Yoga Poses for SingersThese days a lot of people are drawn to Yoga, mainly as a means to keep fit and supple. Others go seeking relief or help for specific ailments like asthma, arthritis, tension or backache. Whatever your reason, Yoga is a great tool in giving you both what you came for, and more.
There is a special Yoga program exclusively designed for singers. However, in order to understand what it is all about, you first have to experience it for yourself. At first glance it may appear to be just a series of physical postures and breathing exercises that keep the body lean and flexible. But in time, if you continue with regular practice you becomes aware of a subtle change in their approach in your voice, your gait, your movements and your life. The practise of Yoga helps you discover your voice, while giving you a state of inner peace. This is achieved through the practice of toning and relaxing your body and mind. Yoga helps you realize your dream voice and get what you seek – consciously or unconsciously. Breath control together with controlling the mind will give you the ability to do a lot of things. It will let you shed your excess mental and physical baggage, set you free from your illusions and preconceptions that prevent you from fulfilling yourself.
Suggested Yoga program for singers is as follows:Asanas (Postures) for singersParivritta Trikonasana – Inverted Triangle pose Uttanasana – Hands to feet pose Ardha Chandrasana – Half Moon pose
Janu Sirshasana – Head to one knee pose Paschimottanasana – Head to knees pose Ushtrasana – Camel pose Gomukhasana – Cow face pose Simhasana – Lion pose Matsyasana – Fish pose Pavanamuktasana – Wind relieving pose Bhujangasana – Cobra pose Viparitakarani - Inverted leg stretch pose Sarvangasana – Shoulder stand Shavasana – Corpse pose
Pranayamas (Breathing exercises) for singers- Kapalabhatti
- Anuloma-Viloma
- Bhastrika
- Brahmari
Cleansing kriyas for singers- Jala neti
- Sutra neti
- Vaman dhauti
- Shanka Prakshalana (Occasionally)
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