The author discusses their intuitive, somatic connection with clients that evolves from personal experiences and yoga practice. This ‘felt sense’ allows them to resonate deeply with clients, helping to unlock emotions related to their experiences. Training on vicarious trauma elucidates the importance of managing this empathic attunement. Personal anecdotes highlight the significance of holding space for clients’ pain, especially in cases like a trans feminine teenager facing gender dysphoria. The author emphasizes the need for careful discernment in sharing sensations while ensuring client safety and ownership of emotions. Ultimately, this embodied empathy enhances the therapeutic relationship, fostering deep understanding and healing.