HOW DO YOU TAKE UP SPACE ?

Our Body is an Instrument. We start by saying HELLO.  Ask "Where Am I At?"

•  What's your Relationship withYour Breath ? How does it Change in different situations? 

• What about your Posture / Stance / Balance ? 

• Do you have a Daily Routine to "Tune Yourself" ?

In This Voice Key deepen your Cultivation of a Daily Practice to enhance your FOUNDATIONS & strengthen your roots & stability. Use the Performance Tracker to mark whenever you do some Voice Practice this week.

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Exploring Posture

Our Posture & the way we hold ourself is everything.

It underlays the way treat ourselves and how switched-on we are to listening to what's going on in the body. 

Keep coming back to the awareness of your spine & the energy current always running through you.

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Exercises to Strengthen Posture & Core

If you feel you need more support improving your Posture & Core go ahead & try some of the following exercises or Modalities listed below:

1. Yoga: Yoga encompasses a wide range of poses and movements that improve posture and core strength. Poses like Plank, Boat Pose, and Warrior Poses are particularly effective for building core strength and promoting good posture.

2. Pilates: Pilates focuses on core strength, flexibility, and stability. Many Pilates exercises specifically target the abdominal muscles, lower back, and pelvic region to improve posture and core strength.

3. Qi Gong: Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines movement, breathing, and meditation to promote balance and harmony in the body. It can help improve posture by promoting awareness of body alignment and enhancing core strength.

4. Tai Chi: Tai Chi is another Chinese martial art that emphasizes slow, flowing movements and balance. It can improve posture by promoting body awareness, balance, and stability.

5. Strength Training: Traditional strength training exercises like squats, deadlifts, lunges, and planks can be effective in strengthening the core muscles. These exercises help support the spine and maintain proper posture.

6. Functional Training: Functional exercises mimic everyday movements and help improve overall body strength and posture. Examples include kettlebell swings, medicine ball exercises, and resistance band work.

7. Postural Correction Exercises: These exercises are designed specifically to correct poor posture. They often involve stretches and strengthening exercises that target the muscles responsible for maintaining good posture.

8. Alexander Technique: This technique focuses on body awareness and teaches individuals how to improve posture by releasing unnecessary tension and realigning the body.

9. Chiropractic Care: Chiropractors can provide adjustments and exercises to improve spinal alignment and posture.

10. Physical Therapy: If you have specific posture-related issues or injuries, a physical therapist can develop a personalized plan to address them through exercises and manual therapy.

11. Ergonomics: Proper ergonomics in the workplace and at home can contribute to better posture. This includes using ergonomic chairs, adjusting computer screens, and maintaining good sitting and standing habits.

12. Breathing Exercises: Deep breathing exercises can help engage and strengthen the diaphragm and core muscles, leading to better posture and support for the spine.

13. Swimming: Swimming is an excellent full-body workout that can help strengthen the core and improve overall posture.

14. Dance: Dance forms like ballet and contemporary dance place a strong emphasis on posture and core strength. These activities can improve body awareness and grace.

15. Martial Arts: Many martial arts disciplines, such as karate and judo, involve movements and stances that require good posture and core stability.