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This is an excellent breath practice for right now.
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A simple stress reducing breathing tool based on the neural circuits that control deliberate sighs. This “double-inhale, extended exhale” approach is based on studies exploring activation of the brainstem neurons that express specific neuropeptides and that promote activation of a neural circuit that connects the brain and body and biases us toward calm (Li et al., Nature 2016). It is similar to an experimental protocol currently in progress as a collaboration between @hubermanlab and Spiegel Lab; Breathing and Mental States @stanford.med @stanford It can be used any time and done repeatedly (2-3 cycles is usually sufficient) to offset heightened stress and promote calm. [For those curious about the proposed underlying mechanism: the double-inhale, extended exhale is known to promote correct balance of 02 and C02 as well as activation of a specific phrenic-preBotzinger peptidergic circuit. Together these bias the autonomic nervous system toward more #parasympathetic activation aka calm.] Thank you Stanford Media for video and edit support. #lungs #brainstem #autonomic #covid #healthandwellness #breathe @nature.research #neuroscience @cellpress #diaphragm #calm #movementculture @bbrfoundation @salkinstitute @nihgov @nimhgov @kerrileewalsh @nickhardwick @thereadystate @samerhattar @richroll @rmohr @portal.ido #mechanism #factsnothacks @simonandschuster @cbsnews @daveramsey @hopkinsmedicine #mindfulness @neil_strauss @nicholasgrahamplatt @rehabfix @tony_jeffries @timferriss @colemanruiz @altucher #meditation @tombilyeu @harvard @madefor_pat @madefor @bpakfitness @martinjreader @gabbyreece @_brianmackenzie @thebriggsla @preparetoperform #covid19 @yogatuneup @evelyntribole @harvard #education #ciencia #neurociencia #anxiety #ptsd #resilience @harvardchansph #polyvagaltheory #stem #anesthesia @kevinlove @michaelmuller7 @societyforneuroscience @danafoundation #firstresponders #physicians #oxygen #fitness @usambsweden @khowery @ericrweinstein

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Rainy Friday afternoons call for attempts at watercolor flowers because I’m dreaming of spring.
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I would love to actually know how to paint in a way that doesn’t involve blobs of color.
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#vocalyogi #create #stayathome #momlife #metrowest #voiceteacher #natick #performer #art #movementmaven #singer

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You are braver than you believe. Stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.
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#vocalyogi #asseenonmywalk #movementmaven #voiceteacher #inspiration #singer #performer #soprano #voicegeek #bodynerd #metrowest #natick

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It was challenging to come up with pranks to play on my kids today.
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Decided to change their lock screens and remind my son he needs to listen and made a (questionably hideous ) emoji for my daughters iPads.
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Anyone pull anything on their kids?
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#vocalyogi #workfromhome #momlife #metrowest #natick #voiceteacher #momsrevenge #stayathome

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I *may* have some water leaking out of my eyes.
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Grabbed the mail this morning and was so surprised at this incredibly thoughtful gift from @harroldrebecca -
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#vocalyogi #lovetheinstrumentyoulivein #movementmaven #yoga #voiceteacher #singer #vocalpedagogy #voiceped #bodynerd #voicegeek #music

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Putting together my presentation for @lewisandclarkcollege choirs.
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I view each of these presentations as a way of slowly chipping away at the very limited info about the body that are given to voice teachers, singers and choral conductors.
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We say ‘the whole body is your instrument,’ but then we only teach about the larynx and ribcage and surrounding muscles in most pedagogy classes.
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Nothing in the body happens alone. Our bodies are so much more complex and the sole of the foot’s connection to your neck is very, very real!
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I call it vocal interdependence, where the voice is a complex interplay of respiration, phonation and resonance, all of which are impacted by and inextricable from our skeletal, nervous and muscular systems.
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#vocalyogi #lovetheinstrumentyoulivein #movementmaven #voiceteacher #voiceped #voicepro #voice #singer #performer #soprano #choir #opera #musicaltheater #singersongwriter

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Wise words for your Monday
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Listen to what your body needs in this moment.
Quote via @erica_mather, author of Your Body, Your Best Friend
#MondayMantra
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#vocalyogi #lovetheinstrumentyoulivein #movementmaven #voiceteacher #voicegeek #bodynerd

