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So. Much. Truth.

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Yes! You are your only competition. You are the only thing standing in your own way. You are the only one who can choose differently in each moment of each day. Type YES if you agree.

#vocalyogi #movementmaven #vocalpedagogy #voiceteacher #singer #singers #voiceteachersofinstagram #singersofinstagram #soprano #mezzo #alto #tenor #bass #baritone #opera #musicaltheater #jazz #hiphop #singersongwriter #ccm #operasinger

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Super fun morning at @bostonsymphony with my mom to watch the rehearsal for Mahler 4 and Grier’s piano concerto in a minor.
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So nice to just get lost in some music for a few hours and watch as they worked.
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#vocalyogi #movementmaven #vocalpedagogy #voiceteacher #singer #singers #voiceteachersofinstagram #singersofinstagram #soprano #mezzo #alto #tenor #bass #baritone #opera #musicaltheater #jazz #hiphop #singersongwriter #ccm #operasinger

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I wrote a new blog post. Click blog in linktree in my bio to read the full post
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I get a little twitchy when I hear folx in the voice world declare that we are all born as breathing experts.
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I might amend that statement to say this: we are born as experts in survival. We are designed to do what it takes to survive and our bodies are quite adaptable to make that happen. That mean that as autonomic function in the body, breathing will go on for as long as we are alive, no matter what.
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But, does that mean our breathing skills make us an expert? Nope and nope. Our breathing skills may, at best, make us a survival specialist.
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The most primal purpose of breath is the delivery of oxygen on a cellular level (survival). The thoracic cavity is built out of flexible walls that allow us to assume different shapes – shoulders can rise, ribs can rotate and raise, the diaphragm can flatten. Our abdominal cavity also has some flexibility too as our belly can distend. The pelvic floor can also respond to the load of the breath with a shape change.
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Our body has the ability to breathe in so many different ways to enable us to breathe while in many different positions, under many different conditions.
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#vocalyogi #movementmaven #vocalpedagogy #voiceteacher #singer #singers #voiceteachersofinstagram #singersofinstagram #soprano #mezzo #alto #tenor #bass #baritone #opera #musicaltheater #jazz #hiphop #singersongwriter #ccm #operasinger #breath #breathing #movewell #movemore #breathshape

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I've been mulling something over. There are a lot of blogs/articles etc out there talking about how breathing taps us into the vagus nerve and that is our key to calming down.

However, how many times has someone suggested you just take a deep breath when you are wound up and you'd like to growl at them and potentially bite?

What do you do when taking a deep breath doesn't calm you down, or simply isn't accessible to you in that moment?

Have you thought about how movement can impact your nervous system? I'm a HUGE fan of breath work, but I also know that I was someone who needed to move first as a way of addressing my nerves.

My study and ability to work with my breath came over a long period of time - probably due in part to my make up and in part to the traumas I experienced as a child.
Movement mollifies me. How about you?

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Ohhhh, I love this! Hold onto this thought all you fellow entrepreneurs! #nodreamistosmall #nodreamistoosilly #vocalyogi #movementmaven #vocalpedagogy #voiceteacher #singer #singers #voiceteachersofinstagram #singersofinstagram #soprano #mezzo #alto #tenor #bass #baritone #opera #musicaltheater #jazz #hiphop #singersongwriter #ccm #operasinger #beautycounter #saferbeauty #cleanerbeauty #cleanbeauty

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Apparently it became winter overnight in New England!! All there cold air and heat turning on means dry air and that means dry skin.

I used to struggle with scaly skin on my legs 🦎, cracking on my hands and flaky dry skin on my face.

Check out these amazing products that will keep you moisturized through the darkest days of winter:

Lotus Glow Cleansing Balm- perfect for makeup removal, cleansing and perfect for a deeply hydrating overnight mask. Also great on dry skin spots and eczema flares! And, let’s not forget the sore noses from excessive blowing - rub a little in for some soothing relief!

Melting Body Balm - this is my go-to for my hands in the winter! It starts off as a semi-solid and as you rub it into your hands it becomes a light oil that is quickly absorbed.

Lemongrass Holiday set: start with the scrub in the shower and follow up with the body butter. Adios scaly legs!

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#cleanbeauty
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Current knitting project while the kids are in dance classes. Will be 52 inches when it’s finished. Fingering weight yarn. This may take a while! -
#knit #yarn #fiberart #vocalyogi #singer #dancemom #meditationinmotion #quietwork #chromafingering #performer #crafty #cleanerbeauty #saferskincare #voice #voiceteacher

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I love these little dudes. I need these little dudes. -
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#vocalyogi #gnomes #xcski #snow #winteriscoming #embracetheseason #newengland #natick #entrepreneur #itsmybirthdaytoday #ski #momlife #dogmom #labrador

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What’s in your shower?
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The products we put on our skin travel into our bloodstream quickly!
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It’s taken me time to find products that are cleaner AND actually work!
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These four are my current fav.
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@acurebeauty Shampoo @kissmyfaceusa shave cream and @Beautycounter conditioner and Cleansing oil.
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My body and the planet are the better for all of these products.
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What are your current favs?

