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...]
Nervous Singing – Nervous Shaking
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A few days ago, Jo asked me a question about what to do about getting nervous when singing in front of people so I'm answering with this article about the 3 major things that can help you overcome it. But first....I have a story to tell. Being anxious about singing is....OMG, so real, so painful, so....ok, now I am going to faint. No, seriously, I'm going to tell you a true story about how I fainted the first time I sang for a college recital when I was taking voice lessons and learning … [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...]
Susan Boyle – Her Technique
I just watched Susan Boyle singing the Rolling Stones song, "Wild Horses" and was thrilled to see that the audience doesn't care about her age, her weight or anything about her. She's fantastic and I am super happy for her success. She is 48 and kickin' it! Now, the reason I am writing is that I was thinking today about her technique. She obviously has had some good training, so her technique is solid. She knows how to use her breath to sustain a tone without gasping for air, her tones … [Read more...]
