THE CONVERSATION
WITH
GABRIELLE ANAND
SOUND, YOGA & HEALING
WHAT IS A SOUND BATH?
A sound bath is a meditative immersion in vibrational instruments-crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and more. These frequencies calm the nervous system, balance energy, and facilitate emotional release.
Participants are invited to immerse themselves in waves of sound, which resonate deeply with the water in our bodies-around 70% of us-encouraging cellular regeneration, self-healing, and deep relaxation. The experience gently releases tension, regulates the nervous system, and grounds emotional energy. Many women report a profound sense of calm, balance, and reconnection with their inner wisdom.
Sound baths are especially nourishing for those feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or disconnected, offering a safe space to release what no longer serves, restore balance, and illuminate the inner light. It’s an invitation to slow down, receive, and remember the body’s natural ability to heal.
HOW WILL WE FEEL AFTER EXPERIENCING YOUR SOUND WORK?
Immersing yourself in a sound journey in the right space can lead to transformative shifts. Many benefits arise naturally through the interplay of movement, breath, sound frequencies, and mindful presence, including:
Emotional release and healing
Nervous system balancing and deep relaxation
Greater access to intuition and inner wisdom
Energetic clearing, realignment, and integration
A renewed connection with the body, spirit, and creative core
CAN YOU SHARE A SIMPLE DAILY PRACTICE THAT HAS IMPROVED YOUR LIFE?
Absolutely. I discovered the power of Morning Pages journaling, a simple daily ritual from ‘The Artist’s Way’ by Julia Cameron’s, a book which has transformed my life. By writing three pages each morning, I release mental clutter, ease anxiety, and unlock creativity.
Initially, I thought: “Three handwritten pages every morning? Who has time for that?” It felt unrealistic in a world that worships speed, productivity, and constant doing.
After nearly a year of daily practice, I can say with full conviction: this ritual has deeply transformed my life. It helps shift from mental noise to emotional clarity, one page at a time.
A gentle way to start:
Set out your favorite journal and pen.
Commit to just one morning.
Wake up 30 minutes earlier.
Write anything and everything for three pages—don’t read it. Just let it go.
Repeat daily, building the habit one day at a time.
Morning Pages are not magic, but they create space where magic can happen. They’ve helped me soften, release, and reconnect, supporting the nervous system, deepening creativity, and fostering listening—not just to the mind, but to the soul.
PLEASE TELL US ABOUT THE YOGA YOU LOVE TO PRACTICE AND TEACH
I teach a blend of Kundalini yoga, meditation, yin techniques, sound & frequency work, and embodied practices. My practice often incorporates yin techniques, sounds, frequencies, and music for a journey of inner reconnection. It’s a transformative self-encounter to alchemize, channel, and anchor into your own energy and the energy of the present moment.
Using the wisdom of breath, movement, and relaxation, these classes help activate the body’s innate ability to self-adjust and integrate deeply. Each class is attuned to current energies-astrological transits, meridians, and body systems-fostering a continuous connection with your higher self, inner guidance, and mastery.
Every session is a self-encounter, supporting participants in reconnecting with their inner self and the energies of the present moment.
This isn’t just a phrase—it’s a path I’ve walked. Ten years ago, I burned out completely. On the outside, life looked beautiful—I was working in the fast-paced luxury fashion industry in Paris—but inside, I was collapsing. Chronic fatigue, anxiety, and disconnection took over.
It took years to feel at home within myself again. What saved me wasn’t a quick fix—it was a deep return to my body, emotions, and inner wisdom through somatic healing, EFT tapping, Kundalini yoga, and the profound medicine of sound.
These practices became lifelines. They helped me alchemize pain, meet discomfort with presence, rest without guilt, and soften without losing strength. That is what “Soften to Empower” means to me: not avoiding discomfort, but moving through it gently and honestly, until something new emerges.
