015 How to Use Your Breath Part 2: Focusing on the Out-Breath

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we are analysing the importance of in- and out-breathing. Understanding the in-breathing as the fuel for voicing, and out-breathing as the mechanism responsible for producing sound, we will go through a simple exercise to gain awareness of the pause between breathings, or to notice any tendencies to hold air unnecessarily.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What You Will Learn In This Episode:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- The adverse effects of holding our breath</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- The origin of the word inspiration, and how our thoughts are connected to in-breathing</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Why the exhale is the most potent process of using our voice</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- The importance of finding the balance between breathing in and breathing out</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- A simple exercise to gain awareness of our out-breath</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Speaking is a holistic experience, and breathing affects the quality of the voice we produce and our vocal freedom. The tension created by holding our breath will affect the power of our voice to connect and communicate our message with clarity. By being fully aware of our out-breath, we will ensure that the body is naturally dropping as much air as it needs to. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Resources:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Freeing the Natural Voice by Kristin Linklater</span> <a href= "https://amzn.to/3fatYj7"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://amzn.to/3fatYj7</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Autonomic nervous system</span> <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomic_nervous_system"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomic_nervous_system</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- The psychology of exhaling</span> <a href= "https://www.psychologytoday.co