“How To Lose Your Voice On Purpose,” also known as voluntary aphonia, refers to the intentional suppression of vocal sound production. Unlike temporary voice loss due to illness or injury, voluntary aphonia involves conscious control over the vocal cords, allowing individuals to temporarily silence their voices.
While the reasons for voluntarily losing one’s voice vary, it often serves practical purposes, such as vocal rest for singers or actors, or as a form of non-verbal protest or artistic expression. Historically, voluntary aphonia has been practiced in certain cultures and spiritual traditions, with practitioners using it for self-reflection, meditation, or as a means of connecting with the divine.
