Breathing is a critical component in speaking and singing. Air must move efficiently through the vocal cords for sound production and projection.

 

    Some of the issues addressed related to enhanced breathing are:

 

• The importance of breath for health and life itself.

• How a common seatbelt strap can activate a whole new realm of breath potential.

• The importance of breath for becoming Free To Speak.

• How a forward head position can create tension and restrict air flow.

• What part of the breath cycle to add voice sounds.

• How an exercise ball can become a fun tool for posture and breathing.

• How various breathing patterns either create or reduce stress and tension.

• How to avoid common mistakes people make while trying to breathe correctly.

• Exercises to use or to avoid when breathing for better voice production.

• Posture that restricts or enhances breathing.

• The difference in the body with chest or diaphragmatic breathing.

• Designing various breathing techniques and strategies for varied outcomes.

• How breath allows influence of the sympathetic/parasympathetic nervous system.

• Tools to use or avoid when training your breath for efficient voice production.