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Signs of spring.
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It’s struck me many times how we’re all being called in the alter our lives so dramatically, yet Mother Nature just continues along.
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#vocalyogi #asseenonmywalk #voiceteacher #movemwntmaven #perforner #singer #choir #opera #musicaltheater #yoga #singersongwriter

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The hubs gave me a bunch of these pencils from @calliopepaperie in my stocking.
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This one is feeling alarmingly accurate these days.
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#vocalyogi #humor #voiceteacher #vocalpedagogy #singer #performer #metrowest #natick

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First time I’ve ever cut a boys hair and it came out well. Huge thanks to @mashytaters for walking me through how to do it!
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If you need to cut your kiddos hair and need help, hire Ashley to hop on zoom with you and walk you through it. She’s amazing!
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The hubs is next...
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#vocalyogi #momlife #stayathome #voiceteacher #metrowest #natick #boymom

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A bit of outdoor art therapy was just what Friday afternoon called for.
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#natick #vocalyogi #momlife #workfromhome #stayathome #metrowest #voiceteacher #art #chalk

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#truth

I’m working hard to keep my light green. But I know yellow and red come with making food choices that are not in my best interest so I’m seeking to up my other outlets - movement = longer dog walks each day, meditation = more yoga nidra, connection = talking to my peeps multiple times a week, creativity = art journal pages, knitting, contemplating quilt patterns.
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How are you managing your feelings these days?
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#vocalyogi #movementmaven #voice #voiceteacher #singer #performer #soprano #voicegeek #bodynerd #momlife #creativity #artjournal #traumainformed #metrowest #natick

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Meet the co-workers day 3.
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I very rarely share images of my kids on social media, but here they are engaged in one of their favorite pastimes - the rope tunnel in our backyard.
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They are masters of imaginative play since their parents opted for a very Luddite upbringing until yesterday when the new iPads arrived.
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These two are hard to sum up in a few sentences. My daughter is 10, loves to dance and embodies music when she moves in a way I can only imagine. She’s a deep thinker and feeler with an incredibly quick wit. She is a huge fan of @rebelgirls books and podcast.
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My son is 7, and if it bounces, flings it flies he’s into it. I’m pretty amazed nothing major has been broken inside our house due to the balls that fly around. We have visited the ER six times in his short life due to a variety of injuries that come with Kamikaze living. I’m sorry to say I think he got that from me.
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They are truly the best, most challenging thing that has ever happened in my life and I’ve learned so much from both of them already.
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As co-workers go, these two bff’s are just about the best a girl could ask for.
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#vocalyogi #movementmaven #momlife #metrowest #natick #singer #performer #voiceteacher #voicegeek #bodynerd

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Yes. This.

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Be the person who makes others feel special. Be known for your kindness and grace.⠀
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#tinybuddha #quotes #dailyquotes #quotesdaily #quoteoftheday #wisdom #wordsofwisdom #wisdomquotes #quotestoliveby #bekind

Instagram post 2269243482470431977_189719969 $Here’s another co-worker of mine, the infamous Jasmine Marie, known to us as Jazzy. - She also answers to Jinkers, Jazzy Jean, jeanieboo. - She’s a 14 month old yellow lab. We brought her home a year ago when she was nothing but a big belly and fuzz. - She distinguished herself at 6 months old when she took a wild jump in the air, landed wrong and got a spiral fracture in her back leg. - Last summer was not the summer I’d hoped for as she spent 6 weeks sedated and on crate rest, recovering from surgery to put pins in her leg. - She’s evolved into an absolute hoot of an animal. She loves to climb the kids play structure ladder and slide down the slide. She’s a huge fan of toilet paper and Kleenex. On more than one occasion I’ve caught her stealing a roll of tp from the bathroom. She also loves to bring you a sock in the hopes that you will chase her. - So far she’s only semi-interested in retrieving anything, but Once in a while she’ll chase balls. - She’s a bit of a rambunctious co-worker, but she brings a lot of love and goofiness into our household. - On more than one occasion I’ve remarked on how she seems to be the canine incarnation of my 7 year old son. - #vocalyogi #coworker #movementmaven #beautycounter #dogmom #workfromhome #yellowlab #labsofinstagram #voiceteacher #singer #soprano #voicegeek #bodynerd$

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