YOU TALK ABOUT RECLAIMING YOUR BODY AND SOFTENING INTO YOUR TRUE POWER. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
They helped me alchemize pain, meet discomfort with presence, rest without guilt, and soften without losing strength
LASTLY, WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE MODALITIES OR EXPERIENCES YOU GIVE TO OTHERS?
I love creating magical sound concerts—live immersive experiences that guide participants through an emotional and sensory progression. These concerts blend ancestral instruments—gongs, crystal bowls, flutes, sitar, violin, and world percussion—to create a deep vibrational landscape that soothes, awakens, and reconnects.
Beginning with grounding tones that calm the nervous system and quiet the mind, the concert gradually evolves into spacious, heart-opening frequencies and uplifting rhythms. This progression supports deep relaxation and clarity, culminating in a collective resonance that elevates and restores. Each performance is uniquely tailored to the energy of the moment and the intention of the gathering, creating a sacred atmosphere that touches the soul and harmonizes the group field.
Yoga • Somatic Guide • Sound Therapist • EFT Practitioner
Discover more thoughts and journaling from Gabrielle on her website www.gabrielleanand.com
For those attending our Menorcan retreat 22-25th October 2025 we will be experiencing Gabrielle’s sound work in the following three sessions:
PLEASE NOTE THIS RETREAT IS SOLD OUT
Relaxation sound experience after Tara Lee’s ‘Morning Yoga’ practice: Water element sound bath
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Evening Sound Journey after Tara Lee’s Restorative yoga: 90 minutes of sound healing
Under The Collective’s ‘Enlighten & Learn’ sessions Gabrielle is hosting an afternoon session called The Art of EMPOWERMENT.
An invitation to those interested in learning and experiencing more about EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique.
What is EFT? Tapping on meridian points to restore balance in your body’s energy system. To guide you through releasing negative emotions and dissolving limiting beliefs, allowing what must be expressed, seen, and healed to rise.
Gabrielle will hold an open space to lean into your body, your senses, and your intuitive knowing. It’s about letting go of control, trusting the journey, and surrendering into the cosmic flow. Building emotional ownership and reconnecting with the essence of who we are. Release emotional blocks and reclaim your power.
THE CONVERSATION-Muses, Inspiration & Reflections
CLAIRE VERO
After building the award-winning skincare brand Aurelia, Claire Vero found herself burnt out and craving space to breathe. A life-changing retreat helped her reset — and inspired her to create The Collective: a series of transformative wellness retreats designed for brilliantly busy women.
SUSANNAH TAYLOR
Since forever, Susannah Taylor has been a guiding and trusted voice in the world of beauty and wellbeing. We absolutely love her soulful newsletter, The Glow Gazette, and her inspiring podcast series, Ways to Feel More Human-a journey into discovering what helps us thrive as human beings. physically, mentally, creatively, socially, and spiritually.
TARA LEE
Meet the exceptional first guest teacher of The Collective—the wonderful Tara. Beyond being an incredible teacher, it’s Tara’s energy and presence that instantly create connection. She has guided hundreds of students over the years, bringing deep care and expertise to every practice.
CLARE RICHARDSON
One of the most respected and sought after names in the fashion industry, Clare Richardson has had a long and successful career as a stylist and tastemaker working with brands such as Hermes, Balenciaga and Calvin Klein.
RHIAN TRUMAN
At The Collective, our retreats are all about pressing pause—reviving the body, rebalancing the mind, and reigniting the soul.
Having recently served as resident facialist at SOHO farmhouse and set to start her next residency at Marbella Club, we are in for a treat as Rhian joins our Menorcan retreat 22nd-25th October.
GABRIELLE ANAND
We asked Gabrielle Anand, a gifted sound practitioner based in Mallorca, to share her insights on sound therapy and the modalities she teaches.
Gabrielle will guide us through deeply intuitive sessions that combine somatic therapy, EFT tapping, quantum healing, meditation, and sound during our Menorcan retreat
