There’s something about sound that moves me in a way nothing else can. A single note, a familiar melody, or even the soft rustling of leaves can drop me into presence faster than any word or thought. As someone who lives and breathes yoga and healing, I’ve come to see sound as one of the most powerful tools we have—not just for relaxation, but for transformation.

Sound is a universal language. It bypasses logic, reaches straight into the heart, and speaks to the parts of us that don’t always have words. Whether it’s the rhythm of a drum, the vibrations of crystal bowls, the layered emotion in a song, or the softness of a voice guiding you through meditation, sound can shift your energy, open your heart, and bring you back home to yourself.

Sound healing has been around for centuries, and the more I work with it, the more I understand why. Everything in the universe is vibrating, our bodies, our thoughts, our emotions, and when we are out of alignment, we can often feel it as dissonance or tension. But the right frequencies, the right sounds, can gently bring us back into harmony. And that’s what healing really is: a return to harmony.

As a yoga teacher and sound healer, I take this work to heart. In my classes, music isn’t just background, it's an essential part of the practice. I spend hours crafting playlists that support each sequence, each breath, each moment of stillness. I want my students to feel held, not just physically, but emotionally and energetically.

But sound goes beyond music. Words are sound, too. And the way we speak, to ourselves and to each other, matters. That’s why I bring affirmations, guided meditations, and words of reflection into my teaching. These aren't just add-ons; they’re anchors. Reminders. A way to thread intention through each practice and offer something that lingers long after class ends.

I’ve learned to be more mindful of the sounds I allow into my life, what I listen to, what I speak, even what I think. Because sound shapes how we feel, how we heal,  how we show up in the world and what we manifest in pur lives.

So here’s a gentle invitation: take a few moments today to tune in. Listen to a song that stirs your soul. Hum or chant something that feels good in your body. Sit in nature and let the birds or the wind remind you that healing doesn’t always come in words, it often comes in waves and .

And notice your words. Speak gently. Speak truthfully. Let your voice be a light, not just for others, but for yourself.

Sound is medicine. And it’s available to us every day, in so many forms. All we have to do is listen.