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Aligned & Aware

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 Sarah Whitten

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We all need to move more, but it doesn’t need to

We all need to move more, but it doesn’t need to be complex to be beneficial.
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Small movements nourish our body greatly.
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Roll your shoulders. Roll your ankles. Spread your toes. Sit on the floor rather than your chair.
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#vocalyogi #yoga #lovetheinstrumentyoulivein #voice #vocalpedagogy #voicegeek #bodynerd #movement

Proud Mama moment! - Repost from @metrowestdanceac

Proud Mama moment!
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Repost from @metrowestdanceacademy
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Filming begins today for The Wizard of Oz and my daughter along with her friend are splitting the role of Toto.
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Last spring they were so close to mounting the show when the world shut down.
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The incredible team at the studio has reimagined the show, are filming it in advance and we’ll get to see it at the @mendondrivein on June 13.
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I am so impressed at the hard work and dedication of these girls, and I can’t wait to see the whole show!
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#vocalyogi #dance #metrowestma #natick #nps #dancemom #yoga

This podcast from @brenebrown with @oprah and Dr.

This podcast from @brenebrown with @oprah and Dr. Bruce Perry is a MUST listen.
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#yoga #traumainformed #healing #yogatherapy #breathe #somatics #performer #lovetheinstrumentyoulivein #singer #voiceteacher

Oh, happy day. I love Lilac season! - #vocalyogi #

Oh, happy day. I love Lilac season!
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#vocalyogi #yoga #lilacs #flowers #breathe #voiceteacher #singer #performer

Alright, pause. Here’s the most important Instag

Alright, pause. Here’s the most important Instagram post you’ll encounter today.
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What do I do with my hair?!
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See, told you this was important. LOL
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It’s gotten crazy long again and I can’t decide if I love it or hate it.
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And, I stopped coloring it about 2 years ago. But, the more gray it gets the more washed out I feel - it looks very blond, but that’s all gray hair. I don’t love the ideas of chemicals of hair dye, but henna has come to mind.
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What do I do? Tell me your opinions!

Repost from @somatic_social_work_australia - I lo

Repost from @somatic_social_work_australia
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I love this quote. How often are you quiet, like totally silent, quiet with yourself?
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How often are you silent when your clients or colleagues are talking?
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It’s a powerful practice.

Our culture is full of conflicting messages. - One

Our culture is full of conflicting messages.
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One of them is this: we say, "listen to your body," but we also are constantly told, "push through, no pain no gain."
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Our bodies have funny ways of mashing those two concepts together.
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One of the most revolutionary aspects of my healing was discovering what EASE actually feels like. It wasn't any of the things I was doing. I had worked hard at healing. I sought to feel the right things engaging. And on and on.
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Ease was something else all together. When I found it, I also really saw the ways I was gripping to allow for movements to happen. I also saw how I would metaphorically grip to get through aspects of my life. I had mastered how to push through everything, thinking I was listening to my body. These were rooted in survival techniques I learned in childhood. My body reflected all of it.
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Ease was an antidote for me and I see it transform things for my clients as well.
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Do you know what ease feels like in your body?

Early morning at the soccer field watching my litt

Early morning at the soccer field watching my little guy play and my big guy coach.
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#momlife #vocalyogi #naticksoccer #natick #metrowestma #voiceteacher #yoga

Today in the Aligned and Aware library we’re doi

Today in the Aligned and Aware library we’re doing a session on the TONGUE!
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This small part of our body impacts our speech and singing, our airway, palate development, how our eyes rest in their sockets, digestion, immune system function as well as the dreaded TMJD.
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From a fascial standpoint it’s got connections running through the deep front line to the feet.
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It’s small, but it’s mighty!!
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Many singers struggle with tongue tension, but is the solution to just stretch out the tongue (spoiler alert:NO!)? We’re gone dig in to it all.
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If you want to catch the replay you can join the library anytime - link in linktree in my bio.
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#vocalyogi #singersofinstagram #voiceteacher #voicegeek #bodynerd #yoga #healing #yogatherapy #lovetheinstrumentyoulivein #vocalpedagogy #voiceped

My latest read. There hasn’t been enough fiction

My latest read. There hasn’t been enough fiction in my life lately. What are you reading right now?
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#vocalyogi #yoga #healing #lovetgeinstrumentyoulivein #singerswhoread #voiceteacher

All of our birthdays fall within a month of one an

All of our birthdays fall within a month of one another. Decided we needed to do a half-birthday celebration this week...complete with cake and decorations.
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#vocalyogi #pandemicliving #vacationweek #momlife #performer #voiceteacher #metrowestma #natick #yoga #familytime

Today’s the day! Dose #1 in my arm. So grateful.

Today’s the day! Dose #1 in my arm. So grateful.
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#vocalyogi #covidvacccine #yoga #voiceteacher #singer

Fun day of April vacation with my kiddos. We trekk

Fun day of April vacation with my kiddos. We trekked through Broadmoor Audubon trails and sat and watched turtles and a beaver noodle around and decided the day called for ice cream in the middle of the afternoon.
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#vocalyogi #staycation #metrowest #natick #momlife #pandemicexplorations

Great suggestions here. Never underestimate the po

Great suggestions here. Never underestimate the power of a kitchen dance party!
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#Repost @holisticallygrace with @get_repost
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What is working? Do more of it. What isn’t working? Try something new.

Forcing healing doesn’t work. We can’t just will ourselves out of whatever we’re struggling with...if we want it bad enough. Our mind/body system has its own timeline.

Often, the more we try to do, problem solve, consume, find the “right” answer to-the quicker we feel overwhelmed and decide to quit all together.

If you’re feeling stuck, consider that you may just be moving slower than you want. Ease into this in-between. And if you’re actively working day in and day out and seeing no progress, consider taking the foot off the gas pedal and looking around. Take in the view. Maybe you’ll find more by doing less.

What do you need more of? What do you need less of?
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#vocalyogi #yoga #healing #voice #singers #voiceteacher #breathe #move

Making progress! - #vocalyogi #iloqsweater #singer

Making progress!
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#vocalyogi #iloqsweater #singerswhoknit #knittersofinstagram #fiberarts #metrowestma #natick

Sunday morning wisdom.

Sunday morning wisdom.

My lower half is ready for spring. Mother Nature i

My lower half is ready for spring. Mother Nature is not having it.
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#vocalyogi #toms #yoga #voiceteacher #singersofinstagram #healing #walkeveryday #gooutside

Super fun second session with @operaprogramsberlin

Super fun second session with @operaprogramsberlin yesterday!
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#Repost @operaprogramsberlin with @get_repost
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What a fantastic second session with Sarah Whitten on alignment. We are in awe every time we experience Sarah's work which is changing the world of movement and modern vocal pedagogy. Seeing the smiling faces of all participating artists as they move under Sarah's guidance is simply delicious.
Thank you for sharing your brilliance with just generosity and empathy! @vocalyogi #operaprogramsberlin #hereyouareanartist
#vocalyogi #voicescience #voiceteacher #vocalpedagogy #voiceped #singer #singersofinstagram #yoga #lovetheinstrumentyoulivein

Had a great time yesterday talking with the voice

Had a great time yesterday talking with the voice teachers in @operaprogramsberlin program about Seeing in the Studio. The power of presence, how to watch the body and identify what it is doing and sharing some case studies.
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Looking forward to today where we’re going to talk about alignment as a better way to work with the body instead of posture!
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#vocalyogi #singer #voiceteacher #yoga #healing #lovetheinstrumentyoulivein #voicegeek #thewholebodyisyourinstrument #classicalsinging #voicelessons

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