Scream into Water
Materials Needed:
To Support Feeling:
Irritated
How to Do It
Fill a large bowl or basin with water. Place your face close to the surface of the water and take a deep breath. Submerge your face slightly and scream underwater, allowing the sound to be muffled and absorbed by the water. Imagine the irritation being carried away by the ripples and vibrations in the water.
Why It Works
Screaming into water provides a safe and contained way to release the intense energy of irritation. The water acts as a buffer, softening the sound and offering a sensory experience that helps to calm and soothe.
Guided Practice
Fill a bowl with water and place it in front of you. Sit comfortably with your back straight, and take a few deep breaths, allowing your body to relax and your mind to settle into the present moment. Bring your face close to the surface of the water, enough to feel the coolness but not touching it. Visualize any anger, frustration, or pent-up emotions that you’ve been holding onto as a swirling storm within you.
Take a deep inhale, feeling these emotions building up in your chest, your throat, your entire body. On your exhale, scream or shout directly into the water, allowing all your feelings to flow out with your voice. Feel the energy of your scream being absorbed by the water, the sound becoming muffled and softened as it hits the surface. Notice the sensations in your body — perhaps a release of tension in your throat, a lightness in your chest, or a feeling of power moving through you. Continue to scream into the water as many times as you need to, feeling the release with each exhale. Imagine that with each scream, the water is absorbing and dissolving your emotions, turning them into ripples that quickly fade away. Notice if any emotions, thoughts, or images arise — perhaps a sense of relief, a feeling of liberation, or even a memory of expressing yourself freely. Allow these experiences to deepen your practice, connecting you more fully to the act of release. When you feel ready, take a few more deep breaths, letting the water calm and settle before you. Notice how your body feels now — perhaps more at peace, more free, or simply more relaxed. Gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of release and calm with you into your day, feeling more in tune with your ability to express and release your emotions.