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Karyn Oliver

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When it comes to your voice and your performance/presentation, tension is the enemy. These poses are a starting point to help you identify and release where you might be holding tension that is interfering with the free and full expression of your voice.

If you are interested in taking this further, I offer one-on-one virtual lessons where we explore methods to find what works best for you. Just click on the lessons tab, fill out the form above, or shoot me an email at karyn@karynoliver.com.

POSES:

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SEATED SPINAL WARMUP

Warm up/loosen spine, hips, throat, ribs

FEET

Improve posture, strengthen foundation

WRISTS

Joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments 

HIP OPENERS

Warm/loosen hip flexors (diaphragm)

SUPINE TWIST

Open ribcage to increase breath

CHEST/THROAT OPENER (w/ bolster, rolled towel)

Warm/loosen neck/throat muscles

DOWN DOG

Spine, ribs, hips, relax neck

FORWARD BEND

Release tension in torso, hips

SWIMMER’S STRETCH

Warm/loosen upper back, shoulders, neck

ROLL UP

Warm/loosen spine, ribs, create posture

NECK STRETCHES

Warm/loosen neck/throat muscles

MOUNTAIN

Create posture to allow ease of breath

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Once your body is prepared for singing, it’s time to think about the choices we can make while singing. For me, this boils down to a few points of focus:

 

  1. Claim your space, check in, take a breath
  2. Learn to take a full breath
  3. Learn how to control your exhale
  4. Learn when to breathe – where to take a breath
  5. Learn how to find and release tension
    1. Is it in my jaw, neck, shoulders, chest, tongue…?

 

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