Being an Empath means I deeply feel the emotions and energy of others—often without them saying a word.

I can walk into a room and pick up on tension, sadness, or even joy that isn’t mine.

While this sensitivity can be a gift, it often leaves me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unsure of what feelings are actually my own.

That’s where yoga comes in.

When I first started practicing yoga, it was all about the physical side, getting the poses right, building strength, and maybe even hoping for a more sculpted body.

But over time, yoga became something much deeper.

Now, it’s less about how I look and more about how I feel. It’s a space where I return to myself.

Whenever the noise of the world becomes too much, when I’ve absorbed too much emotion or feel lost in other people’s energy, I unroll my mat and simply breathe.

The movement, the stillness, the quiet, it all gives me a safe place to let go of what isn’t mine and reconnect with who I am.

Breathwork, or pranayama, has become my go-to tool for clearing emotional clutter.

When my thoughts are spinning or my emotions feel tangled up with everyone else’s, my breath brings me back to centre. It grounds me. It reminds me what peace feels like. With every inhale and exhale, I create space between feeling everything and being consumed by it.

The physical side of yoga, the poses or asanas, also plays a big role. They help me release energy I’ve unintentionally absorbed throughout the day.

Some days I notice I’m carrying tension in my shoulders or a weight in my chest. Moving through poses helps me shake that off, physically and emotionally.

Meditation, too, has become essential. It’s like pressing a reset button for my mind and heart. It teaches me that just because I feel something doesn’t mean I have to hold on to it. I’ve learned to witness emotions without becoming them.

Meditation gives me the space to hear my own voice again, to notice what’s mine and gently release what isn’t.

Yoga doesn’t take away my sensitivity, instead, it helps me stay whole. It strengthens my inner awareness, helps me create healthy boundaries, and lets me show up in the world without getting lost in it.

To other Empaths reading this: If you feel like you’re constantly carrying too much, yoga may not fix everything, but it can help you feel yourself.

Listen to your needs. One breath at a time.

If you would like to know some excellent yoga poses to practice, see this post Yoga for Empaths

Until next time,

Diane