Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Akane Flows. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Akane, appreciate you joining us today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

I was introduced to piano at 3 years old, which helped me develop a musical ear early on. I would surprise my teacher with how accurately I could identify notes in a chord or play a melody by ear. This sensitivity translates naturally into sound healing—I instinctively understand what notes blend harmoniously, how much space is needed between sounds, and how to use subtle dynamics to tell a story. While a musical background isn’t required to be a great sound facilitator, I’ve found it to be a strong advantage. It refines your taste and deepens your awareness of the nuances that make a session truly impactful.

That said, music is only one facet of this craft. Much of what I do as a sound facilitator, I learned by simply doing the work. When you’re starting out, it’s a lot of trial and error. You experiment, observe how people respond, refine your approach, and slowly develop your own style. It’s not an overnight transformation but a continuous process of growth and discovery. I believe that’s true of any meaningful pursuit—grit and a willingness to evolve are most important.

Beyond skill and practice, life experience has been the greatest teacher. My path to sound healing wasn’t linear; it emerged through my own healing journey after hitting a low point with my physical and mental health, which led me to yoga and eventually sound healing. In hindsight, I see how each chapter prepared me for this work, even when I didn’t realize it at the time.

If I could have sped up the process, I would have—but there are no shortcuts. Each challenge and lesson unlocks the next step. To anyone feeling lost or unsure, I’d say: trust the process, keep going, and one day, your craft will feel like a natural extension of you.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I’m Akane Flows, a sound healing artist, educator, meditation guide, and yoga teacher. I help busy people reconnect with their inner joy and purpose through sound healing, yoga, and mindfulness practices that encourage deep self-reflection and compassion, allowing them to live with greater authenticity and freedom.

I found my way to this work through my own healing journey, seeking relief from a high-stress corporate job and a lingering sense of unworthiness rooted in a lack of purpose. Yoga and meditation helped me tune into myself, unlocking deeper awareness and self-compassion—giving me the courage to realign my life in a way that felt true and authentic.

As I began sharing these tools with others, I experienced a profound transformation, realizing that when we listen to our inner knowing, life unfolds in ways we never imagined. My work is about creating space for that unfolding.

I offer soundbaths, yoga sessions, wellness workshops, and retreats, with sound healing at the heart of my work. Using crystal singing bowls and other instruments, I create a dreamlike experience that helps people disconnect from daily stresses and access a state of deep peace and connection to something greater.

I also train others in sound healing, offering both 1-on-1 and group facilitator trainings for those who want to deepen their own practice or share this work with others. Teaching sound healing is a deep passion of mine because sound is a universal language we all resonate with, and I believe in its immense potential to heal, connect, and unify.

What makes my work unique, and what I’m most proud of, is my lived experience of navigating change and choosing authenticity. I know firsthand the courage it takes to listen to your inner wisdom and embrace change. My goal is to support others in that commitment while cultivating a strong sense of community where people feel supported, understood, and empowered to live their most free and authentic lives.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

Unlike a more structured path, creativity requires a balance between planning and surrender. There’s only so much you can prepare—the rest you have to let unfold organically. The energy of the moment is an essential ingredient.

As a soundbath facilitator, I might start with a rough idea of what I want to share or how I want the session to flow, but once it begins, I’m fully immersed in the present. I listen, engage, and allow the experience to breathe and evolve in real time. That might mean playing an instrument I hadn’t planned to, singing a melody that suddenly comes to me, or speaking words I didn’t know needed to be expressed. In those moments, I become a channel, allowing divine energy to move through me, through the sound.

It’s a very pure and authentic process. This is what makes the experience so sacred—it’s ephemeral yet deeply felt by those present.

It wasn’t until I took the creative path that I learned to release control, embrace the unknown, and play in the infinite space where everything is possible.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

I had to unlearn (and am still unlearning) the conditioning around age and the societal beliefs and expectations that come with it.

This year, I turn 38—an age where, if I had followed the traditional path of previous generations, I’d be well into marriage, kids, career, and a mortgage by now. Instead, I walked away from stability to pursue my creative passions, not really knowing what’s next. I sometimes hear voices of doubt, both from others and from within: “Shouldn’t you be more settled by now?”

But that’s when I remember the words of Carl Jung: “Life really does begin at 40. Up until then, you are just doing research.”

At 38, I finally feel more grounded with life experience, knowledge, trusted relationships, and self-love. My 20s were filled with confusion, self-doubt, and a yearning for deeper meaning. Now, I look toward my 40s with excitement, knowing I am living life on my own terms, with awareness and compassion for every detour and triumph.

I hope we continue to challenge the idea that life follows a set timeline and instead celebrate the process of becoming—no matter our age or where we are on our journey.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.akaneflows.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akaneflows
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@akaneflows

Image Credits

Dario Garcia