The (healing) power of the voice
Last week I was back at the Lichtberger Institute for training, coaching and inspiration on the voice work. It is always a pleasure go back to this magical place. But this time was different…
The voice doesn’t lie.
To be honest I was a bit afraid to go. I had experienced a lot of stress the past couple of weeks and I wasn’t sure how my voice would respond. Would my voice sound present and clear or absent? Wouldn’t my voice be full of emotion?
Something to explore…
During the first coaching session almost nothing happened. My voice clearly told me that is was not ready to connect with the inner (stressed) world.
Luckily my will to grow was bigger…
During the second session I experienced vibration, brilliance and a particular new sound coming from my chest. My teacher explained it as an emotional barrier. My voice was so honest and made progress. Where my voice was still blocked in the first session and now was ready to let the emotions be.
The third session of the day was pure magic. I was asked to trust the process and not get a grip on my sound, just let it be. My voice finally connected with the stress and emotions. It became calm, powerful and energized at the same time. I could sing with great energy and volume, without any effort and felt so relaxed. My voice had released me from the stress. I could breathe again… in voice, in life, in me.
Why I am writing this?
Since a couple of weeks I hear a lot of people suffering from stress, crisis and conflict. The mind knows what to do, how to solve and control their thoughts and still they don’t feel free, rather full of emotion.
When they come to me, I work with them on another level.
The voicework starts with listening and sensory perception. The focus is on what is already present, hearing without expectation, interpretation. We never discuss the subject or emotions.
The moment they let go of control, the voice becomes energetic, yet calm and present. Always! It is so easy. Afterwards they feel calm and energized. Like their problems got space and air as well.
In other words… The healing power of the voice.
Wanna learn more?
On August 20, I host a free webinar ‘Je stem als visitekaartje’ (Dutch) with more inspiration and exercises.
