How Yoga Breathing Works Yoga is a timeless method for obtaining optimum health through breathing exercises called pranayamas and muscle stretching exercises or positions called asanas. Prana='life force' Yama='self-discipline' Although yoga is considered to be a spritiual practice, many people, especially in the Western world, learn yoga more for its health benefits rather than its spiritual concepts. Basic yoga breathing exercises concentrate awareness on the length and power of your … [Read more...]
Dog Pant for Breathing
Dogs understand things simply. They get hot and they pant. They run hard and they pant. They get excited and they pant. Simple. Probably the most easy way you can learn to use your diaphragm well is to do the Dog Pant breathing exercise. Here's the easy thing to remember about how this works: Breath In = Diaphragm and belly go out Breath Out = Diaphragm and belly go in Another important thing to remember is to keep your shoulders relaxed as you breath in. Watch yourself in a mirror … [Read more...]
Fat or Fit?
Is your voice FAT or FIT? What do I mean by that? One of my finest teachers once told me that to sing you have to be like an athlete. She was right. Here's why: You use your muscles to sing and the more fit your entire body is, the more fit your voice will be. Extra fat on your body makes your heart and other organs have to work harder. Strengthening your body builds the energy it takes to sing well. Losing fat in the belly gives you greater control over your breath and your tone … [Read more...]
Slow Leaky Tire
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A healthy mind has an easy breath. ~ Author Unknown Here is how you do the Slow Leaky Tire breathing to improve your singing voice. Shake out your shoulders, jaw and cheeks Relax your shoulder so they don't go up when you breath in Take a deep breath and remember to make sure your shoulders don't go up as you inhale Shape your lips like a fish Slowly let your breath out with an "sssss" sound, as though it is a golden thread going through your top front teeth Do this as long as you can … [Read more...]
Travel Breathing
"To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive. - Robert Louis Stevenson Travel time is an EXCELLENT time to improve your breath control and your health all at once. Whether you're traveling in your car to and from your job, waiting in an airport getting ready to take a vacation or travel from city to city for business purposes, taking a power walk around your neighborhood, walking to the store or from class to class on campus, or from your kitchen to your bedroom, you can use this … [Read more...]
Simply Relaxing Breathing
This is short and simple. Lie flat on your back on the floor. Close your eyes. Relax your arms and legs. Rest your hands with your palms up. Make sure your legs are uncrossed. Now breath in slowly to the count of 8. Hold your breath for 4 counts. Slowly release your breath to the count of 8. Hold your breath again for 4 counts. Breath in and do the same thing over again. Repeat until you are relaxed. You'll be amazed how much better you'll feel and this little breathing technique … [Read more...]
