling. She shared:

“I feel nervous and anxious before exams.

I can’t stop thinking about them.

Studying more and more feels like my only way to cope.”

It was a simple yet telling reflection - one that mirrors the inner dialogue of so many students today.

The session was facilitated by Priyanshi, one of our young students, who used singing bowls to create a gentle soundscape designed to calm the mind and slow down the breath.

At the start, the teenager was chirpy, chatty, and visibly restless - her energy high, her mind racing. But something shifted as the session unfolded. The sounds of the bowls gradually drew her attention inward.

After the session, she sat quietly for a few moments and then said,

“I feel calm… and blank. Blank in a very nice way.”

Priyanshi smiled and asked, “Are you thinking about anything right now?”

To which she replied,

“Nothing at all… other than this coffee in my hand.”

That simple response said it all.

For a teenager whose mind is usually running between books, deadlines, and expectations - to feel blank, calm, and present - even for a few moments - is truly powerful.

Our reflection:

A session that calms a teenager amidst stress is a session worth it.

Because in that pause, the mind finds rest.

And in that rest, healing begins.

Nurturing Calm in Young Minds

At Sound Healing India, we believe that calmness is a skill that can be cultivated early in life. Through sound, breath, and guided relaxation, children and teenagers can learn how to self-regulate, focus, and reconnect with a sense of ease - skills that support them far beyond academics.

Our sound healing sessions for students are designed to reduce anxiety, improve concentration, and nurture emotional balance - creating a much-needed pause amidst the pace of growing up.

If you’re a parent, teacher, or school leader who wishes to bring sound healing to your children or students, we’d love to connect.

Because when young minds learn to pause, they also learn to thrive.