CATHY LEE
CATHY LEECrystal Bowls, Singing Bowls, Meditation, Expressive Arts
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    Cathy Lee

    Classes taught at SPACE 2B:
    Alchemy Crystal Bowl Sound Bath, Contact Beyond Contact (CBC), Somatic Healing

    Background:

    Cathy’s work is dedicated to bridging the worlds of modern busyness and inner calm. After more than a decade working in fast-paced corporate environments across global hubs, she understands the demands of high-performance culture and the quiet toll that chronic stress and overthinking can take on the body and mind.

    Her inward journey began through yoga in 2011. On the mat, she realized how disconnected she had become from her body, mind, and heart—leaving her feeling exhausted despite outward success. Training as a trauma-informed yin yoga teacher and learning to practice self-compassion became some of the first steps in her own healing.

    Today, Cathy is one of the few certified Contact Beyond Contact (CBC) facilitators in Singapore. CBC is a relational movement practice that weaves together conscious dance, Buddhist philosophy, somatic awareness and other healing approaches to deepen our relationship with ourselves and with others.

    Through sound, meditation, and movement, Cathy creates gentle, non-judgmental spaces where people can slow down, settle their nervous systems, and reconnect with themselves. Her approach is rooted in the belief that when we create space to listen inwardly, we cultivate greater clarity, resilience, and a deeper sense of purpose and joy in life.

    What first drew you to sound therapy, meditation, or contemplative practice?

    For many years, I lived at a relentless pace, immersed in the world of corporate productivity and achievement. While my analytical mind was thriving, my body was quietly carrying stress and exhaustion. I longed for a way to step out of my head and reconnect with myself.

    Yoga, meditation and somatic practices opened that door, and sound deepened it. During a solo trip to Bali, I experienced my first crystal bowl sound bath and was struck by how the vibrations brought me into a state of calm and self-reflection I hadn’t accessed in a long time. That experience sparked a curiosity that eventually led me to train as a sound practitioner.

    Why does creating space for rest and awareness feel important today?

    Many of us have become so accustomed to being busy that we mistake constant doing for living well. Intentional moments of rest allow the nervous system to settle and create space to notice what is happening beneath the surface. From there, we can respond to life with greater clarity, resilience, and authenticity instead of simply reacting.

    What do you invite participants to experience during your sessions?

    I invite people to experience the freedom of simply being. So much of our lives is spent doing, striving and thinking. In my sessions, there is nothing to achieve and nothing to fix. Instead, I hope the experience, whether sound or movement, helps quiet the noise of everyday life so you can tune into your own inner reality—listening to your body, noticing what is present, and reconnecting with yourself with compassion and curiosity.

    What does “a space to simply be” mean to you?

    To me, it is a place where you can set down the pressure to perform, achieve, or have everything figured out. It’s a space where every part of your experience is welcome—the joyful, the uncertain, the messy, and the tender. A space to breathe, listen, and remember that you don’t have to carry everything alone.

    How do you cultivate moments of presence or rest in your daily life?

    I remind myself to practice the same self-compassion I offer others. I come back to my body by feeling my feet on the ground, taking slow walks with my dog, enjoying a quiet matcha, or spending a few moments journalling. These simple rituals help me stay connected to what matters most.

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