What Is the Art of Witnessing – and Why It Heals?
A doorway to emotional freedom through presence, Compassionate Inquiry, and deep listening
Have you ever thought…
- “Why do I react so strongly in certain situations?”
- “I understand my patterns, but they still keep repeating.”
- “I wish someone would just listen without trying to fix me.”
If yes, you’re not alone.
We live in a world that often values performance over presence, logic over emotion, and solutions over silence. But healing rarely happens through fixing.
It begins with witnessing — and being witnessed.
What Is the Art of Witnessing?
The Art of Witnessing means learning to observe our inner world — thoughts, emotions, body sensations — with compassion and without judgment.
It is the practice of being with what arises, instead of pushing it away or immediately reacting to it.
In Indian philosophy, this is beautifully expressed through the concept of “Sākṣī Bhāva” — the witness consciousness.
But in modern life, especially in our relationships and even in self-care, we rarely allow this space. We want to fix, label, or run. The Art of Witnessing invites us to pause — and in that pause, healing begins.
Where Does Compassionate Inquiry Come In?
Compassionate Inquiry (CI) is a trauma-informed, presence-based approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté.
It teaches us how to gently explore our emotional patterns and subconscious beliefs through:
- Curious questioning
- Body awareness
- Non-judgmental presence
- Tracking where our reactions are rooted
In my program, “The Art of Witnessing using Compassionate Inquiry,” we combine ancient wisdom with this modern method to create a safe, nurturing space where:
- Your emotions are welcome
- Your story can unfold
- You are never judged — only deeply seen
Why Does Witnessing Heal?
- 💔 Because Suppressed Emotions Don’t Disappear — They Go Deeper – Most of us have learned to survive by hiding emotions. But what’s hidden doesn’t heal.When we witness an emotion without pushing it away, we allow it to complete its cycle — and release.
- 🧠 Because Awareness Changes the Brain – Modern neuroscience shows that non-judgmental self -awareness reduces emotional reactivity and improves resilience.CI taps into this power — not by controlling the mind, but by listening deeply to what it’s trying to say.
- 🤝 Because Being Seen Is a Human Need – Many people spend years in therapy but have never felt truly seen.In a CI-based session, the quality of presence is everything. When someone holds space for you with pure attention, shame melts, clarity arises, and transformation begins.
Who Is This For?
This process is for anyone who:
- Feels stuck in emotional loops or relationship patterns
- Wants to explore childhood beliefs or trauma with gentleness
- Is on a healing path through yoga, therapy, or spiritual practice
- Feels “numb” or disconnected but wants to reconnect with their inner truth
Final Words
Healing is not about fixing yourself.
It’s about creating space — to feel, reflect, soften, and eventually, to release.
The Art of Witnessing is not a method.
It’s a way of being with yourself and others, in silence, presence, and compassion.
If you’re ready to begin this journey inward — with someone by your side who will not judge, advise, or rush you — I invite you to explore this path with me.
With warmth and presence,
Amulya Parmesh
Join Glitz Arogya and begin a journey of authentic living — through the Art of Witnessing.
About the Author :
Amulya Parmesh, MSc Psychology (BPS), YCB-certified Yoga Teacher & Evaluator, and Holistic Therapist (CI, PRT, CBT), is the founder of the Glitz Arogya Mind-Body Program. She brings a unique blend of scientific understanding and yogic wisdom to her practice. Glitz Arogya is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve holistic well-being through integrated mind-body therapies.
