Posture Exercises
Good morning everyone, today's discussion is on Posture Exercises. Any imbalance in body posture can adversely affect the way in which the larynx and vocal folds function to produce voice. This is because poor posture anywhere in the body can lead to excess tension and lack of flexibility in the muscles of breathing and voice. The following are some tips for achieving effective body alignment for voice production ¶ head with your spine (ears over shoulders) • Keep posture symmetrical • Balance your weight evenly when standing • Keep arms relaxed • Keep the shoulders level and relaxed and in a slightly forward-sloping position • Keep knee joints loose and legs relaxed • Keep the feet directed forward and approximately 20 cm apart where possible • Keep the rib cage relaxed and lifted • Keep the shoulders relaxed and lowered Good posture is the first step to making your body work for you because it provides alignment that maximises lung capacity and releases tens...