The connection between your upper and lower body tension
What is going on in your lower leg is also happening in your neck and shoulders. Are you working away at reducing tension in your neck and shoulders, but not seeing a difference? Calf stretching every day, wearing shoes with no heels, but STILL have tight calves? Trying to improve your core function, but not […]
When you DO have to sit…suggestions for small changes that bring big rewards
Ok, so sitting is a reality in our lives…can we make it work better for our body? The most obvious solution is to sit as little as possible in your daily life – walk to do errands, walk your kids to school, take regular movement breaks at work. But, when you have to sit, here are […]
Anatomy for Singers: Pyramids and Pearls… The Spine
The spine is a central hub in our body. It serves as protection for the spinal cord, provides structural support for the body and serves as a place of attachment for muscles and ligaments. It also connects upper and lower body, like a a suspension bridge. When the spine is well balanced it allows for […]
Kegels: Pelvic Floor and the Voice
In 1948 Dr. Alfred Kegel developed the pelvic floor contraction exercise for people with vaginas that we now call Kegels. It was a pretty big deal because before that it was surgery or nothing for those who were dealing with incontinence and prolapse. His exercise gave options and empowerment through the sense that there is […]
Struggling to Breathe
Asthma is on the rise – in 2010 the CDC indicated there are 25.7 million people in the US living with asthma, and they indicated they expect an increase of 15% per decade (1). That’s a lot of people who are struggling to breathe and if your studio is like mine, you’ve seen an increase […]
Paragons of Posture or Perpetuating Problematic Patterns?
The title of this post is a small nod to my word-smithing grandfather and my English teacher mother. I do so love some good alliteration and I hope it has gotten your attention! What I really want to talk about is the issue of using a ballet dancer’s posture as the best model for how a singer should […]