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8/8/2014 Opening the VoiceThis week we will focus on simple movements that prepare the voice for chanting. Just like you would tune a guitar before you play, you also need to tune the instrument of your body before you engage in and sound practices to ensure that the body is receptive to the vibration of your voice. Ankle Rotations Begin seated comfortably. Use the left hand to weave between the toes of the right foot. Rotate 5 times one way, then 5 times opposite. Repeat with the other ankle. Wrist Rotations Clasp hands together and hold in front of the chest. Begin to rotate the wrists in a figure 8 formation. Rotate 5 times one way, then 5 times opposite. Neck Rotations Gently rotate the neck as if you were drawing a circle with the nose on a chalkboard. Rotate 5 times one way, then 5 times opposite. Shoulder Rotations Place the hands on the upper thighs and rotate the shoulders in a backwards circle 5 times. Then flip the hands over and rotate the shoulders in a forwards circle 5 times. Belly Rotation Rotate abdomen around in a circle, articulating the rib cage. Rotate 5 times one way, then 5 times opposite. Seated Twist Place left hand on left knee and right hand on right upper thigh. As you exhale twist to the right bringing left shoulder towards right knee, then inhale to center. Change the placement of the hands and twist to the left. Repeat 5 times each direction. Vowel Spiral
Begin in a comfortable seated position (you may sit in a chair if needed).Take a few breaths into the lower belly and exhale naturally through the nose. When you are ready to begin, chant the sounds at a natural speaking pitch. You may also place your hand over the areas of the body where the vibration is strongest.
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Cheryl Fenner Brown, C-IAYT
I am an integrative Yoga Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with beginners, older adults, and cancer patients as well as teaching teachers adaptive asana, pranayama, mudra, sound, and Yoga Nidra to help special populations.
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