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Yoga for Singers

Intermediate I
(24 Reviews)
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This sweet class is designed specifically for singers and vocal performers. We’ll target the muscles and areas needed to increase lung capacity, increase throat relaxation, and support beautiful vocalizing. By incorporating humming into the practice, we’ll soothe the vocal cords and warm up the voice. Perfect for warming up, or cooling down, from vocal work.

Equipment

  • None

Focus

  • Flexibility
  • Neck/Shoulders
  • Spine
  • Whole Body

Style

  • Vinyasa/Power Yoga
Comment:

I love to sing and so appreciate this practice. I do have a concern, however, with jutting the jaw. I demonstrated this movement to my dentist and he advised that it didn't meet dental approval. My dental hygienist also warned about not opening our mouths too wide. Both these activities cause strain and pressure on the muscles and tendons in those areas and can result in lockjaw. (Also don't think crossing our eyes is wise.)

Thank you for your understanding.

Comment Replies

Rachel Scott
June 25, 2024
Comment:

Thank you for sharing! The take away here is everything in moderation ~ stretching to the end range of any of our muscles and hanging out there isn't great as a rule. As a massage therapist, former vocal coach for actors, and singer for 30+ years, my perspective would be that gentle stretching and moving of any part of our body is usually beneficial as long as you don't have an injury ~ and I would include the jaw muscles in that, as well as the soft palate, scalenes and platysma. But I certainly wouldn't advocate using that position as a new normal (in life nor in singing) nor pushing your limits. As always, you are in charge of your practice and your body. If stretching your jaw, opening your mouth wide, or crossing your eyes doesn't feel good to you, then refraining is wise restraint.

Mbot
April 13, 2024
Comment:

This was so good it made me emotional. Seriously. What do we have to do to get a sequel? Or heck, a whole series? ;)

Alexandra3377
August 3, 2023
Comment:

I guess I'm too serious with my yoga practice, I've never mixed it with my voice like that... and that's a pitty cause oh it feels so good! What a great preparation for expression! Thank you Rachel, I loved it.

Liz Hanley
August 3, 2023
Comment:

fantastic warmup for singers! I do this multiple times a week and it's so helpful as a professional singer who uses her voice a lot! thank you :)

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