A somatic pathway back to your voice
Your voice is your truth, your power and your medicine. Everything is here, and it stays here. Come back to it whenever you need it.
Four practices and some reading. Start with the first one, then come back to the others whenever you need them.
Go slowly. Pause when you need to. Silence is welcome. And most importantly, celebrate your journey.
First, the word itself
Somatic simply means of the body.
So somatic voice work begins with your nervous system. We settle the body first and the sound follows, because your voice tightens when you feel unsafe and opens when you feel safe.
Everything in this kit works in that order. Nothing here asks you to sing well, or to sing at all.
Part 1
Awaken your voice
This meditation invites safety, softness and self acceptance. Listen. Breathe. Let your body lead.
Sound is optional. Your presence is enough.
It’s not about finding your voice. It’s about giving yourself permission to use your voice.Kris Carr
Prefer an app? It’s also on Insight Timer.
Part 2
Activate your voice
A gentle way to care for your voice and your nervous system. Return to it whenever you want to awaken sound, soften tension, or reconnect with breath.
Let it be easy. Let it be enough.
Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow.Kurt Vonnegut
Part 3
Empower your voice
This soundscape supports listening, feeling and expression. Let the music meet you where you are, singing, moving, resting, or simply being with sound.
There’s no right way. Let sound support you.
Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.Victor Hugo
Want to keep it? Save it on Spotify.
Part 4
Understand your voice
Ever wondered why humming calms you down? This short video follows your vagus nerve from your brain, past your throat, all the way to your belly, and shows how your voice talks to your nervous system.
Nine minutes. Hum along if you like.
The true use of music is to become musical in one’s thoughts, words and actions.Hazrat Inayat Khan
Prefer YouTube? Watch it there.
If you want the why underneath it
These go deeper into what is actually happening in your body when your voice closes. No sign up, just reading.
I’m so glad to be walking with you. Even taking this step matters. Keep listening, keep exploring, and let your voice come back at its own pace.