Voice, Resonance and Language for Yoga teachers

Factors to describe voice & speech :

- pitch
- color / timbre
- speed & rhythm
- tonality
- sidewise in th voice
- side noise around the voice
- nasal or other resonances
- open or tight throat
- pauses
- flow
- vertical / horizontal
- language background/accents
.... and more if you feel like it

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areas involved in voice production

respiratory system
we tried to experience diaphragm versus ribcage support

vocal tract with larynx
we tried to experience pharyngal pressure versus open throat voice production

resonances
we played with moods and resonances; lifting th fast palate

diction
​(next time)

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Homework:
1) take a selfie video of you saying anything ramdom, use above factors to analyse your own voice qualities
2) within the next week pick two situations in which you adapted your voice to a specific situation or mood, and describe the factors you changed
3) optional: search for any points you find (scientific or cat-wisdom) about vocal health and hygiene, do-s and don't-s for the voice, so we have something to discuss next session