Jan 21 2009
Days 7 and 8
Yesterday was the inauguration and I took the day off! I apologize, but it was great listening to the speeches and to feel the excitement that the change in administration is bringing. And besides, he has such a great voice!!
One of the things I am working on is better posture when I speak and sing I have gotten more and more accustomed to writing at the computer and I find myself hunching over a lot more than I used to. At least, I think it’s more! Anyway, today I reminded myself several times to stand up straight and was reminded to remind myself because I was writing in my journal!! (That’s how it works to take the journal approach when we want to learn!)
In order to stand up straighter for more vocal support, this is what I did:
- I rotated my shoulders and rolled them back and then relaxed them.
- I led with my chest instead of my head.
- I tucked in my pelvis.
- Then I reminded myself to drop the air in low, keeping my abs flexible but active, instead of tightening my abdominals so much that I couldn’t breathe properly.
I find that doing this at my desk is much easier than doing it standing, by the way.
How are you doing this week? Have you gotten in your thrice daily observations? Have you learned anything new? What did you take away from last week?
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