Variance: The Psoas (repost)
This post was originally created in 2017. It is pretty important stuff to know about voice/body alignment so I repost it yearly. Given how much sitting we are all doing at the moment, it seems crucial to do it now.…
This post was originally created in 2017. It is pretty important stuff to know about voice/body alignment so I repost it yearly. Given how much sitting we are all doing at the moment, it seems crucial to do it now.…
In Boston, we are entering week five of working remotely. For many of us, the sitting time is now epic. That makes for really tight hips, enabled by equally tight hamstrings. Those two things have a direct line to inhibited…
What is it with hip tightness? It affects mobility and overall health yet, it is accepted as normal. So today I want you to get connected to opening your hips. If only so that your Psoas can help you breathe…
Okay, I am not insinuating anyone attempt to get their leg up by their ear. Been there, it sucked (even after lots of ballet). I do think that we spend too much time with both legs on the ground and…
I am still overwhelmed by my experience during the Fitzmaurice Voicework workshop this past week and gathering some threads for you all. In the meantime, here is an oldie but goodie for your reading pleasure. If you haven't already met,…
Last week, we discussed the Psoas and how it related to voice-use so the natural next progression (for me at least) is to focus on the diaphragm. Most of us have heard of the diaphragm if only from a well-meaning…
So this is the very first of a weekly installment where I will talk about crucial components of voice production and voice-body integration. I was tempted to start in the vocal tract but it occurred to me that I should…