Prenatal Yoga and Vocal Toning
March 28th, 2008 by MyYogaOnline
My Yoga Online has posted a new Prenatal Yoga article by Ariel Pavic detailing the benefits and application of vocal toning: Prenatal Yoga and Vocal Toning
So just what is vocal toning anyways? Vocal toning is can be one of the most VALUABLE tools for the birthing mom. The voice is one of the key areas of expression: expression of joy, pain, sorrow, anger and the list goes on. Most women in labor naturally use their voices. Vocal toning allows you to capture the power and usefulness of your voice and use it to your advantage rather than your disadvantage.
To understand why vocal toning works, first we must understand that there is a neuro-muscular connection between the cranium/throat and the sacrum/pelvis. When the throat is choked (with fear, pain or unexpressed emotion, words we can not express etc), this tightness is reflected in the pelvis/sacrum. When the throat is open, this opening is then reflected into the throat of the birth canal, the opening of the cervix. Read More
Ariel is a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher and a Labour & Birth Support Doula. Learn more about Ariel Pavic.
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