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Mornings. After I get my kids on the bus, I walk our dogs. Jazzy, the 10 mo old yellow lab and Reese, the 5yo Rhodesian/Black Mouth Cur mix.
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We go rain, shine, snow, sleet for at least 30 minutes on days I go to the gym and 45 minutes other days.
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I’m loving these sunny fall mornings! How do you move everyday?
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Swipe left to see what happens every day at the end of our walks. Every. Day. Puppy nonsense!
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#vocalyogi #movementmaven #outside #gooutside #walk365 #beautycounter #saferbeauty #cleanerbeauty #momlife #dogmom #labrador #rescue #dogsofinstagram #metrowest #fall #newengland #entrepreneur #makeypurownschedule

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#lipglosslove
These are 5 of the colors in @beautycounter holiday lip gloss vault. Dusty Rose, Mulberry, Cranberry Shimmer, Brûlée and Amber Shimmer.
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Want to be the best aunt, cousin, sister, wife, friend? Get a vault of 10 lipglosses and split them up for Hanukkah or Christmas Stocking stuffers.
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Want to keep them all for you? No shame in that game!
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I will often wear no other makeup except for lipgloss. Something about it makes me feel put together!
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What’s your favorite shade?
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#betterbeauty #beautycounter #saferbeauty #microbusiness #vocalyogi #singer #performer #voice #lipstickrevolution #lipgloss #makeup #soprano #stage

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#gymspiration @longfellowhealthclubs -
Every day brings new opportunities. What will you discover today?
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#vocalyogi #movementmaven #vocalpedagogy #voiceteacher #singer #singers #voiceteachersofinstagram #singersofinstagram #soprano #mezzo #alto #tenor #bass #baritone #opera #musicaltheater #jazz #hiphop #singersongwriter #ccm #operasinger

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Yum!!
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A miracle occurred and both my children are at activities tonight so the Hubs and i scooter out for a fabulous sushi dinner at @fugakyubrookline in Sudbury.
#miracle #datenight #vocalyogi #sushi #cleanerbeauty #betterbeauty #momlife #metrowest #suburbs #fall #natick

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What’s bringing you JOY today??
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For me, it’s walking into my studio and seeing my Happy Singing mug from @thefullvoice full of brightly colored paper straws!
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Joy is in the simple things.
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#joy #friyay #fridayfeels #grateful #vocalyogi #movementmaven #vocalpedagogy #voiceteacher #singer #singers #voiceteachersofinstagram #singersofinstagram #soprano #mezzo #alto #tenor #bass #baritone #opera #musicaltheater #jazz #hiphop #singersongwriter #ccm #operasinger

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#Repost @voiceped with @get_repost
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Thank you Professor Lorna MacDonald and @uoftvoice pedagogy for a truly inspiring day of talking about and working on breathing with @vocalyogi, @neilsemer, Jennifer Swan, and Scott McCoy !! JUST BREATHE!

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Early morning Toronto skyline.
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It’s been a whirlwind trip, but so much fun and so grateful to have had the opportunity to share what I do with a group of wonderful singers and teachers @uoftmusic .
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I can’t wait to see what’s next! But, maybe after a few weeks I’d downtime. This fall has been intense!!
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#vocalyogi #movementmaven #vocalpedagogy #voiceteacher #singer #singers #voiceteachersofinstagram #singersofinstagram #soprano #mezzo #alto #tenor #bass #baritone #opera #musicaltheater #jazz #hiphop #singersongwriter #ccm #operasinger

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#Toronto #singers join me for this event at @uoftvoice tomorrow.
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It is free and open to the public!
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#vocalyogi #movementmaven #vocalpedagogy #voiceteacher #singer #singers #voiceteachersofinstagram #singersofinstagram #soprano #mezzo #alto #tenor #bass #baritone #opera #musicaltheater #jazz #hiphop #singersongwriter #ccm #operasinger

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Movement teacher travels: when you need the big suitcase for a 3 day trip because of all the props you’re bringing!
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#vocalyogi #movementmaven #vocalpedagogy #voiceteacher #singer #singers #voiceteachersofinstagram #singersofinstagram #soprano #mezzo #alto #tenor #bass #baritone #opera #musicaltheater #jazz #hiphop #singersongwriter #ccm #operasinger

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Wrapping up my power point presentation prep for next Tuesday’s Just Breathe event at @uoftvoice.
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Anyone else get bummed by PP slides that just have all the words the presenter says???
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Show me the visuals!
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#vocalyogi #movementmaven #vocalpedagogy #voiceteacher #singer #singers #voiceteachersofinstagram #singersofinstagram #soprano #mezzo #alto #tenor #bass #baritone #opera #musicaltheater #jazz #hiphop #singersongwriter #ccm #operasinger #breathe #justbreathe

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On the off chance you needed this reminder today!
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I’m heading off social media to get some work DONE before starting the weekend!
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Go get it today people!
#cleanbeauty #beautycounter #saferskincare #vocalyogi #singer #momlife #vocalpedagogy #voice #music #natick #metrowest #entrepreneur #microbusinessowner

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